20demerits
FALCONBRIDGE CONDOMINIUMS
8524 PINE THICKET COURT, Charlotte, NC 28226
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500205
Latest result20 demerits
Last inspectedMay 20, 2026
Inspections on record12
On record sinceJul 15, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Jul 15, 2014Lower is betterMay 20, 2026
Inspections & violations
May 20, 2026 20 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: NIGHT SWIMMING NOT PERMITTED. DEPTH OF POOL EXCEEDS 5FT; DASHBOARD STATES POOL DOES NOT REQUIRE LIFEGUARD ON DUTY; POOL HAS REQUIRED NO LIFEGUARD SIGNS PRESENT.
FLOW METER MUST REMAIN OPERABLE. FLOW MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 104GPM DUE TO TURNOVER, NEVER TO EXCEED 119GPM DUE TO SUCTION HAZARD.
MAIN DRAIN COVERS EXPIRE:10/1/2030
EQUALIZER COVERS EXPIRE:10/1/2030
#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. Per permit conditions flow meter must remain operable at maintained at 104GPM due to turnover, never to exceed 119GPM due to suction hazard. EHS observed flow at 80GPM at pump set to 3150. PDSC form stated pump should be set to 3450. CDI - CPO adjusted rpm to 3450, EHS observed flow at 104GPM prior to end of 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. EHS observed debris present in skimmer baskets. CDI - CPO removed debris.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Maintain 2" or less under fence and/or gate (post-May 2010). EHS observed opening under gate at 4”. Pool was constructed pre-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. EHS observed deck obstructed by pool furniture not provided a clear 6ft of walking space. CDI - CPO moved furniture back to provide 6ft walking space.
#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. EHS observed burn damage present in women’s restroom. Black residue present on walls and fixtures.
Jun 2, 2025 20 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Two approved automated chlorination feeders observed installed in pump room feeding into return line with flow meter. Systems observed are CCH Endurance feeder as well as Pentair rainbow model 300-29X.
NIGHT SWIMMING NOT PERMITTED.
*Note: Main drain covers and equalizer covers expire 2/26. All covers must be replaced with a new PDSC form approved prior to permit issuance next season in 2026.
#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. - Per permit conditions related to approved PDSC form, pump shall be run at 3300RPM ,and flow meter must remain operable with flow at 104 gpm for turnover and flow restriction of return pump sizing. However, flow meter observed at 95gpm and pump running at 3310 GPM. - CDI - CPO corrected pump setting to 3300RPM and flow meter observed to be correcting towards 104gpm as pool water level increases.
#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) Water level shall be maintained to assure skimmers are operable. - Observed water level slightly below skimmers upon arrival. - CDI - CPO began adding water to pool to allow skimmers to operate properly.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
.2523(d) No Diving markers shall be provided in all areas of the pool less than five feet deep. - Observed no diving painted markers to be severely deteriorated such that some letters were no longer legible or contrasting. - CDI - CPO repainted markers to allow all letters to be legible and properly contrasting.
#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 for ring buoy to be longer than 38ft. - CDI - CPO corrected rope length to 38ft.
Jun 4, 2024 4 demerits · 1 violation
#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 lounge chairs blocking 6 ft of clearance.
Apr 19, 2023 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Repaint depth markers and no diving signage after this season.
#10 · Pool maintenance: safety ropes with floats and contrasting color bands provided at shallow area breakpoints −2
Safety rope needs floats replaced prior to opening.
May 6, 2022 20 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: PDSC verified.
Pool not permitted for night swimming.
Add Pool phone to falconbridge condos listing with e911.
No diving markings are beginning to fade. Recommend repainting before next pool season.
#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 pools surface and floor.
#10 · Pool maintenance: safety ropes with floats and contrasting color bands provided at shallow area breakpoints −2
.2523(e) Safety rope shall be marked with colored floats, 5 ft. apart or less. Breakpoint rope was attached during the inspection to show transition in to 5 feet.
#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 is greater than 6 inches 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. Brand new rope cut during the inspection to a length of 38 ft.
#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 lounge chairs blocking 6 ft of clearance.
