12demerits
THORNBERRY APARTMENTS
9920 BRICKLEBERRY LN, Charlotte, NC 28262
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500865
Latest result12 demerits
Last inspectedAug 17, 2026
Inspections on record17
On record sinceApr 1, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Apr 1, 2014Lower is betterAug 17, 2026
Inspections & violations
Aug 17, 2026 12 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO Jon Guyton.
Follow up from previous inspections.
Note: New Pentair WhisperfloXF VS 022035 pump installed. Verified all in-field plan review items on previous inspections.
New permit condition that flow meter remains operational and read between 163 and 196 GPM for minimum turnover and restriction of the filters. - Verified at 172 GPM at 3450 RPM using new Aquastar FM30 flow meter. Blue-white flow meter installed between two elbows.
Handrail not anchored to the pool deck. Pavers around handrail broken. Prior to 2027 permit being issued, will need to properly install the handrail. Ensure it is securely installed into deck anchors that are properly bonded to the pool. May need an electrical permit and passing electrical inspection from Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement depending on scope of repairs.
Permit issued with following conditions:
No Night Swimming
Flow meter must remain operational and be between 163 and 196 GPM for minimum turnover and restriction of the filters.
Paper permit will be available on our website, https://eh.mecknc.gov/pools, in 3-5 business days for your records.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder > 6” from pool wall. .2521(b) Distance between wall and ladder rung shall range 3" to 6" measured from wall to ladder rung.
Handrail not secure, easy to pull out of the pool deck. .2521 Install handrails per manufacturer instructions.- Will need to repair prior to 2027 permit being issued.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Door to office not self-latching. .2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. - Corrected.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Items stored beside pool equipment. .2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room.
Bags of dry chemicals on the floor in the pump room. .2534(4) Provide provisions for dry storage in waterproof containers or above the floor on shelves, pallets or dollies.
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
New piping not labeled. .2518(d) Piping and valves shall be labeled with color codes with a legend or labels.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
No soap in restrooms. .2526(j) Provide soap and soap dispenser, no glass, at each sink.
No toilet paper on toilet paper holders in most of the stalls. .2526(l) Provide toilet paper and dispensers in restrooms.
3 lights burned out in men’s restroom. .2526(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair.
Aug 7, 2026 34 demerits · 9 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO Jon Guyton.
Facility did not have any chlorine on hand when arrived. Left inspection and came back at 11:55 AM. Facility obtained chlorine tabs and added them to the feeder. Observed Chlorine at 0.3 ppm and pH at 6.9 at 11:55 AM.
Remeasured pool dimensions. Pool 65x50 ft. Going forward, will need 50 foot throw rope. Ring bouy and throw rope provided are good.
Powdered chemicals on pool deck. G.S. 130A-2(3) Chemicals must be added to the pool per manufacturer’s instructions. Eliminate direct hazard to public. - Corrected.
Inspection did not pass. All items marked as pre-permit items will need to be corrected prior to a permit being issued.
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Will Need to pay a $100 re-inspection fee prior to scheduling a re-inspection by calling our office (980) 314-1620 and paying with a credit card.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
0.2ppm free chlorine. .2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm through NSF approved chlorinator. - Adjusted to 0.3 ppm. Pre-permit item.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
PH 6.8. .2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. - Adjusted to 6.9. - Pre-permit item.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder > 6” from pool wall. .2521(b) Distance between wall and ladder rung shall range 3" to 6" measured from wall to ladder rung.
Ladder missing endcap. .2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
Handrail not secure, easy to pull out of the pool deck. .2521 Install handrails per manufacturer instructions.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Body hook secured with zip ties. .2530(a) Provide at least 12 ft. long pole with body hook securely attached with two screws. - Correctred..
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
No chlorine on site. Out of liquid chlorine for automatic feeder, no tabs for backup chlorinator. .2535(6) Provide NSF approved automatic chlorinator installed per manufacturer instructions. - Corrected. CPO obtained chlorine tabs.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
One vacuum cap missing. .2518(f) Vacuum lines shall have protective caps. Pools constructed after May 1, 2010, shall have a self-closing cap designed to be opened with a tool. - Corrected.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Items stored beside pool equipment. .2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room.
Bags of dry chemicals on the floor in the pump room. .2534(4) Provide provisions for dry storage in waterproof containers or above the floor on shelves, pallets or dollies.
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
New piping not labeled. .2518(d) Piping and valves shall be labeled with color codes with a legend or labels.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
No soap in restrooms. .2526(j) Provide soap and soap dispenser, no glass, at each sink.
