12demerits
CHIMNEY APARTMENTS, THE
1630 DELANE AVE, Charlotte, NC 28211
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500115
Latest result12 demerits
Last inspectedMay 13, 2026
Inspections on record13
On record sinceMay 14, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 14, 2014Lower is betterMay 13, 2026
Inspections & violations
May 13, 2026 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: NO NIGHT SWIMMING
PERMIT RESTRICTION: flow meter shall remain operable. Flow shall not exceed 119 GPM due to drain cover 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) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. Observed skimmer baskets with debris in them. CPO dumped skimmer baskets during inspection.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Pool fence shall be at least 48" in height measured from outside of barrier. Observed one section of fencing measuring 46 inches in height from ground. Pool was built in 1974.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. Observed lounge chair within 6 ft of waters edge. Lounge chair was pushed back to provide 6 ft of deck clearance.
May 15, 2025 10 demerits · 2 violations
#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 areas on deck where there were cracks that were greater than a 1/2”. CDI PIC caulked in filled in large gaps. Suggest facility work on filing gaps and cracks on pool deck to prevent trip hazards.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. Observed emergency phone able to dial 911 but operator unable to hear responses from EHS. CDI phone replaced in box and able to communicate with 911.
May 17, 2024 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: All 4 and 6 point demerit items in compliance. No night swimming. Permit issued.
Permit restriction: Flow meter shall remain operable. Flow shall not exceed 119 gpm due to drain cover flow restriction.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
.2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap. Observed no air gap for back wash. REPEAT VIOLATION
May 15, 2024 6 demerits · 2 violations
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. Observed gate to old tennis court is chained and not self-closing, self latching.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
.2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap. Observed no air gap for back wash.
May 18, 2023 0 demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 18, 2022 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: PDSC form verified.
Pool built pre-2010.
#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. One urinal in men’s restroom is out of order. There is still a toilet and another urinal available.
May 19, 2021 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Night swimming has not been approved.
Gary Lerner was the pool operator onsite during the inspection. No signature provided due to COVID 19.
Issuance of permit by this Department does not negate meeting requirements of Executive Order 195 or subsequent Orders in effect unless such Orders are rescinded or superseded by another applicable Order.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
Observed a loose ladder that was in need of tightening. This was corrected and the pool operator properly tightened the ladder.
May 14, 2019 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: PDSC form reviewed and correct.
CPO Gary Lerner on site during inspection.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 21, 2018 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Emergency phone is working but has some static. Dispatch was able to hear me.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jun 6, 2017 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Facility does not have a light in the pool. Posted sign says 8am-dusk but a printout sign says 8pm. Sign removed today.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 26, 2016 0 demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jun 10, 2015 14 demerits · 4 violations
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Observed very faded stenciling of "FT" and "No diving". Repaint-ITS issued.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed dry rotted rope around ring buoy. CDI-replaced with new buoy.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Observed no shower provided and furthest apartment is >300 feet.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed bathroom mirrors not shatterproof.
May 14, 2014 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: .Print and post the pool permit in public view. The pool must post the permit before it can open.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed1 loose stair handrail. Repair it.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “CHIMNEY APARTMENTS, THE” or State ID 2060500115). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.