14demerits
AVALON APARTMENTS, THE
6000 REGAL ESTATES LN, Charlotte, NC 28212
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500894
Latest result14 demerits
Last inspectedJun 18, 2026
Inspections on record16
On record sinceJun 23, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Jun 23, 2014Lower is betterJun 18, 2026
Inspections & violations
Jun 18, 2026 14 demerits · 3 violations
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed PIC at 6.5. PIC indicated that the pump stopped functioning but has been repaired.
PIC was corrected to 7.3 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. Observed debris on pool surface. Needs to be cleaned.
#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.
May 21, 2026 20 demerits · 4 violations
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed PIC at 7.1. PIC indicated that the pump stopped functioning but has been repaired.
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
.2537(7) Drain covers shall be in good condition and securely attached. Observed expired drain covers.
#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.
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs. Observed 2 weir not attached.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed flow meter not operating. Needs to be fixed.
Apr 15, 2025 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: NIGHT SWIMMING NOT PERMITTED
#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.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed flow meter not operating. CPO was able to get flow meter operable during time of inspection.
Apr 25, 2024 18 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: See note under item #16 regarding pool gate swinging towards pool.
Kelvin Rivera accompanied during inspection.
#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 weir not attached.
#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 for ring buoy longer than 39ft. CDI: Rope shortened to required length.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed gate not self-closing self-latching. Corrected during inspection.
.2528(a) Access gates shall swing away from the pool and be self-latching, self-closing unless an attendant AND lifeguard are present.
Observed only gate into pool not self latching. CDI- Operator applied lubricant to gate and raised gate slightly to allow self closure.
Observed only gate to pool deck swings toward pool. Grade of concrete may impeded swinging away from pool. However, gate appears to be able to be raised easily. Made recommendation after speaking with C. Sells for latch to be moved to other side of gate and gate to be raised to allow for swinging away from pool. Permit to be issued today.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed flow meter not operational. CDI- operator made adjustment and flow meter began operating.
May 2, 2023 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: EHS spoke with PEHS contact E. Freese regarding the address being inaccurate with 911 due to it being connected to a cell line while on site today regarding state interpretation. EHS strongly encourages facility to use a LAN line/permanent phone line for the call box to ensure that in case of an emergency, 911 dispatchers are sent to the correct location if caller cannot identify location. Correct location of pool was posted today.
Permit issued.
No night swimming.
#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. Observed after calling through to 911, dispatchers unable to provide correct address due to phone line being a cell line connected via Kings III phone box. Per current state interpretation, due to the correct address being posted at the pool, pool will receive permit today. See comment addendum.
.2530(f) Signage with legible letters providing dialing instructions, address of pool and pool telephone number shall be posted at the emergency phone. Observed address not posted. CDI: Address posted.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
.2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap. Observed no air gap at the backwash pit.
Apr 12, 2023 20 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Permit denied.
No night swimming.
Once all 4 and 6 pt demerit items are in compliance, please call 980-314-1620 to remit the $100 re-inspection fee. Then call Sr. EHS A. Hall to schedule a re-inspection.
#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 for ring buoy longer than 39ft. CDI: Rope shortened to required length.
#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 right side door to lobby not self-closing, self-latching. CDI: Door made self-closing, self-latching during inspection. Observed rear pedestrian access gate padlocked with no latch.
#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. Observed Kings III phone box on deck unable to dial out to 911. When activated. Phone box only repeats recording stating “You have activated this emergency telephone connecting you to an emergency dispatch center. Please stay on the line a live emergency operator is connecting now.”
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. Observed phone unable to be called back.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(e) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in pump room. Observed vent fan not working.
.2534(3) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in chemical storage room. Observed vent fan not working.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
.2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap. Observed no air gap at the backwash pit.
Jun 8, 2022 18 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: No night swimming permitted. Pool passed inspection.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Missing "drain" column in the records. corrected on site.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Missing "FT" on a few depth markers. Corrected on site. All within 25 feet off each other.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Buoy rope was too long. Corrected on site. 39 feet in length.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Door on pool deck did not self catch. Corrected on site.
