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NameFIFTH AND POPLAR RCOA
Address300 W 5TH ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type53 - Year-Round Swimming Pool
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/10/2026
Final Score @ Grade
34
General CommentsJon Fife present during the inspection. Immediate Suspension issued for: .2535 - pool chemistry - maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8 and calibrate feeder .2539 - flow meter not operable - flow restriction for suction hazard. Flow meter must remain operable with flow no greater than 119 gpm to meet flow restriction of the drain cover. Suction Hazard. Once corrected, contact Katie at 704-309-5494 to reopen the pool. Pool closed signs posted during the inspection.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
3 6 Water quality: pool water pH No No No Pool pH at 7.0. Operator added chemicals; however, feeder not calibrated. Maintain pool chemistry at 7.2 to 7.8. Calibrate feeder. Required to be calibrated prior to reopening the swimming pool. Immediate suspension issued.
6 6 Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ No No No Flow meter required operable for permit restriction. Flow meter maxed above max of flow meter at 120 gpm. Does not appear to be working correctly. Permit Restriction: Flow meter must remain operable with flow no greater than 119 gpm due to drain cover flow restriction. Suction Hazard. Immediate Suspension issued. Pump turned on and off to see if flow meter stuck. Operable.
7 4 Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair No No No Some debris on the pool floor. Clean to keep free of debris.
16 4 Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained No No No One window on to pool deck, left side center, >4" opening. One window with closure damaged. Window still limited at 4". Repair windows so that it does not open more than 4". .2528(a) Pool fence shall be at least 48" in height measured from outside of barrier. Pool barrier at 44" at some pillars on wall. .2528(b) Horizontals shall not be located less than 45" in height. Barrier wall outside of pool fence located directly next to fence. <45" between horizontals from wall to fence and openings >4" above. Maintain 4" or less between openings. Pool built pre-2010. Observed mt gate at the back entry by the restrooms not permanently locked. Recommended to be locked when not used. Observed barriers less than 48” in height in multiple locations around pool.
17 4 Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards No No No Some lounge chairs within 6 ft. of pool. Maintain 6 ft. clearance around the pool in all locations. Sharp edge/damaged paver next to skimmer closest to phone. Repair paver.
23 4 Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 No No No Automated feeder not calibrated. Reading 8.4. Pool pH at 7.0. Calibrate feeder.
24 4 Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly No No No Flow meter not operable. Repair flow meter to meet permit restriction.
25 2 Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure No No No Tank of acid stored in front of skimmer line so not easily accessible. Maintain clearance around equipment in pump room.