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FOURTH WARD SQUARE CONDOMINIUMS
501 N GRAHAM STREET, Charlotte, NC 28202
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500218
Latest result0 demerits
Last inspectedApr 10, 2026
Inspections on record13
On record sinceApr 24, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Apr 24, 2014Lower is betterApr 10, 2026
Inspections & violations
Apr 10, 2026 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Pool is open for 2026 season.
No night swimming
No permit restrictions.
pool had no demerits
Flow was low due to vacuuming pool.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 10, 2025 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: No permit restrictions.
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No night swimming.
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Inspection was conducted with CPO Pierce Sawyer.
#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. CDI: CPO cleaned 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. Observed debris in skimmers. CDI: CPO cleaned during inspection.
Apr 15, 2024 4 demerits · 1 violation
#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 slight debris on both
Apr 8, 2024 8 demerits · 2 violations
#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.
facility has four access gates for residents. 3 worked properly but one was opening on its own( about 4-5 inches) when the magnetic release button was activated and did not self close without manually closing. In this situation the gate could be accidentally opened and if no one left it would remain open.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. There were 4-5 very small lose paver pieces next to the coping tiles.
Apr 4, 2023 12 demerits · 3 violations
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Ground level windows shall not open greater than 4" on to pool deck or child protected by audible alarm. Observed a ground level window inside the gym, with access to the pool, opening fully. The window was 25” from the ground. CDI-PIC added screws into the window frame and window can only open 3”.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. Observed a large gap between the deck tile and the pool tile, larger than 1/2 inch, possible trip hazard. CDI-PIC put in polymeric sand.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
.2530(c) Provide "Adults should not swim alone." in 1" lettering.
.2530(c) Provide "Children should not use the swimming pool without adult supervision." in 1" lettering.
Observed pool sign with lettering only at 3/4”. CDI-PIC added new sign with 1” lettering.
Apr 15, 2021 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: No night swimming permitted. Permit issued today.
#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. Skimmer baskets on far side of the pool need to be emptied of build up of debris/ foliage from surrounding trees.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Ground level windows shall not open greater than 4" on to pool deck or child protected by audible alarm. Ground window in the fitness room open more than eight inches. Appears window was forced passed the installed stopper. CPO onsite was able to repair window stopper and keep window maintained to less than 4 inches open.
Apr 16, 2020 14 demerits · 3 violations
#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 leaves and other floating debris inside of the skimmers and on the pool' s surface.
#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. Pool chairs are within 4 ft of walking space to the pool.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Signage with legible letters providing dialing i Constructions, address of pool and pool telephone number shall be posted at the emergency phone. 9-1-1 operator stated that the phone number provided was not what they had on file. CPO operator addressed violation and corrected phone number so that it is reading exactly what the 911 operator presented.
Apr 25, 2019 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Seth Rhoads
Observed windows from condo unit that open up to the pool and open up more than 4". Was unable to enter units to check windows. Pool was built 1991 and facility made known of deficient item.
Saltwater pool with a back up chlorinator.
#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.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2522(b) Provide at least 5 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times.
Observed layout chairs creating 3 ft clearance around certain areas on walk way.
May 24, 2018 6 demerits · 2 violations
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Observed no lifeguard on duty sign faded and in disrepair. CDI new sign posted.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed chemicals stored on floor in pump room.
Apr 13, 2017 16 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: 8. .2518 Keep skimmers in clean and in good repair. Observed skimmers with debris.
Inspection conducted with Benji Sheehan.
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
.2539 keep proper documentation of suction outlet safety compliance. Observed facility with incorrect model number for older Sta-Rite pump. Facility will send updated PDSC for to Katie for approval.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Ladders and handrails shall be properly placed and in good repair. Observed loose handrails at main steps.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528 Gates, that are pre-2010, shall have a maximum of 4 inches from the grounf to the first foothold. Observed 8.5'' spacing at gates and on fencing. Will follow up with facility to ensure gates are fixed.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2522 Decks be unobstructed from trip hazards and have a 6 ft clearance around pool. Observed 4 ft clearance around pool deck and uneven concrete by office causing a trip hazard.
Apr 27, 2016 18 demerits · 5 violations
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
PH at 8.2 -- Corrected to 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
Floating debris in pool; Skimmers dirty
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Railing at steps loose
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Furniture too close to pool edge
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Pump room floor wet
May 4, 2015 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
Keep skimmer baskets cleaned and emptied at all times.
Apr 24, 2014 16 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
Observed skimmers and baskets accumulating leaves and other debris.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed ring buoy throw rope at 66 feet. CDI, operator cut the new rope to proper length during inspection.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed several pool chairs on deck within 6 feet from edge of pool. CDI, operator relocated chairs during inspection to provide proper deck clearance.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Provide ligting in equipment room. Observed light not functioning in equipment room.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “FOURTH WARD SQUARE CONDOMINIUMS” or State ID 2060500218). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.