Pre-cover checklist for pool suction, return, spa, water feature, cleaner, drain, equipment, and pressure-test documentation before shell or deck work conceals piping.
5 items to check
Pipe size, material, route, suction or return function, drains, skimmers, spa, water features, cleaner, fill, overflow, and equipment connections should match the approved design.
Pipe cutting, preparation, solvent welding or joining, cure time, supports, sleeves, bedding, separation, and protection should follow the pipe system and approved plans.
The responsible qualified party should define the safe test medium, pressure, duration, temperature considerations, isolation method, gauge range, and acceptance criteria under local requirements and manufacturer instructions.
A passing test should meet the approved acceptance criteria without leakage, unexplained pressure loss, fitting movement, or unsafe test conditions.
Test results, photos, inspection approval, repairs, retests, line labels, and protection should remain traceable through shell, backfill, deck, and equipment construction.
Use this checklist after pool piping is installed and supported but before the shell, backfill, decking, or equipment work hides critical joints and routes. The approved hydraulic design, local code, test procedure, and pipe-system instructions control the test medium, pressure, duration, and acceptance.
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