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Fairmont Waterfront Hotel - Outdoor Pool

300 900 Canada Pl, Vancouver BC V6C 3L5 · Pool

Official record from Vancouver Coastal →

Inspection summary

Fairmont Waterfront Hotel - Outdoor Pool has been inspected 23 times by Vancouver Coastal Health since May 19, 2015. The most recent inspection, on May 5, 2026, recorded 6 infractions.

2 of 23 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 6 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pool and spa water quality and Chemicals and toxic substances.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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 51 times across 21 separate inspections, most recently on May 5, 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 August 14, 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 7 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on May 5, 2026. For example: Adequate safety equipment is provided

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on May 9, 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.

23 inspections

  1. Routine

    6 infractions

    • The pool pH level is properly maintained
      • pH level is not within 7.2 and 7.8
    • The pool does not present any suction or entrapment hazards to pool patrons
    • Adequate safety equipment is provided
      • Pool is not equipped with a throwing ring and/or the rope for the ring is not at least ½ the width of the pool plus 3 metres (N/A for pools < 10m²)
    • Pool rules are posted prominently within the pool enclosure
      • Safety rules sign missing, incomplete, or not clearly visible to the public
    • The pool is clean, clear of obstructions, and adequately supplied
    • The operator maintains the pool in good repair.
  2. Routine Follow-up

    3 infractions

    • The pool has controlled access
    • Pool rules are posted prominently within the pool enclosure
    • 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

    4 infractions

    • The pool has controlled access
      • The fence or barrier does not prevent access by animals and persons who are not pool patrons
    • Chemicals are stored in a safe manner and location
      • Opened bags of chemicals are not stored in containers with lids
    • Pool rules are posted prominently within the pool enclosure
      • Safety rules sign missing, incomplete, or not clearly visible to the public
    • An operator of a pool has prepared, maintains, and follows a written pool safety plan to ensure the health and safety of pool patrons
  4. Routine

    1 infraction

    • The operator maintains the pool in good repair.
      • Handrails at steps, ladders and diving boards are not secure.
  5. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  6. Routine

    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
  7. Routine

    2 infractions

    • 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
  8. Routine

    2 infractions

    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
    • 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

    0 infractions

  10. 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.
  11. Routine

    2 infractions

    • The operator maintains the pool in good repair.
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
  12. Routine Follow-up

    4 infractions

    • Construction or alterations have occurred with a valid construction permit or waiver.
      • Construction or alteration of the pool has occurred without a permit or approved plans.
    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
    • Adequate safety equipment is provided
      • Pool is not equipped with a throwing ring and/or the rope for the ring is not at least ½ the width of the pool plus 3 metres (N/A for pools < 10m²)
    • 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.
  13. Routine

    9 infractions

    • Construction or alterations have occurred with a valid construction permit or waiver.
      • Construction or alteration of the pool has occurred without a permit or approved plans.
    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
    • Chemicals are stored in a safe manner and location
      • Chemicals are stored directly on the floor.
    • Adequate safety equipment is provided
      • Pool is not equipped with a throwing ring and/or the rope for the ring is not at least ½ the width of the pool plus 3 metres (N/A for pools < 10m²)
    • The pool is clean, clear of obstructions, and adequately supplied
    • 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 pool chemical test kit is absent/not in good condition and/or cannot produce accurate readings for required chemical parameters.
    • 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.
    • Daily pool records are adequately maintained and available on site
      • The amount and types of chemicals added to the pool water is inadequately recorded
  14. Routine

    4 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
      • The pool water velocity through any drain grate exceeds 46 cm per second.
    • An operator of a pool has prepared, maintains, and follows a written pool safety plan to ensure the health and safety of pool patrons
    • Adequate pool supervision and/or safety equipment is provided
      • Pool is not equipped with a throwing ring and/or the rope for the ring is not at least ½ the width of the pool plus 3 metres (N/A for pools < 10m²)
  15. Routine Follow-up

    3 infractions

    • The pool is regularly maintained and kept in good repair by an appropriately trained person
      • Handrails at steps, ladders and diving boards are not secure
    • Chemicals are stored in a safe manner and location
    • 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 not readily available to employees.
  16. Routine

    5 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
      • The pool water velocity through any drain grate exceeds 46 cm per second.
    • The pool is regularly maintained and kept in good repair by an appropriately trained person
      • Handrails at steps, ladders and diving boards are not secure
    • Chemicals are stored in a safe manner and location
    • 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 not readily available to employees.
  17. 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
  18. Routine

    2 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
  19. Routine

    2 infractions

    • Construction of the pool is in accordance with approved plans and specifications.
      • Construction or alterations has occurred without a construction permit.
    • The pool cyanuric acid stabilizer level is properly maintained
  20. Routine

    2 infractions

    • Construction of the pool is in accordance with approved plans and specifications.
      • Construction or alterations has occurred without a construction permit.
    • The pool cyanuric acid stabilizer level is properly maintained
  21. Routine

    4 infractions

    • The pool disinfectant is properly maintained
    • The pool cyanuric acid stabilizer level 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
      • Flow meter is not functioning correctly
  22. Routine

    3 infractions

    • The pool pH level is properly maintained
    • The pool disinfectant is properly maintained
    • The pool is clean, clear of obstructions, and adequately supplied
  23. Routine

    3 infractions

    • The pool pH level is properly maintained
      • pH level is not within 7.2 and 7.8
    • Pool rules are posted prominently within the pool enclosure
      • Safety rules sign missing, incomplete, or not clearly visible to the public
      • “No lifeguard on duty” sign missing, incomplete, or not clearly visible to the public
    • The pool is clean, clear of obstructions, and adequately supplied

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