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Royal Hamilton Yacht Club - Outdoor Pool

555 Bay St N, Hamilton ON L8L 1H1 · Outdoor - Class B

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Inspection summary

Royal Hamilton Yacht Club - Outdoor Pool has been inspected 13 times by City of Hamilton Public Health Services since June 15, 2022. The most recent inspection, on July 10, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

2 of 13 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pool and spa water quality, Chemicals and toxic substances and Cleaning and sanitizing.

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 10 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on July 11, 2025. For example: pH value is within the range of 7.2 to 7.8.

  • 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 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 28, 2026. For example: All components of the filtration, recirculation, and chemical feed systems are in continuous operation and maintained in proper working order.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Decks, change rooms, showers and shared equipment must be cleaned and disinfected regularly so infections such as athlete's foot and plantar warts are not passed between users.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 10, 2026. For example: Sanitizer levels in compliance.

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food and supplies are stored and handled: kept covered, off the floor, and away from anything that could contaminate them. Where food is served, raw meat must be kept away from ready-to-eat food, a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on August 18, 2023. For example: Pool, deck, equipment, sanitary facility and adjoining areas kept in a safe and sanitary manner and free from hazards.

  • Permits, records and postingLower risk

    Operating permits, water-test logs, posted bather rules and emergency procedures. Daily test logs are how operators show the water was checked and treated between inspections.

    Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 11, 2025. For example: Other records complete, signed and maintained.

About this data

These results come from City of Hamilton Public Health Services, 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.

13 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • Sanitizer levels in compliance.
      • Ensure there is a residual of free available chlorine (FAC) in every part of the pool of at least 1.0 ppm but not more than 10 ppm.
  2. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • All components of the filtration, recirculation, and chemical feed systems are in continuous operation and maintained in proper working order.
  3. Re-inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Inspection

    3 infractions

    • Exposed piping within pool enclosure/equipment room is properly colour-coded.
    • pH value is within the range of 7.2 to 7.8.
    • Other records complete, signed and maintained.
  5. Re-inspection

    1 infraction

    • Cyanuric acid is not greater than 60 milligrams per litre (mg/L).
  6. Re-inspection

    3 infractions

    • pH value is within the range of 7.2 to 7.8.
      • Ensure pH value is maintained within the range of 7.2 to 7.8.
    • Total alkalinity is maintained in the range of 60 ppm to 180 ppm.
      • Ensure the total alkalinity is maintained in the range of 60 ppm to 180 ppm.
    • Cyanuric acid is not greater than 60 milligrams per litre (mg/L).
      • Ensure cyanuric acid is not greater than 60 milligrams per litre (mg/L).
  7. Routine Inspection

    11 infractions

    • Sufficient supply and storage of chemicals and testing devices.
      • Ensure safe storage and handling of all chemicals with operator access only.
    • Sanitizer levels in compliance.
      • Ensure there is a residual of free available chlorine (FAC) in every part of the pool of at least 1.0 ppm but not more than 10 ppm.
    • pH value is within the range of 7.2 to 7.8.
      • Ensure pH value is maintained within the range of 7.2 to 7.8.
    • Total alkalinity is maintained in the range of 60 ppm to 180 ppm.
      • Ensure the total alkalinity is maintained in the range of 60 ppm to 180 ppm.
    • Cyanuric acid is not greater than 60 milligrams per litre (mg/L).
      • Ensure cyanuric acid is not greater than 60 milligrams per litre (mg/L).
    • Manual chemical testing in compliance and completed at correct time intervals.
      • Ensure total alkalinity, pH value, free available chlorine and total chlorine or bromine residual, and water clarity are tested by means of manual test methods a minimum of 30 minutes prior to opening, and further checked and recorded at least every two hours until the daily use period has ended.
    • Daily records complete, signed and maintained.
      • Complete and sign records daily.
      • Record any emergencies, rescues, or breakdowns of equipment that have occurred.
      • Record reading of the make-up water meter.
      • Ensure emergency phone is tested before the pool is opened each day. Record time of day emergency phone is tested and name of person performing the test.
      • Ensure ground fault detector is activated during the daily use period.
      • Record total number of bathers admitted to facility each day.
      • Record type and amount of chemicals added manually.
      • Ensure all records are available for viewing and are kept for a period of one year.
    • Other records complete, signed and maintained.
      • Ensure the concentration of cyanuric acid is recorded not less than once every week.
      • Ensure water outlet cover inspections are recorded at least once every 30 operating days including the time of day the test was completed and by whom.
      • Ensure test buttons associated with the ground current leakage detecting and de-energizing devices are tested either monthly or according to manufacturer's instructions, whichever is more frequent.
    • Outlet covers are secure and inspected at least once every 30 operating days.
      • Ensure water outlet covers are inspected and secure at least once every 30 operating days.
    • Required safety notices displayed with complete information.
    • Pool is able to increase rate of water turnover to comply with Class A pool.
      • Ensure a volume of water not less than four times the total capacity of the pool is filtered, disinfected and passed through the pool each day when used as a Class A pool.
  8. Pre-opening Inspection

    2 infractions

    • pH is within range of 7.2 to 7.8.
    • Total alkalinity between 80mg/L (80ppm) and 120mg/L (120ppm).
  9. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • Total alkalinity between 80mg/L (80ppm) and 120mg/L (120ppm).
      • Maintain total alkalinity between 80mg/L (80ppm) - 120mg/L (120ppm).
  10. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • pH is within range of 7.2 to 7.8.
      • Maintain pH between 7.2 to 7.8.
    • Other records signed and completed.
      • Ensure water outlet cover inspections are recorded at least once every 30 operating days along with time of day the test was completed and by whom.
      • Ensure ground fault detector is tested either monthly or according to the manufacturer’s instructions, whichever is more frequent.
  11. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • Pool, deck, equipment, sanitary facility and adjoining areas kept in a safe and sanitary manner and free from hazards.
      • Maintain deck and deck surfaces free from hazards or hazardous obstructions.
    • "Pool Rules" notices displayed with complete information.
      • Ensure the maximum number of bathers is indicated on the "Pool Rules" notices.
  13. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • Sufficient supply and storage of chemicals and testing devices.
    • Depth markings present in appropriate locations.

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