Pool Logs and Records: A Plain-English Guide
A good log shows what was checked, what was found, and what was done about it. This topic covers what to write down, how to set up a log, and how to keep records ready for an inspector's visit. It helps anyone who fills in a pool log.
- Commercial Pool Water Test Log Template: What to IncludeA ready-to-copy pool water test log template with the fields the CDC model code lists, plus rules for test times, blanks and corrections.5 min read
- How to Prepare Pool Records for a Health InspectionA records checklist for pool health inspections, built from the CDC model code: permits, water logs, certificates, incident logs and earlier findings.5 min read
- NYC Pool Inspection Data: How Often Violations Were FoundSee how often NYC routine pool inspections recorded violations, how indoor and outdoor results differed, and what the counts cannot tell us.4 min read
- Paper vs. Digital Pool Logs: What Should You Compare?Compare paper and digital pool logs on required fields, corrections, access, work without a signal, retention and exports, with a test you can run.5 min read
- Which Pools Need Attention Before a Health Inspection?Rank your pools before inspections using CDC's model inspection form: current hazards, record gaps, past findings and open repairs.6 min read