Public Pool Facility Inspection Logger
Aquatic facility walkdown — barriers, drain covers (VGB), decks, chemical storage, signage and rescue equipment; MAHC-aligned, offline log.
New aquatic facility inspection
Daily opening checks in season; this structured walkdown weekly plus pre-season; health-department frequency per local code.
Field guide: Public Pool Facility Inspection Logger
Two findings close a pool instantly, everywhere, no judgment call: a broken or missing suction outlet cover (the Virginia Graeme Baker Act exists because children have been disemboweled and drowned by entrapment), and a barrier gate that doesn't self-latch (unsupervised toddler access is the dominant drowning scenario). This logger hard-codes both as close-class findings and walks the rest of the facility in MAHC order — barrier, basin, deck, plant room, rescue equipment and signage.
The chemical room earns its own panel because pool plant rooms are small chemical plants run by seasonal staff: acid stored beside hypochlorite, unlabeled containers, dead eyewash stations. None of it closes the pool; all of it appears in the incident report if you let it ride. Water chemistry itself belongs in your daily operational log — this walkdown is the physical-facility layer underneath it.
Field tips
- Test every gate like a distracted parent: let it swing closed from 150 mm — it must latch on its own, every time.
- Look at drain covers through the water with the pumps off if needed; a cracked cover's shadow line is visible from deck.
- Date-check the AED pads and the VGB cover certifications in the same walk — both expire quietly.
Records are stored only in this browser (localStorage) — export regularly. This tool aids field documentation; it does not replace your agency's official inspection procedures or engineering judgment.
Disclaimer: This tool is for general informational and estimation purposes only and is not professional financial, tax, accounting or legal advice. All figures are estimates — verify with a qualified professional before making decisions. Read the full disclaimer.
Public Pool Facility Inspection Logger — Aquatic facility walkdown — barriers, drain covers (VGB), decks, chemical storage, signage and rescue equipment; MAHC-aligned, offline log. Free, offline-first and GPS-aware: open it on any phone, log in seconds, and hand your GIS team clean GeoJSON.
About Public Pool Facility Inspection Logger
Two findings close a pool instantly, everywhere, no judgment call: a broken or missing suction outlet cover (the Virginia Graeme Baker Act exists because children have been disemboweled and drowned by entrapment), and a barrier gate that doesn't self-latch (unsupervised toddler access is the dominant drowning scenario). This logger hard-codes both as close-class findings and walks the rest of the facility in MAHC order — barrier, basin, deck, plant room, rescue equipment and signage.
How to use Public Pool Facility Inspection Logger
- 1Enter the facility / pool id and tap 📍 GPS to pin the aquatic facility's exact location (or type coordinates).
- 2Work through the aquatic facility checklist — every field matches what a real inspection program records.
- 3Pick a condition on the Open — compliant / Open — items noted / Partial closure / Close pool ⚠ scale; actionable findings are tallied automatically.
- 4Add notes and log the inspection — it saves instantly to your device, even with zero signal.
- 5Export the round as CSV for your asset system, GeoJSON for the GIS, or print a clean report.
Why use Public Pool Facility Inspection Logger?
- ✓100% free, no sign-up — built for crews, not per-seat licences
- ✓Offline-first: records save to your device instantly and survive dead zones
- ✓One-tap GPS tagging with accuracy capture on every record
- ✓Exports CSV for asset systems, GeoJSON for GIS, and print-ready reports
- ✓Checklist and guidance aligned with CDC
Frequently asked questions
What does the VGB Act require?+
The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act requires all public pool suction outlets to use certified anti-entrapment covers (ASME A112.19.8 / APSP-16), properly installed, with secondary protection (dual drains, SVRS, or other) on single-main-drain pools. A damaged or missing cover legally requires immediate closure until replaced.
What are the barrier rules for public pools?+
Typical codes (and the MAHC) call for a barrier at least 1.2 m high with no climbable footholds, openings under 100 mm, and self-closing, self-latching gates opening outward with latches out of child reach. Gate hardware is the component that fails — heat, sand and a thousand cycles a week — which is why it's tested at every inspection.
What is the MAHC?+
The Model Aquatic Health Code is the CDC's evidence-based model code for aquatic facilities — design, operation, maintenance and staffing. It's voluntary until your jurisdiction adopts it, but it represents current best practice, and aligning your inspection log with it makes health-department visits boring (the goal).
Why flag underwater lights?+
Aging niche lights with compromised bonding/seals have electrocuted swimmers. Flickering, water inside the lens, or corrosion at the niche are immediate-investigation findings: kill the circuit and get a qualified electrician with bonding-test equipment before reopening that area.
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