No toilet paper on toilet paper holders in some of the stalls. .2526(l) Provide toilet paper and dispensers in restrooms.
3 lights burned out in men’s restroom. .2526(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair.
Jul 31, 2026 40 demerits · 11 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with maintenance staff Saquan Edmondson.
Remeasured pool dimensions. Pool 65x50 ft. Going forward, will need 50 foot throw rope. Ring bouy and throw rope provided are good.
Permit condition that flow meter remains operational and read between 163 and 196 GPM for minimum turnover and restriction of the filters. - Observed at 106 GPM. - Pre-permit item.
Powdered chemicals on pool deck. G.S. 130A-2(3) Chemicals must be added to the pool per manufacturer’s instructions. Eliminate direct hazard to public. - Pre-permit item.
Inspection did not pass. All items marked as pre-permit items will need to be corrected prior to a permit being issued.
Will Need to pay a $100 re-inspection fee prior to scheduling a re-inspection by calling our office (980) 314-1620 and paying with a credit card.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
0.5ppm free chlorine. .2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm through NSF approved chlorinator. - Pre-permit item.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No recent records. .2535(11) Provide record keeping including daily records of disinfectant residual, pH, drain cover/grate inspections, pool water maintenance, and temperature, if applicable. - Pre-permit item.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Pool walls dirty. .2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris. - Pre-permit item.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder > 6” from pool wall. .2521(b) Distance between wall and ladder rung shall range 3" to 6" measured from wall to ladder rung.
Ladder missing endcap. .2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
Handrail not secure, easy to pull out of the pool deck. .2521 Install handrails per manufacturer instructions.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Body hook pole damaged. One end broken and jagged, other end only held in place with one screw. .2530(a) Provide at least 12 ft. long pole with body hook securely attached with two screws. - Pre-permit item.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Gates not on battery backup. Latches bent or broken. .2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. - Pre-permit item.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
Warning lights on automatic feeder. Not functioning. .2535(6) Provide NSF approved automatic chlorinator installed per manufacturer instructions. - Pre-permit item.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
One vacuum cap missing. .2518(f) Vacuum lines shall have protective caps. Pools constructed after May 1, 2010, shall have a self-closing cap designed to be opened with a tool. - Pre-permit item.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Items stored beside pool equipment. .2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room.
Bags of dry chemicals on the floor in the pump room. .2534(4) Provide provisions for dry storage in waterproof containers or above the floor on shelves, pallets or dollies.
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
New piping not labeled. .2518(d) Piping and valves shall be labeled with color codes with a legend or labels.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
No soap in restrooms. .2526(j) Provide soap and soap dispenser, no glass, at each sink.
No toilet paper on toilet paper holders in either of the restrooms. .2526(l) Provide toilet paper and dispensers in restrooms.
3 lights burned out in men’s restroom. .2526(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair.
One toilet flooded in women’s restroom. .2526(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair.
Jul 28, 2026 46 demerits · 13 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO Jon Guyton. Jon is the new CPO for the pool. Updated our files.
New Pentair WhisperfloXF VS 022035 pump installed.
Permit condition that flow meter remains operational and read between 163 and 196 GPM for minimum turnover and restriction of the filters. - Verified at 165 GPM at 3200 RPM using new Aquastar FM30 flow meter. Blue-white flow meter installed between two elbows.
Verified in-field plan review items. 3” main drain, 3” skimmer, 3” return lines. (2) Pentair TR100C filters, (10) floor returns.
Records not yet being kept. Will verify on return inspection. Using state log sheet.
911 had difficulty hearing me. Recommend checking the phone line and the phone box.
Pre-permit inspection did not pass. Will need to pay $100 re-inspection fee by calling our office (980) 314-1620 and paying with a credit card prior to rescheduling an inspection.
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#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Pool walls and pool floor dirty. .2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris. - Pre-permit item.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Missing one weir. .2518(k) Replace missing weirs.
Skimmer baskets full. .2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. - Corrected.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Section of deck between steps and main drains > 25 feet between depth markers. .2523(b) Provide depth markers on pool deck and pool wall spaced not to exceed 25 feet when measured along the perimeter of the pool. - Pre-permit item.
Section of deck between steps and main drains > 25 feet between no diving markers. .2523(d) The distance between no diving markers on pool deck shall be no more than 25 feet perimeter. - Pre-permit item.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder > 6” from pool wall. .2521(b) Distance between wall and ladder rung shall range 3" to 6" measured from wall to ladder rung.
Ladder missing endcap. .2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
Handrail not secure, easy to pull out of the pool deck. .2521 Install handrails per manufacturer instructions.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Missing cover for overflow piping. .2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair. - Pre-permit item.
