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Name

PARK & KINGSTON APARTMENTS

Address

125 W PARK AVE

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28203

Premise Type

53 - Year-Round Swimming Pool

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

10/21/2020

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

6 - Observed (2) A10RCFRxxx drain covers on wall for bubbler suction. Feature pump disabled and features disabled. No suction. A10RCFRxxx drain covers were replaced at same time as main drains in April 2019. Due to be replaced or permanently disabled in April 2024. (4) feature 6HPxxx covers on wall for feature returns. Per operator, never replaced. Either replace with return fitting or permanently disable by permit issuance 2021. No suction hazards. 15 - Ring buoy with rope degrading. Replace with USCG approved and new 33 ft rope within 30 days. Return visit will be made to verify. 22 -Emergency phone number listed rings back fax line. Per State memo, phone number listed must ring back to the swimming pool phone. Phone number listed 980-237-3850. Given 30 days to repair. Return visit will be made to verify. Note - Based on pool volume at 30,550 gallons pool is required production of chlorine at 9.17 lbs of chlorine per day. If decide to go salt, ensure correct proper chlorine production. David McElveen present during inspection. No signature due to covid restrictions. Intent to suspend issued for gate self-closing, self-latching.

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
3	6	Water quality: pool water pH	No	No	No	Pool pH at 6.8. Corrected to 7.2 during inspection. CYA on higher side at 90 ppm. Monitor and lower to maintain 100 ppm or below.
7	4	Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair	No	No	No	Algea on pool walls. Continue to monitor and address as needed.
8	4	Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris	No	No	No	Skimmers with debris. Keep free of debris so they remain operational.
11	2	Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair	No	No	No	Step handrail loose. Tighten.
12	4	Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair	No	No	No	Vacuum line missing fitting during inspection. Operator was getting ready to vacuum at time of exit of inspection. Vacuum cap provided during inspection.
16	4	Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained	No	No	No	All gates - Observed meshing >1/2" x 1/2". Enforcement by State recommendation has changed since original construction. Openings around push bar shall be no greater than 1/2". Also, observed >1/2" between post and gate on all gates. Ensure no openings >1/2". Given until 2021 operating season to repair. Back gate nearest to street does not self-close, self-latch. Intent to Suspend issued.
17	4	Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards	No	No	No	Pool furniture 5 ft. to pool edge. Maintain 6 ft. clearance around the pool at all times.
25	2	Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure	No	No	No	Pump room floor wet. Keep dry.
29	2	Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair	No	No	No	No soap or paper towels in restrooms. Provide soap and paper towels.
30	2	Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections	No	No	No	Hose bib on pool deck missing backflow prevention device at shower. Provide backflow prevention device.