6demerits
ORCHARD TRACE APARTMENTS
325 ORCHARD TRACE LANE, Charlotte, NC 28213
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500399
Latest result6 demerits
Last inspectedMay 28, 2020
Inspections on record7
On record sinceJun 17, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Jun 17, 2014Lower is betterMay 28, 2020
Inspections & violations
May 28, 2020 6 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with George Oquendo. Due to COVID-19 precautions, inspection was not signed by the operator.
Observed flex piping has been replaced with Schedule 40 PVC piping. Flow meter now functional, leaking multiport fixed.
Did not see a label on the pump. Observed Hayward pump with 2.5 HP motor.
Roof to the pump room damaged. Recommend replacing damaged sheeting.
Observed some gaps where wooden expansion joints have deteriorated. Recommend replacing damaged 2x4s to maintain deck with no gaps or offsets > 1/2".
Permit issued.
No Night Swimming.
“Issuance of a permit by this department does not negate closure required by Executive Order No. 120 or subsequent Orders in
effect unless such Orders are rescinded or superseded by another applicable Order.”
#10 · Pool maintenance: safety ropes with floats and contrasting color bands provided at shallow area breakpoints −2
Floats for safety rope pushed to the sides. .2523(e) Safety rope shall be marked with colored floats, 5 ft. apart or less.
#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.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Light in men's restroom entry way burned out. .2526(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair.
May 13, 2019 6 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: - PDSC form verified and approved; the data plate cannot be seen on the pump but it matches the picture of approved pumps in the VGB book and HP matches the motor. Debris covering main drains was removed during the inspection to verify.
- The buoy rope was the correct length but was tied together; CDI - rope was replaced with a new one.
- Observed an electrical junction box in the middle of the pool deck; cover box or create a barrier around it to prevent a trip hazard.
- Observed metal diamond plate cover where diving board was previously. Recommend using non metallic materials for repairing deck.
- Night swimming not approved.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. - Observed 2 loose handrails and a loose ladder. CDI ( corrected during inspection) - all items were tightened during the inspection.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(b) Provide sufficient lighting in pump room. - Light in pump room is not operable.
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
.2518(d) Piping and valves shall be labeled with color codes or labels. - Observed no labels on the pipes. CDI - pipes were labeled.
May 16, 2018 8 demerits · 3 violations
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed pool floor with debris. Needs to be cleaned.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed loose ladders during inspection. Needs to be tightened.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed no light in equipment room. Needs to be well lit.
Jun 7, 2017 18 demerits · 4 violations
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Maintain ladders in good repair. Observed a pool ladder with one missing end cap.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Provide an accessible body hook. Observed body hook inaccessible, locked in a storage room. CDI- body hook was relocated to pool deck.
Maintain pool ring buoy rope at 38 feet. Observed rope at 60 feet. CDI- rope cut to 38 feet during inspection.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Provide a sign with a minimum of 4 inch lettering: WARNING - NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY. Observed facilities signs missing 'WARNING.' ITS will be issued if not corrected by the time the immediate suspension is lifted.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Provide an operable telephone capable of dialing 911. Observed telephone non-functional. Immediate suspension issued.
Jul 27, 2016 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Immediate suspension issued
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Contact DeVonna Hendrix 704-512-9280 for reinspection when issues have been corrected.
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
Equalizer line covers and pump not approved. Submit an updated PDSC form - Immediate supsension item.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Mirrors in male and female restroom are not made of shatterproof material.
Jul 27, 2016 0 demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jun 17, 2014 8 demerits · 2 violations
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Missing one weir. Install functioning weirs.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter stuck. Repair or replace.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “ORCHARD TRACE APARTMENTS” or State ID 2060500399). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.