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Pacific Sands - Indoor Pool

1122 Gilford St, Vancouver BC V6G 2P5 · Pool

Official record from Vancouver Coastal →

Inspection summary

Pacific Sands - Indoor Pool has been inspected 18 times by Vancouver Coastal Health since May 25, 2015. The most recent inspection, on February 29, 2024, found no infractions.

5 of 18 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pool and spa water quality.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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 43 times across 12 separate inspections, most recently on January 30, 2020. For example: The pool alkalinity is properly maintained

  • 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 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on October 1, 2019. 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 July 18, 2018. For example: The water is clear so that the pattern of the main drain is clearly visible

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.

18 inspections

  1. Routine

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  3. 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
      • The pool is not kept clean and clear of obstructions.
  4. Routine

    1 infraction

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

    0 infractions

  6. Routine

    6 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
    • The pool is clean, clear of obstructions, and adequately supplied
      • Soap dispensers, air dryers, or single-use hand towels are not supplied near the hand basins.
    • The pool is regularly maintained and kept in good repair by an appropriately trained person
    • 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
  7. Routine Follow-up

    1 infraction

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

    7 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 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 pool is clean, clear of obstructions, and adequately supplied
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
      • The automatic chlorinator cannot produce a reliable chemical residual.
    • 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.
    • 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.
  9. Routine

    6 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
    • The pool is clean, clear of obstructions, and adequately supplied
      • The pool is not kept clean and clear of obstructions.
    • The pool is regularly maintained and 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.
    • 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.
  10. Routine

    5 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
    • 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
      • The automatic chlorinator cannot produce a reliable chemical residual.
    • 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.
  11. Routine Follow-up

    2 infractions

    • The pool pH level is properly maintained
      • pH level is not within 7.2 and 7.8
    • The pool is regularly maintained and kept in good repair by an appropriately trained person
      • Staff have inadequate knowledge or training for pool operation.
  12. Routine Follow-up

    4 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
    • The pool is regularly maintained and 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.
  13. 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 0.5 ppm at temperature ≤ 30°C
  14. Routine

    8 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
    • The pool combined chlorine level is properly maintained
      • The pool combined chlorine level is greater than or equal to 1.0 ppm
    • 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
      • The automatic chlorinator cannot produce a reliable chemical residual.
    • The pool does not present any suction or entrapment hazards to pool patrons
      • Installation of stairs/ledges/equipment may present an entrapment hazards.
    • An operator of a pool has prepared, maintains, and follows a written pool safety plan to ensure the health and safety of 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.
  15. Routine

    0 infractions

  16. Routine Follow-up

    2 infractions

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

    3 infractions

    • The pool pH level is properly maintained
    • 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
  18. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

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