If a property has a swimming pool, Steve Stenros of First Choice Inspections also evaluates pool and spa safety at a home inspection. A swimming pool or spa is defined as a permanent vessel used for swimming or recreational bathing that contains water over 18" deep. If you have a pool or spa on your property and a drowning incident occurs, you could be held liable if the appropriate safety barriers or components are not in place. Let's look at three commonly-seen issues concerning pool and spa safety at a home (5 comments)