.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 multiple trip hazards on deck where repairs were made.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(k) Provide shatterproof mirrors. Observed glass mirrors in the restrooms.
Jun 17, 2021 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Pool not permitted for night swimming.
Pool decking aging with various areas of cracking/offset. Deck maintainance and/or resurfacing may be necessary prior to permitting for 2022 season.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Pool water pH 8.0 corrected to 7.4 during inspection.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Ladder loose and not fully fixed to base. CDI - ladder re-attached and tightened.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(j) Provide soap and soap dispenser, no glass, at each sink.
.2526(l) Provide toilet paper and dispensers in restrooms.
No soap or paper towels available in either restroom.
Jun 4, 2020 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Operation under Executive Order No. 141.
No signature needed due to COVID-19 guidelines.
#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 needing to be cleaned.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521(b) Ladders shall be installed rigidly. Observed loose ladder at the back area.
May 4, 2018 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Permit Restrictions: No night swimming.
PDSC information verified during inspection.
Section of pool deck near gate is beginning to deteroriate and should be monitored throughout pool season, repairs may be necessary before 2019.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Observed ladder closest to parking lot loose from deck.
#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 fence post to the direct left of pump room bent outward, creating a 5" gap between post and wall of pump room.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(a) Signage with legible letters providing dialing instructions, address of pool and pool telephone number shall be posted at the emergency phone. Observed that posted number did not match the number on file for 911. CDI: Number corrected during inspection.
Apr 25, 2017 8 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Observed on deck where concrete starting to part; protrusions are right at .5 inch. Need to look at addressing for next season.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
No diving markers are starting to fade still able to read; repaint.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Standing water in pump room in old kiddie backwash drain. Empty
No cross ventilation in pump/chemical room. Install cross ventilation/force air.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
No backflow on hose. Place backflow on hose.
Apr 28, 2016 14 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Pool permit is pending due to PDSC form updated: Submitted PDSC form has Equalizers (3) Aquastar 6HP101. Verified in the pool (3) Aquastar A10RCFR101
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed debris in the pool.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
No diving wording observed visible, but starting to fade. Re-paint.
#10 · Pool maintenance: safety ropes with floats and contrasting color bands provided at shallow area breakpoints −2
Observed safety pool in the pool room, but not inside the pool.Buoy rope observed at 36 FT, corrected now at 38 FT
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed no cross/forced ventilation in the pump room. Provide proper ventilation.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
Observed no backflow on the hose. Provide proper backflow device.
Jun 5, 2015 20 demerits · 7 violations
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed the pH at 6.8. CDI- now at 7.3.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed 1 missing weir and one not attached (floating in the skimmer). CDI- Weirs provided & replaced.
#10 · Pool maintenance: safety ropes with floats and contrasting color bands provided at shallow area breakpoints −2
-Observed the safety rope with floats sitting on the deck. CDI- Placed in pool.-Buoy rope at 33ft. CDI- Now at 38 feet.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed loose ladder with no end caps. Tighten and provide end caps.-17. GENERAL COMMENT: Observed a skimmer lid cracked. CDI- Replaced.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
-Observed the pump room floor wet. -Observed a leak from one of the pipes in the pump room. Repair.-No cross/forced ventilation in pump room. Provide ventilation.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
No urinals in men's. One urinal and one toilet required. Pool is condominium. Provide.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
Observed no backflow prevention device on hose bib. Provide.Report emailed to gabriel@poolsandplay.com
Jul 15, 2014 20 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: 22 - General Comment: Grab rope on ring buoy starting to degrade. Replace.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Pool pH at 7.1. Corrected to 7.4 during inspection.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
5" between pump house and fence. Maintain 4" or less.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Pressure gauge on one filter not visible/clouded. Replace gauge. Corrected during inspection.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
No cross/forced ventilation in pump room. Provide ventilation.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
No urinals in men's. One urinal and one toilet required. Pool is condominium. Provide.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
Observed no backflow prevention device on hose bib. Provide.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “FALCONBRIDGE CONDOMINIUMS” or State ID 2060500205). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.