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Swimming Pools and Equipment Inspection

This short-course is designed to familiarize the inspector with common defects and hazards relating to swimming pools and equipment, including spas and hot tubs.

(20 Pages)

Item #1958
 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

● Learn how the various types of residential pools and spas are designed to work.
● Recognize visible conditions which represent evidence of the need for repair in residential pools and spas.
● Be aware of the obligations borne by inspectors regarding the reporting of adverse conditions found in the residential pools, spas, and associated equipment. 
● Become familiar wit the many hazards residential pools and spas present, and the measures which must be taken to maximize pool area safety.
 

  Subject coverage includes:

               Structural
                              ●   Types of construction
                              ●   The interior surface of pools
                              ●   Lights, steps, and ladders
                              ●   Level of the pool structure
                              ●   Diving boards and slides
                              ●   Decks and coping for In-ground pools
                              ●   Special considerations for above ground pools

               Mechanical
                              ●   Exposed plumbing
                              ●   Pumps, timers, and blowers
                              ●   Drains, skimmers, and return inlets
                              ●   Heaters
                              ●   Filters
                              ●   Automatic cleaning equipment

               Electrical
                              ●   Exceptions to the electrical code.
                              ●   Proximity of electrical devices to the pool.
                              ●   GFCI and Disconnect requirements.
                              ●   Bonding / Grounding requirements.

               Barriers
                              ●   Covers and netting. 
                              ●   Height and construction of fence/wall barriers.
                              ●   Portals within the barrier.
                              ●   Above ground structure as a barrier.

 

Review and final examination questions are included, with answer keys.
 
 

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