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Genesis Towers - Indoor Pool

1189 Howe St, Vancouver BC V6Z 2X4 · Pool

Official record from Vancouver Coastal →

Inspection summary

Genesis Towers - Indoor Pool has been inspected 31 times by Vancouver Coastal Health since July 6, 2015. The most recent inspection, on October 13, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

6 of 31 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 4 inspections with 7 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 68 times across 25 separate inspections, most recently on October 13, 2026. For example: The pool alkalinity 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 6 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on March 10, 2023. 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 18 times across 15 separate inspections, most recently on October 13, 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 7 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on June 27, 2024. 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.

31 inspections

  1. Routine

    2 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 equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
      • Skimmer does not adequately draw surface water from the pool.
  2. Routine

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Follow-up

    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
  4. Routine

    3 infractions

    • The operator maintains the pool in good repair.
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
    • Daily pool records are adequately maintained and available on site
      • Results of water testing are inadequately recorded.
  5. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  6. Routine

    2 infractions

    • Pool rules are posted prominently within the pool enclosure
      • “No lifeguard on duty” sign missing, incomplete, or not clearly visible to the public at the entrance
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
  7. Routine Follow-up

    4 infractions

    • Construction or alterations have occurred with a valid construction permit or waiver.
    • 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 does not present any suction or entrapment hazards to pool patrons
  8. Routine

    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
      • 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 does not present any suction or entrapment hazards to pool patrons
  9. Routine

    9 infractions

    • Construction or alterations have occurred with a valid construction permit or waiver.
    • 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 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.
    • Adequate safety equipment is provided
    • The pool is clean, clear of obstructions, and adequately supplied
    • The operator maintains the pool in good repair.
    • 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
  10. Routine Follow-up

    4 infractions

    • Construction or alterations have occurred with a valid construction permit or waiver.
    • The pool is operated in accordance with the terms and conditions of the permit
    • 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
  11. Routine Follow-up

    4 infractions

    • Construction or alterations have occurred with a valid construction permit or waiver.
    • The pool is operated in accordance with the terms and conditions of the permit
    • 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
      • Pool safety plan is not adequately developed.
  12. Routine Follow-up

    7 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 is operated in accordance with the terms and conditions of the permit
    • 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 operator maintains the pool in good repair.
    • 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
      • Pool safety plan is not adequately developed.
  13. Routine Follow-up

    2 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
  14. Routine

    8 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 is operated in accordance with the terms and conditions of the permit
    • 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
    • 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.
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
      • 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
      • Pool safety plan is not adequately developed.
  15. 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
      • Pool safety plan not readily available to employees.
  16. Routine

    4 infractions

    • The pool pH level is properly maintained
      • pH level is not within 7.2 and 7.8
    • The operator maintains the pool in good repair.
    • 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.
      • Floating weir and/or skimmer basket is missing from the skimmer box.
    • Daily pool records are adequately maintained and available on site
      • Results of water testing are inadequately recorded.
  17. Routine

    2 infractions

    • 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.
    • An operator of a pool has prepared, maintains, and follows a written pool safety plan to ensure the health and safety of pool patrons
  18. 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
    • 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.
  19. Routine Follow-up

    4 infractions

    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
    • The pool is regularly maintained and kept in good repair by an appropriately trained person
    • Chemicals are stored in a safe manner and location
    • Daily pool records are adequately maintained and available on site
      • Results of daily water testing are inadequately recorded: Free Available Chlorine, Combined Available Chlorine and pH are tested and recorded at least twice daily; Alkalinity and Cyanuric Acid are tested and recorded at least weekly.
  20. Routine

    5 infractions

    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
    • The pool is regularly maintained and kept in good repair by an appropriately trained person
      • Floating weir or skimmer basket is missing from the skimmer box.
    • Chemicals are stored in a safe manner and location
      • Chemicals are stored directly on the floor.
    • 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.
    • Daily pool records are adequately maintained and available on site
      • Results of daily water testing are inadequately recorded: Free Available Chlorine, Combined Available Chlorine and pH are tested and recorded at least twice daily; Alkalinity and Cyanuric Acid are tested and recorded at least weekly.
  21. Routine

    5 infractions

    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
    • Pool rules are posted prominently within the pool enclosure
      • Safety rules sign missing, incomplete, or not clearly visible to the public
    • 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
      • Floating weir or skimmer basket is missing from the skimmer box.
    • 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.
    • Chemicals are stored in a safe manner and location
  22. Routine

    6 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
    • Pool rules are posted prominently within the pool enclosure
      • Safety rules sign missing, incomplete, or not clearly visible to the public
    • 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
      • Floating weir or skimmer basket is missing from the skimmer box.
    • 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.
    • Adequate pool supervision and/or safety equipment is provided
  23. Routine

    7 infractions

    • 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 pool is regularly maintained and kept in good repair by an appropriately trained person
      • Handrails at steps, ladders and diving boards are not secure
      • Floating weir or skimmer basket is missing from the skimmer box.
    • 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.
    • Chemicals are stored in a safe manner and location
    • Adequate pool supervision and/or safety equipment is provided
    • Daily pool records are adequately maintained and available on site
      • Results of daily water testing are inadequately recorded: Free Available Chlorine, Combined Available Chlorine and pH are tested and recorded at least twice daily; Alkalinity and Cyanuric Acid are tested and recorded at least weekly.
  24. Routine Follow-up

    4 infractions

    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
    • Pool rules are posted prominently within the pool enclosure
      • Safety rules sign missing, incomplete, or not clearly visible to the public
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
    • Daily pool records are adequately maintained and available on site
      • Results of daily water testing is inadequately recorded: Free Available Chlorine, Combined Available Chlorine and pH is tested and recorded at least twice daily; Alkalinity and Cyanuric Acid is tested and recorded at least weekly.
  25. Routine

    4 infractions

    • Pool rules are posted prominently within the pool enclosure
      • Safety rules sign missing, incomplete, or not clearly visible to the public
    • 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
    • Daily pool records are adequately maintained and available on site
      • Results of daily water testing is inadequately recorded: Free Available Chlorine, Combined Available Chlorine and pH is tested and recorded at least twice daily; Alkalinity and Cyanuric Acid is tested and recorded at least weekly.
  26. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  27. Routine

    0 infractions

  28. Routine

    0 infractions

  29. Routine

    1 infraction

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

    1 infraction

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

    0 infractions

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