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Arbutus Club - Whirlpool Downstairs

2001 Nanton Ave, Vancouver BC V6J 4A1 · Hot Tub

Official record from Vancouver Coastal →

Inspection summary

Arbutus Club - Whirlpool Downstairs has been inspected 33 times by Vancouver Coastal Health since March 9, 2016. The most recent inspection, on May 12, 2026, recorded 4 infractions.

4 of 33 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 8 infractions 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 77 times across 29 separate inspections, most recently on May 12, 2026. For example: The pool combined chlorine level 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 8 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on May 12, 2026. For example: Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Decks, ladders, fencing, drains, washrooms and signage must be in good repair. Damaged drain covers or broken fencing can be real safety hazards, while most other upkeep issues are lower risk.

    Recorded once on October 31, 2024. For example: The water is clear so that the pattern of the main drain is clearly visible

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.

33 inspections

  1. Routine

    4 infractions

    • The pool combined chlorine level is properly maintained
      • The pool combined chlorine level is greater than or equal to 1.0 ppm
    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Total Alkalinity is too high 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
      • Flow meter is not functioning correctly
  2. Routine

    4 infractions

    • The pool disinfectant is properly maintained
    • The pool combined chlorine level is properly maintained
    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Total Alkalinity is too low and is not at a level to maintain chemically balanced pool water.
    • Daily pool records are adequately maintained and available on site
  3. Routine

    4 infractions

    • The pool combined chlorine level is properly maintained
    • Pool water velocity and recirculation rate is properly maintained
    • The operator maintains the pool in good repair.
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
  4. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  5. Routine

    1 infraction

    • Pool water velocity and recirculation rate is properly maintained
  6. Routine

    6 infractions

    • The water is clear so that the pattern of the main drain is clearly visible
      • The deepest point of the pool or the pattern of the pool main drain is not clearly visible.
    • The pool combined chlorine level is properly maintained
      • The pool combined chlorine level is greater than or equal to 1.0 ppm
    • Pool water velocity and recirculation rate is properly maintained
    • The pool is kept in good repair by an appropriately trained person.
    • 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
  7. Routine

    7 infractions

    • The Permit to Operate a pool is valid and is posted in a prominent location.
    • The pool combined chlorine level is properly maintained
      • The pool combined chlorine level is greater than or equal to 1.0 ppm
    • The pool pH level is properly maintained
      • pH level is not within 7.2 and 7.8
    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Total Alkalinity is too high and is not at a level to maintain chemically balanced pool water.
    • Pool water velocity and recirculation rate is properly maintained
    • The pool does not present any suction or entrapment hazards to pool patrons
      • Single main drain or single skimmer operation inadequately prevents suction hazard
    • An operator of a pool has prepared, maintains, and follows a written pool safety plan to ensure the health and safety of pool patrons
  8. Routine

    4 infractions

    • The pool combined chlorine level is properly maintained
      • The pool combined chlorine level is greater than or equal to 1.0 ppm
    • Pool water velocity and recirculation rate is properly maintained
    • The pool does not present any suction or entrapment hazards to pool patrons
      • Single main drain or single skimmer operation inadequately prevents suction hazard
    • An operator of a pool has prepared, maintains, and follows a written pool safety plan to ensure the health and safety of pool patrons
  9. Routine

    1 infraction

    • Pool water velocity and recirculation rate is properly maintained
  10. Routine

    2 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
  11. Routine

    3 infractions

    • The pool combined chlorine level is properly maintained
      • The pool combined chlorine level is greater than or equal to 1.0 ppm
    • 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
  12. Routine

    0 infractions

  13. Routine

    3 infractions

    • The pool combined chlorine level is properly maintained
      • The pool combined chlorine level is greater than or equal to 1.0 ppm
    • 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
  14. Routine

    2 infractions

    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
    • The pool combined chlorine level is properly maintained
  15. Routine

    1 infraction

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

    1 infraction

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

    2 infractions

    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
    • The pool combined chlorine level is properly maintained
  18. Routine Follow-up

    2 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
  19. Routine Follow-up

    3 infractions

    • 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
    • The pool combined chlorine level is properly maintained
      • The pool combined chlorine level is greater than or equal to 1.0 ppm
  20. Routine

    3 infractions

    • 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
    • The pool combined chlorine level is properly maintained
      • The pool combined chlorine level is greater than or equal to 1.0 ppm
  21. Routine Follow-up

    3 infractions

    • Construction of the pool is in accordance with approved plans and specifications.
    • The pool combined chlorine level is properly maintained
      • The pool combined chlorine level is greater than or equal to 1.0 ppm
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
  22. Routine

    4 infractions

    • Construction of the pool is in accordance with approved plans and specifications.
    • The pool pH level is properly maintained
      • pH level is not within 7.2 and 7.8
    • The pool combined chlorine level is properly maintained
      • The pool combined chlorine level is greater than or equal to 1.0 ppm
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
      • A Ground Fault Interrupter is not present or functional on the heat trace and/or underwater light circuits
  23. Routine

    2 infractions

    • Construction of the pool is in accordance with approved plans and specifications.
    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
  24. Routine Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • The pool combined chlorine level is properly maintained
      • The pool combined chlorine level is greater than or equal to 1.0 ppm
  25. Routine

    1 infraction

    • The pool combined chlorine level is properly maintained
      • The pool combined chlorine level is greater than or equal to 1.0 ppm
  26. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  27. Routine Follow-up

    2 infractions

    • Construction of the pool is in accordance with approved plans and specifications.
    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
  28. Routine Follow-up

    2 infractions

    • Construction of the pool is in accordance with approved plans and specifications.
    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
  29. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  30. Routine

    5 infractions

    • Construction of the pool is in accordance with approved plans and specifications.
    • 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
    • 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
  31. Routine

    5 infractions

    • Construction of the pool is in accordance with approved plans and specifications.
    • 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
  32. Routine

    5 infractions

    • Construction of the pool is in accordance with approved plans and specifications.
    • The pool pH level 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
  33. Routine

    3 infractions

    • The pool pH level is properly maintained
    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
    • The pool combined chlorine level is properly maintained

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