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Alvar Strata Corporation BCS 856 Whirlpool

1005 Beach Ave, Vancouver BC V6E 3W2 · Hot Tub

Official record from Vancouver Coastal →

Inspection summary

Alvar Strata Corporation BCS 856 Whirlpool has been inspected 21 times by Vancouver Coastal Health since February 18, 2016. The most recent inspection, on December 8, 2025, recorded 1 infraction.

None of the 21 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pool and spa water quality.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for the people using the facility. Higher-risk findings are the ones that could directly cause illness or injury, such as water that is not properly treated.

  • Pool and spa water qualityHigher risk

    For pools, spas and splash pads, inspectors test disinfectant levels, pH and water clarity, and check safety equipment. Water that is not properly treated can spread skin, ear and stomach infections.

    Recorded 49 times across 20 separate inspections, most recently on January 28, 2025. For example: The pool alkalinity is properly maintained

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Pumps, filters, chemical feeders and safety equipment such as lifebuoys, reaching poles and first-aid kits must be present and working. Missing safety equipment can matter a great deal in an emergency.

    Recorded 9 times across 9 separate inspections, most recently on December 8, 2025. For example: Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications

About this data

These results come from Vancouver Coastal Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

21 inspections

  1. Routine

    1 infraction

    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
      • Flow meter is not functioning correctly
  2. Routine Follow-up

    6 infractions

    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
    • Pool water velocity and recirculation rate is properly maintained
    • The pool does not present any suction or entrapment hazards to pool patrons
    • The pool is kept in good repair by an appropriately trained person.
      • Staff have inadequate knowledge or training for pool operation.
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
      • Flow meter is not functioning correctly
    • Daily pool records are adequately maintained and available on site
      • Results of water testing are inadequately recorded.
      • The amount and types of chemicals added to the pool water is inadequately recorded
  3. Routine

    4 infractions

    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Total Alkalinity is too low and is not at a level to maintain chemically balanced pool water.
    • Pool water velocity and recirculation rate is properly maintained
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
    • Daily pool records are adequately maintained and available on site
      • Results of water testing are inadequately recorded.
      • The amount and types of chemicals added to the pool water is inadequately recorded
  4. Routine Follow-up

    5 infractions

    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
    • Pool water velocity and recirculation rate is properly maintained
      • The pool water is not being recirculated at the design flow rate.
    • The pool does not present any suction or entrapment hazards to pool patrons
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
      • Flow meter is not functioning correctly
    • Daily pool records are adequately maintained and available on site
      • Results of water testing are inadequately recorded.
      • Required pool records are not available on request by a health officer
  5. Routine

    3 infractions

    • The pool disinfectant is properly maintained
      • Free available chlorine is less than 1.5 ppm at temperature above 30°C.
    • The pool pH level is properly maintained
      • pH level is not within 7.2 and 7.8
    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
  6. Routine

    4 infractions

    • The pool disinfectant is properly maintained
      • Free available chlorine is less than 1.5 ppm at temperature above 30°C.
    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
      • Flow meter is not functioning correctly
    • Daily pool records are adequately maintained and available on site
      • Results of water testing are inadequately recorded.
  7. Routine

    1 infraction

    • Daily pool records are adequately maintained and available on site
      • Results of daily water testing are inadequately recorded: Free Available Chlorine, Combined Available Chlorine and pH are tested and recorded at least twice daily; Alkalinity and Cyanuric Acid are tested and recorded at least weekly.
  8. Routine

    1 infraction

    • Daily pool records are adequately maintained and available on site
      • Results of daily water testing are inadequately recorded: Free Available Chlorine, Combined Available Chlorine and pH are tested and recorded at least twice daily; Alkalinity and Cyanuric Acid are tested and recorded at least weekly.
  9. Routine Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • Daily pool records are adequately maintained and available on site
      • Results of daily water testing are inadequately recorded: Free Available Chlorine, Combined Available Chlorine and pH are tested and recorded at least twice daily; Alkalinity and Cyanuric Acid are tested and recorded at least weekly.
  10. Routine

    1 infraction

    • Daily pool records are adequately maintained and available on site
      • Results of daily water testing are inadequately recorded: Free Available Chlorine, Combined Available Chlorine and pH are tested and recorded at least twice daily; Alkalinity and Cyanuric Acid are tested and recorded at least weekly.
  11. Routine

    2 infractions

    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
      • Flow meter is not functioning correctly
  12. Routine

    5 infractions

    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
    • The pool combined chlorine level is properly maintained
    • Pool water velocity and recirculation rate is properly maintained
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
      • Flow meter is not functioning correctly
    • Daily pool records are adequately maintained and available on site
      • Results of daily water testing is inadequately recorded: Free Available Chlorine, Combined Available Chlorine and pH is tested and recorded at least twice daily; Alkalinity and Cyanuric Acid is tested and recorded at least weekly.
  13. Routine

    3 infractions

    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
    • Pool water velocity and recirculation rate is properly maintained
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
      • Flow meter is not functioning correctly
  14. Routine Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • The Permit to Operate a pool is valid and is posted in a prominent location.
      • Permit to Operate is not posted in a prominent location.
  15. Routine

    3 infractions

    • The Permit to Operate a pool is valid and is posted in a prominent location.
      • Permit to Operate is not posted in a prominent location.
    • The pool pH level is properly maintained
      • pH level is not within 7.2 and 7.8
    • The pool cyanuric acid stabilizer level is properly maintained
      • The cyanuric acid stabilizer level is greater than 80 ppm
  16. Routine Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
  17. Routine Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • The pool disinfectant is properly maintained
      • Free available chlorine is in excess of 10 ppm.
  18. Routine

    5 infractions

    • The Permit to Operate a pool is valid and is posted in a prominent location.
      • Permit to Operate is not posted in a prominent location.
    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
    • The pool combined chlorine level is properly maintained
      • The pool combined chlorine level is greater than or equal to 1.0 ppm
    • The pool cyanuric acid stabilizer level is properly maintained
      • The cyanuric acid stabilizer level is greater than 80 ppm
    • Daily pool records are adequately maintained and available on site
      • Results of daily water testing is inadequately recorded: Free Available Chlorine, Combined Available Chlorine and pH is tested and recorded at least twice daily; Alkalinity and Cyanuric Acid is tested and recorded at least weekly.
  19. Routine Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
  20. Routine

    6 infractions

    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
    • The pool disinfectant is properly maintained
      • Free available chlorine is in excess of 10 ppm.
    • The pool cyanuric acid stabilizer level is properly maintained
      • The cyanuric acid stabilizer level is greater than 80 ppm
    • The pool is clean, clear of obstructions, and adequately supplied
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
    • Daily pool records are adequately maintained and available on site
      • Results of daily water testing is inadequately recorded: Free Available Chlorine, Combined Available Chlorine and pH is tested and recorded at least twice daily; Alkalinity and Cyanuric Acid is tested and recorded at least weekly.
  21. Routine

    3 infractions

    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
    • The pool disinfectant is properly maintained
      • Free available chlorine is less than 1.5 ppm at temperature > 30°C
    • Daily pool records are adequately maintained and available on site
      • Results of daily water testing is inadequately recorded: Free Available Chlorine, Combined Available Chlorine and pH is tested and recorded at least twice daily; Alkalinity and Cyanuric Acid is tested and recorded at least weekly.

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