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Name

ELLIS, THE - HIGH RISE

Address

512 N COLLEGE ST

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28202

Premise Type

53 - Year-Round Swimming Pool

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

10/22/2025

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

Luis Rosado present during the inspection. Heater broken. Intent to Suspend issued for the following: .2518 - provide new skimmer basket. .2530 - provide "Warning No Lifeguard on Duty" in 4" lettering. .2528 - repair gate so that glass is no greater than 1/2" from post. Note: All drain covers expire on 4/15/2026. The filtration main drains will be required to be replaced prior to expiration. A permit will not be issued for 2026 and permit will be suspended if drain covers are not changed prior to expiration. Have spoken with Jon Smalls regarding drains for filtration and fire suppression. Federal law changed in 2021 which changed the testing requirements and flow ratings for all newly manufactured drain covers. Old product, which was provided for this pool at time of original construction, was installed at time of installation. The old covers installed have a different sump requirement and flow rating than the newly manufactured like replacement. APSP-16 will be regulating fire suppression systems in swimming pools in the new update to the standard in 2026. The new drain cover, for the fire suppression system, as a like for like will not work with the sump measurements of the pipe and the orientation of what is present in the pool. The drain cover installed must be capable of handling the max flow of the pump and also be permitted for installation on the sump for which it is installed. Refer to manufacturer specifications for sump requirements. Photograph's were received of the sump measurements; however, no labeling was provided. Requiring identification of the pictures for review. Once drains are replaced, a new PDSC form will be required. If sump measurements differ from previous approval, documentation will be required.

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
5	4	Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site	No	No	No	Daily logs for drain checks and weekly record keeping for cyanuric acid and total alkalinity not recorded in September. Ensure daily and weekly record keeping as required by the rule. Some reagents expired in test kit. Operator had purchased new to be delivered in week.
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	One skimmer basket closest to emergency phone damaged. Replace basket. Intent to Suspend issued.
16	4	Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained	No	No	No	>1/2" between glass and post on gate. Operator had repaired previously. Affix glass so that opening is no greater than 1/2". Intent to Suspend issued.
18	4	Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted	No	No	No	New Warning signage provided at 3 1/2" in height. Provide "Warning No Lifeguard on Duty" in 4" lettering. Intent to Suspend issued.
29	2	Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair	No	No	No	Some soap dispensers without soap in restrooms. Provide soap/operable dispensers.