If the property has a pool or a spa, the home inspector might determine the cleaning system is not working properly or may exclude the pool or spa from the general inspection. It would then be necessary to have a pool or spa company inspect the pool or spa and/or evaluate any problem.
Each city and county has its own swimming pool barrier ordinance. Pool barrier contact information for Arizona cities and counties may be found at www.aaronline.com/documents/pool_contacts.aspx. The Arizona Department of Health Services Private Pool Safety notice may be found at www.hs.state.az.us/diro/admin_rules/pool_rules.htm. The state law on swimming pools is located at www.azleg.state.az.us/ars/36/01681.htm.