8demerits
RESIDENTS CLUB AT BIRKDALE
8915 DEVONSHIRE DR, Huntersville, NC 28078
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500793
Latest result8 demerits
Last inspectedApr 17, 2026
Inspections on record13
On record sinceApr 17, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Apr 17, 2014Lower is betterApr 17, 2026
Inspections & violations
Apr 17, 2026 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Night swimming approved based on 2025 approval.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
.2530(a) Lifesaving equipment includes body hook and pole and USCG approved ring buoy with required rope length. Two ring buoy ropes observed longer than 50’, cut down to required length.
#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. Observed slight presence of water on the pump room floor.
May 9, 2025 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: PERMIT ISSUED.
POOL IS NOT PERMITTED FOR NIGHT SWIMMING AT THIS TIME. Night inspection to verify sufficient lighting on pool deck scheduled. Night swimming is not approved until EHS conducts and approved night 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 self closing doors on club house without operating alarms. Doors to not self-latch. CDI: Alarms were disabled prior but were turned on and are now operating with audible chime.
#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. Observed a small leak occurring at one of filters in pump room. Repair.
.2534(6) Provide sufficient lighting in chemical storage room. Observed insufficient lighting in chemical room due to a light bulb being burnt out. Replace to provide sufficient lighting.
May 8, 2024 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: NO NIGHT SWIMMING. CPO MUST CALL IN FOR NIGHT LIGHT INSPECTION 704-617-2897 (3 YEARS SINCE PREVIOUS LIGHT INSPECTION).
#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
#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) Replace missing weirs.
One skimmer missing weir. CDI
.2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction.
Observed debris in skimmers. CDI
#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 audible door alarms were not working. CDI by CPO.
Apr 27, 2023 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
.2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. Observed skimmer systems full of debris in need of cleaning.
Apr 12, 2022 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: EHS observed no violations at the swimming pool
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 14, 2021 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Night swimming not permitted until EHS approved.
Inspection conducted with Shannon Bauer.
Report to 'Shannon Bauer'
No signature due to COVID-19.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
.2535(10) Provide test kit capable of measuring disinfectant level, cyanuric acid and total alkalinity. Observed empty cyanuric acid test reagent. CDI: PIC provided fresh bottle of cyanuric acid test reagent.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2534(4) Provide storage for pool chemicals in waterproof containers or store up off the floor. Observed white powdered chemical stored on floor in chemical room.
Apr 27, 2020 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: NIght swimming is not permitted.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Mirrors in bathrooms are not shatterproof. Mirrors should be shatterproof.
Apr 29, 2019 10 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) Replace missing weirs. Observed one missing weir
#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 3 doors from clubhouse and restrooms that are connected to clubhouse with doors that lead to pool that are not self latching nor have an audible alarm. PO corrected problem by installing audible alarms on these doors.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
.2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap. Backwash pipe elbows into floor drain pit, has no air gap.
GENERAL COMMENT: Permit issued. Pool lighting must be verified to permit night swimming.
Apr 10, 2018 10 demerits · 2 violations
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed chipping of the concrete decking around the starting blocks.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
No emergency phone info provided. Corrected during inspection.
May 4, 2017 22 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Permit will be issued online at Meckpools.charmeck.org in 1-3 business days. Print a copy to post in the pool area.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Weir stuck. Corrected by operator.
Skimmers furthest from the pump room barely pull, while skimmers closest to the pump room pull really well. Recommend installing sliding skimmer tabs in the skimmers to throttle the flow for skimmers closest to the pump room to get even flow at all skimmers.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
One inlet fitting clogged. Provide functional inlet fittings. Corrected by operator.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Both throw ropes 56 feet long. Corrected by operator to 50 feet.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Gap under fence > 4". Maintain fence with no gaps > 4".
Windows that open onto pool deck open all the way. Ensure that windows do not open more than 4". Can superglue the window stops open so that windows cannot open more than 4".
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemicals stored in pump room. Store chemicals in chemical storage room.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Faucet in men's restroom loose. Maintain in good condition.
Some of the stalls in women's restroom out of toilet paper. Provide toilet paper on a toilet paper holder in all of the stalls.
Apr 4, 2016 8 demerits · 3 violations
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed one handrail loose at one of the recess steps. Tightened and corrected during inspection.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed flow meter stuck in the equpiment room. Fix it.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed water on the floor in the equipment room.
Apr 14, 2015 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 debris in skimmers. Clean.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Observed one fitting missing on inlet. Replace.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed both ropes on ring buoys greater than 50FT. CDI-Ropes cut to 50FT.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed pooling of water on pump room floor.
Apr 17, 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 floating debris in surface skimmers. CDI
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed loose hand rail @ right side steps. CDI
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed throw rope in excess of 50 feet. CDI
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed stuck flow meter. CDI
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “RESIDENTS CLUB AT BIRKDALE” or State ID 2060500793). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.