18demerits
BRIGHTMOOR SWIM CLUB LAP POOL
1516 BRIGHTMOOR DRIVE, Matthews, NC 28105
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500054
Latest result18 demerits
Last inspectedApr 25, 2025
Inspections on record12
On record sinceMay 7, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 7, 2014Lower is betterApr 25, 2025
Inspections & violations
Apr 25, 2025 18 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: NIGHT SWIMMING NOT PERMITTED until EHS conducts approval visit after dusk to ensure lighting is appropriate.
*Permit restriction: Flow meter must remain operable. Flow not to exceed 500GPM due to main drain flow restriction.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs. - Observed four out of ten weirs to be missing. CPO unable to replace due to not having extras available. EHS will check to ensure all weirs have been replaced at follow up visit to approve night swimming.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(b) Provide no external footholds. - Observed three lawn chairs stored on the exterior of the fence pushed up against the fence constituting footholds. - CDI - CPO removed chairs to the interior of the fence.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept free of trip hazards or offsets greater than 1/2" due to deterioration or changes from original deck profile. - REPEAT - Observed damage to deck near the center of the left side of the pool. Repair.
.2537(3) There shall be no loose coping. - Observed damaged coping to pool. Repair.
*NOTE: EHS will follow up on repairs at return visit to approve night swimming.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Provide signage with location of emergency phone if not visible from all areas inside pool enclosure. - Observed emergency phone located within pool house area but no signage posted to indicate location of emergency phone. - CDI - CPO posted signage to indicate location of emergency phone.
Apr 11, 2024 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Observed female restroom locked at time of inspection.
Observed chemicals initially stored in bathrooms at start of inspection. Throughout inspection, CPO rotated chemicals to approved chemical storage rooms.
#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 plant litter and debris at pool surface and floor.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
.2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. Observed all skimmer baskets with plant litter and debris. Clean out skimmer baskets.
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs. Observed one (1) weir missing. Replace damaged or missing weirs.
#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 ring buoy ropes at approximately 46 and 48 ft. CDI - CPO provided ropes, cut to fit 50 ft of length.
.2530(b) Two units of lifesaving equipment (or two lifeguards) must be provided for pools that exceed 3,000 sq. ft. surface area. Initially observed one (1) of two required body hooks. CDI - CPO provided compliant replacement body hook.
Apr 17, 2023 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Pool width is 46ft. Throw rope measured 50ft. And pool depth is 7ft.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept free of trip hazards or offsets greater than 1/2" due to deterioration or changes from original deck profile. Observed 2 holes in pool deck approx. 2 inches in diameter. Pool operator filled holes with puddy.
May 13, 2022 4 demerits · 1 violation
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
.2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. Debris in skimmer baskets.
Apr 23, 2021 4 demerits · 1 violation
#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 minor debris on pool surface.
May 14, 2020 22 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: No night swimming permitted. To schedule night swimming permit visit contact inspector at 704-621-2294.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Observed chlorine at 0.6 ppm. CDI, chlorine adjusted to 1.5ppm while on-site.
#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 throw rope measuring 57 ft. CDI, throw rope length corrected on-site.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Mesh shall not exceed 2.25" square. Observed metal chain-link fence with mesh size greater than 2.25" square.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall be visible from all areas inside pool enclosure. Observed pool phone not visisbile from all areas in pool enclosure. CDI, sign posted to indicate location of pool phone.
Apr 15, 2019 8 demerits · 2 violations
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs. Observed two missing weirs. Weirs replaced during inspection.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Mesh shall not exceed 2.25" square. Observed metal chain-link fence with mesh size at 2.5" square.
.2528(b) Maintain no greater than 4" under fence and/or gate (pre-May 2010). Observed some places under fence greater than 4".
Apr 5, 2018 8 demerits · 2 violations
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Mesh shall not exceed 2.25" square. Observed chain link fence mesh with 2.5" squares.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2522(a) Provide 8 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times (>1600 sq ft). Observed pool furniture within 6 feet of pool. Corrected during inspection.
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept free of trip hazards or offsets greater than 1/2" due to deterioration or changes from original deck profile. Observed 2" diameter uncovered holes in pool deck where flag poles can be installed. Holes were plugged during inspection.
Apr 18, 2017 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: General Comments: 0 Points Taken
Observed debris buildup in the skimmers. CDI-The skimmers were cleaned.
Observed loose railing at the stair area of the pool. CDI-The rails were tightened.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed pH level at 7.0. Soda Ash was added and that created the pH level to jump to 8.3. CDI-Acid was added to the pool and the pH is now reading at 7.4.
Jun 6, 2016 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: GC) NA
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 16, 2015 12 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Pool is lifeguarded.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Main drain checks not on record sheets. Corrected during inspection.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
One weir missing.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
One ladder at deep end of pool is loose.
#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2
No backflow preventer on hose bib.
May 7, 2014 8 demerits · 2 violations
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Clean pool floor.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Replace skimmer basket.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “BRIGHTMOOR SWIM CLUB LAP POOL” or State ID 2060500054). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.