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St Roch - Outdoor Pool

2323 W 2nd Ave, Vancouver BC V6K 1J4 · Pool

Official record from Vancouver Coastal →

Inspection summary

St Roch - Outdoor Pool has been inspected 14 times by Vancouver Coastal Health since July 27, 2016. The most recent inspection, on July 6, 2023, recorded 4 infractions.

1 of 14 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 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 32 times across 13 separate inspections, most recently on July 6, 2023. For example: The Permit to Operate a pool is valid and is posted in a prominent location.

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on June 19, 2019. 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 6 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on July 6, 2023. For example: Adequate safety equipment is provided

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.

14 inspections

  1. Routine

    4 infractions

    • The Permit to Operate a pool is valid and is posted in a prominent location.
    • The pool has controlled access
    • Adequate safety equipment is provided
      • Pool is not equipped with a reaching assist and/or the reaching assist is made of conducting materials (N/A for pools < 10m²)
      • 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)
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
      • Flow meter is not functioning correctly
      • Floating weir and/or skimmer basket is missing from the skimmer box.
  2. Routine

    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 has controlled access
      • Pool security fencing with a self-closing gate is lacking or inadequate
    • 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
      • Floating weir and/or skimmer basket is missing from the skimmer box.
  3. Routine

    3 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
    • 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

    1 infraction

    • The Permit to Operate a pool is valid and is posted in a prominent location.
  5. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  6. Routine

    2 infractions

    • The pool has controlled access
    • 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

    5 infractions

    • The Permit to Operate a pool is valid and is posted in a prominent location.
      • Permit to Operate is not posted in a prominent location.
    • The pool has controlled access
      • The fence or barrier does not prevent access by animals and persons who are not pool patrons
    • The pool is regularly maintained and kept in good repair by an appropriately trained person
      • Nose of any step or ledge in the pool is not marked in a contrasting colour.
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
      • The automatic chlorinator cannot produce a reliable chemical residual.
    • Chemicals are stored in a safe manner and location
      • Chemicals are stored directly on the floor.
      • Liquid acid and liquid chlorine containers stored in the same room are not adequately protected from each other through proper barriers.
  8. Routine

    1 infraction

    • The pool has controlled access
      • Pool security fencing with a self-closing gate is lacking or inadequate
  9. Routine Follow-up

    2 infractions

    • The pool disinfectant is properly maintained
    • The pool is regularly maintained and kept in good repair by an appropriately trained person
      • Skimmer does not adequately draw surface water from the pool.
  10. Routine

    5 infractions

    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
    • The pool disinfectant is properly maintained
    • Pool rules are posted prominently within the pool enclosure
      • “No lifeguard on duty” sign missing, incomplete, or not clearly visible to the public
    • The pool is regularly maintained and kept in good repair by an appropriately trained person
      • Handrails at steps, ladders and diving boards are not secure
      • Skimmer does not adequately draw surface water from the pool.
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
      • Flow meter is not functioning correctly
  11. Routine

    2 infractions

    • The Permit to Operate a pool is valid and is posted in a prominent location.
      • Permit to Operate is not posted in a prominent location.
    • The pool is regularly maintained and kept in good repair by an appropriately trained person
      • Floating weir or skimmer basket is missing from the skimmer box.
  12. Routine

    3 infractions

    • The Permit to Operate a pool is valid and is posted in a prominent location.
      • Permit to Operate is not posted in a prominent location.
    • 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
      • Floating weir or skimmer basket is missing from the skimmer box.
  13. Routine

    4 infractions

    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
    • The pool has controlled access
      • Pool security fencing with a self-closing gate is lacking or inadequate
    • The pool is regularly maintained and kept in good repair by an appropriately trained person
      • Nose of any step or ledge in the pool is not marked in a contrasting colour.
      • Handrails at steps, ladders and diving boards are not secure
    • Chemicals are stored in a safe manner and location
  14. Routine

    4 infractions

    • The Permit to Operate a pool is valid and is posted in a prominent location.
      • Permit to Operate is not posted in a prominent location.
    • 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
      • Handrails at steps, ladders and diving boards are not secure
    • Chemicals are stored in a safe manner and location

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