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2021 COVID-19 Community Association Pool Opening Survey
1.
Does your community association have a pool?
Yes
No
2.
In what country do you live?
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
Andorra
Angola
Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Bhutan
Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
British Virgin Island
Brunei Darussalam
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cabo Verde
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Colombia
Comoros
Congo
Costa Rica
Côte D'Ivoire
Croatia
Cuba
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Estonia
Ethiopia
Fiji
Finland
France
Gabon
Gambia
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Greece
Grenada
Guatemala
Guinea
Guinea Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Holy See
Honduras
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mexico
Micronesia (Federated States of)
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Montserrat
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Palau
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Republic of Korea
Republic of Moldova
Romania
Russian Federation
Rwanda
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
Sao Tome and Principe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Africa
South Sudan
Spain
Sri Lanka
State of Palestine
Sudan
Suriname
Swaziland
Sweden
Switzerland
Syrian Arab Republic
Tajikistan
Thailand
The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos
Tuvalu
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Republic of Tanzania
United States of America
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
Vietnam
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
3.
In what state or U.S. territory do you live?
Alabama
Alaska
American Samoa
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia (DC)
Florida
Georgia
Guam
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Northern Marianas Islands
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Puerto Rico
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Virgin Islands
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
4.
What is your role in the community association housing model?
Community Association Board Member
Community Association Manager
Other (please specify)
5.
If you are answering this survey for more than one community, how many communities (with pools) do you represent?
6.
Community Association Type
homeowners association
condominium association
housing cooperative
townhome community
mixed association type (i.e., HOA with condominium or townhome)
7.
Did your community (communities) open their pool in 2020?
Yes, the pool opened as scheduled
Yes, the pool opened, but the opening was delayed
Yes, the pool opened, but we had to close it temporarily before reopening
No, we kept the pool closed for the entire season
Other (please specify)
8.
If the community board chose to not open the pool as regularly scheduled in 2020, which of the following factors led to the decision? (Check all that apply)
Attorney recommendation
Lack of insurance coverage
Fear of exposure to legal liability
Inability to meet local, state, or federal requirements for pool openings
Inability to secure lifeguard
Fear of spreading COVID-19
Residents requested the pool remain closed
Other (please specify)
9.
Which of the following new practices were put into place to open the pool in 2020? (Skip if not applicable) (check all that apply)
Bathrooms remained closed
Lap swimming only
No guests were allowed
Residents were required to bring their own chairs
Residents were required to sign a liability waiver
Residents were required to reserve swim time in advance
Capacity was limited
Disinfectant supplies were provided on the pool deck
The association disinfected tables, chairs, and equipment throughout the day
Residents were only allowed to access for set increments (e.g. 30 minutes per reservation)
Residents were required to social distance on the pool deck
The association displayed signage at the pool warning of the risks of COVID-19 transmission
Other (please specify)
10.
If your pool was open in 2020, did your community experience substantial non-compliance issues with restrictions put in place?
Yes
No
Unsure
If yes, please provide trends related to non-compliance.
11.
In 2020, if your community experienced substantial non-compliance issues with restrictions related to the pool opening, select steps you took to compel compliance.
Residents were asked to leave the pool for non-compliance
Pool use was suspended for non-compliance
Instituted fines for non-compliance
Other (please specify)
12.
How has COVID impact expenses related to your community pool? (2020 and 2021)
Expenses are higher than budgeted
Expenses are lower than budgeted
Expenses are consistent with budget
Other (please specify)
13.
How has the community handled enhanced disinfectant protocol for pool opening (2020 and/or 2021)?
Hired a company
Added responsibility to existing team members
Hired additional staff
Used board members volunteers
Used resident volunteers
Created self-service stations
Other (please specify)
14.
Is your community planning to open your pool this year (2021)?
Yes, the pool will open as regularly scheduled
Yes, the pool will open, but the opening will be delayed
No, we are not planning to open the pool this year
We have not determined whether we will open the pool this year
Other (please specify)
15.
If the community isn't planning to open the pool as regularly scheduled or is undecided, what are the factors guiding the decision? (check all that apply)
Attorney recommendation
Lack of insurance coverage
Fear of exposure to legal liability
Inability to meet local, state, or federal requirements for pool openings
Inability to secure a lifeguard
Concern of spreading COVID-19
Residents requested the pool remain closed
Other (please specify)
Not applicable
16.
Which of the following new practices will your community put into place to open the pool in 2021? (Skip if not applicable) (check all that apply)
Bathrooms will remain closed
Lap swimming only
No guests will be allowed
Residents will be required to bring their own chairs
Residents will be required to sign a liability waiver
Residents will be required to reserve swim time in advance
Capacity will be limited
Disinfectant supplies will be provided on the pool deck
The association will disinfect tables, chairs, and equipment throughout the day
Residents will only be allowed to access for set increments (e.g. 30 minutes per reservation)
Residents will be required to social distance on the pool deck
The association will display signage at the pool warning of the risks of COVID-19 transmission
Other (please specify)
17.
Will your community require COVID-19 vaccination for pool use?
Yes, for residents
Yes, for employees/contractors working at the pool
No
18.
Please share any other comments.
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