Pools & Hot Tubs

Pool and Hot Tub Inspection

Checklist for Inspection

• Check pool sides and bottom as well as the deck for cracks, tears, heaving, patches, bulging and peeling paint.
• If there is a fence, evaluate if the gate latch is in operating condition.
• Diving boards and slides should be securely anchored.
• Check the condition of pumps and piping. Check for rust, noise and leaks.
• Check functioning of pressure gauge. It may fluctuate (flutter) during operation. Filter needs to be cleaned when pressure reading has risen 8-10 psi above clean condition.
• Check for electrical grounding system and ground fault interrupters.
• Leaks in hot tubs: underneath, near inlet and outlet connections.
• Pool should not be directly accessible from the house in most provinces and must be fully enclosed with fence with locking gate.

Pool Decks

Decks of in-ground pools should be at least 4 feet wide. All walking surfaces (including steps and ladder treads) should be made of slip-resistant materials. Joints in pool decks should be kept caulked, and cracks patched to prevent water infiltration. Any crack with an elevation difference of 1/4" or more across should be repaired by removing and replacing the slab section. Decks should slope away from the pool to keep ground water out.

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