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NameUPTOWN GARDENS, THE
Address517 W 8TH STREET
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type53 - Year-Round Swimming Pool
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/11/2024
Final Score @ Grade
30
General CommentsObserved grounding wire to no longer be attached to pump motor, creating a potential electrical hazard. This was reattached during the inspection. INTENT TO SUSPEND (I.T.S.) ISSUED FOR THE NON-COMPLIANT ITEMS LISTED ON THE I.T.S. DOCUMENT. DEADLINE IS 10/11/2024. FAILURE TO RESOLVE THE ITEMS WILL RESULT IN THE CLOSURE OF THE POOL. CONTACT C. ELMORE AT 704-507-6814 WITH ANY QUESTIONS.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
5 4 Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site No No No .2535 (11) The pool operator shall inspect the pool at least daily and maintain written records. .2535(11) Provide record keeping including daily records of disinfectant residual, pH, drain cover/grate inspections, pool water maintenance, and temperature, if applicable. Provide weekly recordings for cyanuric acid and total alkalinity weekly. Observed no records kept after 8/28/2024. Current Certified Pool Operator (CPO) was reported to be on vacation on this day and until the end of the week with no clear back-up by another CPO. The keeping of proper records and the requirement for a CPO to visit the pool every day that the pool is open is not optional. It is required by State law.
7 4 Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair No No No Observed damaged areas of pool floor. This has worsened and needs repair. Failure to repair this may result in no permitting of this pool for the next pool season. The pool interior must be kept in good repair.
15 6 Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located No No No .2530(a) Lifesaving equipment includes body hook and pole and USCG approved ring buoy with required rope length. Observed ring buoy to not be attached to throw rope. -C.D.I. It was attached during the inspection and made to the the required 22 foot length for this pool.
16 4 Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained No No No Observed prior correction of the gate latch by addition of a 45 degree angled metal plate to have been removed. This is required because the gate latch is too low and so must be covered by an angled plated so it will not be a foot hold. This must be repaired so that it is once again in compliance.
17 4 Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards No No No .2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. Observed lounge chairs positioned around pool deck less than 6ft from pool edge. Correct this and keep it corrected.
18 4 Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted No No No .2530(c) Provide "Children should not use the swimming pool without adult supervision." in 1" lettering. .2530(c) Provide "Adults should not swim alone." in 1" lettering. Observed signs not posted. Correct signs must be posted.
24 4 Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly No No No .2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed flow meter not operational. Correct the flow meter.