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Daily Opening Checklist
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Conducted on
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Pool Name:
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Prepared by
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Location
Pool Water Quality
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Free Chlorine Levels:
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pH Levels:
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Free Bromine Levels:
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Cyanuric Acid Levels:
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Water Clarity: Bottom of the pool can be clearly seen
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Algae present in the pool?
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Temperature is WNL
Spa Water Quality
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Free Chlorine Levels:
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pH Levels:
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Free Bromine Levels:
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Cyanuric Acid Levels:
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Water Clarity: Bottom of the spa can be clearly seen
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Algae present in the spa?
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Does water in spa have excessive foam?
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Temperature is no greater than 104 degrees F
Equipment
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Pool cover removed and pool is cleared of debris or people
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Main drain covers are properly intact and attached
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Flow rate and backwash filters examined
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Disinfectant reservoir levels are satisfactory
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Pressure and vacuum gauge readings are WNL
Operations
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Pool and spa walls assessed for algae and stains
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All inlet and outlet fittings inspected
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Pool vacuumed and vacuumed cleaned after use
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Scum line scrubbed
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Skimmer baskets and gutters cleaned and emptied
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Decks are swept, rinsed, and disinfected
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Deck drains are cleaned
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Hair and lint strainer cleaned
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Pool water has been skimmed
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Pump room, chemical room, storage room, and guard rooms have been cleaned
Safety
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Chemicals and distribution equipment not accessible to patrons/bathers
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Buoy is functional and available
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Life pole with hook is available
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Emergency phone is operational
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Spa: emergency shut off switch is visible and functioning
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Pools are staffed with lifeguards
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First aid kit, AED, and backboards are available
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No climbable structures or objects are within 3 ft of enclosure
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Gate and door latches are self-closing and self-latching and operational
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Gates and doors are not propped open
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Service gate is closed and locked when not in use
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All safety signs and markers for pool and spa are serviceable, visible, and present
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Pool, spa, decks, and perimeters are free of glass
Sanitation
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Garbage bags have been changed
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Trash receptacles are covered where food is present
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Bathhouse has been cleaned and sanitized
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Toilets, showers, and rinsing stations have been cleaned and sanitized
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Pool and spa furniture has been washed down and cleaned
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Decks have been swept, rinsed, and disinfected
Opening Checklist for Pool Operators