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Martello Towers - Outdoor Pool

1011 Beach Ave, Vancouver BC V6E 1T8 · Pool

Official record from Vancouver Coastal →

Inspection summary

Martello Towers - Outdoor Pool has been inspected 12 times by Vancouver Coastal Health since June 30, 2021. The most recent inspection, on May 20, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.

None of the 12 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 3 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 24 times across 12 separate inspections, most recently on May 20, 2026. For example: The pool does not present any suction or entrapment hazards to pool patrons

  • 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 May 6, 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 8 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on May 20, 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.

12 inspections

  1. Routine

    3 infractions

    • The pool does not present any suction or entrapment hazards to pool patrons
    • 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.
    • Drinking water is reasonably accessible by pool patrons
      • Drinking water is not reasonably accessible by pool patrons
  2. Routine Follow-up

    2 infractions

    • The pool does not present any suction or entrapment hazards to pool patrons
    • Chemicals are stored in a safe manner and location
  3. Routine

    3 infractions

    • The pool does not present any suction or entrapment hazards to pool patrons
    • Chemicals are stored in a safe manner and location
      • 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
  4. Routine Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • The Permit to Operate a pool is valid and is posted in a prominent location.
  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
      • Incompatible chemicals (Strong acids, strong bases, chlorine and organic chlorines) are not adequately separated.
    • 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
  6. Routine Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • The pool is clean, clear of obstructions, and adequately supplied
  7. Routine

    5 infractions

    • 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
    • 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
  8. Routine Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • 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

    5 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 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
      • 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
  10. Routine

    5 infractions

    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
    • The pool is clean, clear of obstructions, and adequately supplied
      • The pool is not kept clean and clear of obstructions.
    • 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
  11. Routine

    2 infractions

    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
    • The pool is clean, clear of obstructions, and adequately supplied
  12. Routine

    2 infractions

    • 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)
    • Drinking water is reasonably accessible by pool patrons
      • Drinking water is not reasonably accessible by pool patrons

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