Chapter 6 of 76% of exam

Pool/Spa Repair, Renovation, Removal, and Maintenance

Repair, Renovation, Removal, and Maintenance is about 6% of the C-53 exam: water loss and discoloration, structural modifications, and equipment and systems. This page is a short survey; the PrepPass C-53 Swimming Pool study guide teaches each knowledge statement with worked examples and a full practice exam at CSLB's weights.

Diagnosis and remodel

Find the cause first; a permitted remodel brings today's safety rules.

Remodel permit

Two of seven safety features; existing suction outlets upgraded to anti-entrapment grates.

Health and Safety Code §115922, §115928.5

Bond to old concrete

Roughen, clean, SSD, no bonding agent.

American Shotcrete Association

Equipment

Lock out before servicing.

Lockout/tagout

Lock, tag, verify and relieve stored energy.

Title 8 §3314

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