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Sandman Hotel Vancouver Airport - Whirlpool

3233 St Edwards Dr, Richmond BC V6X 3K4 · Hot Tub

Official record from Vancouver Coastal →

Inspection summary

Sandman Hotel Vancouver Airport - Whirlpool has been inspected 30 times by Vancouver Coastal Health since April 30, 2015. The most recent inspection, on July 9, 2026, found no infractions.

11 of 30 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.

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 40 times across 18 separate inspections, most recently on July 9, 2026. For example: The pool disinfectant 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on January 3, 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 18, 2024. 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.

30 inspections

  1. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  2. Routine

    2 infractions

    • The pool disinfectant is properly maintained
      • Free available chlorine is less than 1.5 ppm at temperature above 30°C.
    • The pool combined chlorine level is properly maintained
      • The pool combined chlorine level is greater than or equal to 1.0 ppm
  3. Routine

    2 infractions

    • The pool combined chlorine level is properly maintained
      • The pool combined chlorine level is greater than or equal to 1.0 ppm
    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Total Alkalinity is too low and is not at a level to maintain chemically balanced pool water.
  4. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  5. Routine

    4 infractions

    • The pool combined chlorine level is properly maintained
      • The pool combined chlorine level is greater than or equal to 1.0 ppm
    • 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
    • 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.
  6. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  7. Routine

    3 infractions

    • Construction or alterations have occurred with a valid construction permit or waiver.
      • Construction or alteration of the pool has occurred without a permit or approved plans.
    • The pool is operated in accordance with the terms and conditions of the permit
    • The pool disinfectant is properly maintained
      • Free available chlorine is in excess of 10 ppm.
  8. Routine Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • Construction or alterations have occurred with a valid construction permit or waiver.
      • Construction or alteration of the pool has occurred without a permit or approved plans.
  9. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  10. Routine

    1 infraction

    • The pool disinfectant is properly maintained
      • Free available chlorine is in excess of 10 ppm.
  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 alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
  12. Routine

    0 infractions

  13. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  14. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  15. Routine Follow-up

    3 infractions

    • The pool disinfectant is properly maintained
      • Free available chlorine is less than 1.5 ppm at temperature above 30°C.
    • Pool water velocity and recirculation rate is properly maintained
      • The pool water is not being recirculated at the design flow rate.
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
      • Flow meter is not functioning correctly
  16. Routine

    6 infractions

    • The pool combined chlorine level is properly maintained
      • The pool combined chlorine level is greater than or equal to 1.0 ppm
    • 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 cyanuric acid stabilizer level is properly maintained
      • The cyanuric acid stabilizer level is greater than 80 ppm
    • Pool water velocity and recirculation rate is properly maintained
      • The pool water is not being recirculated at the design flow rate.
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
      • Flow meter is not functioning correctly
  17. Routine Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • Pool water velocity and recirculation rate is properly maintained
  18. Routine Follow-up

    2 infractions

    • Pool water velocity and recirculation rate is properly maintained
      • The pool water velocity through any drain grate exceeds 46 cm per second.
    • The pool does not present any suction or entrapment hazards to pool patrons
  19. Routine

    1 infraction

    • The pool pH level is properly maintained
      • pH level is not within 7.2 and 7.8
  20. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  21. Routine

    2 infractions

    • The pool disinfectant is properly maintained
      • Free available chlorine is in excess of 10 ppm.
    • The pool cyanuric acid stabilizer level is properly maintained
      • The cyanuric acid stabilizer level is greater than 80 ppm
  22. Routine Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • The pool disinfectant is properly maintained
      • Chlorine Cyanurate is less than 1.0 ppm at temperature ≤ 30°C
  23. 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
      • 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
  24. Routine

    2 infractions

    • The pool pH level is properly maintained
      • pH level is not within 7.2 and 7.8
    • The pool combined chlorine level is properly maintained
      • The pool combined chlorine level is greater than or equal to 1.0 ppm
  25. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  26. Routine

    4 infractions

    • The pool pH level is properly maintained
    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
    • The pool combined chlorine level is properly maintained
    • The pool cyanuric acid stabilizer level is properly maintained
      • The cyanuric acid stabilizer level is greater than 80 ppm
  27. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  28. Routine

    2 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
  29. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  30. Routine

    3 infractions

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

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