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Horizon House - Outdoor Pool

5805 Balsam St, Vancouver BC V6M 4L9 · Pool

Official record from Vancouver Coastal →

Inspection summary

Horizon House - Outdoor Pool has been inspected 20 times by Vancouver Coastal Health since July 10, 2015. The most recent inspection, on May 29, 2026, found no infractions.

2 of 20 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 1 infraction 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 31 times across 17 separate inspections, most recently on May 21, 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 22, 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 6 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on September 2, 2025. 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 once on March 3, 2020. 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.

20 inspections

  1. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  2. Routine

    1 infraction

    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
  3. Routine

    2 infractions

    • 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
      • Skimmer does not adequately draw surface water from the pool.
    • Daily pool records are adequately maintained and available on site
      • Results of water testing are inadequately recorded.
  4. Routine Follow-up

    2 infractions

    • 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
      • The pool chemical test kit is absent/not in good condition and/or cannot produce accurate readings for required chemical parameters.
  5. Routine

    6 infractions

    • The Permit to Operate a pool is valid and is posted in a prominent location.
    • Chemicals are stored in a safe manner and location
      • Chemicals are stored directly on the floor.
    • Adequate safety equipment is provided
    • 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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
      • Total Alkalinity is too low and is not at a level to maintain chemically balanced pool water.
    • Daily pool records are adequately maintained and available on site
      • Results of water testing are inadequately recorded.
  8. Routine

    0 infractions

  9. Routine

    2 infractions

    • The pool cyanuric acid stabilizer level is properly maintained
      • The cyanuric acid stabilizer level is greater than 80 ppm
    • Daily pool records are adequately maintained and available on site
      • Results of water testing are inadequately recorded.
  10. Routine

    3 infractions

    • Pool water velocity and recirculation rate 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
  11. Routine

    3 infractions

    • The operator maintains the pool in good repair.
    • 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.
  12. Routine

    2 infractions

    • 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.
  13. Routine Follow-up

    2 infractions

    • Construction or alterations have occurred with a valid construction permit or waiver.
      • A cross-connection control device is not present on the make-up water line
    • 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
  14. Routine

    2 infractions

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

    1 infraction

    • 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.
  16. Routine

    3 infractions

    • Pool rules are posted prominently within the pool enclosure
      • Safety rules sign missing, incomplete, or not clearly visible to the public
    • Chemicals are stored in a safe manner and location
      • Chemicals are stored directly on the floor.
    • 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.
  17. Routine

    2 infractions

    • The pool cyanuric acid stabilizer level is properly maintained
      • The cyanuric acid stabilizer level is greater than 80 ppm
    • 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.
  18. Routine

    2 infractions

    • The pool pH level is properly maintained
    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
  19. Routine

    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
  20. Routine

    1 infraction

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

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