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The Certified Pool/Spa Inspector Course Administrative Guidelines<br />
COURSE DESIGN<br />
The Certifi ed Pool/Spa Inspector (CPI) course is designed to provide a standardized training<br />
program for health offi cials and pool operators on how to conduct pool and spa inspections.<br />
The purpose of this training program is to assure a sanitary, healthy, and safe environment for<br />
the public when using swimming pools and spas. A copy of the Certifi ed Pool/Spa Inspector<br />
Handbook is provided to each student enrolled in the course.<br />
Anyone that has a current CPO ® certification may get an additional CPI certifi cation through the<br />
<strong>National</strong> Swimming Pool Foundation by completing the course successfully and submitting a<br />
certifi cation request with a $30 (USD) fee to NSPF.<br />
INSTRUCTOR REQUIREMENTS:<br />
An NSPF <strong>Instructor</strong> becomes eligible to teach the Certifi ed Pool/Spa Inspector course by fi rst<br />
completing the online training course for the program. The <strong>Instructor</strong> may contact NSPF to gain<br />
access to the course. Once completed, the <strong>Instructor</strong> must provide NSPF with the record of<br />
completion for the course.<br />
COURSE OBJECTIVES<br />
At the end of this course the student will be able to:<br />
Explain the basis for the code requirements and why a violation is a public health hazard<br />
Explain how to perform an inspection of the pool and spa area<br />
Demonstrate how to evaluate swimming pool operation and maintenance<br />
Explain how the circulation system and its components work<br />
List the step needed to evaluate a facility for Pool & Spa Safety Act compliance<br />
Explain the uniqueness in spa inspections<br />
Explain how recreational water illnesses are spread<br />
List the types of supervision and operator records<br />
Explain the uniqueness of aquatic play feature inspections<br />
Explain the basic concepts of swimming pool design standards and their impact on<br />
public health<br />
COURSE PREPARATION<br />
The Certifi ed Pool/Spa Inspector Training course can be offered as an online course with little<br />
preparation by the NSPF <strong>Instructor</strong> or as a 4-6 hour instructor led course. If taught as an instructor<br />
led course an instructor will need to consider the following:<br />
Training schedule<br />
Facility<br />
Promotion<br />
Staffi ng<br />
Course materials<br />
Course fees<br />
Registration process<br />
CPI certifi cation process<br />
Examination process<br />
Course administration<br />
©2014 <strong>National</strong> Swimming Pool Foundation® Page 169
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