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Meridian Gate - Outdoor Whirlpool

9288 Odlin Rd, Richmond BC V6X 0C3 · Hot Tub

Official record from Vancouver Coastal →

Inspection summary

Meridian Gate - Outdoor Whirlpool has been inspected 26 times by Vancouver Coastal Health since May 6, 2015. The most recent inspection, on August 26, 2026, recorded 4 infractions.

10 of 26 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 9 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 41 times across 15 separate inspections, most recently on August 26, 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 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 9 times across 9 separate inspections, most recently on May 15, 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 once on May 13, 2024. For example: Construction or alterations have occurred with a valid construction permit or waiver.

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 13, 2024. For example: The hot tub enclosure has a clock and instructions for safe use of the hot tub, in clear view

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.

26 inspections

  1. Routine

    4 infractions

    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Total Alkalinity is too low and is not at a level to maintain chemically balanced pool water.
    • The pool cyanuric acid stabilizer level is properly maintained
      • The cyanuric acid stabilizer level is greater than 80 ppm
    • The pool is kept in good repair by an appropriately trained person.
      • Staff have inadequate knowledge or training for pool operation.
    • An operator of a pool has prepared, maintains, and follows a written pool safety plan to ensure the health and safety of pool patrons
      • Employees are not adequately trained according to the pool safety plan.
  2. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  3. Routine

    5 infractions

    • The pool disinfectant is properly maintained
      • Free available chlorine is less than 1.5 ppm at temperature above 30°C.
    • The pool pH level is properly maintained
    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
    • The pool cyanuric acid stabilizer level is properly maintained
    • 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.
  4. Routine

    7 infractions

    • Construction or alterations have occurred with a valid construction permit or waiver.
    • The pool disinfectant is properly maintained
    • Pool water velocity and recirculation rate is properly maintained
      • The pool water is not being recirculated at the design flow rate.
    • The hot tub enclosure has a clock and instructions for safe use of the hot tub, in clear view
      • Clock prominently displaying the time is not present or in clear view
    • The pool does not present any suction or entrapment hazards to pool patrons
    • The pool is clean, clear of obstructions, and adequately supplied
      • The pool is not kept clean and clear of obstructions.
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
  5. Routine

    4 infractions

    • Pool water velocity and recirculation rate is properly maintained
    • The pool does not present any suction or entrapment hazards to pool patrons
    • The operator maintains the pool in good repair.
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
  6. Routine

    3 infractions

    • Chemicals are stored in a safe manner and location
    • 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

    0 infractions

  8. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  9. Routine

    3 infractions

    • The hot tub enclosure has a clock and instructions for safe use of the hot tub, in clear view
      • Clock prominently displaying the time is not present or in clear view
    • The operator maintains the pool in good repair.
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
      • Flow meter is not functioning correctly
      • Flow meter is not functioning correctly
      • A ground fault interrupter is not functional on the underwater light circuits
      • Floating weir and/or skimmer basket is missing from the skimmer box.
  10. Routine

    1 infraction

    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
      • Flow meter is not functioning correctly
  11. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  12. 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
      • Free available chlorine is in excess of 10 ppm.
    • The pool is clean, clear of obstructions, and adequately supplied
      • The pool is not kept clean and clear of obstructions.
    • An operator of a pool has prepared, maintains, and follows a written pool safety plan to ensure the health and safety of pool patrons
      • Employees are not adequately trained according to the Pool Safety Plan.
  13. 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
      • Employees are not adequately trained according to the Pool Safety Plan.
  14. Routine

    3 infractions

    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
    • The pool disinfectant is properly maintained
      • Free available chlorine is less than 1.5 ppm at temperature > 30°C
    • An operator of a pool has prepared, maintains, and follows a written pool safety plan to ensure the health and safety of pool patrons
      • Employees are not adequately trained according to the Pool Safety Plan.
  15. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  16. Routine

    2 infractions

    • The pool pH level is properly maintained
      • pH level is not within 7.2 and 7.8
    • The pool disinfectant is properly maintained
      • Free available chlorine is less than 0.5 ppm at temperature ≤ 30°C
  17. Routine

    0 infractions

  18. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  19. Routine Follow-up

    2 infractions

    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
    • The pool disinfectant is properly maintained
      • Free available chlorine is less than 1.5 ppm at temperature > 30°C
  20. Routine

    8 infractions

    • The Permit to Operate a pool is valid and is posted in a prominent location.
    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
    • The pool disinfectant is properly maintained
      • Free available chlorine is less than 1.5 ppm at temperature > 30°C
      • Chlorine Cyanurate is less than 2.0 ppm at temperature > 30°C
    • The pool is regularly maintained and kept in good repair by an appropriately trained person
      • Planters and/or landscaping in the pool enclosure permits soil runoff to enter the pool deck
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
      • A Ground Fault Interrupter is not present or functional on the heat trace and/or underwater light circuits
    • An operator of a pool has prepared, maintains, and follows a written pool safety plan to ensure the health and safety of pool patrons
      • Employees are not adequately trained according to the Pool Safety Plan.
    • 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 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.
  21. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  22. Routine Follow-up

    1 infraction

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

    3 infractions

    • 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
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
      • Flow meter is not functioning correctly
  24. Routine

    0 infractions

  25. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  26. Routine

    5 infractions

    • The hot tub enclosure has a clock and instructions for safe use of the hot tub, in clear view
    • Pool rules are posted prominently within the pool enclosure
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
    • Chemicals are stored in a safe manner and location
    • Daily pool records are adequately maintained and available on site

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