2demerits
HARBORGATE CONDOMINIUM
20320 HARBORGATE COURT, Cornelius, NC 28031
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500246
Latest result2 demerits
Last inspectedApr 13, 2026
Inspections on record13
On record sinceMay 2, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 2, 2014Lower is betterApr 13, 2026
Inspections & violations
Apr 13, 2026 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: No Night Swimming
Verified flow meter showed less than 119 gpm after backwashing filter/restarting pump per PDSC requirements.
#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 products provided in restroom.
Apr 24, 2025 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: No night swimming.
Permit restriction - flow meter must remain operable. Minimum 74gpm for turnover maximum 93gpm for filter limitation.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
Observed pH of 8.1. CDI: CPO added acid to pool and lowered pH to 7.7.
May 3, 2024 12 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: new PDSC/In-field items verified.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
phone was inaccessible due to wasp nest, removed by EHS.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
throw rope observed to be 50', cut down to required length.
Apr 11, 2023 8 demerits · 2 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 leaves on 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
.2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. Observed leaves in skimmer baskets.
May 18, 2022 28 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: 24. Observed flow meter installed correctly and reading 104 gpm after backwash cycle
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
chlorine level corrected to 1 ppm during inspection
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH level corrected to 7.2 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
Keep baskets free of debris
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Added 5 1/2 FT on deck due to >25' between depth markers
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Deck drains need to be installed to avoid > 1/2" offset
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Natural cross or continuous forced ventilation required
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
Mirrors to be of shatterproof construction
May 6, 2021 16 demerits · 4 violations
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Pool walls and floor stained
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
some areas of deck are cracked/popping. No offsets greater than .5inch found during inspection
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Signage with legible letters providing dialing instructions, address of pool and pool telephone number shall be posted at the emergency phone.
Emergency phone address and phone number written incorrectly on sign. Corrected during inspection
#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 back wash
May 29, 2020 32 demerits · 10 violations
Inspector comments: Some damage to coping in one location. Repair. No sharp edges. Offset on one section >1/2". Repair within 30 days.
Brian Yarmon present during inspection. No signature due to covid restrictions. Emailed to Brian Yarmon.
Permit issused for no night swimming. Issuance of a permit by this department does not negate closure required by Executive Order No. 141 or subsequent Orders in effect unless such Orders are rescinded or superseded by another applicable Order.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
One tile missing on pool wall. Does not present hazard. Replace tile.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
One weir missing from skimmer (1 of 3). Replace skimmer weir.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
No Diving previously sprayed with lettering <4" and >25 ft. apart. Added No Diving international stickers. Due to rain, not sticking properly. International No Diving shall be on at least 6"x6" tile. Given 30 days to correct to meet code. 30 day follow-up.
.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.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder rungs >6" from pool wall. Maintain 3" to 6" from rung to wall.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
New fencing installed. All items corrected from previous visit except for back tie in to building. Onsite visit with fence contractor to discuss repair. Given 30 days to bring up to code. Resolution discussed. 30 day follow-up.
Electrical Conduit outside of barrier provides foothold. Original to property. Pool built in 1985. Conduit is blocked by large bushes that surround the swimming pool. If bushes ever removed, repair will be required for conduit foothold.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Decking pooling water around deck drains. Some decking popping up. No offsets >1/2". Repair decking and drains so that deck drains properly by 2021 operating season. Repair will be required.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
No flow meter on chlorinator. If replaced, install flow meter per mfg. instructions.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
No ventilation in pump room. Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
No air gap at backwash line. Provide air gap.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
Hose bib near pump room without backflow prevention. Provide backflow prevention device.
Apr 25, 2019 14 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
.2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. Observed one skimmer with heavy amount of floating plant matter, matter removed by B Vaughn, function of the skimmer verified by EHS.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
REPEAT Observed there to be places under the fence greater than 4 inches. .2528(b) Maintain no greater than 4" under fence
and/or gate (pre-May 2010). Observed old gate, made into permanent fence to be less than 48 inches. Observed places of fence by pump room to be as short as 48 inches. Observed lattice holes to be 2 ¾ inch which is considered a foothold. .2528(a) Pool fence shall be at least 48" in height measured from outside of barrier. 2528(a) Pool gate shall be at least 48" in height measured from outside of barrier. Observed smaller pool gate at 40 inches of height. Extra wood was supplied by B. Vaughn to meet height requirement through the use of permanently affixed nails. Pool fence material observed to severely deteriorated.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
REPEAT Observed numerous small cracks in pool deck. .2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
REPEAT Observed no ventilation in pump room. .2533(e) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in pump room.
Apr 18, 2018 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Observed gate to be heightened to 48 inches and footholds eliminated by the addition of wire mesh.
NOTE: Observed chlorine test to turn a dark dark pink. Chlorine is above 10ppm. Keep an eye on chlorine levels.
PDSC Information updated and verified.
No night swimming.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
REPEAT Observed there to be places under the fence greater than 4 inches. .2528(b) Maintain no greater than 4" under fence and/or gate (pre-May 2010).
Observed old gate, made into permanent fence to be less than 48 inches. Observed places of fence by pump room to be as short as 48 inches. Observed lattice holes to be 2 ¾ inch which is considered a foothold. .2528(a) Pool fence shall be at least 48" in height measured from outside of barrier.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
REPEAT Observed cracks in pool deck. .2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
REPEAT Observed no ventilation in pump room. .2533(e) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in pump room.
Apr 28, 2017 14 demerits · 4 violations
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed areas of pool fence < 48" in height. Observed openings in pool fence lattice >2.25"Observed openeings underneath pool fence > 4"
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed cracks in pool deck.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed flow meter not operating. CDI-repaired.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed pump room floor wet. Observed no cross ventilation or fan in pump room.
Apr 28, 2016 4 demerits · 1 violation
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
observed cracking on pool decking - recommend resurfacing pool decking in near future
Apr 30, 2015 22 demerits · 7 violations
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed loose handrail and loose ladder rail. CDI
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed areas of poo fence < 48" in height. Observed openings in pool fence lattice > 2.25"Observed openeings underneath pool fence > 4"
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed fractures in pool deck.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed 911 phone sign with incorrect phone number according to 911 operator. CDI phone number changed.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed no cross ventilation or fan in pump room.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
No air gap in backwash line.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Mirrors in restrooms appear to be non-shatterproof
May 2, 2014 6 demerits · 2 violations
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Fence & locked gate are <48" at the steps near pumphouse
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Glass mirror is present in the restroom
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “HARBORGATE CONDOMINIUM” or State ID 2060500246). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.