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Pool Inspection Checklist
A walk-through of the equipment, water, fence and electrical checks for a home pool.
A real, editable checklist below — tick, tap a line to rewrite, drag to reorder.
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Extras are easy to miss. A solar heater, a waterslide or a purification system may not be on a standard checklist, and Mitti says to ask for a list of anything added, so nothing is overlooked. Then walk the pool with everything running, looking and listening for damage. This list covers equipment, plumbing, barriers, drains and electrical checks. A professional inspection isn't always needed, but it helps if you don't know your local rules. Fence and gate rules vary by where you live, so check yours.
Why these items are on the list
- Ask for added features list. Ask the owner or manager for added features, such as purification systems, to lessen the risk of missed areas.
- Run equipment while inspecting. Look and listen for visible or audible signs of damage with everything on.
- Check shell and coping. Look for cracks, discoloration, pitting or open joints, which can point to leaks.
- Inspect tile and interior finish. Note damaged or missing tiles. In saltwater pools, look for damage from salt exposure.
- Walk the deck. Check slip resistance, separation from the pool wall, standing water and trip hazards.
- Check pump and motor. Listen while they run. Write down any odd noise or visible damage.
- Look at the filter. Cloudy water can mean a damaged filtration system or a filter that needs replacing.
- Test the heater. It is on the standard equipment list, so check it while the system is running.
- Check skimmer and valves. Skimmer, valves, vents and blower are all parts an inspector looks at.
- Read the pressure gauge. It is one of the standard parts to check. Read it with the system running.
- Look for leaks and puddles. Puddling around the filtration system is a plumbing warning sign.
- Note discolored water or low flow. Both can point to plumbing problems, so write down what you see.
- Check fence and gate. Barriers should be self-closing and self-latching, with gates that open outward from the pool.
- Check drain covers. Covers should be compliant. Local rules decide what counts, so look them up.
- Check pool alarm and cover. Alarms and covers are part of the anti-drowning measures an inspector checks.
- Look at safety signs. Required safety and depth signs should be visible.
- Check lights and fixtures. Pool light fixtures should be attached properly. Look for loose or damaged ones.
- Check breaker and grounding. Inspectors test that the breaker works and look for grounding problems and leaks.
- Check metal bonding. Metal close to the pool needs proper bonding to avoid electrical accidents.
- Note equipment age. Halogen says pools over 15 years old will likely have a considerable amount of antiquated equipment that requires replacing.
- Look up local requirements. Rules on fencing, gates and access differ, and ignoring them can mean penalties.
Tick each item on your phone while you stand next to the equipment. Add a note on anything unusual, so you have a record to show an inspector.
When to use it
Use it when you open the pool for the season, buy or sell a house with a pool, or before a repair or renovation.