May 28, 2021 16 demerits · 5 violations
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
bolts missing on body hook, replaced during inspection
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
natural cross or continuous forced ventilation required
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
2" air gap required on backwash line
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
keep pool floor free of debris
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
women's restroom needs soap, mirrors to be of shatter-proof construction
Jul 16, 2020 18 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Permit restriction: Pool only permitted to be open during times the office is open.
Contact Chris Sells at 704 576 8678 when emergency phone on deck is repaired.
Observed bonding wire on pool pump not attached, reattach during inspection.
Recommending contacting MC Code Enforcement and having pool bonding tested.
No signature due to COVID19 social distancing requirements
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Obseved pH below 6.8 corrected during inspection to 7.5.
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed gates not self-closing self-latching. Corrected during inspection.
.2528(a) Access gates shall swing away from the pool and be self-latching, self-closing unless an attendant AND lifeguard are present.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed emergency phone call box on deck not working.
Office phone to be used as emergency phone, sign posted on door.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed exhaust fan not working in chemcial storage.
.2534(3) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in chemical storage room.
Jul 3, 2019 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Verified PDSC information
Verified box for tile stated wet slip resistant coefficient of greater than or equal to 0.42
Infield plan review complete.
Provide shatterproof information or safety backing letter for bathroom mirrors when reinstalled/replaced.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed debris on pool floor.
.2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Observed no sign stating "CHILDREN SHOULD NOT USE THE SWIMMING POOL WITHOUT ADULT SUPERVISION" corrected during inspection.
.2530(c) Provide "Children should not use the swimming pool without adult supervision." in 1" lettering.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed emergency phone not working. Phone placed on deck until Kings III box is repaired. New dialing instructions and sign indicating location of emergency phone posted. Corrected during inspection.
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable.
Aug 15, 2018 12 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: No night swimming. Local permit number 18-600901.
#1 · Water quality: water clear enough to clearly see bottom of pool and pool drain −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. Chloringe tested at 0.1ppm. Corrected to 1.5 during the inspection.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(a) Signage with legible letters providing dialing instructions, address of pool and pool telephone number shall be posted at the emergency phone. CDI - Staff posted sign during the inspection.
Jul 11, 2017 24 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: 6) Facility PDSC form must be updated and approved within 3 days or permit will be suspended. Facility replaced main drain covers without submission of the proper forms.
#1 · Water quality: water clear enough to clearly see bottom of pool and pool drain −6
Observed chlorine level at 0.5ppm at beginning of inspection. Was raised through feeding system.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed rope at 55ft, cut down to 39feet.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed chemical bags stored on the floor of the chem room
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed phone sign broken/unreadable. Replaced by operator.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed locks present in all gates preventing the self latching/closing of the gate. Locks were removed and gate function observed correct.
Jun 14, 2016 4 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Deck coping cracked around ladders fix before 2017 season.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Ventilation fan in pump room not working.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
No soap in restrooms CDI
May 28, 2015 16 demerits · 4 violations
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Maintain daily pH and chlorine readings. Observed readings not being taken on weekends. Maintain weekly total alkalinity and cyanuric acid readings.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Pool floor needs to be cleaned.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Replace broken skimmer baskets.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Maintain proper deck clearance.
Apr 29, 2015 14 demerits · 4 violations
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed broken cement around handrail point of attachment. Provide area around handrails of steps smooth and tightly attached.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Rope for ring buoy was 33 FT. Replaced with new rope with required length of 39 FT.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Only 1 gate is used and it did not self latch. Other gates remain locked. Gate repaired while on site.
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
Directional arrows are faded. Corrected while on site by darkening.
Jun 23, 2014 16 demerits · 4 violations
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Pool water ph was initially 7.0. Maintain between 7.2 and 7.8. Corrected during inspection.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Two weirs missing. Replace.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
One inlet eye missing. Replace.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
No backflow preventer on hose bib.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “AVALON APARTMENTS, THE” or State ID 2060500894). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.