20demerits
KINGSTREE
7701 PAPER BIRCH DRIVE, Charlotte, NC 28215
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500971
Latest result20 demerits
Last inspectedMay 18, 2026
Inspections on record14
On record sinceJun 11, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Jun 11, 2014Lower is betterMay 18, 2026
Inspections & violations
May 18, 2026 20 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Permit Restriction: Flow meter must remain operable. Flow shall not exceed 380 gpm due to drain Cover Flow restriction. Suction Hazard.
Night Swimming is NOT permitted.
Note: EHS observed disabled equalizers within pool (I.E. plastered over and creating no suction.) However, equalizer lines within skimmers are not covered or plugged; CPO is to send verification of equalizer lines within skimmers being plugged within 10 days or pool permit will be suspended.
EHS observed multiple clerical errors within PDSC form submitted on 5/8/2026 (I.E. listing skimmer number at 10 instead of actual 12, stating that pool was constructed post May 1, 2010, as opposed to actual construction date 5/1/2002.)
#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 one (1) vacuum suction outlet with no cover. CDI - CPO provided and properly affixed vacuum suction outlet cover.
#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) Install skimmer per manufacturer specifications and eliminate equalizer line plugs or plug per State requirements. Observed equalizers disabled and covered via plaster; however, internal equalizer lines within skimmers are not fully covered and plugged.
#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 ring buoy ropes at greater than 50 ft. CDI - CPO measured ring buoy ropes and cut to permitted 50 ft. length.
#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 multiple lounge chairs within 6 feet of the edge of the pool. CDI - chairs were moved further than 6 feet from pool’s edge.
Apr 14, 2025 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Pool inspected and permitted.
#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 slight debris, floating on top of the water.
#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 multiple chez lounge chairs Within 6 feet of the edge of the pool. CDI removed Farther than 6 feet
May 22, 2024 8 demerits · 2 violations
#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. Very slight debris on pool floor
#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 one cover anchor not screwed down.
Jun 23, 2023 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Observed deck construction complete.
Baby pool gate and fence not in compliance.
Contact Chris Sells for questions and when repairs are complete.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed fence in compliance with the exception of the magnet on the main gate.
Main gate magnet presenting foot hold. Observed small piece of metal presenting foot hold.
.2528(a) Maintain 45" between bottom horizontal and next horizontal on fence and/or gate (post-May 2010).
Repairs to gate must be completed within 30 days.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed flow meter not property installed.
.2518(g) Install flow meter on return line per manufacturer instructions.
Jun 16, 2023 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Observed greater than 50 of fence removed and replaced. All fencing must come up to post 2010 requirements. Observed gate to pool with foothold from magnet, 35” between horizontals. Observed gate to pool with gap under greater than 2”. Observed fence in gazebo area with 4” gaps underneath and greater than 4” between wood post and metal pickets. Observed wading pool gate swinging toward pool. Observed baby pool fence between pool and wading pool with less than 45” between horizontals. Observed wading pool fence height at 46”. Observed light transformer box presenting foothold, less than 45”.
.2528(a) Pool fence shall be at least 48" in height measured from outside of barrier. .2528(a) Pool gate shall be at least 48" in height measured from outside of barrier. .2528(a) Maintain 2" or less under fence and/or gate (post-May 2010). .2528(b) Maintain no greater than 4" under fence and/or gate (pre-May 2010). .2528(a) Provide no openings in fence and/or gate greater than 4"x4". .2528(a) Maintain 45" between bottom horizontal and next horizontal on fence and/or gate (post-May 2010). .2528(c) New fencing installed must be in compliance with .2528 Fences. .2531(a) Wading pool gates shall open away from the swimming pool.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed greater than 50 of fence removed and replaced. All fencing must come up to post 2010 requirements. Observed gate to pool with foothold from magnet, only 35” between horizontals. Observed gate to pool with gap under greater than 2”. Observed fence in gazebo area with 4” gaps underneath and greater than 4” between wood post and metal pickets. Observed wading pool gate swinging toward pool. Observed baby pool fence between pool and wading pool with less than 45” between horizontals. Observed wading pool fence height at 46” Observed light transformer box presenting foothold, less than 45”.
.2528(a) Pool fence shall be at least 48" in height measured from outside of barrier.
.2528(a) Pool gate shall be at least 48" in height measured from outside of barrier.
.2528(a) Maintain 2" or less under fence and/or gate (post-May 2010).
.2528(b) Maintain no greater than 4" under fence and/or gate (pre-May 2010).
.2528(a) Provide no openings in fence and/or gate greater than 4"x4".
.2528(a) Maintain 45" between bottom horizontal and next horizontal on fence and/or gate (post-May 2010).
.2528(c) New fencing installed must be in compliance with .2528 Fences.
.2531(a) Wading pool gates shall open away from the swimming pool.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed fill spout hole not covered. Observed chips around several skimmer lids. Observed skimmer collars not flush at 4’ on right and on left and right at 5’ on side. Observed holes for backstroke poles greater than 1/2”.
.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.
