8demerits
RAINTREE COUNTRY CLUB
8600 RAINTREE LANE, Charlotte, NC 28277
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500454
Latest result8 demerits
Last inspectedMay 8, 2026
Inspections on record13
On record sinceMay 16, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 16, 2014Lower is betterMay 8, 2026
Inspections & violations
May 8, 2026 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Brandon Vaughn
Night swimming approved - 6/5/2024
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching or child protected by audible alarm. Observed door leading from banquet hall to pool that was not self latching and did not have an audible alarm.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2522(a) Provide 8 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times (>1600 sq. ft). Observed less than 8ft clearance around walkway.
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. Observed cracking on deck but not large enough for a trip hazard.
May 6, 2025 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: NIGHT SWIMMING PERMITTED.
*NOTE: Ensure good repair inspections are completed yearly for main drain covers. Ensure screws are replaced every 7 years from date of install. New screws installed and annual good repair inspection completed on 4/15/25 via letter received from CPO.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching or child protected by audible alarm. - REPEAT - Observed one door leading from clubhouse and one door from concession stand with exterior access not self-latching and without a working audible alarm. - CDI - CPO installed an audible alarm on each door.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Provide signage with location of emergency phone if not visible from all areas inside pool enclosure. - Observed emergency phone located inside attendant room without signage posted indicating where the phone is located visibly on the pool deck. - CDI - CPO posted signage indicating where emergency phone is located.
May 8, 2024 30 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: No night swimming
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH 7.9 upon arrival. CDI- CPO adjusted chemicals and observed at 7.7 at second reading taken before end of inspection.
#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. Documentation of yearly inspection required for Paddock main drain covers per directive from Katie Rudisill. CDI- CPO, Brandon Vaughn completed inspection of main drains during inspection. Letter provided.
#13 · Pool maintenance: contrasting band on steps and benches −4
.2521(b) Provide at least 2" contrasting color band to edge of stair treads. Observed portable stairs in shallow end of pool with color band faded/rubbed off. CDI- Stairs temporarily removed from the pool. Will verify that stairs have a painted color band prior to placing back in pool for use.
#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 gate at far end of pool near snack bar not self-latching. CDI- gate was permanently disabled by adding a metal bar across gate/gate entrance.
.2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching or child protected by audible alarm. Observed one door leading from clubhouse not self-latching. CDI- CPO installed an audible alarm during inspection.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. Observed emergency phone not ringing when called back. CDI- CPO replaced phone with new phone.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observe flow meter not properly functioning. CDI- CPO repaired flow meter during inspection.
Apr 20, 2023 8 demerits · 2 violations
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
2 eye balls missing on inlets
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
2 weirs stuck
May 17, 2022 18 demerits · 6 violations
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Ladder attached to steps has loose hand rails.
#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. Rope attached to ring buoy was 55 feet. CDI - Operator cut rope to 50 feet.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Maintain 45" between bottom horizontal and next horizontal on fence and/or gate (post-May 2010). // .2528(a) Provide no openings in fence and/or gate greater than 4"x4". Fence does not meet current fencing requirements. If fence is replaced or damaged then the fence must be built to current fencing rules.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water. Standing water on pump room floor.
#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. Labels on piping and valves have worn off.
#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 between bottom of pipe and backwash pit.
Apr 9, 2021 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 minor debris on pool surface.
May 14, 2020 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Night swimming not permitted. To schedule night swimming permit inspector at 704-621-2294.
Pool operator stated pool is lifeguarded and has gate attendent at all hours of operation.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
No air gap at backwash line.
Apr 25, 2019 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: The safety rope at the breakpoint still stretches across the pool but needs replacement due to poor condition. Some sections of rope will break before end of this pool season. CPO will be replacing rope this week.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
.2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair. Observed one missing return fitting. Replaced during inspection.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching or child protected by audible alarm. Observed one door leading onto the pool deck that is not self-closing, self-latching, and did not have an audible alarm. Audible alarm added to door during inspection.
.2528(a) Provide no openings in fence and/or gate greater than 4"x4". Observed one gap in fence that is 6 inches.
May 15, 2018 12 demerits · 3 violations
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed rope greater than 50 feet. Operator corrected during the inspection to 50 feet.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed trip hazard greater than 1/2 inch by slide. Operator corrected during the inspection.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed poor ventilation and damp floor.
May 5, 2017 6 demerits · 2 violations
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Horizontal members and footholds on fence barrier do not meet current rules but construction was prior to 2010.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Damp and wet chemical room poorly ventilated.
May 16, 2016 0 demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 14, 2015 8 demerits · 3 violations
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
No diving markers not visiable (Deck painted) . No diving markers installed during my inspection.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladders and handrail loose.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Wet in pump room. Chemicals stored on the floor.
May 16, 2014 12 demerits · 3 violations
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Clean 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
Clean skimmer baskets
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Maintain proper deck clearance.
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