J Pope, help needed about P/S safety

Originally Posted By: jsavino
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Jeff,


I'm hoping to get your thought on pool safety tip information.
I understand the obligations involved in pointing out the potential dangers.
At this present time, I have no intentions of inspecting pools or spa. It is listed in my contract under the exclusions portions. Along with a disclaimer of a pool safety inspection in my report. Should I include any consumer protection publication along with my report on pool safety?
Or am I opening myself into a land I do not wish to go!

What do you think.


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John Savino
HomeWorks Inspection Services, LLC
St. James, NY
631.379.4241

Originally Posted By: aslimack
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John,


I know EVERYTHING about pools, pool safety, and disclaiming pools. But i'm not going to tell you due to the addition of your new Yankee Logo.
Just kidding. I'm the wrong person to help you in regard to pools. Good luck with the info, not the Yankees.

Adam


Originally Posted By: jsavino
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Adam


Don't make me open my thread again. ![icon_biggrin.gif](upload://iKNGSw3qcRIEmXySa8gItY6Gczg.gif)
Besides, If I installed a #3 Dale Earnhardt logo, I'd hear it anyway.


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John Savino
HomeWorks Inspection Services, LLC
St. James, NY
631.379.4241

Originally Posted By: jpope
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recommend that the client have a “Pool and Spa Safety Inspection.” Even if the client tells you they’ve had a pool in every home they’ve owned.


"Long time" pool owners are generally the worst "violators" of safety precautions and have a tenancy to put the public at risk.

Here are two publications that I include in my report when a pool and/or spa inspection is performed.

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/pool.pdf

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/359.pdf

For informational purposes, I would recommend that anyone performing (or planning to perform) P&S inspections print out a copy of this

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/363.pdf

It's also important to know the electrical system and bonding requirements when P&S are at issue.


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Jeff Pope
JPI Home Inspection Service
"At JPI, we'll help you look better"
(661) 212-0738

Originally Posted By: jpope
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Quote:
Should I include any consumer protection publication along with my report on pool safety? Or am I opening myself into a land I do not wish to go!


I think this is a good idea any time the home has a P&S.


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Jeff Pope
JPI Home Inspection Service
"At JPI, we'll help you look better"
(661) 212-0738

Originally Posted By: jsavino
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Jeff


Thanks for the info ![icon_smile.gif](upload://b6iczyK1ETUUqRUc4PAkX83GF2O.gif)


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John Savino
HomeWorks Inspection Services, LLC
St. James, NY
631.379.4241

Originally Posted By: psisler
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Jeff,


As always you provide a wealth of information. I read the posts and copied the info as well. I have installed alarms and gates around pools in my area for a while but I have not inspected any pools or spas for a client. I am going be doing a couple ride alongs, however, through a pool company doing some inspections soon. Thanks again.

Patrick


Originally Posted By: jpope
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Happy to help icon_wink.gif


Patrick,

ITA has opened a new facility in Norther CA. Consider taking the P&S course they offer. It's very basic, but it's an excellent beginning. It's a one-day course. http://www.home-inspect.com/courses/poolspa.html

With your background in installation, you're a step ahead.


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Jeff Pope
JPI Home Inspection Service
"At JPI, we'll help you look better"
(661) 212-0738

Originally Posted By: rmoewe
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Jeff, Great links thanks.


Do you have any for the grounding requirements?? icon_biggrin.gif


Thanks, Rick


Originally Posted By: jpope
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“Bonding” requirements are what you need.


I used to have a diagram that illustrated this, but here are the basics.

All metal within 5 feet horizontally of the pool water and/or within 12 feet vertically above the overflow level of the pool or spa (whichever is higher).

Think of it as a box placed over the pool, 10 feet larger than the pool (5 feet on each side and end) and 12 feet high. Any metal within that "box" are required to be bonded, as well as the pool equipment.


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Jeff Pope
JPI Home Inspection Service
"At JPI, we'll help you look better"
(661) 212-0738

Originally Posted By: tallen
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This is handy.


http://www.codecheck.com/eleccode.htm


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Originally Posted By: rmoewe
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Thanks, Guys


Do you have any comments on the thread that I started?


Originally Posted By: jpope
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I’m still looking. Most pools in So.CA are outdoors icon_sad.gif



Jeff Pope


JPI Home Inspection Service


“At JPI, we’ll help you look better”


(661) 212-0738

Originally Posted By: psisler
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Jeff,


Thanks for the info I will check it out.


Todd,
Thank you as well.

Patrick