Rick,
Please don't take my simple method described above as an accepted method of testing. I was years ago and I was just asked to verify that bonding existed, nothing as to the integrity of the connections. The few situations I was involved in were largely 'failures' anyway so more stringent testing was a moot point anyway. I have no idea what should really be done and wonder if such testing guidelines exist. (John?)
I didn't feel comfortable doing confirming connections I couldn't see, and wouldn't do it after those few times.
For many years it was common practice (in my area) for people to have work done without permits and inspections because of increased taxes. I don't know what local position is anymore on previously uninspected work but I've been told that they won't do closed-wall inspections anymore and wonder if the same thing applies to finished pools. I just know that I don't want anything to do with them anymore.
Bill
