2021 COVID-19 Community Association Pool Opening Survey

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* 4. What is your role in the community association housing model?

Community Association Board Member

Community Association Manager

Other (please specify)

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* 5. If you are answering this survey for more than one community, how many communities (with pools) do you represent?

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* 6. Community Association Type

homeowners association

condominium association

housing cooperative

townhome community

mixed association type (i.e., HOA with condominium or townhome)

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* 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)

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* 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)

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* 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)

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* 10. If your pool was open in 2020, did your community experience substantial non-compliance issues with restrictions put in place?

Yes

Unsure

If yes, please provide trends related to non-compliance.

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* 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)

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* 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)

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* 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)

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* 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)

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* 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

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* 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)

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* 17. Will your community require COVID-19 vaccination for pool use?

Yes, for residents

Yes, for employees/contractors working at the pool

2021 COVID-19 Community Association Pool Opening Survey

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* 1. Does your community association have a pool?

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* 2. In what country do you live?

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* 3. In what state or U.S. territory do you live?

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* 4. What is your role in the community association housing model?

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* 5. If you are answering this survey for more than one community, how many communities (with pools) do you represent?

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* 6. Community Association Type

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* 7. Did your community (communities) open their pool in 2020?

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* 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)

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* 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)

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* 10. If your pool was open in 2020, did your community experience substantial non-compliance issues with restrictions put in place?

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* 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.

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* 12. How has COVID impact expenses related to your community pool? (2020 and 2021)

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* 13. How has the community handled enhanced disinfectant protocol for pool opening (2020 and/or 2021)?

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* 14. Is your community planning to open your pool this year (2021)?

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* 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)

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* 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)

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* 17. Will your community require COVID-19 vaccination for pool use?

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* 18. Please share any other comments.