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Name

MECKLENBURG CO AQUATIC CENTER

Address

800 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28202

Premise Type

53 - Year-Round Swimming Pool

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

11/28/2018

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

Note: Only one lifeguard noted on deck when inspection was first started. Assure 2 lifeguards at all time. Corrected during inspection 23 - Chlorinator could not be verified at time of inspection. Chlorinator and acid feeder must detect flow and turn off when pump turns off. Operator not present at time of inspection to verify. 24 - Operator indicated pressure gauge on vacuum of pump utilized to measure pressure for filter. Note: Doors near the pump room for shallow and spa are sticking. Self-close, and self-latch; however doors are considered fire egress and both doors shall open and self-close, self-latch at all times. Intent to Suspend issued for depth markers and flow for pump.

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
9	4	Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located	No	No	No	Depth markers at 12 ft. 11 in. missing "inches" on wall at deep end of pool. Provide 12 ft. 11 in. in 4" lettering. Intent to Suspend issued. Some depth markers in disrepair - 8 in. at 12 ft. 8 in.; 4 in. at 7 ft. 4 in; 6 ft. at 6 ft. 9 in. Intent to Suspend issued. .2523(c) Depth markers shall be 4 inches in height and of a contrasting color with the background, clearly visible.
11	2	Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair	No	No	No	Bleachers at less than 5 ft. from diving board. Assure 5 ft. clearance. .2517 Diving equipment shall be installed in accordance with Rule .2517. Diving platforms with some slip-resistant tread wearing off. Maintain as slip-resistant. .2517(a)1 Diving equipment shall be installed per manufacturer's instructions.
17	4	Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards	No	No	No	Two sets of diving platform holes missing. Replaced during inspection. .2537(2) Decks shall be kept free of trip hazards or offsets greater than 1/2" due to deterioration or changes from original deck profile.
24	4	Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly	No	No	No	Flow meter exceeding set point by engineer and specifications of pump. Pump max flow at 2147 gpm and flow rating indicating 2225 gpm. Operator indicated that they had just backwashed which accounted for the increase of flow. Pump flow should equate to max flow rating of engineer on original permit and PACO listing. Intent to Suspend issued. .2518(h) Provide approved pump in good repair.
25	2	Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure	No	No	No	Standing water on pump room floor between backwash pit and filter. .2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water.
29	2	Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair	No	No	No	One sink leaking in women's restroom at faucet. .2626(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair.