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Name

CHARLOTTE SWIM ACADEMY

Address

9315 MONROE RD.

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28270

Premise Type

53 - Year-Round Swimming Pool

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

1/9/2019

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

6 - Pool vacuum pump tied into main filtration system. With vacuum pump on, maximum flow exceeds main drain maximum flow. Vacuum shall never be utilized while filtration pumps are in use. Operator indicated he will disconnect vacuum from system so that that maximum flow of pumps does not exceed drain covers installed. 17 - Storage of children equipment directly next to the swimming pool. Maintain 5 ft. clearance around the pool at all times. 22 - Emergency phone with static. 911 still audible and 911 could hear inspector. Operator indicated he had already purchased a replacement. 29 - Mirrors in restrooms could not be verified as shatterproof. No glass fixtures in restrooms. .2542 In Pool Exercise Equipment - The position of underwater equipment shall be marked with colored floats attached by a 3/4 inch diameter rope or other movable barrier that surrounds the equipment with a visible perimeter designed so not to entangle or otherwise threaten bather safety. Exercise equipment kept in pool when not in use. Does not meet rule .2542. Onsite visit for in-field plan review. Equipment matches application submittal except for filters installed (TR140C), return to pool is 4" line to 6" return. Currently a vacuum line is tied into the same system with a separate vacuum pump located on the line. With vacuum pump, VGB max flow of drain covers is exceeded. Operator will not vacuum with filtration pumps on. Operator will permanently disconnect vacuum line from the system so not to present a suction hazard. Operator will have repair made by January 11th. Return visit will be made January 14th to verify completion of work. PDSC form submitted shows correct information without vacuum pump. Electrical permit was pulled per operator. Inspection has not been called in and will be referred to Code Enforcement. Electrical permit E3469055.

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	Some depth markers on deck covered by storage of swim equipment. Keep depth markers visble at all times. .2523(a) Provide depth markers on pool walls and pool deck next to the swimming pool.
10	2	Pool maintenance: safety ropes with floats and contrasting color bands provided at shallow area breakpoints	No	No	No	Breakpoint rope not installed. Rope provided onsite. When full length of pull not in use, assure rope is in place. .2523(e) Provide a minimum of 3/4 inch diameter safety rope at the breakpoint.
11	2	Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair	No	No	No	Handrails at steps loose. Keep tight and secure. .2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
17	4	Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards	No	No	No	Some deck drains with damage. .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 not clearly visible. Provide flow meter on return line by next inspection. .2518(g) Install flow meter on return line per manufacturer instructions.
25	2	Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure	No	No	No	Pump room floor wet due to leak of chlorinated water line. Repair water leak and keep floor dry. .2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water.
30	2	Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections	No	No	No	Hose bib in restroom on pool deck without backflow prevention. .2512(a) Water supply serving the swimming pool and all plumbing fixtures shall be an approved water supply.