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Key Facts: FL Commercial Pool Exam

70%

Passing score

DBPR

Scored questions

DBPR At a Glance

5 hrs

Time allowed

DBPR At a Glance

$135

Registration fee

Professional Testing, Inc.

4 yrs

Experience req

CILB

80 scored multiple-choice questions, 5 hours, open-book, computer-based at Pearson VUE, 70% to pass. Covers excavation, shell construction, plumbing/hydraulics, NEC 680 electrical, finishes, equipment, water chemistry, and Florida public-pool codes (64E-9, FBC, ANSI/APSP, VGB). These are independently written English-language MCQ study questions built from the official CILB Commercial Pool/Spa content outline; they do not reproduce CILB's item bank or substitute for the official open-book examination.

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1A commercial pool shell interior is 40 ft by 75 ft with an average depth of 5 ft. What is the approximate water volume in gallons?

A.112,200 gal

B.150,000 gal

C.93,750 gal

D.112,500 gal

Explanation: Pool volume in gallons equals length × width × average depth × 7.48 gal/ft³. Here 40 × 75 × 5 × 7.48 = 112,200 gallons. Knowing this conversion lets you size pumps, heaters, and chemical feeders correctly.

2Per Florida Administrative Code 64E-9, a public pool must be immediately closed by the department when the pool water pH falls below which level?

A.7.0

B.7.2

C.6.8

D.7.4

Explanation: Rule 64E-9.017(1)(b), F.A.C., allows the department to immediately post a public pool closed when the pH is below 7.2 or above 7.8. The operational range stated in Rule 64E-9.004 runs from 7.0 to 7.8, so 7.2 is specifically the enforcement trigger rather than the bottom of the operating range. Low pH is corrosive to equipment and irritating to bathers.

3Which NEC Article governs the installation of electric wiring and equipment in or adjacent to swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs?

A.NEC Article 430

B.NEC Article 680

C.NEC Article 250

D.NEC Article 514

Explanation: NEC Article 680 covers swimming pools, fountains, spas, hot tubs, and similar installations, including bonding, grounding, GFCI, and clearances. It is the controlling reference for all pool electrical questions on the exam.

4A pump must turn over a 90,000-gallon commercial pool in 6 hours. What minimum flow rate is required?

A.250 gpm

B.150 gpm

C.300 gpm

D.540 gpm

Explanation: Flow rate (gpm) equals pool volume divided by turnover time in minutes: 90,000 gal ÷ (6 hr × 60 min) = 90,000 ÷ 360 = 250 gpm. This is the minimum rate required to achieve the design turnover.

5Under the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, which device is mandated on all public pool suction outlets to prevent drain entrapment?

A.Anti-entrapment drain cover

B.Skimmer equalizer line

C.Skimmer weir

D.Main drain plug

Explanation: The VGB Act requires compliant, anti-entrapment drain covers or suction-entrapment-prevention devices on all public pool and spa suction outlets. These covers are tested to ASME/ANSI A112.19.8 and prevent body-seal entrapment.

6A public pool has clouded to the point that the main drain grate can no longer be seen from the deck. Under Chapter 64E-9, F.A.C., what must the operator do?

A.Close the pool to bathers until filtration and treatment restore clarity, because losing sight of the main drain is an immediate safety hazard

B.Keep the pool open and post a sign advising bathers that visibility is reduced

C.Keep the pool open and station an additional lifeguard until the filter clears the water

D.Keep the pool open but restrict bathers to the shallow end where the bottom is still visible

Explanation: Chapter 64E-9 conditions operation of a public pool on the main drain being clearly visible from the deck. Water cloudy enough to hide the drain is also cloudy enough to hide a submerged swimmer, so the operator closes the pool and corrects the cause - filter performance, flow rate, or chemical balance - before reopening. Clarity is a condition of operation, not a factor to be managed around.

7When sizing the bonding grid for a commercial pool, which component must be bonded to form a common equipotential plane under NEC 680.26?

A.All metallic pool components, reinforcing steel, and the perimeter surface within 3 ft of the pool

B.Only the pump motor frame

C.Only the underwater light fixtures

D.Only the main drain cover

Explanation: NEC 680.26 requires an equipotential bonding grid that connects all metallic parts, reinforcing steel, and a perimeter bonding conductor around the pool shell within 3 ft horizontally of the inside wall. This eliminates voltage gradients that could shock bathers.

8A rectangular commercial pool is 25 m long and 12 m wide with an average depth of 1.4 m. What is the surface area in square meters?

A.37 m²

B.300 m²

C.420 m²

D.178 m²

Explanation: Surface area equals length × width, independent of depth: 25 m × 12 m = 300 m². Depth is needed for volume calculations but is excluded from the surface area.

9Which shotcrete placement method is most commonly specified for commercial pool shell construction to achieve the required structural strength?

A.Dry-mix shotcrete (gunite)

B.Wet-mix shotcrete

C.Hand-applied mortar

D.Cast-in-place concrete

Explanation: Wet-mix shotcrete is generally preferred for commercial pool shells because it delivers higher consistent strength, lower rebound, and faster placement over large areas. The mix is prepared at the plant and pumped, ensuring uniform water-cement ratio and structural performance per ACI 506R.

10On a commercial pool plan, the invert elevation of the main drain piping is shown as -4.50 ft and the hydraulic grade line at the pump is -2.00 ft. What is the static suction head in feet?

