12demerits
ESSEX CONDOMINIUMS
4900 SARDIS ROAD, Charlotte, NC 28270
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500196
Latest result12 demerits
Last inspectedJun 3, 2026
Inspections on record15
On record sinceMay 22, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 22, 2014Lower is betterJun 3, 2026
Inspections & violations
Jun 3, 2026 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Community building attached to pool has no power. This is where bathrooms are, bathrooms function. However, building is not in use to the residents/public per PIC, Pool is for apartment residents only, shower/bathrooms are expected at resident’s residence.
Door alarms do function if facility is opened to residents.
#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 surface and on floor of pool. Clean as needed.
#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
#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 fencing facing main road and behind retaining wall with more than 4” between verticals. Pool is pre-2010. No permit action.
Apr 9, 2025 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: No night swimming.
#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 surface and on floor of pool. Clean as needed.
#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 fencing facing main road and behind retaining wall with more than 4” between verticals. Pool is pre-2010. No permit action.
Jul 12, 2024 10 demerits · 3 violations
#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. Minor debris on pool floor. Clean as needed.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Observed ladder loose during inspection. CPO tightened ladder.
#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 fencing facing main road and behind retaining wall with more than 4” between verticals. Pool is pre-2010. No permit action.
Jul 3, 2024 16 demerits · 3 violations
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
.2539(c) All pools, prior to permit issuance, shall provide documentation to the Department to verify suction outlet safety compliance. EHS observed equalizer information on PDSC form to not match what is actually in the pool. Resubmit accurate PDSC form for approval.
#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 rope length exceeding 50ft. Rope length was cut to required length during inspection
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(b) Maintain no greater than 4" under fence and/or gate (pre-May 2010). Observed 7 inch gap under fence closest to road.
.2528(a) Provide no openings in fence and/or gate greater than 4"x4". Observed fencing behind retaining wall facing apartments with 6” gap between verticals. Pool is pre 2010
Jun 16, 2023 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: SVRS REPAIRED.
NO OTHER VIOLATIONS NOTED AT THIS TIME.
*PERMIT ISSUED*
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 26, 2023 22 demerits · 5 violations
#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 significant debris in pool
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
.2523(a) Provide depth markers on pool walls and pool deck next to the swimming pool.observed no froth marker on wall at 6 ft break.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
.2530(a) Provide at least 12 ft. long pole with body hook securely attached. Observed shepherds pole 10 ft
#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 one of three gates not closing latching , one clubhouse door not self latching and another clubhouse door unable to be opened
#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 pool furniture within 6 ft of pool edge
Jul 5, 2022 24 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Pools width is 36ft. Ring buoy rope is 50 ft.
One depth marker inside the pool for 5.5 ft needs to be replaced before the next pool season.
Night Swimming is 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. Observed debris on pool surface and pool floor.
#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. Observed one ladder with a greater distance than 6 inches away from the wall.
#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. New ring buoy rope was cut to 50 ft due to the pool being 36 ft long in width.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Part of fence (back portion) has >4 inches in between horizontal bars (5.5 inches). No permit action because fence and pool built prior to 2010.
#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 lawn chairs closer than 6ft from the pool. CDI- Lawn chairs were moved during the inspection.
.2522(f) Deck shall be sloped to drain. Observed some areas on the deck holding sitting water.
.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 deck with multiple trip hazards due to damaged coping.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
No ventilation in pump room.
**.2533(e) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in pump room.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
No air gap for backwash.
**.2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap.
Apr 14, 2021 4 demerits · 2 violations
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
No ventilation in pump room.
**.2533(e) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in pump room.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
No air gap for backwash.
**.2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap.
Jun 17, 2020 16 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: NIGHT SWIMMING NOT PERMITTED
ASSURE FURNITURE IS SET UP IN A WAY TO ALLOW SOCIAL DISTANCING.
#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.
One skimmer had debris inside. CPO cleaned on site.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Part of fence (back portion) has >4 inches in between horizontal bars (5.5 inches). No permit action because fence and pool built prior to 2010.
#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.
Lawn chair blocking access to 6 feet of space around deck. CDI- Moved.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2534(3) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in chemical storage room.
No ventilation in pump room.
#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 for backwash pipe.
