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CAMERON WOOD SWIM & RACQUET CLUB
3228 BIRNEN DRIVE, Charlotte, NC 28210
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500062
Latest result0 demerits
Last inspectedApr 27, 2026
Inspections on record13
On record sinceMay 16, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 16, 2014Lower is betterApr 27, 2026
Inspections & violations
Apr 27, 2026 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NIGHT SWIMMING IS NOT APPROVED; WILL BE APPROVED FOLLOWING ONSITE VISIT TO VERIFY LIGHTING.
MAIN DRAINS EXPIRE: 11/1/28
EQUALIZER DRAINS EXPIRE: 4/1/31
2 EQUALIZERS HAVE BEEN PLUGGED. 9 OF 11 ARE FUNCTIONAL
MAIN GATE TO PULL REMAINS OPEN DURING OPERATION; LIFEGUARDS ARE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES AND ATTENDANT GUARDS FRONT ENTRANCE TO CHECK PEOPLE IN AT ALL TIMES.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 25, 2025 6 demerits · 1 violation
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
.2537(7) Drain covers shall be in good condition and securely attached. Observed 4 missing screws from main drain covers. CDI - all 3 screws were screwed back into main drains.
Apr 10, 2024 4 demerits · 1 violation
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
debris in pool. CDI
Apr 20, 2023 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: One skimmer was cloudy
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 20, 2022 24 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: An attendant and lifeguard is required at all times due to front gate not closing or self latching.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. - Chlorione below 1ppm at the start of inspection. Increased to 8ppm 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
.2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. - Skimmers with debris at the start of inspection. Cleaned.
.2518(k) Water level shall be maintained to assure skimmers are operable. - Water level low during the beginning of inspection. Water added.
#10 · Pool maintenance: safety ropes with floats and contrasting color bands provided at shallow area breakpoints −2
.2523(e) Provide a minimum of 3/4 inch diameter safety rope at the breakpoint. - No safety rope at start of inspection. Rope provided.
#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). - Deck chairs located too close to pull, 8ft clearance not observed.
.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. - Backstroke poles not in place. Poles provided.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. - Flow meter not operating. Repaired during inspection.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2534(5) Chemicals shall be stored as to prevent a reaction and permit for easy clean-up. - Chemicals stored on the floor.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
.2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap. - No air gap observed during inspection.
May 14, 2021 46 demerits · 13 violations
Inspector comments: Issued permit. No Night Swimming. Pool must be lifeguarded at all times.
Pool must bring doors and pedestrian gates into compliance by 5/20 or permit action will be taken. Gave time to correct due to past inspections not noting and to seek further information on item. Issued permit after guidance from Tim Dutcher.
Plugged skimmer must be corrected with flow and operable for 2022 permit.
Verified 6 Aquastar WAV12WR101 main drain covers, 2 sets of 3 grouped together with individual sumps. 11 skimmers, 9 with Aquastar 6HPHAs and 2 plugged. Pump is EQ750.
Wading pool fencing and gates will not pass for construction final. Katie Rudisill should be contacted when wading pool is complete.
Inspection with Nick Cooper and Ben Rinehart, Shannon present for some of inspection
No signature due to COVID
Pool not heated
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No records at time of inspection. Pool not yet open.
.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. Operator recorded and corrected.
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
Documentation has pump as EQK750, pump placard is Pentair EQ750. Motor has been changed. .2539(c) All pools, prior to permit issuance, shall provide documentation to the Department to verify suction outlet safety compliance. Operator updated PDSC and corrected.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
One skimmer missing basket. .2518(k) Replace missing or damaged skimmer basket. Operator replaced basket. Corrected.
One skimmer by 5 FT/deep end plugged in back, not allowing flow through skimmer. .2518(k) Surface skimmers shall be installed per manufacturer's instructions.* *Permit item. Must be corrected for 2022 permit.*
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
3 FT depth marker missing from deck near shallow end, more than 25' apart from other marker. No Diving marker missing at same area. .2523(b) Provide depth markers spaced not to exceed 25 feet when measured along the perimeter of the pool.
.2523(d) The distance between no diving markers shall be no more than 25 feet perimeter or as the crow flies.
.2523(a) Provide depth markers on pool walls and pool deck next to the swimming pool. Operator replaced and corrected.
#10 · Pool maintenance: safety ropes with floats and contrasting color bands provided at shallow area breakpoints −2
Safety rope missing at 5 FT to deep end of pool. .2523(e) Safety rope shall be marked with colored floats, 5 ft. apart or less.
.2523(e) Provide a minimum of 3/4 inch diameter safety rope at the breakpoint. Operator replaced and corrected.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Starting platforms not marked for no usage at time of inspection. .2517(e) Secure starting platforms from use by removal; covering; or signage and active supervision. Operator placed cones on platforms and corrected.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Buoy rope torn on pool deck and body hook not secured to pole on pool deck at time of inspection. .2530(a) Provide ring buoy for rope 1.5 times the width of the pool or 50 ft whichever is less.
