A multitude of potential health, safety, liability, and structural problems exist with the ownership of a swimming pool or spa. Many older ones do not meet today’s standards for health and safety.  All require regular  maintenance.  Homeowners should hire a qualified inspector in order become aware of their conditions,  before taking on the responsibility of ownership. North State Home Inspections has been specifically trained and certified by both the “California Real Estate Inspection Association”, and the “National Association of Certified Home Inspectors”, to evaluate the conditions of pools and spas.