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What goes on a splash pad daily inspection checklist?
Quick answer
A daily inspection covers jets and nozzles for blockage, ground surface for cracks or trip hazards, drains and gutters for debris, fencing and signage integrity, control panel readings, water chemistry, restroom condition, and emergency equipment. Sign and date every entry — operators are inspected for the inspection.
A defensible daily inspection checklist runs 25-40 line items: every jet and nozzle checked for blockage, weak spray, or cross-stream; the ground surface walked for cracks, raised seams, peeling rubber, and trip hazards; drains and gutters cleared of leaves, hair, and grit; perimeter fencing, gates, and signage verified; control panel readings logged; water chemistry tested; restrooms cleaned and stocked; first-aid kit and AED checked; emergency phone tested; and pump-room walked for leaks or unusual noise. Each item gets a checkbox plus initials and time. Health inspectors commonly ask to see the past 30-90 days of logs. Photos of any defect are attached and emailed to the maintenance lead immediately. Most operators use a clipboard plus a digital backup like Google Forms or a CMMS app.