.2530(a) Provide at least 12 ft. long pole with body hook securely attached. Operator removed emergency equipment which was not in good repair. Two other body hooks are on deck in good repair and pool is lifeguarded at all times. Corrected.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Wading pool fencing installed has gaps greater than 2" under due to mulch not filling gap. Wading pool under construction, not permitted. Gates on wading pool fence open toward swimming pool. Keep these gates locked and inaccessible. This fence does not meet requirement, but outside fencing/barrier meets compliance. .2528(a) Maintain 2" or less under fence and/or gate (post-May 2010). .2528(a) Access gates shall swing away from the pool and be self-latching, self-closing unless an attendant AND lifeguard are present. .2531(a) Wading pool gates shall open away from the swimming pool.
Doors from clubhouse onto pool deck not all self-latching or alarmed. One door does not self-close. Maintenance gate not latching at time of inspection. Pedestrian gates from tennis court and back parking lot, chained with lock that can be opened by key, but not latched. Did not test to close. 2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. .2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching or child protected by audible alarm. **Permit item. Issued permit due to lack of severity and pool is lifeguarded. Will make verification visit Thurs 5/20 to check status of gates and doors. If not in compliance will issue 30 Day Intent to Suspend (ITS)
Window from parking lot to guard room that goes onto pool deck opens more than 4" .2528(a) Ground level windows shall not open greater than 4" on to pool deck or child protected by audible alarm. Operator placed screw in window and corrected.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Chairs, benches within 8' of pool and within 5' of diving platforms and handrails. Cracked decking by diving board greater than 1/2". .2522(a) Provide 8 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times (>1600 sq. ft). .2522(e) Provide at least 5 ft of clear walking space around diving board, handrail, slide, or other permanent structure on a swimming pool deck. .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. Operator moved furniture for clearance and filled gaps with cement. Corrected.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
No spare pump basket at time of inspection. .2518(e) Provide a spare basket for pump. *Permit item, will verify
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
No 3' clearance around piping. Chemicals stored in pump room. Pool built '87. .2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room.
.2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Observed no air gap at backwash. Pool built '87. .2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Men's restroom toilet soiled at time of inspection.
.2526(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair.
Apr 17, 2020 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Night swimming was not approved 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
Floating debris was present in the skimmer baskets, removed by operator. EHS verified function of the equalizers during inspection.
May 1, 2019 18 demerits · 6 violations
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Did not observe daily written records but pool not open yet.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observe a lot of leaf debris in pool
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Observed one stretch of distance between two No Diving signs to be greater than 22 ft. Corrected onsite
#10 · Pool maintenance: safety ropes with floats and contrasting color bands provided at shallow area breakpoints −2
Observed no safety rope in place at time of inspection. To be installed before opening.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Unable to show mirrors are shatterproof
#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2
No hose bib in bathrooms or nearby outside bathrooms
Apr 19, 2018 14 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Permit Restrictions: No Night Swimming
PDSC information verified during inspection.
Per Operator, facility will be lifeguarded with a gate attendant at all times.
#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 skimmers filled with debris during inspection. CDI: Debris removed from skimmers.
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs. Observed one missing weir near diving board skimmer. CDI: Weir replaced.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Observed right handrail loose on ladder closest to deck entrance. CDI: Operator tightened rail.
#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". Observed section of fence connecting wading pool with main barrier loose, creating a 5" gap and another section with a bent bar, creating a 4.5" gap. CDI: Operator bolted on a new post at the 5" gap, reducing the gap to 2".
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room. Observed very tight walking space in main pool pump room.
#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2
.2626(d) Provide hose bib so that all parts of restroom can be reached with a 50 ft hose. Observed no hose bibb in restrooms.
Apr 20, 2017 8 demerits · 2 violations
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed pool floor needs to be cleaned.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Skimmers need to be cleaned.
May 20, 2016 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: This is not a pool permit. Pool permit will not be issued until updated PDSC form is submitted and approved by MCHD. Current Equalizer covers are Aquastar 6HP
Observed some deck damage under diving board in need end of pool.
Observed some pool lights not functioning. Operator stated pool operates from dusk until dawn.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed ph at 7.0 upon arrival. CDI, operator was able to adjust ph to 7.3 while on-site.
#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2
Observed no hose bibs in restroom / shower rooms.
Apr 24, 2015 12 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Permit will be available in 3 days. Ensure permit is available on pool deck.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed skimmers soiled with debris. Keep skimmers clean and in good repair.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Observed no diving sign missing from from 3ft depth marker. Corrected during inspection by spray painting no diving in 4 inch lettering on deck.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed loose handrail by main steps. Keep handrails in good repair.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed chemical/pump room not properly ventilated. Provide proper ventilation in chemical and pump rooms.
May 16, 2014 4 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Permit issued Permit available on website w/in 3 business days
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
No air gap present for backwash line; sight glasses present.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Mirrors in bathrooms should be shatter proof.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “CAMERON WOOD SWIM & RACQUET CLUB” or State ID 2060500062). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.