6demerits
ARBORETUM APARTMENTS
7700 ARBORETUM DRIVE, Charlotte, NC 28226
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500023
Latest result6 demerits
Last inspectedMay 1, 2025
Inspections on record12
On record sinceApr 23, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Apr 23, 2014Lower is betterMay 1, 2025
Inspections & violations
May 1, 2025 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Digital flow meter must remain operable and cannot exceed 104 GPM.
No night swimming.
Pool inspection completed with Wilmer Jimenez
Pump set at 3450 RPM
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
.2530(a) Provide ring buoy for rope 1.5 times the width of the pool or 50 ft whichever is less.
Observed buoy rope length longer than 50 ft.
CDI - Rope was cut to 50 ft.
May 6, 2024 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Fence had rail slip out of bracket but corrected during inspection
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
May 3, 2023 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: The pool is approved for the 2023 season. No night swimming permit.
Had operator tighten a bolt on the body hook.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 27, 2022 6 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Property manager Mirid Veras was present during the inspection. Night swimming not approved. EHS observed pump set to 3450 RPM. PERMIT RESTRICTION - DIGITAL FLOW METER MUST REMAIN OPERABLE NOT TO EXCEED 104 GPM. DUE TO PIPING RESTRICTIONS. PUMP SET AT 3450 RPM.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. - Observed ladder on 4ft side extremely loose.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(k) Provide shatterproof mirrors. - EHS and CPO unable to verify mirrors in restrooms are shatterproof.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
.2512(b) Water introduced into the pool, either directly or by the circulation system, shall be supplied through an air gap, anti-siphon vacuum breaker, or backflow preventer. - Observed hose bib near pool and pool deck without an approved back flow prevention device.
Jun 16, 2021 28 demerits · 9 violations
Inspector comments: 15 - Grab rope on ring buoy beginning to degrade. Operator contacted Leslie's pools during the inspection to replace. Provide photograph documentation of replaced USCG approved ring buoy by Friday, 6/18.
22 - Kings III phone does not provide option to talk through the phone. When number dialed, it "rings" the phone but button must be pushed to talk through. Address with Kings III so that 911 can contact the caller back directly through the phone. Given 30 days to correct.
30 - Could not verify check valve for fill line. Assure meets ASSE 1013 standards or rule .2512.
Onsite visit to pool for in-field plan review. Items from previous visit verified as corrected. Observed digital flow meter F-1000 installed per mfg. instructions with at least 40" on inlet and 20" on outlet. Reading at 98 gpm. Permit Restriction: Flow meter must remain operable not to exceed 104 gpm due to limitation of return line. New pump Pentair Intelliflo VSF, 011056 approved set at 3450 rpm.
E3912411 permit for pump change finaled. Open permit that is expired for rebar and new handrails from 2019 - E3348477. Per electrical inspector, Gerald Littles, bonding was verified when pump was finaled. Facility shall close out old permit by pulling a new electrical permit and attaching it to the old project. Did not appear to be an electrical hazard. Per Code Enforcement, bonding was verified for pool pump.
Recommendations
1) No self-closure on door to indoor pump room. Recommend making door self-close, self-latch so that interior barrier does not account for outdoor pool barrier.
2) No back-up chlorinator installed on system. Only liquid. Recommend installing back-up chlorinator in case liquid automated system fails.
Will Edwards present during the inspection. Permit issued for no night swimming. Your State permit will be available on our website at http://meckpools.charmeck.org. Your local permit sticker will be mailed.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Some test kit reagents expired. Replace expired reagents.
No logs maintained. Pool has not been open to public. Log book missing cyanuric acid and main drain check columns. Ensure chlorine, pH and main drain checks recorded daily. Cyanuric acid and total alkalinity recorded weekly.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Few skimmer weirs sticking. Keep operational.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladders and step handrails loose. Tighten and keep in good repair.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
>4" between pickets in some areas. Maintain 4" or less between fence pickets.
Picket fence and walled areas measuring less than 48". Maintain fence height at least 48" in height.
Brick provides foothold in multiple areas around pool barrier. Eliminate footholds.
Pool built pre-2010. No permit action required.
Windows on to pool deck from package locker room could not be verified. Appears to have limiters. Ensure all windows on to pool deck do not open more than 4".