May 27, 2022 8 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: NO NIGHT SWIMMING.
OBSERVED LARGE AREAS OF CONCRETE PATCHWORK ON POOL DECK (PICTURES ATTACHED). PERMANENT REPAIRS NEEDED TO THESE AREAS PRIOR TO 2023 POOL SEASON PERMIT.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
OBSERVED LOOSE LADDERS IN DEEP END. OBSERVED END CAPS MISSING ON LADDER.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(b) Maintain no greater than 4" under fence and/or gate (pre-May 2010).
OBSERVED GAP UNDER POOL FENCE BEHIND COVERED BENCHES.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(k) Provide shatterproof mirrors.
RESTROOM MIRRORS ARE NOT SHATTERPROOF
May 27, 2021 26 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: *PDSC information verified while on site*
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Pool pH reading 6.8 at beginning of inspection. PH raised to 7.4 by end of 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) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. Several skimmers with heavy debris. Skimmers cleaned.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
(.2530,.2537) - Observed throw rope to be 60ft long. CPO cut rope to 50 ft.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(b) Maintain no greater than 4" under fence and/or gate (pre-May 2010). Observed distance to ground >4” under fencing (back area of pool behind covered seating area). *No permit action due to pre-2010 construction*
.2528(a) Provide no openings in fence and/or gate greater than 4"x4". Observed verticals wider than 4” at front gate. CPO added metal, wiring to cover areas greater than 4 inches wide on gate.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2534(3) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in chemical storage room. Continuous fan in chemical storage room not functioning. Repair fan.
.2534(6) Provide sufficient lighting in chemical storage room. Lighting not functioning in chemical storage room.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(k) Provide shatterproof mirrors. No shatterproof mirrors observed in restrooms.
#32 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: floors smooth, slip-resistant, kept clean −2
.2526(c) Restroom floors shall be smooth to insure cleaning and slip-resistant. Floors observed not slip resistant.
May 13, 2020 16 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with pool operator Adam Kennell.
#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. One missing weir observed inside skimmer. Replaced onsite.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
.2523(c) Depth markers shall be 4 inches in height and of a contrasting color with the background, clearly visible. Relabel depth markers where they have faded.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521(b) Distance between wall and ladder rung shall range 3" to 6" measured from wall. Ladder rung on one ladder observed <6 inches from pool wall.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2534(3) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in chemical storage room. Continuous fan in chemical storage room not functioning. Repair fan.
.2534(6) Provide sufficient lighting in chemical storage room. Lighting not functioning in chemical storage room.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(k) Provide shatterproof mirrors. No shatterproof mirrors observed in restrooms.
#32 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: floors smooth, slip-resistant, kept clean −2
.2526(c) Restroom floors shall be smooth to insure cleaning and slip-resistant. Floors observed not slip resistant.
Apr 15, 2019 6 demerits · 2 violations
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
observed debris in pool
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
mirrors in bathrooms not shatterproof
Apr 27, 2018 20 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: (.2522,.2537) - GC- Observed a two inch gap on the edge of pool deck on the corner of the 5ft side. Pool decks should be smooth, in good repair, and free of trip hazards.
CPO Ashton Williams was present during the inspection.
Mecklenburg county permit number: 18-601076
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
(.2537)- Observed debris on the bottom of the pool floor. EHS instructed CPO to clean bottom of pool before it is used.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
(.2518, .2537)- Observed floating debris in skimmers and debris in skimmer baskets. CDI- CPO removed debris.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
(.2530,.2537) - Observed throw rope to be 57ft long. CDI- CPO provided a 50 ft rope.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
(.2518,.2519) - Observed a non-functional flow meter. CDI- PIC repaired flow meter. EHS observed a functioning flow meter.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
(.2533,.2534,.2537) - Observed wet pump room floor. EHS did not observe any pipes leaking. EHS encouraged CPO to identify leak and keep pump room dry.
Jun 1, 2017 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Correct pump on PDSC form from EQ750 to EQK750.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Ring buoy was no longer coast guard approved. CDI A new ring buoy was provided.
Jul 12, 2016 8 demerits · 2 violations
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed wall corner badly damaged. Repair the corner.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Observed some "NO DIVING" MARKERS TO BE MORE THAN 25ft. APART. OBSERVED 2 DEPTH MARKERS AT 3 1/2 FT. SECTION MORE THAN 25FT. APART. OBSERVED 1 3 1/2 FOOT MARKER NOT TO HAVE "FT". CORRECT THE MARKERS.
Jun 25, 2015 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Immediate suspension items corrected.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed no phone number posted, corrected during inspection.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed fence damaged, corrected druing inspection.
Jun 11, 2014 22 demerits · 5 violations
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH 6.9. Corrected to 7.3.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Some baskets cracked. Some baskets with leaves. Maintain and clean regularly.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Both ladders missing endcaps. One ladder missing non-slip tread. Maintain in good condition.
Handrail loose. Corrected.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
No signage for emergency phone. Corrected.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
Automatic feeder did not shut off when pump shuts off. Corrected.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “KINGSTREE” or State ID 2060500971). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.