Pools
by CHI Pools Contractors, Inc
Basic Swimming Pool and Spa Safety Checklist
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Entrapment Prevention 2007 Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety
Act Three Physical Phenomena and
the Five Entrapment Hazards they create 1. Water
flow rate through covers and outlets ( hair entrapment) 2. Mechanical
concerns (limb, clothing or jewelry entrapment) 3. Suction
(body entrapment, evisceration) ____________________ # of Main
Drains (submerged suction outlets) ____________________ Are all submerged
suction outlets protected by properly secured ASME approved covers? ____________________ If single
suction outlet installation, is there a SVRS (suction vacuum release
system), vent line or other method
of vacuum release in place? ____________________ If there
are multiple suction outlets, are they spaced at least 3 ft apart? ____________________ What is
the flow rate? It should not exceed
the rating of the approved suction cover(s) |
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Protective Barriers ____________________ Does the
pool or spa have an approved SAFETY cover? ____________________ Is there a
non-climbable fence or other access barrier?
If so, how tall? ____________________ Are all
gates and doors self closing and latching?
Are all gate locks above the reach of children? |
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Other Safety areas Does the gas Heater position and gas venting comply with building code
and/or local Gas regulations? _____________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Does the Diving Envelope, (depth and slope) and diving board comply
with current standards?
___________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Is Chemical Storage out of reach of children & animals? MSDS sheets for all chemicals?
________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Does Equipment appear to be operating properly? Is there excessive air pressure build up in
the filter? _____________________
Is electrical equipment properly wired and grounded? And is equipment protected by GFCI breakers
as required? ____________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Are handrails and ladders in safe and secure condition?
__________________________________________________________ Does deck area or pool coping have cracks, uneven areas, or sharp edges
that are hazardous? ___________________________ |
Disclaimer I,
_______________________________________, homeowner, understand that this
checklist is a guide for evaluating pool and spa compliance to APSP
standards and the new Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act. It does not in anyway relieve me, the
homeowner, of fully understanding the dangers of entrapment, evisceration,
drowning and other pool and spa hazards.
Nor does it relieve me of fully understanding the APSP standards and
maintaining and operating my pool or spa in a safe condition. www.apsp.com I,
_______________________________________, have reviewed and fully understand
all items on the checklist and all findings indicated. I agree to defend, indemnify and hold
harmless, Aquatech Pools by CHI, its officers, employees and agents from
and against all claims and expenses, including attorney fees, arising out
of the use of this on-line, safety guideline. ________________________________________
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