One floor return cover missing. .2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair. - Pre-permit item.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Body hook not provided. .2530(a) Provide at least 12 ft. long pole with body hook securely attached. - Pre-permit item.
Ring buoy with 47 foot throw rope. .2530(a) Provide ring buoy for rope 1.5 times the width of the pool (33 ft) or 50 ft whichever is less. - Rope marked where to cut at 33 feet. - Pre-permit item.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Doors to office and to restrooms not self-latching. .2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. - Pre-permit item.
Gates not on battery backup. Latches bent or broken. .2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. - Pre-permit item.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
< 6 feet clear walkway around shallow end of the pool. .2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the outdoor pool at all times. - Pre-permit item.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
One underwater light not fully installed. .2537(9) Underwater light niches shall be maintained or covered so not to present a hazard. - Pre-permit item.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Both vacuum caps missing. .2518(f) Vacuum lines shall have protective caps. Pools constructed after May 1, 2010, shall have a self-closing cap designed to be opened with a tool. - Pre-permit item.
One floor return cover missing. .2518(i) Return inlets shall be replaced when damaged or missing. - Pre-permit item.
Provide spare pump basket for new pump. .2518(e) Provide a spare basket for pump. - Pre-permit item.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Items stored beside pool equipment. .2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room.
Bags of dry chemicals on the floor in the pump room. .2534(4) Provide provisions for dry storage in waterproof containers or above the floor on shelves, pallets or dollies.
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
New piping not labeled. .2518(d) Piping and valves shall be labeled with color codes with a legend or labels.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
No soap in restrooms. .2526(j) Provide soap and soap dispenser, no glass, at each sink.
No toilet paper in some of the restroom stalls. .2526(l) Provide toilet paper and dispensers in restrooms.
3 lights burned out in men’s restroom. .2526(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair.
May 23, 2025 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Mitch Thompson.
No night swimming.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. Chlorine measured at 0 ppm. CDI - pool was set to recirculate since last night. Operator changed back to chlorinate and pool tested above 1 ppm chlorine after
May 22, 2024 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: EHS advised PO to keep an eye on the clearance the barrier fencing.
#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 lawn chairs 4 ft from edge of pool. CDI PO moved lawn chairs.
Apr 24, 2023 2 demerits · 1 violation
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Observed ladder missing cover at bottom. Needs to be replaced.
May 11, 2022 4 demerits · 1 violation
#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 cover fitting had fallen off into the pool. CDI - The vacuum line fitting was properly replaced.
Observed cap missing from bottom of pool ladder. Needs to be replaced.
May 13, 2021 0 demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jun 10, 2020 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: no violations noted.
PIC said that there will not be night swimming this year because of Covid-19.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 14, 2019 4 demerits · 1 violation
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed debris on the steps into the pool. Needs to be cleaned.
**.2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris.
NOTE: Permit issued. Emergency line was able to verify address and phone number.
May 25, 2018 4 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: 6. Pump information updated and PDSC form approved
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder should not exceed 6" from the ladder to the pool wall
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Continuous forced or natural cross ventilation required in pump & chemical rooms
May 10, 2017 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Brent Washington was present during the inspection.
General Comment: #16 - Observed windows that open onto the pool deck. Could not verify if indos open 4 inches or less. Ensure all windows that open onto pool deck open no greater than 4 inches.
****The pool permit will be available for printing within 3 days at www.meckpools.charmeck.org. Once printed, please post at a location visible
to pool guests.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed the pool access gate exit button was within 13 inches of 1 inch mesh openings, and within 15 inches of 4 inch verticle pickets; exit button within reach outside the gate. CDI - mesh was overlayed with screen mesh and permanently fastened.
Apr 15, 2016 4 demerits · 1 violation
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed flow meter jammed. Flow meter need of repair to properly function.
Apr 22, 2015 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Poolmust come into compliance with contrasting bands on pool steps. Compliance must be satisfied before a permit will issued in 2016. Mecklenburg County pool compliance personnel will follow up on this item.
#13 · Pool maintenance: contrasting band on steps and benches −4
Observed tile bands on steps more than 2" from edge of steps. Tiles must be 1" or less from edge of steps. See comment addendum at end of report.
May 2, 2014 4 demerits · 1 violation
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Maintain 6Ft deck clearance. Observed lawn chairs less than 6Ft. (Moved back on site).
Apr 1, 2014 4 demerits · 1 violation
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
ONE GATE NOT SELF LATCHING; REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “THORNBERRY APARTMENTS” or State ID 2060500865). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.