Swimming Pool and Aquatic Amenity Safety Inspection Checklist
Pool safety requires consistent daily monitoring and weekly comprehensive inspections. This checklist ensures water quality, barrier compliance, and emergency equipment meet NSF/ANSI 50, Virginia Graeme Baker Act, and local health code requirements.
- Industry: Real Estate & Property Management
- Frequency: Weekly (Daily Water Quality)
- Estimated Time: 20-25 minutes
- Role: Certified Pool Operator / Property Manager
- Total Items: 33
- Compliance: NSF/ANSI 50 Equipment for Swimming Pools, Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (Anti-Entrapment), CDC Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC), State Health Department Pool Regulations, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code Pool Areas
Water Quality Testing
Test and document pool water chemistry.
- Free chlorine 2-4 ppm (1 ppm minimum, close pool above 5 ppm)?
- pH 7.4-7.6 (7.2-7.8 acceptable range)?
- Total alkalinity 80-120 ppm?
- Cyanuric acid (stabilizer) below 50 ppm for chlorine effectiveness?
- Water clarity allows clear visibility of pool bottom in deep end?
- Daily water chemistry log current with all required parameters?
Pool Barrier and Gate
Verify pool barrier meets child drowning prevention requirements.
- Pool fence minimum 48 inches high (many jurisdictions require 60 inches)?
- Gate self-latching with latch on pool side minimum 54 inches high?
- Gate self-closing and closing completely under wind conditions?
- No furniture, equipment, or structures within 3 feet of fence that could aid climbing?
- Pool fence intact with no broken sections, missing boards, or gaps?
Drain and Anti-Entrapment Safety
Verify VGB Act anti-entrapment compliance.
- All pool and spa drains have VGB-compliant anti-entrapment covers?
- All drain covers secure with no missing hardware?
- Drain covers not cracked, broken, or showing signs of deterioration?
- Safety Vacuum Release System (SVRS) or other secondary protection on single drain pools?
- Main drain(s) visible through clear water with no obstruction?
Emergency Equipment and Signage
Verify emergency equipment and required signage.
- Life ring or life hook mounted at pool edge and accessible?
- Reaching pole minimum 12 feet present?
- First aid kit stocked with AED nearby?
- Phone or emergency call capability within 200 feet of pool?
- Pool rules sign posted with no diving, bather load limits, hours?
- Depth markings on pool deck and wall at all depth changes?
Mechanical and Chemical Systems
Inspect pool equipment and chemical handling.
- Circulation pump and filter system operational?
- Circulation achieving minimum turnover rate (every 6 hours for pools)?
- Pool chemicals stored in separate locked containers away from each other?
- Automatic chemical feeders calibrated and functioning?
- Filter backwashed per pressure gauge reading?
Documentation
Maintain required pool inspection documentation.
- Pool operating permit current from local health department?
- Certified Pool Operator (CPO) responsible for pool management?
- Daily chemical testing logs retained minimum 2 years?
- Health department inspection reports on file?
- VGB drain cover installation certificates on file?
- Pool incident and near-drowning log maintained?
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Why Use This Swimming Pool and Aquatic Amenity Safety Inspection Checklist?
This swimming pool and aquatic amenity safety inspection checklist helps real estate & property management teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for certified pool operator / property manager professionals, this checklist covers 33 critical inspection points across 6 sections. Recommended frequency: weekly (daily water quality).
Ensures compliance with NSF/ANSI 50 Equipment for Swimming Pools, Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (Anti-Entrapment), CDC Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC), State Health Department Pool Regulations, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code Pool Areas. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Swimming Pool and Aquatic Amenity Safety Inspection Checklist cover?
This checklist covers 33 inspection items across 6 sections: Water Quality Testing, Pool Barrier and Gate, Drain and Anti-Entrapment Safety, Emergency Equipment and Signage, Mechanical and Chemical Systems, Documentation. It is designed for real estate & property management operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed weekly (daily water quality). Each completion takes approximately 20-25 minutes.
Who should use this Swimming Pool and Aquatic Amenity Safety Inspection Checklist?
This checklist is designed for Certified Pool Operator / Property Manager professionals in the real estate & property management industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.