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## TOWN OF MULGRAVE Pool Policy
1. This Policy is entitled the "Pool Policy"
## Interpretation
2. It shall be the policy of the Town Mulgrave shall to have a seasonal community pool operation for which there shall be a policy and working procedure
3. The policy and procedure shall be reviewed periodically and updated as required.
4. Pool management and staff involved with the pool shall review the pool policy on an annual basis before commencing seasonal operations.
5. All pool employees must have a current CPR/first aid certification and life guards must be certified.
6. Pool maintenance, sanitation and safety policy:
## I. Pool maintenance and sanitation:
- a. Pool water must be tested daily before the pool is open for swimming to ensure that water is clean. If water is not clean, it must be cleaned so that it falls between required readings. PH levels must be tested and in line with requirements.
- b. Pool strainer baskets are to be cleaned each day before pool opens for swimming.
- c. Pool is to be vacuumed per required maintenance regime including brushing of pool walls and tile. The pool filter must be cleaned as recommended by filter manufacturer
- d. The water level of the pool is not to fall beyond the level of the skimmer
- e. Pool drain covers must be checked daily. Pool may not be opened if any drain covers are missing, broken or loose. Drain covers must meet requirements for Pool safety
- f. Facility, pool deck, grounds and bathrooms must be maintained/clean and free of debris.
- g. Pool heating blanket to be used daily to save on energy cost.
- h. Garbage to be removed as often as required to keep grounds clean.
## Il. Pool Safety practices:
- a. The pool must have a safety fence around it which meets provincial standards. The fence must be in good working condition and repair. Any problems with the fence need be reported and repaired immediately. The person in charge is to ensure all gates and doors are closed and locked at closing and when not in use.
- b. Life-saving equipment must be readily available and accessible in the pool area. (flotation devices, backboard, whistles, etc)
- c. Lifeguard(s) must be present during pool operations: the number of which will be determined according to supervisory ratios identified In the pool procedure.
- d. Swimmers' pool use, supervisory ratios and safety policies are to be displayed largely and clearly so that swimmers can easily see them upon entering the pool area (see separate pool procedure on use, safety procedure and supervisor requirements)
Certification for Town of Mulgrave Policy and Procedure Manual:
Date of notice to Council Members of Intent to Consider (7 day minimum) Date of Passage of Current Policy:
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I certify that this Pool Policy was adopted by Council as indicated above.
Waslear Surtles Canplen
Municipal Clerk
Gene 25, 2019 Date
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March 4, 2019 June 24, 2019