New Pool Start-Up Checklist

Record the finish, installation date and written startup procedure. Identify who authorizes filling, treatment and equipment use; resolve conflicting instructions with the builder before starting.

Record installed models, warranty requirements and emergency/service contacts. Have the installer demonstrate normal controls and shutdown procedures; commissioning and electrical work stay with qualified personnel.

Gather current test supplies, the specified brush and the protective equipment required by product labels. Use only cleaners and tools approved for the new surface.

Keep the fill area inaccessible to children and pets. Check barriers and gates, and use the separate safety checklist before any swimming.

Arrange the fill-water tests required by the startup plan, including pH, alkalinity, calcium hardness and metals where specified. Save results before deciding on treatment.

Use the approved water source, hose placement and filling instructions. Follow any continuous-fill requirement for the finish; call the builder about interruptions, supply problems or unexpected conditions rather than improvising.

Once the specified operating level is reached, have the responsible installer or technician confirm circulation, startup settings and absence of visible faults. Do not run a pump dry or open pressurized components.

Follow the surface-specific startup plan and equipment manual for initial circulation. Record settings and check-ins; there is no single runtime suitable for every new pool.

Test on the startup schedule and record actual results, treatment and retest times. The new-finish plan may require more frequent checks than a routine maintenance visit.

Follow the plan, actual test results and product labels for sequence, dosage and waiting periods. Never mix chemicals. Keep swimmers out until re-entry conditions are met; seek help when instructions conflict.

For cementitious finishes, follow the applicator’s brushing schedule and dust-removal method using approved tools. Do not substitute a robotic or wheeled cleaner before its use is authorized.

Record when the finish and equipment providers allow heating and automatic cleaning. Do not enable them early to speed startup; consult the responsible technician if release conditions remain unclear.

For a salt system, get authorization for salt addition and generator operation for this finish. Follow the exact model manual and finish instructions; do not copy another pool’s salt target or waiting period.

Obtain the responsible provider’s startup release, suitable sanitizer and pH results, clear visibility and safe circulation. Meet label re-entry requirements and complete the pool safety checks before allowing access.

Retain readings, photos, treatment records and unresolved issues. Record the next visit and transition to routine maintenance without ending any finish-care requirements still in effect.