8demerits
COPPER RIDGE LAP POOL
16215 REDSTONE MOUNTAIN LANE, Charlotte, NC 28277
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500964
Latest result8 demerits
Last inspectedMay 22, 2026
Inspections on record13
On record sinceApr 21, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Apr 21, 2014Lower is betterMay 22, 2026
Inspections & violations
May 22, 2026 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: PERMIT RESTRICTION: PUMP MUST REMAIN SET AT 3450 RPM TO MEET TURNOVER.
NO NIGHT SWIMMING, WALKED WITH ALEX.PERMIT GRANTED.
#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 pool floors in need of cleaning
#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 skimmers baskets in need of cleaning.
May 21, 2025 8 demerits · 2 violations
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. Observed deck cracks less than 1/2” and not a trip hazard as of yet
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(h) Provide approved pump in good repair. Observed approved pump that was reading at 2400 rpm and required to be minimum 3450rpm. CDI increased to 3450rpm.
Jul 2, 2024 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Restriction: pump must remain set at 3450RPM to meet turnover.
Pool is okay to open at owners discretion. Permit and sticker where supplied.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair.
Observed damage to deck drain between lap and main pool. Repair prior to next season.
Areas of drain that were raised and poised a trip hazard were pushed down to make for a smooth surface at time of inspection.
Apr 28, 2023 18 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: David Shultz present during inspection.
Pump setting of 3450 rpm confirmed. Pump must remain set at 3450 rpm.
#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. Floating debris in pool and debris on pool floor.
#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. Cleaning in progress.
#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. Rope attached to ring buoy measured 38 feet. CDI - Operator cut rope to 36 feet.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Ground level windows shall not open greater than 4" on to pool deck or child protected by audible alarm. Stops on windows exceed 4” maximum opening clearance. Operator adjusted stops to 2” opening clearance.
May 20, 2022 22 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Pump changed out to Hayward SP32950VSP. Verified during inspection.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. pH measured 8.2 at beginning of inspection. CDI - Operator corrected to 7.8 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. Floating debris in pool and debris on pool floor.
#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. Rope attached to ring buoy measured 50 feet. CDI - Operator cut rope to 36 feet.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(e) Provide a spare basket for pump. No spare pump basket present at pool. Verification required by next week that spare pump basket is at pool.
#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. Standing water on pump room floor.
Apr 16, 2021 0 demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 30, 2020 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: No signature due to COVID-19. Inspection completed with Brandon Vaughn on-site.
#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 throw rope connected to ring buoy at 55 feet in length. CDI- rope was adjusted to 36 feet.
Apr 29, 2019 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Reagents noted to be expired as of 4/2019 and 5/2019. Advised CPO to have replaced.
NO VIOLATIONS NOTED TODAY
Ensure that permit remains visible.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 17, 2018 4 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Observed clubhouse locked and unable to have access to ensure windows have limitors/alarms. Operator must ensure window limitors are in place when clubhouse is open.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed loose stairs on lap pool. Make sure to tighten.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Observed water in restroom reading over 110 degrees. Make sure to correct.
Apr 21, 2017 16 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Pool is open from dawn to dusk.
Ensure pool permit it placed in an area visible to the public.
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#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed rope attached to ring buoy reading beyond 38FT when it should read 36. CDI - Corrected to read 36FT.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed emergency telephone not visible on all sides of pool deck. CDI - Location of emergency phone placed in pool rules.
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
Observed arrows missing on some of the lines in the pump room.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
Observed hose bibb in need of vacuum breakers.
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Apr 26, 2016 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: 16. .2537 Observed horizontal distance between gates were 27.5 inches.
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
.2539 Observed one of the main drains in lap pool with loose screws. CDI screws were tightened.
Apr 16, 2015 12 demerits · 3 violations
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH measured 8.4 at start of inspection. By end of inspection, pH measured 7.3 and chlorine remained in compliance.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
debris found in skimmers
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.Chemical room has one vent plus motorized fan, but fan turns off when light switch turns off. CPO called for repair.
Apr 21, 2014 16 demerits · 3 violations
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed pH above 8.4. Corrected onsite to 7.2
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed debris on pool floor.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed throw rope too short, less than 36 ft. Corrected onsite.
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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “COPPER RIDGE LAP POOL” or State ID 2060500964). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.