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FIRST WARD PLACE
550 EAST 8TH ST., Charlotte, NC 28202
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500853
Latest result0 demerits
Last inspectedMay 28, 2026
Inspections on record11
On record sinceJun 27, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Jun 27, 2014Lower is betterMay 28, 2026
Inspections & violations
May 28, 2026 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: PERMIT ISSUED
NO NIGHT SWIMMING
NO VIOLATIONS NOTED DURING INSPECTION
CPO IS JOSE GAUNTLETT
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 21, 2026 12 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: PERMIT DENIED
NO NIGHT SWIMMING
OBSERVED GROUNDING WIRE NOT ATTACHED TO MOTOR. ELECTRICAL HAZARD. IMMINENT HAZARD. ELECTRICAL INSPECTION NEEDED.
CALL FRONT OFFICE FOR RE-INSPECTION: 980-314-1620
FLOW METER MEASUREMENT 60: GPM
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
.2539(b) All suction outlets shall be protected by anti-entrapment cover/grates in compliance with APSP-7. Observed mushroom cap like pvc piece inside of unthreaded vacuum line. Cover is not secure and pushes into pipe when tested if secure. PERMIT DENIED.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Signage with legible letters providing dialing instructions, address of pool and pool telephone number shall be posted at the emergency phone. OBSERVED POOL PHONE NUMBER NOT POSTED AT EMERGENCY PHONE. CDI: CPO WROTE PHONE NUMBER ON INFORMATION BOARD BY EMERGENCY PHONE.
May 28, 2025 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED
NIGHT SWIMMING NOT PERMITTED.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 28, 2025 16 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: 15ANCAC 18A .2531 - PH recorded too low, 7.0
15ANCAC 18A .2539(B) - No cap on vaccum suction outlet.
15ANCAC 18A .2538 - Gate latch not 54 inches in height
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
Ph recorded at 7.0
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
.2539(b) All suction outlets shall be protected by anti-entrapment cover/grates in compliance with APSP-7.
Vaccum outlet did not have a cap on it.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Gate latches shall be 54" in height.
Gate latch was only 45 inches in height.
Jul 19, 2024 20 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: CPO present during the inspection.
Verified main drains, equalizers and pump
Night swimming prohibited.
Return Visits and Re-Inspection Requests Process Swimming Pool, Spa, Wading Pool, Etc.
A $100 return inspection/visit fee is required to be paid to Public Health before a return visit will be
scheduled.
To pay the required fee, contact Public Health at 980-314-1620 and request to pay the $100 fee for you
swimming pool. Please assure that you have all information required before contacting Public Health.
Information needed for payment shall include:
1. Name of the pool and pool permit ID number.
2. Address of the pool.
3. Payment information including the credit card number, expiration date, etc.
4. Your contact information.
Once the payment(s) have been made, the Office Assistant will notify the assigned inspector that a
payment has been made. You may contact your inspector to schedule a return inspection/visit after the
fee has been paid.
#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) observed one weir stuck and not moving freely. CPO repaired.
#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 the ring buoy rope too long. CDI - CPO shortened the length of the rope to the required length to 50’
#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 longe chairs less than 6ft from the pools edge. CDI- chairs moved.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency notification systems must provide 24 hr. monitoring, be capable of routing calls to 911, and be able to electronically transfer Automatic Number and Locator Identification for the phone. When EHS called the number for the emergency phone, a message stated that the phone is not set up for voicemail. 911. Phone number posted shall audibly ring back to the emergency phone or phone
shall answer once number is dialed.
May 22, 2019 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No Demerits. Permit issued. No night swimming.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jul 17, 2018 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Permit issued.
No Night Swimming.