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
>1/2" between deck drains located near fitness area entry. Repair prior to 2022 operating season. Not mentioned in previous reports. Maintain at 1/2" or less.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Warning signage not 4" lettering. Provide "Warning - No Lifeguard on Duty" in 4" lettering. Operator provided signage.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Ventilation in door but no cross ventilation in pump room. Original construction. Provide cross-ventilation or forced ventilation.
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
Labeling wearing off on piping in pump room. Relabel to clearly identify piping with color codes or labels.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
No air gap at backwash line to pit. Provide air gap.
Apr 28, 2020 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Pool Permit was issued with the following permit restriction: "Issuance of permit by this department does not negate closure required by executive order NO.120 or subsequent orders in effect unless such orders are rescinded or superseded by another applicable order"
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
.2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris. Observed debris on pool floor.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F. Observed hot water in men's restroom reach 118F. PO Will adjusted water heater for men's restroom.
May 8, 2019 4 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: PDSC information verified in-field.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2534(4) Provide storage for pool chemicals in waterproof containers or store up off the floor. Observed chemical bag stored on floor in chemical room.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
.2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap. Observed air break for backwashing, no air gap.
Jul 3, 2018 24 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: MCHD Permit #18-600523
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
.2537 (b)(14) Pool shall be free of debris. Observed debris in bottom of pool near handrails. -4-
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
.2537 (b)(14) Pool surface shall be free of debris. Observed floating debris in weir baskets. CDI - Weir baskets cleaned during inspection. -4-
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
.2537 (b)(6) Pool depth markings shall be installed. Observed 28 feet between depth markings near emergency phone. CDI - Depth markings installed during inspection using 4 inch stickers.. July 6, permanent tiles will be installed per Property Manager. -4-
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
.2530 (a)(2) Provide adequate rope length on ring buoy. Observed frayed rope that is 40 feet. Rope length is 50. CDI - Operator installed 50 foot rope and replaced ring buoy during inspection. -6-
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528 Fencing shall not have footholds right outside. Observed 23 inch planter on outside of fence. Fence was built prior to 2010 and is exempt per Pool Senior Katie Wilson. -4-
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
.2513 Sewer shall discharge through a suitable air gap. Observed less than one inch air gap at the end of discharge pipe. -2-
May 9, 2017 16 demerits · 5 violations
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
.2537 (b)(14) Pool water shall be free of debris. Observed floating debris in the pool and debris inside the skimmer baskets. CDI - PIC cleaned the pool and baskets. -4-
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
.2523 (d) No Diving markings shall be no more than 25 feet apart. Obseerved No diving markings on the clubhouse side of the pool at 27 feet away from the previous marking. CDI - PIC used stencil to mark pool at 16 feet during the inspection. -4-
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 (b)(5) Stair rails shall be rigidly installed. Observed missing end cap on one ladder rail and three loose handrails ont eh pool deck near the soda machine. -2-
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528 (a)(2) Fences shall have vertical slats no greater than 48 inches apart. Observed eight inch opening in two segments of fence. CDI - Maintenance repositioned slate to 3.75 inches. -4-
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
.2518 (d) Observed piping missing flow direction at the beginning of pumnp room visit. CDI - PIC placed arrows on piping with permanent marker. -2-
Jun 3, 2016 8 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: *PDSC form needs to be updated to reflect 5 Equalizers and not 4. Will need to be approved by Katie Wilson before permit is issued.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
One ladder is missing endcap.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Greater than 25 ft between two "No Diving" markings. Added on in between. Corrected during inspection.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Leak at pump. Part has been ordered to fix problem.
May 15, 2015 10 demerits · 3 violations
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Pool floor needs cleaning.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
4 broken skimmer baskets need to be replaced. Skimmers need to be cleaned.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder missing end cap. Handrail at steps loose and should be tightened.
Apr 23, 2014 14 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: #8 GC: One weir missing in surface skimmer, also noted that one not functioning properly due to fit.
#11 GC: Need one bumper for one of the ladders.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Ensure that rope on buoy is 50 ft. Corrected during inspection.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Need to provide crossed or forced air ventilation in pump room due to liquid chlorine.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Ensure that shower signs are posted. Suggest that signs be placed on all access gates.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Mirrors should be of shatterproof material.
#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2
Provide vacuum breaker on hose Bibb.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “ARBORETUM APARTMENTS” or State ID 2060500023). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.