Backyard Swimming Pool Safety Inspection ... - City of Kamloops

Backyard Swimming Pool Safety Inspection ChecklistBackground InformationDate: ____________________________ Time: ____________________________Pool address _____________________________________________ Depth: (Shallow end) _______________ (Deep end) ___________Pool Diagram:ITEM YES N0 N/A COMMENTSENTRANCE Gate SecureFencing Self-closingSelf-lockingLadder removable &secured (above groundpools)SecureFour-sided fencing Minimum height of 1.5metres (5 feet)Signage Difficult to climb“Children require directsupervision by parent orguardian. Adults shouldnever swim alone.”…../continued______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________LIFESAVING SOCIETYBackyard Swimming Pool Safety Inspection Checklist – June 2008 1

ITEM YES NO N/A COMMENTSDECK Deck CleanRescue EquipmentObstacle freeReaching pole (1)Diving Board Deck Slide Buoyant throwing aidwith ropeSound signaling devicee.g., whistleFirst aid kitTelephoneNon-slip surfaceSecureSecureSignage TANK Buoy Lines Slide rules sign present“No diving” signage inareas less than 2.75 mdeepPool depth markings visibleSecured to pool sidesBottom VisibilityFloating at surfaceFree from visible materialInlets Filter & Water OutletsChemistry Water Ladder Main drain clearly visiblefrom pool edgeSecured to the bottom &sides of poolFree Available Chlorine at aminimum of 0.5 ppmpH at a reading of between7.2 and 7.8SecuredNon-slip…../continued______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________LIFESAVING SOCIETYBackyard Swimming Pool Safety Inspection Checklist – June 2008 2

CHEMICALS Storage ITEM YES NO N/A COMMENTSSealed containersLocked locationSAFETY SUPERVISIONLabeled correctlyParent or guardiansupervision presentPool supervisor designatedItems checked ‘no’ require attention by the pool operator.Download additional copies of this checklist at www.lifesavingsociety.com.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________LIFESAVING SOCIETYBackyard Swimming Pool Safety Inspection Checklist – June 2008 3