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Swimming Pool Standards

A ready-to-use checklist with 31 items in 5 sections, covering Water Chemistry & Quality, Mechanical Room & Filtration, Safety & Lifesaving Equipment, Deck & Perimeter Safety, Signage & Hygiene. Use it as-is in Bindy, or adapt it to your own standards in minutes.

  • 5 Sections
  • 31 Items
  • 25 Yes / No checks
  • 5 Scored ratings
  • 274 Points

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1. Water Chemistry & Quality 6 items

  1. Is the Free Chlorine level within the required 1.0–5.0 ppm range? Yes / No 10 pts
  2. Is the pH balanced between 7.2 and 7.8? Yes / No 10 pts
  3. Is the water clear enough to see the main drain at the deep end? Yes / No 10 pts
  4. Are chemical readings taken and logged every 4 hours? Yes / No 9 pts
  5. Is the Cyanuric Acid (stabilizer) level below 100 ppm? Yes / No 8 pts
  6. Water Status: Rating
    • Balanced/Sanitary 10 pts
    • Slightly Cloudy 5 pts
    • Unsafe/Closed 0 pts

2. Mechanical Room & Filtration 6 items

  1. Is the flow meter functional and indicating the correct turnover rate? Yes / No 9 pts
  2. Are the hair and lint strainers clean and free of debris? Yes / No 7 pts
  3. Are all chemical vats/drums stored in secondary containment? Yes / No 10 pts
  4. Is the automated chemical feeder (ORP/pH controller) calibrated? Yes / No 8 pts
  5. Are PPE (gloves, goggles, apron) available and in good repair? Yes / No 10 pts
  6. Mechanical Health: Rating
    • Optimal 10 pts
    • Maintenance Due 5 pts
    • System Failure 0 pts

3. Safety & Lifesaving Equipment 6 items

  1. Is a reach pole (12ft min) with a "Shepherd’s Crook" accessible? Yes / No 10 pts
  2. Is at least one USCG-approved ring buoy with throw rope available? Yes / No 10 pts
  3. Is the AED functional with unexpired pads and battery? Yes / No 10 pts
  4. Is the emergency "Hardwired" phone functional with a dial tone? Yes / No 10 pts
  5. Is the First Aid kit fully stocked with blood-borne pathogen gear? Yes / No 8 pts
  6. Lifesaving Readiness: Rating
    • Fully Equipped 10 pts
    • Missing Item 5 pts
    • Critical Hazard 0 pts

4. Deck & Perimeter Safety 6 items

  1. Are "No Diving" markers and depth markings visible on the deck? Yes / No 10 pts
  2. Is the deck free of standing water and "birdbath" puddles? Yes / No 7 pts
  3. Are ladders and handrails secure with no wobbling? Yes / No 9 pts
  4. Is the perimeter fence/gate self-closing and self-latching? Yes / No 10 pts
  5. Are all drain covers (VGB compliant) secure and uncracked? Yes / No 10 pts
  6. Deck Condition: Rating
    • Safe/Standardized 10 pts
    • Minor Trip Hazard 5 pts
    • Non-Compliant 0 pts

5. Signage & Hygiene 7 items

  1. Are "Pool Rules" posted and legible in a high-traffic area? Yes / No 7 pts
  2. Is there a sign stating "Shower Before Entering"? Yes / No 5 pts
  3. Are "Maximum Capacity" numbers clearly displayed? Yes / No 8 pts
  4. Is the "Fecal Accident Response" protocol posted in the pump room? Yes / No 9 pts
  5. Are ADA lift batteries charged and the unit operational? Yes / No 10 pts
  6. Compliance Postings: Rating
    • 100% Accurate 10 pts
    • Missing Signs 5 pts
    • Major Violations 0 pts
  7. Final summary 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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