Checklist template

Pool and spa safety for hotels

A ready-to-use checklist with 118 items in 6 sections, covering Barriers and access, Signage, Rescue equipment, Water quality, Deck condition, Records. Use it as-is in Bindy, or adapt it to your own standards in minutes.

  • 6 Sections
  • 118 Items
  • 100 Yes / No checks
  • 6 Scored ratings
  • 130 Points

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1. Barriers and access 19 items

  1. The outdoor pool is enclosed on all sides by a fence or wall of the height required by local regulation Yes / No 1 pt
  2. No gap in or under the fence would let a small child through Yes / No 1 pt
  3. No furniture, planter or equipment stands against the outside of the fence where it could be climbed Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Every gate closes by itself from any open position Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Every gate latches by itself Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Gate latches are out of a small child's reach Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Gates open outward, away from the pool Yes / No 1 pt
  8. The indoor pool door opens only with a guest key card Yes / No 1 pt
  9. The indoor pool door closes and latches by itself Yes / No 1 pt
  10. The pool area is locked outside its posted hours Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Guest room doors that open directly onto the pool area are alarmed or self-latching as required by local regulation Yes / No 1 pt
  12. The hot tub is covered with a locked cover or locked off when closed Yes / No 1 pt
  13. The pool chemical room is locked Yes / No 1 pt
  14. The pool can be seen from the front desk by camera or through a window Yes / No 1 pt
  15. The wading pool is separated from the main pool as required by local regulation Yes / No 1 pt
  16. The exit from the pool enclosure opens from the inside without a key Yes / No 1 pt
  17. A pool closed for maintenance or cloudy water is locked and carries a "Pool closed" sign Yes / No 1 pt
  18. The winter safety cover is anchored at every strap Yes / No 1 pt
  19. Condition of the pool barrier Rating
    • Complete, with every gate self-closing and latching 5 pts
    • Minor defects, pool still secured 3 pts
    • A child could enter unsupervised 1 pt

2. Signage 19 items

  1. A "No lifeguard on duty" sign is posted at each entrance where no lifeguard is provided Yes / No 1 pt
  2. The pool rules sign is posted and legible Yes / No 1 pt
  3. The number to dial for emergency services is posted at the emergency phone Yes / No 1 pt
  4. A sign states that children under the age set by company policy must be accompanied by an adult Yes / No 1 pt
  5. "No diving" markers appear on the deck at the depths where local regulation requires them Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Depth markers are legible on the deck at the shallow end, the slope break and the deep end Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Depth markers are legible on the pool wall above the waterline Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Depths are shown in the units required by local regulation (feet, meters or both) Yes / No 1 pt
  9. The maximum number of bathers is posted for the pool Yes / No 1 pt
  10. The maximum number of bathers is posted for the hot tub Yes / No 1 pt
  11. The hot tub warning sign covers the time limit, pregnancy, heart conditions, alcohol and young children Yes / No 1 pt
  12. The emergency phone is marked by a sign Yes / No 1 pt
  13. The address of the hotel and the pool location are posted at the emergency phone Yes / No 1 pt
  14. The emergency shut-off switch of the hot tub is labeled Yes / No 1 pt
  15. A sign asks bathers to shower before entering and to stay out of the water when ill with diarrhea Yes / No 1 pt
  16. The slope break is marked by a float line or a contrasting line on the pool floor Yes / No 1 pt
  17. The edges of pool steps are marked in a contrasting color Yes / No 1 pt
  18. Sauna and steam room doors carry a warning sign with a time limit Yes / No 1 pt
  19. Pool and spa signage Rating
    • Complete and legible 5 pts
    • One or two signs missing or faded 3 pts
    • Required safety signs missing 1 pt

3. Rescue equipment 21 items

  1. Lifeguard coverage Choice
    • On duty during all open hours
    • On duty at set hours
    • No lifeguard
  2. A ring buoy with a rope attached is mounted in plain view on the deck Yes / No 1 pt
  3. The rope of the ring buoy is at least as long as the pool is wide, or the length required by local regulation Yes / No 1 pt
  4. A reaching pole with a rescue hook is mounted on the deck, unlocked Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Nothing is stored in front of the rescue equipment Yes / No 1 pt
  6. The emergency phone on the deck reached the front desk or emergency services when tested during the visit Yes / No 1 pt
  7. A stocked first aid kit is kept in the pool area or at the front desk Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Employees asked knew where the automated external defibrillator nearest to the pool is kept Yes / No 1 pt
  9. The defibrillator pads are within their expiry date Yes / No 1 pt
  10. An employee trained in CPR is on duty during all pool hours Yes / No 1 pt
  11. A front desk employee asked could describe the response to a person found underwater Yes / No 1 pt
  12. The hot tub emergency shut-off stopped the pump when tested Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Every main drain cover is in place, uncracked and held by all its screws Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Drain covers are within the service life marked on them Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Date the main drain covers were installed Date
  16. The anti-entrapment system (dual drains or a vacuum release device) works as required by local regulation Yes / No 1 pt
  17. The pool lift for guests with disabilities operates, and its battery is charged Yes / No 1 pt
  18. Ladders and handrails do not move when pulled Yes / No 1 pt
  19. Underwater lights work, with no water inside the fixtures Yes / No 1 pt
  20. The pool floor is visible under the lighting provided after dark, or the pool closes at dusk Yes / No 1 pt
  21. Readiness of rescue equipment Rating
    • Complete, in place and tested 5 pts
    • Present with minor defects 3 pts
    • Missing or unusable 1 pt