A.2.50 ft of head

B.6.50 ft of head

C.4.50 ft of head

D.2.00 ft of head

Explanation: Static suction head equals the difference between the hydraulic grade line and the invert elevation: -2.00 - (-4.50) = 2.50 ft of positive suction head. This value contributes to the pump's net positive suction head available.

About the FL Commercial Pool Exam

The Commercial Pool/Spa Contractor trade knowledge exam tests Division II construction competency for the certified commercial pool license. Content spans pre-installation and site preparation, pool and spa excavation, plumbing and hydraulics, electrical bonding and NEC Article 680, shell placement (concrete, shotcrete, reinforcing steel), deck work, tile and coping, interior surface preparation and finishes, equipment and circulation (pumps, filters, heaters, valves), startup and service, water chemistry and balancing, public-pool standards under Florida Administrative Code 64E-9 and ANSI/APSP-1/2/3, the VGB Act, OSHA 29 CFR 1926 construction safety, and Florida Building Code pool provisions. Candidates must locate answers quickly in the approved open-book reference set, including FBC Building 2023, NFPA 70 (2020) Article 680, ACI 506R-16, CRSI Placing Reinforcing Bars, Chapter 64E-9, and the Pool & Spa Operator Handbook.

Questions

80 scored questions

Time Limit

5 hours

Passing Score

70%

Exam Fee

$135 registration + $80 per portion (Florida DBPR Bureau of Education and Testing; administered by Professional Testing, Inc. and Pearson VUE)

FL Commercial Pool Exam Content Outline

15%

Pool and Spa Excavation

Layout, excavation, grading, backfill, compaction, dewatering, and shell subgrade preparation for commercial pools, including high-water-table Florida conditions and OSHA excavation safety.

12.5%

Plumbing and Hydraulics

PVC piping, suction and return lines, friction loss, total dynamic head, pump curves, flow rate, turnover, and sizing of circulation piping for commercial pools.

12.5%

Shell Placement (Concrete, Shotcrete, Reinforcing Steel)

Concrete and shotcrete placement, ACI 506R guidance, reinforcing steel layout, cover, lap, and tolerances per CRSI, and bond beam construction.

Electrical Work (NEC Article 680)

NEC 680 requirements: bonding and equipotential grid, GFCI protection, submersible equipment voltage limits, disconnects, burial depth, and underwater lighting.

Pre-Installation and Site Preparation

Site survey, utility locate, plan reading, elevations, layout, dewatering planning, and shell protection (hydrostatic relief valves).

Deck Work

Deck slope, drainage, standing-water limits, deck width, concrete quantity, coping bearing, and FBC/ANSI deck construction requirements.

Interior Surface Preparation and Finishes

Plaster, pebble, aggregate, and tile finishes; bond coats; exposure techniques; and finish selection for commercial bather load and chemical resistance.

Equipment and Circulation

Pump selection and curves, variable-speed pumps, sand/DE/cartridge filters, multiport valves, backwash, heaters, and isolation valves.

7.5%

Tile, Coping, and Trim Work

Waterline tile, thinset selection (ANSI A118.4), coping bearing on bond beam, waterline tolerances, and trim detail.

7.5%

Start-up, Service, and Maintenance

Startup sequence, pressure testing, hydrostatic valve verification, water chemistry balancing, and ongoing service and maintenance procedures.

Codes, Safety, and Public Pool Standards

Florida Statute 489, FBC pool provisions, Chapter 64E-9 public pool rules, ANSI/APSP-1/2/3, VGB Act, OSHA 29 CFR 1926, and Florida Swimming Pool Safety Act barriers.

How to Pass the FL Commercial Pool Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 70%
Exam length: 80 questions
Time limit: 5 hours
Exam fee: $135 registration + $80 per portion

Keys to Passing

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Track weak areas and revisit them
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FL Commercial Pool Study Tips from Top Performers

1Tab and highlight the FBC pool provisions, NEC Article 680, Chapter 64E-9, and ANSI/APSP-1 by topic so lookup is fast under the 5-hour clock.

2Drill the math: pool volume, turnover, flow rate, friction loss, TDH, chemical dosing, and rebar counts appear repeatedly and reward speed.

3Memorize the key 64E-9 thresholds (free chlorine 2.0-10.0 ppm, pH 7.2-7.8, CYA max 60 ppm, spa turnover 30 min) so recall questions are automatic.

4Practice plan reading: elevations, freeboard, waterline, T.O. STRUCT, and drain sump dimensions show up as both concept and math items.

5Pair the trade exam prep with the Business & Finance reference list; both exams must be passed before license activation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these the real CILB exam questions?

No. These are independently written study questions built from the official CILB Commercial Pool/Spa content outline. They are an English-language MCQ study aid and do not reproduce CILB's item bank or substitute for the official open-book examination.

What is the format of the exam?

80 scored multiple-choice questions, 5 hours, open-book, computer-based at Pearson VUE centers, administered through Professional Testing, Inc. Passing score 70%.

Is the exam open-book?

Yes. Candidates may bring only the approved references listed on the DBPR Construction Examinations Reference Lists (effective January 1, 2026).

What experience is required?

Generally 4 years of trade experience including at least 1 year as a foreman, or a qualifying combination of education and experience; confirm with DBPR.

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