Originally Posted By: bnelson This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
There aren’t many pools out here in the northwest, and I haven’t done an inspection with one yet. But I just a call to do a house with one, and I’ve had NO training nor done any reading on the subject. I said “No” but hoped for some input from the gang on the procedure, highlights, etc. I know one thing: I don’t want to get caught with my pants down 'cause I missed a crack in the bottom of an underground pool, or anything else for that matter.
Originally Posted By: Craig Shap This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
If there is a pool - - - where there has been on occassion - - -I simply specify that it is beyond the scope of the inspection, so I recommend for a professional pool service company to further evaluate, with know other explanation.
Originally Posted By: jpope This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
The problem there is - you have not identified any of the potential hazards. A pool service will not be able to provide that information either.
If there is a pool at the house, you are obligated to point out the potential dangers or defer to someone who can.
You should have a disclaimer that explains that there are potential dangers involved and that you are not familiar with these hazards. Your recommendation should specify a "Pool Safety Inspection."
Who cares if it leaks. . . not me.
-- Jeff Pope
JPI Home Inspection Service
"At JPI, we'll help you look better"
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Originally Posted By: Craig Shap This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
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Jeff - You said an important issue on safety dangers disclaimer"Pool Safety Inspection."
I think that is a very good idea in this situation. I will be sure top indicate such a disclaimer into my report along with additional safety research and precautions.
Originally Posted By: jpope This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
As I’ve stated before, when we inspect a home, typically, or biggest liability is a claim for property damage or something we flat out missed. In a “worse case scenario,” the claim (generally) won’t exceed the cost of the home.
When the home has a pool and/or spa, the dynamics change dramatically. Liability in these cases has a greater potential of involving personal injury or death. This link http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PREREL/PRHTML99/99116.html has statistics that show what we are dealing with while inspecting homes with pools and spas.
Each of these incidents has the potential to pull an inspector into "career ending" litigation if there has been a recent inspection.
A pool and/or spa inspection is much more than verification of the integrity of the pool and/or its equipment. The most important aspect is verifying the presence and integrity of the necessary safety systems.
-- Jeff Pope
JPI Home Inspection Service
"At JPI, we'll help you look better"
(661) 212-0738