4. Water quality 24 items

  1. The main drain is clearly visible from the deck at the deepest point Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Pool free chlorine at the time of the visit (ppm) Number
  3. Free chlorine in the pool was at least 1 ppm, or the minimum set by local regulation if higher Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Pool combined chlorine at the time of the visit (ppm) Number
  5. Combined chlorine in the pool was at or below the action level printed on the log sheet Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Pool pH at the time of the visit Number
  7. The pool pH was between 7.2 and 7.8 Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Pool water temperature (°F or °C) Number
  9. Cyanuric acid level of the outdoor pool (ppm) Number
  10. Pool water is tested by an employee at the frequency required by local regulation while the pool is open Yes / No 1 pt
  11. The test kit uses reagents that are within their expiry date Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Chemical drums and feed tanks in the pump room are labeled with their contents Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Safety data sheets for the pool chemicals are kept in or beside the chemical room Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Goggles and chemical-resistant gloves are kept at the chemical room Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Employees asked said chemicals are never added by hand while bathers are in the water Yes / No 1 pt
  16. The procedure for a fecal, vomit or blood incident is posted in the pump room Yes / No 1 pt
  17. The log shows the pool was closed each time disinfectant or pH was out of range Yes / No 1 pt
  18. Chlorine products and acid are stored apart from each other Yes / No 1 pt
  19. Chemical feed pumps stop automatically when the circulation pump stops Yes / No 1 pt
  20. Pool walls and the tile line are free of algae and scum Yes / No 1 pt
  21. Skimmer baskets are free of debris Yes / No 1 pt
  22. Hot tub disinfectant and pH readings taken during the visit were within the ranges printed on its log sheet Yes / No 1 pt
  23. The hot tub water was at 104°F (40°C) or below Yes / No 1 pt
  24. Water clarity and balance Rating
    • Clear and all readings in range 5 pts
    • Clear with one reading out of range 3 pts
    • Cloudy or disinfectant below minimum 1 pt

5. Deck condition 19 items

  1. The deck surface is slip-resistant and free of algae and slime Yes / No 1 pt
  2. No water stands on the deck away from the pool edge Yes / No 1 pt
  3. The deck has no crack or raised edge that could catch a toe Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Coping stones and tiles are intact, with no sharp edge Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Deck drain covers are in place and flush with the deck Yes / No 1 pt
  6. A clear path of at least 4 ft (1.2 m), or the width required by local regulation, is kept around the pool Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Lounge chairs and tables have no broken straps or sharp edges Yes / No 1 pt
  8. No glass container was seen on the deck Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Drinks are served at the pool in non-glass cups Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Electrical outlets near the pool are ground-fault protected and tripped when their test button was pressed Yes / No 1 pt
  11. No extension cord or portable electrical appliance is within reach of the water Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Deck showers work and drain freely Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Changing room and restroom floors are slip-resistant and free of standing water Yes / No 1 pt
  14. The air of the indoor pool has no strong chloramine odor Yes / No 1 pt
  15. The sauna heater has a guard Yes / No 1 pt
  16. The sauna door opens outward without a latch Yes / No 1 pt
  17. The steam outlet in the steam room is guarded against contact Yes / No 1 pt
  18. Employees asked could state when the outdoor pool is cleared for thunder or lightning Yes / No 1 pt
  19. Condition of the deck and furniture Rating
    • Sound, clean and clear 5 pts
    • Minor defects 3 pts
    • Trip, slip or electrical hazards present 1 pt

6. Records 16 items

  1. The pool operating permit is posted and current Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Expiry date of the pool operating permit Date
  3. Date of the last health authority inspection of the pool Date
  4. Violations in the last health authority inspection report have been corrected Yes / No 1 pt
  5. The pool operator holds the certification required by local regulation Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Name of the certified pool operator Short text
  7. The daily pool log is complete for the last 30 days Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Log readings vary from entry to entry, with no sign of copied values Yes / No 1 pt
  9. The opening checklist (barrier, rescue equipment, drain covers, water clarity) was signed today Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Pool incident and injury reports are on file Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Pool incidents and injuries in the last 12 months Number
  12. Employees who test the water have a training record Yes / No 1 pt
  13. A written emergency action plan for the pool was reviewed in the last 12 months Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Corrective actions from the previous pool inspection have been completed Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Overall pool and spa safety Rating
    • Barrier, rescue equipment and water all in order 5 pts
    • Minor defects, pool safe to stay open 3 pts
    • A defect found that should close the pool 1 pt
  16. Corrective actions required Comments

About this template

This checklist is part of the Bindy template library. Yes / No checks score 1 point when met; ratings score the points shown for each option. The overall score is the percentage of points earned, with N/A answers excluded. In Bindy you can add photos, assign corrective actions, require sign-off and compare results across sites.

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