14demerits
MELROSE OWNERS ASSOCIATION
4045 MELROSE CLUB DRIVE, Matthews, NC 28105
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500814
Latest result14 demerits
Last inspectedApr 7, 2026
Inspections on record14
On record sinceMay 14, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 14, 2014Lower is betterApr 7, 2026
Inspections & violations
Apr 7, 2026 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Technicians unable to find RPM’s on the display screen. However, pump bump from 80% to 100% gave an audible increase in RPMs. Cross-reference RPMs online indicates 100% equals 3450 RPMs.
#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 floating debris.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
.2523(b) Provide depth markers spaced not to exceed 25 feet when measured along the perimeter of the pool. Facility missing one corresponding wall depth marker. Replace before 2027 season
#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. Observed broken rope. Corrected onsite. New rope delivered
May 30, 2025 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Motor was not running at full speed upon arrival, producing 95 GPM. CDI PIC changed pump to max speed per permit restrictions. 105 GPM observed. PIC stated since this company has been servicing this facility (last 3 years), this motor has been on this pump.
Permit Restrictions
Flow meter must remain operable. Pentair Intelliflo 011056 required to be locked at max speed (3450 rpm) due to turnover at 101 GPM.
Permit Issued
#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. Debris in skimmers.
#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. Observed rope at 50 foot, permit requires 39 foot. CDI PIC cut to 39” length.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
.2526(h) Shower(s) shall be provided.
Observed incorrect hose to hook up shower.
Apr 15, 2024 16 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Flow meter read at 70 GPM. If clarity becomes an issue the pump may be required to be changed.
#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. Debris in pool.
#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. Debris in skimmers.
#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.
Observed buoy ring rope at 39 ft.
CPO supervisor brought 50 ft rope.
.2530(a) Lifesaving equipment includes body hook and pole and USCG approved ring buoy with required rope length.
Observed body hook not attached to pole.
CPO attached hook with screw and bolt.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
.2526(h) Shower(s) shall be provided.
Observed incorrect hose to hook up shower.
May 10, 2023 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: NOTE: Emergency phone in a box needs to be in the correct position so when people hang up the phone, the phone will not come off the hook and cause phone line to be busy when calling back.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
REPEAT
.2521(b) Ladders shall have slip-resistant tread. Observed missing non-slip pad on the third step ladder. Need replacement. Not been fixed yet.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
REPEAT
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept free of trip hazards or offsets greater than 1/2" due to deterioration or changes from original deck profile. Observed cracked on one end of a deck toward fencing. Need repair and ensure that will not be a trip hazards. Issue has not been fixed yet at this time. ENSURE THAT THE CRACK IS NOT INCREASING IN SIZE AND CAUSE TRIPPING HAZARDS DURING THIS SEASON. IF ISSUE OCCURS AGAIN NEXT SEASON, PRE PERMIT MAY NOT BE ISSUED.
Apr 26, 2023 28 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: NOTE:
Flow meter read and verify in the field at 85 GPM. Flow meter is not meeting the turnover . If clarity become an issue or occur, the pump may be required to change.
The pool #500814 permit is denied due to all the violations noted on the inspection sheets. All items have to be fixed prior to pre-permit. Once all items corrected. Please call 980-314-1620 to pay $100 fee for re-inspection for permit. Then contact Ponpasert 704-617-9777 to schedule an appointment for permit inspection.
This pool does not have a permit to operate at this time. The pool must remain close until permit issue.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH= 8.2. Corrected during the inspection at 7.8.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521(b) Ladders shall have slip-resistant tread. Observed missing non-slip pad on the third step ladder. Need replacement.
#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. Observed damaged ring buoy. Corrected during inspection, new ring buoy was replace and rope attached 39’.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. Observed one of two magnet gates is not working properly. It does not latch promptly. Need repair and ensure all gates are self closed or self latched.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept free of trip hazards or offsets greater than 1/2" due to deterioration or changes from original deck profile. Observed cracked on one end of a deck toward fencing. Need repair and ensure that will not be a trip hazards.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. Observed pool phone is not working. Need repair or replace and remain operable.
