At the beginning of the inspection, Pool water was not clear enough to see main drains. Pool management was notified and took action to clear water. By the end of the inspection, the pool bottom and main drains could be seen clearly. Pool water must always be clear enough to see pool bottom and main drain.
6.0
2.
At the beginning of inspection, free chlorine was 0ppm and pH was 7.2. Management was notified and took action to correct pool chemistry. At end of inspection free chlorine was 10ppm and ph was 7.2. Free chlorine must always be greater than 1ppm and ph between 7.2-7.8.
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5.
Daily records were reviewed and did not have daily recording of pool drain/cover/grate inspection nor weekly recording of total alkalinity and cyanuric acid levels. These record are required to be shown on written records.
4.0
7.
One tile below the pool coping was observed as being broken with the upper half of the tile missing. The missing half was not in the pool, however, the entire tile will be required to be replaced properly with in 30 days as noted on the "Notice of Intent to Suspend or Revoke Permit"
4.0
16.
Fencing has vertical members in areas that are greater than 4 inches apart. This pool is in compliance with 15 NCAC 18A.2528(c). Pool management was notified the vertical members should be less than 4 inches apart.
4.0
21.
One underwater light fixture was observed with water behind the lens. Pool management was notified and advised that repairs must be made and maintained so as not to present a potential hazard to bathers. Repairs management advised that lights are not used and all power has been permanently disconnected.
4.0
25.
Chemicals and equipment were arranged in the same room. Chemicals should be stored in a separate room. Equipment had several leaks that need repair.
Depth markers located on the pool wall obstructed by concrete that had been recently used to make repairs to pool coping. Depth markers (10) were cleaned and free of concrete during inspection. Depth markers hall be visible to persons in the swimming pool.
4.0
16.
The fence was found to have vertical members greater than 4 inches apart. Due to the construction date, the fence is in compliance with 15A NCAC 18A.2528(c) Fences. It is recommended that fencing be in compliance with 15A. NCAC 18A.2528(a)(b) Fences.
4.0
25.
Chemicals are currently stored in the equipment room. chemicals should be stored in a separate room. the room is very wet due to a leak. The room should stay dry.
Decking has 1 area that is offset greater to 1/2 inch. This was shown to pool management and explained as a trip hazard. Decks shall be structurally sound and shall be maintained free of trip hazardous or offsets greater than 1/2 inches.
-pool coping was loose in multiple areas around the pool. Pool management was made aware of these locations. There shall be no loose coping.
4.0
15.
Body hook was observed and found to be altered from its original shape. The body hook must be replaced in order to work properly. The ring buoy was found to have a rope attached to it that was too short (34'). Measurements were taken and found that the rope needed to be 37.5 feet long. Pool Management was contacted and attached a rope that is new 37.5'.
6.0
16.
The gate was found to be greater than 2 inches from grade level to the bottom of the gate, and to be greater than 4 inches between vertical members. Pool management was notified and made repair. After repairs, the gate was found to still be out of compliance. The gate was reviewed again with pool management which made no attempt at further repairs. The fence was found to have vertical members that are greater than 4 inches apart, and some at 5 inches apart. Due to the construction date of the pool, it falls into 15A NCAC 18A.2528(c) FENCES. However, it is recommended that repairs are made in fencing to be in compliance with 15A NCAC 18A.2528(a)(b) Fences
4.0
17.
Decking has 1 area that is offset > 1/2 inch. This was shown to pool management and explained as a trip hazard. Decks shall be structurally sound and shall be maintained free of trip hazardous or offsets > 1/2 inch.
4.0
25.
Equipment and chemicals were stored in the same room. Both equipment and chemicals should be stored in separate rooms. Equipment was leaking and causing the chemicals stored in the same room to become wet. Pool management was made aware of this hazard, and told that storage in separate rooms is necessary.
Chlorine did not register at the beginning of inspection; liquid chlorine was added to bring chlorine up to 1 ppm. Salt was added to the salt chlorine generator as well. Chlorine brought up to 3 ppm. CDI
6.0
25.
Store chemicals in a separate locked room from chemical room.
Significant cracks in the bottom of the pool. Pool will need to be replastered by the beginning of next pool season. Wall tiles beside of the 5 ft. markers are missing and need to be replaced.
4.0
8.
Surface skimmers should have equalizer lines.
4.0
25.
Chemicals should be stored in a separate room.
2.0
General Comments
Pool chlorine and pH are in the correct range. Warning no life guard on duty sign was put in the pool area. Pool light gasket was cleaned and light is not taking in water. Covered wired can not be accessed but is visible because light does not fit tightly with the wall. Permit suspension is now lifted.
0 ppm chlorine in the pool. Required to be at a minimum of 1.0 ppm.
6.0
3.
Pool pH is <7.0. Required to be in the range of 7.7-7.8.
6.0
7.
Significant cracks in the bottom of the pool. Pool needs to be replastered by the beginning of the next pool season. Wall tiles beside of the 5 ft markers are missing and need to be repaired.
4.0
8.
Surface skimmers should have equalizer lines.
4.0
15.
Rope detached from the ring buoy. Corrected during the inspection.
6.0
18.
Warning no life guard on duty sign not posted in the pool.
4.0
21.
One pool light is pulled away from the wall. Must be tight fitting and keep water from getting into the light.
4.0
25.
Chemicals should be stored in a separate room.
2.0
General Comments
Permit suspended due to no chlorine, low pH, warning no life guard on duty sign. and light pulled away from the wall.
Throw rope on the US Coast Guard ring buoy is only a little more than 24 ft long. The width of the pool is 24 ft 6 inches. Throw rope must be one and one half times the width of the pool, which would be 36 ft 3 inches long. Corrected during the inspection.
6.0
General Comments
Repaint depth markings and no diving lettering by the mid season inspection. they are starting to fade. Add a check of the main drain covers on the daily pool record.
Free chlorine level of swimming pool water was 0.0ppm. Control panel for salt system was found to be off - system is now operating. Chlorine added to pool and now 1.0ppm. Must be a minimum of 1ppm free chlorine at all times pool is open.
6.0
15.
Body hook was not securely attached to pool. Screw was used to hold hook to pole to repair.
Chemicals must be stored in different room from pump room.
2.0
General Comments
The pool bottom and sides have been repainted a blue color using rubber based swimming pool paint RP27XX series. Royal blue is 56.7% LRV = light reflectance value. Pool is being permitted. Pool is 23' wide, rope must be 34.5' long.
Ring buoy must have a rope that is 1/4" wide and 36feet long. (1 1/2 times width of the pool)
6.0
18.
Must provide a sign that states in 4 inch letters: WARNING NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY
4.0
25.
Replace the blown bulbs in the equipment room.
2.0
General Comments
The pool has been painted a royal blue using INSL-X RP 2724 paint. Manufacturer states it has a light reflectance value of 56.7%. This meets the 50% required. The dark color is in question and may need light reflectancey testing. Will call with information.
Free chlorine level was 0.5ppm. Must have a minimum of 1.0ppm free chlorine level at all times.
6.0
15.
Ring buoy has a tear in it. Must be replaced.
6.0
General Comments
At time of inspection, pool door was locked and pool manager stated it would not be open for bathers today. Water is slightly cloudy. Continue filtering water, increase chlorine levels to 1.0ppm minimum and replace ring buoy before opening pool. A reinspection will be done when in operation.
Ring buoy was not USCG approved. Rope exceeded 1 & 1/2 times pool width. New buoy was installed on rope of correct length. Corrected during inspection.
6.0
16.
Horizontal and vertical members do not meet standard. per Johnston county poling, fencing shall meet rule .2528(a).