Windows may not open greater than 4" onto pool deck.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records missing cyanuric acid. Provide record keeping including daily records of disinfecant residual, pH, main drain checks, weekly cyanuric acid and total alkalinity. Pool closed at time of inspection. CPO will start measuring CA weekly. Corrected through education.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
One inlet loose and came out during inspection. Keep inlets and covers in place and in good repair. Operator placed back into opening and flush with wall. Corrected during inspection.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Back gate not self-latching at time of inspection. Doors from clubhouse onto pool deck not self-latching or audible alarm. Gate directly into pool does not meet compliance therefore doors from clubhouse must self-close, self-latch or have audible alarm. All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. Operator fixed all gates and doors to self-close, self-latch. Corrected.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water over 110 degrees F. Maintain hot water 110 degrees F and below.
No hand drying in men's restroom. Operator provided paper towels for hand drying. Corrected.
May 26, 2017 20 demerits · 5 violations
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
You must check main drains daily, Alkalinity, and acid weekly.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
One weir missing in skimmer. Replace weir.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Ring buoy no longer coast guard approved. Replace buoy.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
fence needs to be secured properly in two places. A bolt has come loose from a column and the bottom post rung has rusted apart from the base and needs to be welded in another area.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
No air gap in back wash.
Jul 13, 2016 62 demerits · 17 violations
Inspector comments: 25 - Light burnt out in chemical storage room. Repair lighting.
Pump room left unlocked. Keep locked.
Note: Chlorinator not verified during inspection.
Immediate Suspension issued for chlorine, ring buoy and pool phone signage. Once corrected, please call Katie at 704-309-5494 for return visit to re-open pool.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
No chlorine observed in pool. Maintain at least 1.0 ppm. Immediate Suspension issued.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Alkalinity, acid and main drain checks not recorded. Record alkalinity and acid once a week and main drain checks daily.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Some mildew/algea on pool walls. Some debris on pool floor. Keep walls clean and in good repair.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
One skimmer without a weir. Replace weir.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
One ladder 7" from pool wall. Maintain 3" and 6" between ladder handrails and pool wall.
Observed algea on ladder steps. Keep clean.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Grab rope on ring buoy deteriorating. Replace ring buoy. Immediate Suspension issued.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Greater than 1/2" within 18" of latch mechanism on gate leading from the leasing office area. Provide no greater than 1/2" within 18" of latch. Latch height was below 54".
>2" under gate and fence in some locations. Maintain 2" or less. Pool built in 1999. Falls under exception.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some damage to caulking around coping at pool. Keep in good repair.
Some deck furniture 2 ft to pool. Maintain 6 ft clearance around the swimming pool.
Deck drains not operable and growing foilage. Keep operational.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Signage missing wording. Provide "Children should not use the swimming pool without adult supervision." Currently missing the.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
One pool light with water. Repair light.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Phone number missing off of pool phone. Corrected during inspection.
Emergency phone signage blocked. Keep visible. Immediate Suspension issued.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
Chlorinator not working. Repair chlorinator.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
New piping installed on filtration system with no labeling. Clearly identify all pipes with color codes or labels.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
No air gap at backwash line to pit. Provide air gap.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
One sink faucet leaking in the womens. Repair.
Water >115 F in restrooms. Maintain at 110 F or below.
#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2
No hose bib in pump room. Provide.
Jun 10, 2015 8 demerits · 2 violations
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed debris on pool floor
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Keep furniture at least 6' from pool edge
Jun 27, 2014 22 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Observed chlorine levels above 10ppm.Observed some minor deck cracks and white weather stripping damage around pool perimeter.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Maintain written records of the operating conditions and include consistant weekly recordings of alkalinity and cyanuric acid levels. Observed inconsistant and missing alkalynity recordings.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed some items floating on pool floor. Keep pool floor clean.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed a piece of wood, leaves and other floating debris in skimmer baskets.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed emergency telephone number label on emergency pool phone torn and not legible. CDI, operator provided new label for emergency phone so that it is legible.
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
Provide protective cap for vacuum line. Observed cap missing on pool vacuum line. CDI, operator provided cap.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Observed no air gap at backwash dishcarge line. Provide air gap.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “FIRST WARD PLACE” or State ID 2060500853). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.