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• Test pools several times each day for disinfection levels
  
• Test pools and spas at least once daily for ph
  
• Maintain clarity through proper disinfection and filtration
  
• Keep spa temperature below 104° F
  
• Clean filters as back pressure increases and flow decreases
  
• Be sure that proper safety equipment, such as ring buoys and reach poles, are available to users
  
• Test spa emergency shut-off switches often
  
• Check main drain grates to be sure that they are intact and secure
  
• Provide lifeguards at general use facilities such as city or school pools and health clubs
  
• Maintain fencing and gates in good condition to prevent small children from drowning
  
• Routinely vacuum and clean facilities
  
• Keep physical conditions in good repair
  

• inspect water quality and filtration at existing pools and spas
  
• verify that safety equipment, proper fencing or other enclosures and signage are provided and maintained
  
• provide public information and training about proper pool operation and maintenance
  
• inspect the facilities for physical conditions that conform to state regulations
  
• provide for the review of engineering drawings and plans for proposed public pools or water recreation facilities
  
  
  

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  Date of Source Material: 1/30/2006
  Source: Clark County Health Department