6demerits
SPRINGFIELD SQUARE CONDOMINIUM
425 W 8TH ST, Charlotte, NC 28202
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500519
Latest result6 demerits
Last inspectedApr 29, 2026
Inspections on record13
On record sinceMay 23, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 23, 2014Lower is betterApr 29, 2026
Inspections & violations
Apr 29, 2026 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: No night swimming permit.
Pool open for 2026 season.
Pool operator corrected the rope on the buoy.
Pool restrictions: Flow meter must remain operable. Flow shall not exceed 107 gpm due to drain Cover Flow restriction. Suction hazard.
#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.
No rope was present. pool operator had rope and cut it to the required length. Tied it to buoy.
Corrected.
Apr 24, 2025 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Permit restrictions: Flow meter must remain operable. Flow shall not exceed 107 gpm due to drain cover flow restriction.
No night swimming
Inspection 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 minor debris in pool. CDI: being cleaned during inspection.
Apr 17, 2024 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with CPO Pierce Sawyer
No night swimming.
Permit restriction: Flow meter must remain operable. Flow shall not exceed 107 gpm due to drain flow cover restriction.
#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 skimmer baskets. CDI: cleaned during inspection.
#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 furniture < 6" from edge of pool deck. CDI, furniture relocated to provide required deck clearance.
Apr 21, 2023 0 demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 6, 2022 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Some deck cracking observed during inspection but not at level to be considered trip hazard.
Some degradation in caulk around pool perimeter may need correction prior to permitting next year.
Night swimming not permitted.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2534(6) Provide sufficient lighting in chemical storage room. No lighting provided in chemical storage room.
.2533(b) Provide sufficient lighting in pump room. No lighting provided in pump room.
.2534(5) Chemicals shall be stored as to prevent a reaction and permit for easy clean-up. Observed majority of chemical storage room space used for other ancillary pool storage. Insufficient space provided for bulk chemicals to be stored separated or to allow clean up of any spilled chemicals.
.2534(3) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in chemical storage room. Unable to determine ventilation. No mechanical ventilation present, no vent covers in doors or walls. Due to heavy storage in room, EHS unable to access in order to adequately evaluate presence of cross ventilation.
Apr 26, 2021 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: No night swimming permitted.
General Comment: Observed some minor cracks / damage to pool deck.
#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 vacuum port fitting not installed. CDI, fitting provided during inspection.
#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 furniture at 3ft. 6" from edge of pool deck. CDI, furniture relocated to provide required deck clearance.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2534(6) Provide sufficient lighting in chemical storage room. Observed no lighting in equipment / chemical room.
Apr 22, 2020 6 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 in the pool surface. Remove floating debris. -4 points.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Tighten loose ladder located on the 8ft depth of the pool. - 2 points.
Apr 24, 2019 8 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: PDSC form verified. Data plate missing on pump.
#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 chairs too close to pool. Moved.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(b) Provide sufficient lighting in pump room. No light available.
#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 available.
Apr 16, 2018 14 demerits · 3 violations
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed debris collecting on floor and surface of pool.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed heavy debris collecting in skimmer baskets.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
A sign with legible letters shall be posted at the telephone providing dialing instructions, address of the pool location and the
telephone number. Observed address of pool and telephone number not listed on sign. CDI CPO wrote correct information on sign.
Apr 21, 2017 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Pierce Sawyer.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528 Gates from ground to first foothold shall be no more than 4 inches. Observed fencing with spacing greater than 4 inches around the fencing.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533 Chemical storage room shall ventilation and adequate lighting. Observed chemical room with no ventilation and lack of adequate lighting.
Apr 8, 2016 18 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: 11) covers on one of the handrail cracked. Maintain handrails and covers in good condition.Permit will be issued online at Meckpools.charmeck.org. Print permit and post a copy in the pool area.
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
PDSC form does not match what is installed. Provide updated PDSC form. - Corrected.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Ring bouy and throw rope heavily worn. Provide US Coat Guard approved ring buoy and 39 foot throw rope - Corrected by operator.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Gaps > 4" through the fence in places. Places with footholds or less than 45" between horizontals in fence.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
No lighting in pump room or chemical storage room. Provide adequate lighting.
Apr 30, 2015 8 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: 4/8/15 (11:00) Phone not working
4/22/15 (12:00) Phone still not working
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Tighten up the handrail on the gate side of the pool.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Keep furniture >6' from the pool edge
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Clean the leaves and debris from the pump room.
May 23, 2014 12 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: This is not a pool permit. A pool permit will not be issued until equalizer information has been submitted and approved by the health department. Forms can be found at meckpools.charmeck.orgGeneral Comment: Observed chlorine levels above 10ppm.
#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 baskets accumulating objects, leaves and other debris. Maintain clean.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed some small cracks in concrete pool deck and damage in corner of pool near handrail.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed no lighting in equipment room. Lighting shall be provided. Observed leaves accumulating on ground and a large bag of leaves stored inside equipment room. Equipment shall be kept in a clean area.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Observed no air gap at backwash line. Provide air gap.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “SPRINGFIELD SQUARE CONDOMINIUM” or State ID 2060500519). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.