HOSP 250 Winter 2020: Pool Regulations in British Columbia Hotels

This report provides an overview of the key regulations that must be followed when planning, building, and operating a public swimming pool in British Columbia, referencing the Health and Safety Act. It details the regulations pertaining to construction, emphasizing the need for health officer supervision and permits. The report then addresses operation and maintenance, highlighting the importance of obtaining an operational license, ensuring proper cleaning, and establishing safety protocols, including lifeguard supervision and water quality management. The report also touches upon the broader context of hospitality law, the significance of public pools in attracting customers, and the importance of adhering to regulations to ensure both customer safety and successful hotel operations. The content is relevant to a Hospitality Law investigation assignment (HOSP 250) focusing on legal aspects for a foreign investor planning to open a hotel in Canada, specifically focusing on the regulations, liabilities and risks involved in operating a public pool.

[POOL REGULATIONS]
Canadian, specifically British Columbia’s Pool Regulations
Key regulations that need to be followed when
planning on building and operating a public
swimming pool
As per the, Health and Safety Act of British
Columbia.
Construction
Construction of a public pool needs to be
done under supervision of a health
officer as well as with a permit which is
applied for in the introductory phase.
Operation and Maintenance
Pool Safety Plan and
Supervision
Cleanliness and sanitation related to
pool water
Operation and maintenance is taken care
of when the operational license is
obtained. Proper cleaning and as such
needs to be done from time to time.
.
A thorough plan is prepared to ensure the
safety of the people entering the pool. A
constant supervisor is required as in a
lifeguard or person with similar ability to
prevent risky situations.
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Maintaining hygiene and cleanliness of
water is a must. The pH level, the
temperature and disinfectants are few
of the factors that need to be taken care
of.
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