Apr 14, 2022 26 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Observed pump locked at 3450 rpm maximum speed.
No night swimming permitted.
Mike Henson present for inspection.
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
.2539 Observed all equalizer lines plugged. PDSC does not indicate plugged equalizer lines. Plugs removed during 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. Debris in pool.
#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. Debris in skimmers.
#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. Buoy rope 60 ‘ and not attached to buoy. Attached 39’ rope to buoy during inspection.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Pool telephone shall be capable of directly dialing 911 or another emergency notification system. Observed pool phone not working. New phone installed and called 911 effectively and phone rang back to called number.
Apr 27, 2021 18 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: 17. Observed a section of the deck cracking and peeling up (area not >1/2"). Repair/Fill area asap.
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept free of trip hazards or offsets greater than 1/2" due to deterioration or changes from original deck profile.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed the buoy rope too long. Corrected: Now at 39".
.2530(a) Provide ring buoy for rope 1.5 times the width of the pool or 50 ft whichever is less.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed both gates not self latching. Corrected: Tightened both.
.2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed the pump operating at 3435rpm. Permit Restrictions state that it is required to be locked at max speed of 3450rpm. Corrected: ramped rpm's up to 3450.
.2518(h) Provide approved pump in good repair.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed the pump room floor wet.
.2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed the mirrors in the restroom not shatterproof.
.2526(k) Provide shatterproof mirrors.
May 29, 2020 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Observed no non-complaint items.
Inspection Completed.
Permit issued.
Benji Sheehan present during inspection.
No signature due to COVID19 Social Distancing Requirements.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 11, 2019 18 demerits · 5 violations
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed light debris in pool
#10 · Pool maintenance: safety ropes with floats and contrasting color bands provided at shallow area breakpoints −2
rope too short ; replaced
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
deck surface is cracking up at end of pool needs patching
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
emergency phone not working ; repaired onsite
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
not shatterproof mirrors
Jul 31, 2018 16 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: The Pentair Intelliflo must be locked at Max Speed 3450rpm.
NO NIGHT SWIMMING.
Operator present during inspection: Benji Sheehan.
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
Observed pump with adjustable settings not able to be locked at 3450rpm. Pump settings allowed for a total of 4 different speeds the pump could be set to including 3450rpm. All four speeds settings were set to 3450rpm during inspections.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed volleyball net(kit) set up during inspection. Stands are located within 6ft of pool. CDI, kit moved by operator.
#19 · Premises: signs prohibit glass containers or pets in pool area −4
Observed safety signs not provided to include exact wording such as "CHILDREN SHOULD NOT USE THE SWIMMING POOL WITHOUT ADULT SUPERVISION", and: "ADULTS SHOULD NOT SWIM ALONE". Operator provided NC approved signs to meet rule, during inspection.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Observed showers not working.
Jun 21, 2017 6 demerits · 1 violation
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH at 7.0 corrected onsite to 7.6
May 17, 2016 12 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 3 missing weirs today- replaced during inspection.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed greater than 4" below part of the fence today- ground cover moved to correct this gap.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed no papertowels in the restrooms today- supplied during inspection to correct.
#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2
Observed no vacuum breaker on the hose spigots today.
May 15, 2015 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Items on previous visit on 5/14/15 were corrected.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Noted missing tile on pool wall. (Gate Side)
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Noted pool deck chipping in some areas. Repair/paint prior to 2016 season.
#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2
Ensure that all hose bibs have vacuum breakers/back flow preventers.
May 14, 2014 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Jamin Prevatta was present during the inspection.#29 - Provide paper towels in the men's room.**permit issued**permit will be available for printing within 3 business days at meckpools.charmeck.org
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
One missing weir. **Provide weirs for all skimmers.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “MELROSE OWNERS ASSOCIATION” or State ID 2060500814). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.