26demerits
CAMBRIDGE ASSOCIATION
8501 CAMBRIDGE COMMONS DR, Charlotte, NC 28215
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500060
Latest result26 demerits
Last inspectedApr 30, 2026
Inspections on record14
On record sinceJun 17, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Jun 17, 2014Lower is betterApr 30, 2026
Inspections & violations
Apr 30, 2026 26 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: GC: Both pumps pull through the same set of main drains.
Night Swimming is NOT permitted.
Note: EHS observed warped fence posts at barrier fence. No warped fence posts created a greater than 4 inch gap on approach side of barrier; replace damaged fence posts as needed.
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
.2539(b) All suction outlets shall be protected by anti-entrapment cover/grates in compliance with APSP-7. Observed one (1) vacuum port in pool with no cover. CDI - CPO installed compliant cover for vacuum port.
#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 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) Replace missing weirs. Observed four (4) out of eleven missing weirs and five (5) seated tightly to prevent proper movement. Replace missing weirs and weirs that are unable to move freely. CDI - CPO installed and adjusted weirs such that six (6) of the eleven total were properly free floating and in place.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
.2521(b) Ladders shall have slip-resistant tread.
Observed all ladders without slip resistant tread or safety caps at pinch points facing walls.
#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 greater than permitted 50 ft. CDI - CPO measured ropes to 50 ft and cut them to the proper length.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(b) Provide sufficient lighting in pump room. Observed no functioning light in pump room.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair. Observed one (1) urinal in male restroom non functioning with ‘Out of Order’ sign posted.
Apr 27, 2026 34 demerits · 9 violations
Inspector comments: Both pumps pull through same set of main drains.
Note: Observed no spare basket for wading pool pump in pump room.
Pool permit denied during inspection. See permit action form submitted 04/27/2026.
#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 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) Replace missing weirs. Observed four (4) out of eleven missing weirs and five (5) seated tightly to prevent proper movement. Replace missing weirs and weirs that are unable to move freely.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
.2521(b) Ladders shall have slip-resistant tread.
Observed all ladders without slip resistant tread or safety caps at pinch points facing walls.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
.2537(10) Diving equipment and pool slides including stairs and railings shall be kept in good working order. Observed unsecured railing at pool steps (unmounted at top of steps.)
#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.
.2530(b) Two units of lifesaving equipment (or two lifeguards) must be provided for pools that exceed 3,000 sq. ft. surface area.
Observed no second ring rope for pool with a total surface area measured at approximately 4,140 sq. Ft.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
.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 pool rules sign at pool entrance with incorrect language (I.E. “Children cannot use the pool without supervision.” And “Adults cannot swim alone.”)
#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 no sign at pool entrance to indicate where phone is located (recessed area near bathroom entrances.)
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall be accessible to all pool users. Observed no phone at emergency phone line.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(b) Provide sufficient lighting in pump room. Observed no functioning light in pump room.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair. Observed one (1) urinal in male restroom non functioning with ‘Out of Order’ sign posted.
May 16, 2025 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Both pumps pull through same set of main drains
#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.
2 weirs missing
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
.2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair.
1 eye ball missing
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
.2530(a) Lifesaving equipment includes body hook and pole and USCG approved ring buoy with required rope length.
Throw rope corrected to right length 50ft
May 10, 2024 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Pool built prior to 2010
#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. Debris in pool.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Provide signage with location of emergency phone if not visible from all areas inside pool enclosure. Signs to not indicate where phone is located. Signage updated with location of emergency phone.
Jul 11, 2023 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
3 weirs missing. Replace
May 20, 2022 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Sydney present for inspection.
#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. Debris in pool.
#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 skimmers.
May 27, 2021 8 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: *PDSC information verified while on site*
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521(b) Distance between wall and ladder rung shall range 3" to 6" measured from wall. Ladder rungs on ladders observed >6 inches from pool wall.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Provide no openings in fence and/or gate greater than 4"x4". Openings on bottom corner of front gate >4x4. CPO provided covering for opening.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
25 .2534(6) Provide sufficient lighting in chemical storage room. Light fixture not functioning in chemical storage room.
.2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water. Observed standing water on floor of pump room while on site.
May 13, 2020 4 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with pool operator Adam Kennell.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521(b) Distance between wall and ladder rung shall range 3" to 6" measured from wall. Ladder rung observed <6 inches from pool wall.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2534(6) Provide sufficient lighting in chemical storage room. Light fixture not functioning in chemical storage room.
May 17, 2019 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: - PDSC verified and correct
- Screw was loose in a light in the pool wall; screw was tightened
- Some depth markers were placed on the skimmer lid. The depth marker tiles are still the correct distance apart including the depth markers on the inside of the pool. Recommend placing the depth markers on the pool deck so that they are permanent.
- Night swimming not permitted
#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. - Some dirt settled in the bottom of the pool.
#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) Surface skimmers shall be installed per manufacturer's instructions. - Observed 10 equalizer lines plugged in the skimmers; lines are not supposed to be plugged. CDI - lines were unplugged.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2517(a)1 Diving equipment shall be installed per manufacturer's instructions. - Observed 3 loose ladders. CDI - ladders tightened.
May 24, 2018 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Operator indicated lifeguards are required at all times when pool is open.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
.2523(b) Provide depth markers spaced not to exceed 25 feet when measured along the perimeter of the pool. Observed 2 areas of pool deck where depth markers were spaced greater than 25 feet apart. CDI- depth markers were spray painted on to the pool deck.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Maintain ladders and rails in good repair. Observed ladder loosely affixed.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
.2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair. Observed loose/missing fittings in pool. CDI- fittings were added where missing and tightened where loose.
#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 two 2 and 1/2 inch holes in pool deck near slide. CDI- holes were filled in.
Jun 1, 2017 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: 17. - .2537 - Decks shall be structurally sound and shall be maintained free of trip hazards or offsets greater than one-half inch resulting from deterioration or changes from the original deck profile. Pool deck is deteriorated by showers creating a trip hazard. Facility has 30 days to repair. Failure to repair within 30 days will result in permit suspension.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
.2523 Depth markers and no diving marker shall be placed every 25ft. Depth markers more than 25ft in a couple of areas. No diving markers faded. CDI - No diving marker resprayed where needed. Adhesive depth marker tiles added where needed.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Handrails and ladders shall be installed where required and maintained in good repair. Tighten loose hand rail at steps.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518 - Flow meter shall be installed and functioning properly. Flow meter float stuck. CDI - Flow meter repaired during the inspection.
Jun 6, 2016 30 demerits · 7 violations
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
Observed PDSC/VGB main drain requirements not met. These must be corrected as per KATIE WILSON with MCHD.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed pool surface chipping. Repair this before next season.
#13 · Pool maintenance: contrasting band on steps and benches −4
Observed stair stripes fading. Repair before next season.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed 2 weirs missing. Replace the weirs.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed 1 ladder missing rubber feet from bottom of the rail.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed body hooks missing. CDI Body hooks provided.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed fence to have gaps >4". Fence built in 1992.
Jun 30, 2015 12 demerits · 3 violations
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Repaint walls of pool near slides.(peeling)
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Clean variuos skimmer baskets.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Required signage for children should not use swimming pool without adult supervision and adulst should not swim alone must be exact wording. Corrected by lifeguard at time.
Jun 17, 2014 14 demerits · 4 violations
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Some weirs missing in skimmers.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladders, railings loose. Missing endcap on ladder.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Two inlet fittings missing. Replaced while on site.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
One light fixture leaning out of pool wall mounting. 30 day ITS for this item.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “CAMBRIDGE ASSOCIATION” or State ID 2060500060). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.