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Barclay Tower - Outdoor Pool

1348 Barclay St, Vancouver BC V6E 1H7 · Pool

Official record from Vancouver Coastal →

Inspection summary

Barclay Tower - Outdoor Pool has been inspected 11 times by Vancouver Coastal Health since August 10, 2021. The most recent inspection, on September 8, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

2 of 11 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 8 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pool and spa water quality and Chemicals and toxic substances.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

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 16 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on September 8, 2026. For example: The pool pH level is properly maintained

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 23, 2026. 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 June 16, 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.

11 inspections

  1. Routine

    2 infractions

    • The pool pH level is properly maintained
      • pH level is not within 7.2 and 7.8
    • Pool water velocity and recirculation rate is properly maintained
      • The pool water is not being recirculated at the design flow rate.
  2. Routine Follow-up

    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
      • The pool water is not being recirculated at the design flow rate.
    • Chemicals are stored in a safe manner and location
  3. Routine

    3 infractions

    • 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.
      • Handrails at steps, ladders and diving boards are not secure.
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
      • The automatic chlorinator cannot produce a reliable chemical residual.
      • Floating weir and/or skimmer basket is missing from the skimmer box.
  4. Routine Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • 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.
  5. Routine

    6 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
      • The pool water is not being recirculated at the design flow rate.
    • 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.
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
      • Floating weir and/or skimmer basket is missing from the skimmer box.
    • Drinking water is reasonably accessible by pool patrons
      • Drinking water is not reasonably accessible by pool patrons
    • Daily pool records are adequately maintained and available on site
      • Results of water testing are inadequately recorded.
  6. Routine Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
  7. 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 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.
      • There is no observable flow of surface water over the skimmers
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
      • Flow meter is not functioning correctly
      • The automatic chlorinator cannot produce a reliable chemical residual.
      • Floating weir and/or skimmer basket is missing from the skimmer box.
      • Skimmer does not adequately draw surface water from the pool.
  8. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  9. Routine

    3 infractions

    • The pool disinfectant is properly maintained
      • Free available chlorine is less than 0.5 ppm at temperature of 30°C or below.
    • Pool water velocity and recirculation rate is properly maintained
      • The pool water is not being recirculated at the design flow rate.
      • There is no observable flow of surface water over the skimmers
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
      • The automatic chlorinator cannot produce a reliable chemical residual.
      • The pool pumps are not working or are in disrepair.
      • Skimmer does not adequately draw surface water from the pool.
  10. Routine

    0 infractions

  11. Routine

    1 infraction

    • The pool pH level is properly maintained
      • pH level is not within 7.2 and 7.8

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