Pool and Spa Inspection Checklist

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

PRE-GUNITE INSPECTION

• Construction sign posted visible from the street and correctly filled out.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Verify locations of pool/spa per the approved plot plans.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check all existing structures, walls and relevant characteristics adjacent to pool, spa or hot tub area.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check for overhead utilities within the pool area.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Verify required setbacks of pool or spa including width and length.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Verify pool equipment location and all deck equipment items, if included.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Verify rebar is installed per the approved structural plans standard design or other specified information including the reinforcing steel schedule & details.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Verify the type of construction, whether gunite, poured concrete, prefabricated, or other. Confirm soils engineer approval when required.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check for brass conduit or other approved material installed from the pool light niche.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bonding of steel reinforcing to pool light niche # 8 solid copper wire, bonding from pool reinforcement # 8 solid copper wire continuous back to pool equipment location.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check all piping that will be covered by gunite within the pool area.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PRE-PLASTER INSPECTIONS

• Verify pool enclosure requirements for height and locations.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Spacing of horizontal and vertical openings within fence.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Verify all gates into the pool enclosure that they are self-closing and selflatching.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Latch must be on the inside of the gate and must open outwards from pool area.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Doors from the garage that led into the pool area must be self-closing and latching

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Doors that led from house must have an approved door/pool alarm(s) or an approved pool/spa cover with a permanent tag showing its listing information.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check for approval of all underground electric conduits.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check for approval of all underground plumbing and gas piping.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Verify that gas piping will not be installed under any structure see UPC section 1211.4.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check for p-trap drain from pool equipment connected to sewer system.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check all deck rebar.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Verify that all metal parts within 5ft of pool are bonded.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Verify proper location and check all equipment, panel, motors, pumps, blowers, heaters, covers, and associated wiring

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check pool lights and their wiring, GFI, and junction box for height above max water level.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

FINAL POOL INSPECTION

• Check drainage around pool and verify all required approvals.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Verify final gas test and check all plumbing & UV Protection

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Re-check pool equipment.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Verify Pool/Spa covers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Re check enclosure around pool/spa

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Re-check all electrical for pool equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Verify installation of GFCI(s) for pool equipment.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Name and Signature

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