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Arbutus Village VR120 - Outdoor Pool

2298 McBain Ave, Vancouver BC V6L 3B1 · Pool

Official record from Vancouver Coastal →

Inspection summary

Arbutus Village VR120 - Outdoor Pool has been inspected 13 times by Vancouver Coastal Health since June 9, 2022. The most recent inspection, on September 15, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

1 of 13 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 10 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pool and spa water quality and Chemicals and toxic substances.

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 25 times across 12 separate inspections, most recently on September 15, 2026. For example: The operator maintains the pool in good repair.

  • Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk

    Pool chemicals such as chlorine and acid must be labelled, stored apart from each other and handled safely. Mixing them by mistake can release toxic gas, so storage and handling problems are treated seriously.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 28, 2025. For example: Chemicals are stored in a safe manner and location

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on May 27, 2026. 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.

13 inspections

  1. Routine

    2 infractions

    • The operator maintains the pool in good repair.
    • Daily pool records are adequately maintained and available on site
      • Results of water testing are inadequately recorded.
  2. Routine Follow-up

    2 infractions

    • The operator maintains the pool in good repair.
    • An operator of a pool has prepared, maintains, and follows a written pool safety plan to ensure the health and safety of pool patrons
  3. Routine

    6 infractions

    • The pool does not present any suction or entrapment hazards to pool patrons
      • A main drain cover is broken or is missing.
    • The pool is clean, clear of obstructions, and adequately supplied
    • The operator maintains the pool in good repair.
      • Pool aprons, walkways and floors do not have a surface that is slip-resistant when wet.
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
    • An operator of a pool has prepared, maintains, and follows a written pool safety plan to ensure the health and safety of pool patrons
    • Daily pool records are adequately maintained and available on site
      • Required pool records are not available on request by a health officer
  4. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • The operator maintains the pool in good repair.
      • Hot water provided in pool facilities is more than 49°C
  6. Routine

    5 infractions

    • The Permit to Operate a pool is valid and is posted in a prominent location.
      • Pool does not have a valid permit to operate.
    • Chemicals are stored in a safe manner and location
      • Chemicals are stored directly on the floor.
      • Incompatible chemicals (Strong acids, strong bases, chlorine and organic chlorines) are not adequately separated.
    • The operator maintains the pool in good repair.
      • Hot water provided in pool facilities is more than 49°C
    • 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 Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Total Alkalinity is too low and is not at a level to maintain chemically balanced pool water.
  8. Routine

    3 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
      • There is no observable flow of surface water over the skimmers
    • The pool is clean, clear of obstructions, and adequately supplied
      • Soap and/or single-use hand towels are not available in the dispensers.
  9. Routine

    2 infractions

    • The Permit to Operate a pool is valid and is posted in a prominent location.
    • The pool pH level is properly maintained
      • pH level is not within 7.2 and 7.8
  10. Routine

    4 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
    • Chemicals are stored in a safe manner and location
      • Incompatible chemicals (Strong acids, strong bases, chlorine and organic chlorines) are not adequately separated.
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
      • A ground fault interrupter is not functional on the underwater light circuits
  11. Routine

    2 infractions

    • The operator maintains the pool in good repair.
      • Hot water provided in pool facilities is more than 49°C
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
      • A ground fault interrupter is not functional on the underwater light circuits
  12. Routine Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • The pool pH level is properly maintained
  13. Routine

    2 infractions

    • The pool disinfectant is properly maintained
      • Free available chlorine is in excess of 10 ppm.
    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm

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