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Beach Towers - Whirlpool

1600 Beach Ave, Vancouver BC V6G 1Y8 · Hot Tub

Official record from Vancouver Coastal →

Inspection summary

Beach Towers - Whirlpool has been inspected 32 times by Vancouver Coastal Health since July 24, 2015. The most recent inspection, on September 16, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.

4 of 32 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 4 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pool and spa water quality, Chemicals and toxic substances and Food temperature control.

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 64 times across 27 separate inspections, most recently on September 16, 2026. For example: The pool combined chlorine 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 11, 2024. For example: Chemicals are stored in a safe manner and location

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Inspectors check that anything that has to be kept at a set temperature, such as chilled or hot food, or equipment like sterilizers, stays in its safe range and that accurate thermometers are on hand. With food, temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning.

    Recorded once on December 11, 2024. For example: The pool water temperature 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 10 times across 10 separate inspections, most recently on December 11, 2024. 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 28, 2022. For example: Construction or alterations have occurred with a valid construction permit or waiver.

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.

32 inspections

  1. 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
      • Total Alkalinity is too low and is not at a level to maintain chemically balanced pool water.
  2. Routine

    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.
  3. 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
  4. Routine

    2 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 water is not being recirculated at the design flow rate.
  5. 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.
  6. Routine

    6 infractions

    • The pool water temperature is properly maintained
      • The hot tub temperature is in excess of 40°C
    • 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 low and is not at a level to maintain chemically balanced pool water.
    • Chemicals are stored in a safe manner and location
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
  7. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  8. Routine

    6 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
    • Chemicals are stored in a safe manner and location
    • The pool is clean, clear of obstructions, and adequately supplied
    • 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
  9. Routine Follow-up

    1 infraction

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

    3 infractions

    • The pool disinfectant is properly maintained
      • Free available chlorine is in excess of 10 ppm.
    • The pool pH level is properly maintained
      • pH level is not within 7.2 and 7.8
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
  11. Routine Follow-up

    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 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
      • The pool pumps are not working or are in disrepair.
  12. Routine

    6 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
    • Pool water velocity and recirculation rate is properly maintained
    • 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
      • The pool pumps are not working or are in disrepair.
  13. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  14. Routine

    7 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
    • Pool water velocity and recirculation rate is properly maintained
    • The pool does not present any suction or entrapment hazards to pool patrons
      • The pool water velocity through any drain grate exceeds 46 cm per second.
    • 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
  15. Routine

    2 infractions

    • Construction or alterations have occurred with a valid construction permit or waiver.
    • Pool water velocity and recirculation rate is properly maintained
      • The pool water is not being recirculated at the design flow rate.
  16. Routine Follow-up

    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 alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
    • An operator of a pool has prepared, maintains, and follows a written pool safety plan to ensure the health and safety of pool patrons
      • Pool safety plan is not adequately developed.
  17. Routine

    4 infractions

    • Construction or alterations have occurred with a valid construction permit or waiver.
      • A main drain cover and/or sump or suction fitting has been changed without authorization.
    • 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
      • Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
    • An operator of a pool has prepared, maintains, and follows a written pool safety plan to ensure the health and safety of pool patrons
      • Pool safety plan is not adequately developed.
  18. Routine Follow-up

    1 infraction

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

    3 infractions

    • 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
      • Flow meter is not functioning correctly
  20. Routine

    5 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
    • The pool is regularly maintained and kept in good repair by an appropriately trained person
      • Skimmer does not adequately draw surface water from the pool.
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
      • Flow meter is not functioning correctly
  21. Routine

    2 infractions

    • The pool disinfectant is properly maintained
      • Free available chlorine is less than 1.5 ppm at temperature > 30°C
    • The pool combined chlorine level is properly maintained
  22. Routine Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
  23. 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 is regularly maintained and kept in good repair by an appropriately trained person
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
  24. Routine Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • The pool pH level is properly maintained
  25. Routine

    4 infractions

    • The pool pH level is properly maintained
      • pH level is not within 7.2 and 7.8
    • The pool disinfectant is properly maintained
    • 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
  26. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  27. Routine Follow-up

    2 infractions

    • The water is clear so that the pattern of the main drain is clearly visible
    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
  28. Routine

    5 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 disinfectant is properly maintained
    • The pool is regularly maintained and kept in good repair by an appropriately trained person
      • Skimmer does not adequately draw surface water from the pool.
    • An operator of a pool has prepared, maintains, and follows a written pool safety plan to ensure the health and safety of pool patrons
      • Procedures in the pool safety plan are not being followed.
  29. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  30. Routine Follow-up

    1 infraction

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

    2 infractions

    • The pool pH level is properly maintained
    • The pool combined chlorine level is properly maintained
  32. Routine

    1 infraction

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

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