Pools and hot tubs often require inspection to assess structural, mechanical, electrical and other possible concerns – particularly safety. These detailed reviews are performed by home inspectors who create corrections lists and valuations; health department personnel performing semi-annual inspections; builders appraising potential renovation; and service professionals who are relied upon by their clients to provide timely feedback on existing and potential problems.
This one-day program begins with an in-depth discussion about the DNA of a pool – the essential building blocks, terms and definitions that give the watershape both its geometry and functionality. The foundation in pool-technology included in this class supports more in-depth discussions about standards, codes and laws including ACI 318, National Electrical Code, VGB, ISPSC, the Model Aquatic Health Code and other key references. The program prepares students to pass the Certified Watershape Inspector exam.
Learning Outcomes
- Define structural integrity of reinforced concrete, CMU block, fiberglass, vinyl liner, acrylic and steel vessels.
- Evaluate mechanical, electrical and process piping systems against a checklist covering safety, energy and performance criteria.
- Identify the differences between residential and commercial projects, and how operations and mechanical configurations vary among installed systems.
- Define the process of analyzing water chemistry versus standards for healthy water, free of recreational water illnesses.
Accreditation
- Duration: 8 hours
- IACET CEUs: 0.8
- All students who complete the course and evaluation form receive a Certificate of Completion documenting 0.8 IACET CEUs even if they do not continue with the Certified Watershape Inspector (CWI) certification.
Delivery
There are three options:
Live In-Person
- See schedule for upcoming classes
- A typical course runs 8-hours in a single day
- Complete attendance is required
- Ask questions as they come up
- Manual is provided in class
- Instructors are available for questions during the lectures
- Travel, lodging and meals are the responsibility of the student
- Watershape University provides lunch
Schedule
Check back soon — our schedule may update at any time.
Live In-Person
- Typically $800, although other fees may be applicable
- Not currently scheduled
Certifications
Watershape University’s CONSTRUCTION 3911: Essential Pool & Hot Tub Inspection is designed for residential and commercial plan checkers, building officials and home inspectors.
CONSTRUCTION 3911: Essential Pool & Hot Tub Inspection supports the following certifications:
Licensing and CEUs
The Certified Watershape Inspector (CWI) certification may be used for contractor licensing and required continuing education in certain jurisdictions. The CWI certification builds upon the CWF certification; therefore, all Certified Watershape Inspectors (CWIs) are also CWFs which support licensing in the following jurisdictions:
Details
CONSTRUCTION 3911: Essential Pool & Hot Tub Inspection is intended for and attended by building officials, health officials, home inspectors, designers, builders, installers, consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and service and maintenance professionals. For ethical reasons, Watershape University supports the concept that Certified Watershape Inspectors (CWIs) are not also in the business of selling repairs, maintenance, parts and products — inspections should be free of conflicts of interest and recommendations should not be made that would profit the inspector.
Level: 3 – Junior / Intermediate / Practical Application
There are no prerequisites for CONSTRUCTION 3911: Essential Pool & Hot Tub Inspection
CONSTRUCTION 3911: Essential Pool & Hot Tub Inspection, or approved equal, is a prerequisite for the following programs:
- None
Manual Table of Contents
- Pool & Hot Tub Terminology and Technology
- Geotechnical
- Structural
- Mechanical
- Electrical
- Utilities
- Public Pools vs. Private Pools
- Water Chemistry and its Effect on Finishes
Authorized Faculty
Lauren M. Broom, B.S.,R.S.
Instructor — Space Coast Pool School
David J. Peterson, P.E., IWI
President/CEO — Watershape Consulting, Inc.
Peterson is President/CEO of Watershape Consulting, Inc., an international planning, design and engineering firm providing owners, architects, contractors, and the legal profession with services relating to residential, commercial and institutional pools, spas and water features.
He obtained his B.S. Civil Engineering at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and is a registered engineer in several states. Peterson has been in the watershape industry since 1994 when he began his career designing life support systems for large aquariums and marine mammal exhibits. He was Vice President Engineering at Polaris Pool Systems where he developed and patented several products.
Peterson reorganized the Genesis 3 Design Group into GENESIS® University in 2012. When GENESIS merged with the National Swimming Pool Foundation (NSPF) in 2016, Peterson became Director of Education for GENESIS, a position he held until forming Watershape University.