May 23, 2019 12 demerits · 3 violations
#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.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
.2523(d) No Diving markers shall be written in four inch letters or international 6"x6" no diving in red and black on a white background. Observed no diving markers to be three inches in height in some places around pool deck . CDI 4 inch lettering painted on pool deck.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Access gates shall swing away from the pool and be self-latching, self-closing unless an attendant AND lifeguard are present. Observed one gate not self closing self latching . CDI gate adjusted and now working properly.
Jun 18, 2018 6 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: PDSC form verified.
One door leading to pool deck is painted shut. Other is self-closing.
Wood deck is in poor repair.
Gates corrected so verticals and horizontals are within approved lengths/widths.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533 Chemical/pump storage room shall be weatherproof with a minimum ceiling height of 7 ft. Building is not weatherproof.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
.2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap.
Pipe goes straight into the ground.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
.2626(h) Shower(s) shall be provided.
No shower available.
Jul 20, 2017 52 demerits · 15 violations
Inspector comments: Immediate Suspension issued for pH.
#1 · Water quality: water clear enough to clearly see bottom of pool and pool drain −6
Pool cloudy from addition of soda ash. Keep drains clearly visible. Corrected during the inspection.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Pool pH at 7.0. Acid reading at least 100 ppm. Chemicals added but no change. Adjust pH to 7.2 to 7.8. Immediate Suspension issued.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Acid at least 100 ppm. Maintain at a max of 100 ppm. Intent to Suspend item.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Damage to pool floor. Repair before 2018 season.
Light not affixed to pool wall at deep end. Repair light to wall. Intent to Suspend item.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Missing depth marker on deck at 4 ft at steps. Replace 4 ft depth marker. Missing wall depth marker at transition point. Install 6 ft depth marker on wall to correspond with deck depth marker. Intent to Suspend item.
#10 · Pool maintenance: safety ropes with floats and contrasting color bands provided at shallow area breakpoints −2
Transition rope with damaged buoys. Replace transition safety rope with a minimum of 3/4" diameter safety rope with floats. Intent to Suspend item.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed ladder rung 6 1/2" from pool wall. Maintain 3" to 6" from pool wall.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Windows opening directly on to pool deck from public condos. Assure windows open 4" or less on to deck. Doors from condos opening on to pool deck. Doors shall be self-closing, self-latching or audible alarms. Could not verify during inspection. Patio fences less than 48" in height with less than 45" between horizontals. Pool built prior to 2010. Hose located outside gate in one location less than 45" in height. Remove foothold. >4" between horizontal pickets, one damaged picket. Assure 4" or less between pickets, no greater than 4" under fence, and repair pickets where needed. Wooden fence next to pool less than 48" with 42" between horizontals.
Intent to Suspend items - Gates
1) Remove foothold on gates where previous latching mechanism was located.
2) Observed >4" between pickets, >4" underneath gates. Gates less than 48" in height in some locations. Assure 2" or less under gate, 4" or less between pickets, 48" in height and at least 30" to 45" between horizontals.
3) Woodent gate does not have a latching mechanism. Provide latching mechanism to meet 2528 rules. Gate must meet all rule requirements of 2" or less under, 4" or less between horizontals, 48" in height and 30" to 45" between horizontals.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Deck damage and offsets >1/2" in multiple locations. Repair where needed - Intent to Suspend item.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
Lights in pool not operable. No Night Swimming. Signs read open until 9:00 pm. Limit hours until dusk. Intent to Suspend item.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter not operable. Repair flow meter.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Bicarb stored on pump room floor. Store chemicals up off floor.
No light in pump room. Provide lighting.
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
Piping not clearly identified. Clearly identify all piping with color codes or labels.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Backwash direct plumbed. Provide air gap at backwash line to pit.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Mens sink leaking. Repair leak. Fixtures in men's and women's with build-up. Keep clean.
Jul 20, 2016 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: 7. Minor chipping of 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
Skimmer baskets full of debris
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
One gate not self latching -- Corrected during inspection
May 20, 2015 12 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: **Provide documentation of CPO certification by 6/1/15.**
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Pool floor dirty -- Clean
#10 · Pool maintenance: safety ropes with floats and contrasting color bands provided at shallow area breakpoints −2
Break-line faded -- Repaint for 2016.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Filter selector leaking
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
No air gap on backwash line
May 22, 2014 12 demerits · 3 violations
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Pool floor dirty, stained
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Skimmers dirty
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
Pool lights not working--No night swimming
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “ESSEX CONDOMINIUMS” or State ID 2060500196). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.