Swimming Pool and Spa

Self-Inspection Checklist

Water Quality

1. Free chlorine residual maintained at a minimum level of 1.5 ppm, but not to exceed 10 ppm.
2. pH maintained between 7.2 and 8.0
3. Cynauric acid maintained below 100 ppm.
4. Water clean and clear. Main drain(s) clearly visible.
5. Pool/Spa water test kit,
6. No algae growth in pool water, on sides or bottom, or on tile.

Safety Signs and Life Saving Equipment

1. Signs required: a) “No Lifeguard on Duty”, b) artificial respiration Schematic c) 911, d) no. of occupants e) “No Diving” (if pool is less than 6 feet in depth).
2. All signs posted in a conspicuous place and maintained in a legible manner.
3. Life ring with an attachment rope to span width of pool from poolside.
4. Body hook with attached 12ft. (min) pole at poolside.
5. Depth markers clearly visible (located at maximum, middle, and minimum Depths; at the break in slope; on both sides; and at both ends).
6. Depth markers located on pool deck (if pool exceeds 20 feet in width).

Fencing and Decking

1. Pool/ spa enclosed with approved fencing (min. 5ft. high, max. openings 4 in., or 2 in. at the bottom).
2. Gates and doors are self-closing and self-latching (with the self-latching device at least 3.5 ft. high).
3. An unobstructed 4 ft. min. deck is provided around entire pool and around at least 50% of spa.
4. Pool/ spa deck and coping in good repair and slip resistant.

Recirculation System

1. Effluent and influent gauges installed at the same height and operating.
2. Flow meter installed and operating.
3. Approved automatic chlorinator in operation.
4. Properly secured anti-vortex covers provided for main drain(s), equalizer lines, and spa suction lines.
5. Skimmers, skimmer baskets and weir gates clean and in working order.

Public Restrooms (if present)

1. All sinks, toilets, urinals, and showers clean and in good repair.
2. Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair.
3. Hot and cold provided at all sinks.
4. Soap and towels provided an approved dispensers at hand sinks.
5. Screens in good repair and provided on all windows.

General Requirements

1. Current Environmental Health permit (or copy) posted on site (pump room, managers office, etc).
2. Daily records of pool maintenance and operation available for inspector’s review.
3. Pool is under supervision of a responsible individual while in operation.
4. Recirculation system is in operation whenever pool is in use.
5. Pool light(s) secure and in good operating condition.
6. All tile on pool sides, on spa benches, and spa steps in good repair (not cracked or missing).
7. Ladders and handrails secure (not loose) and in good repair.

Items For Spa Only

1. Spa precaution(s) posted, with clear legible letters, which contain the following language
• Elderly persons, pregnant women, infants and those with health conditions requiring medical care should consult with a physician before entering a spa.
• Unsupervised use by children under the age of 14 years is prohibited.
• Hot water immersion while under the influence of alcohol, narcotics, drugs, or medicines may lead to serious consequences and is not recommended.
• Prolonged exposure may result in nausea, dizziness, or fainting. DO NOT USE ALONE.
2. Water temperature of spa does not exceed 104 deg F. Provide a thermometer in the spa.
3. Spa has at least 2 depth markers clearly visible.
4. Emergency spa shut-off switch. The switch must: turn off both the recirculation equipment and the aeration jets in the event of an emergency: be located adjacent to the spa; be easily accessible to bathers, and must be easily identified by a clearly posted sign.

The Pool Spa Should Be Closed If Any Of The Following Conditions Exist:

1. Main drain cannot be seen due to poor water clarity
2. Heavy algae growth
3. Main drain(s) cover(s) missing or loose
4. No free chlorine residual
5. Excessive chlorine residual (greater than 10 ppm)
6. Loose or missing underwater light
7. Any condition that may be found to exist (and can’t be immediately corrected) which could actually or potentially threaten the public health, welfare and safety (i.e.: fecal material in the water, gates locked in the open position, foreign items in the pool or spa etc.).