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CAMDEN COTTON MILLS
520 W 5TH ST, Charlotte, NC 28202
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060501017
Latest result0 demerits
Last inspectedApr 15, 2026
Inspections on record14
On record sinceMar 28, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Mar 28, 2014Lower is betterApr 15, 2026
Inspections & violations
Apr 15, 2026 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NOTE: No violations were observed during the inspection
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 15, 2025 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: When KINGS III phone call was made and connected to 9-1-1, after verifying address and phone number with 9-1-1, line did not disconnect immediately and red Dot was blinking on box. When EHS tried to call number back a busy tone was reached. After about 7 minutes line finally dropped and EHS could call box successfully. CPO called KINGS III and operator stated 9-1-1 had hung up incorrectly. Test and monitor phone.
MAIN DRAIN NOT OPERABLE. TURNOVER THROUGH SKIMMERS.
NIGHT SWIMMING NOT PERMITTED
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
.2530(a) Lifesaving equipment includes body hook and pole and USCG approved ring buoy with required rope length.
Ring buoy was not a USCG approved buoy. CDI - Facility had a USCG approved buoy on site and exchanged.
#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.
Some chairs obstructing 6 feet of clearance. CDI - Chairs moved.
Apr 9, 2025 16 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: POOL PERMIT DENIED TO DUE NOTED VIOLATIONS. PERMIT DENAIL FORM ISSUED.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
PH recorded at 7.0
#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 is 53 inches. Adjust to have 54 inches in height
.2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching or child protected by audible alarm.
Ground level resident door which leads into pool did not self latch as magnet mechanism was not locking door. Repair.
#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.
Called Kings III box 4 times and all 4 times transfer call to Charlotte 9-1-1 dropped and could not go through. Resolve.
Apr 23, 2024 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Banks Pamley, CPO.
PDSC information verified. Night swimming not permitted.
#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. Vacuum port was missing cap/cover. CDI - CPO found cover in pump room and re-attached it to vacuum port.
May 2, 2023 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Banks Parmley, CPO present.
PDSC information verified. Verified that the main drains are in-operable and turnover through skimmers. Non-compliant item 1: Observed no spare pump basket in pump room. CPO has ordered extra equipment through their pool experts supplier and is expecting product to arrive by 5/3/2023, evening. EHS will return to facility to verify it’s installation. Non-compliant item 2: Unable to read flow meter gpm data. Device covered in salt and corroded data on flow meter. Observation will not hold up permit issuance. Pool must replace the flow meter by next inspection.
Night swimming not permitted.
Permit issued.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
REPEAT: .2518(e) Provide a spare basket for pump. Observed no spare basket for pump in pump room.
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed heavy chemical (salt) build-up on flow meter. CPO thoroughly cleaned device however, EHS unable to read GPM at flow meter due to corrosion caused by salt. -4-
Apr 27, 2022 4 demerits · 1 violation
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(e) Provide a spare basket for pump. Observed no spare basket for pump in pump room
May 19, 2021 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: NIGHT SWIMMING NOT PERMITTED. FACILITY DOES NOT WANT NIGHT SWIMMING.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Pool fence shall be at least 48" in height measured from outside of barrier.
Brick fencing to ground level apartment rooms measured at 31 inches and fencing facing street measured at 42 inches. Recommend adding barriers to comply with rule of 48 inches for fencing height. This pool was built pre 2010 and thus permit will not be denied.
May 29, 2020 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations noted today.
Pool hours are 9am-8pm. Pool sign amended today during inspection to reflect proper operating hours.
Issuance of a permit by this department does not negate closure required by Executive Order No. 120 or subsequent Orders in effect unless such Orders are rescinded or superseded by another applicable Order.
No Night Swimming.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 18, 2019 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No demerits.
Night swimming approved based on visit last year before dawn by Sr. EHS C. Sells "Visit to pool to verify sufficient lighting for 'Night Swimming'. Bathers use pool after dusk and before dawn.
During visit, sufficient lighting was provided.
Illumination is sufficient to illuminate the main drains of the pool and the deck area of the pool so that it is visible at all times the poolis in use. Lighting fixtures are of such number and design to illuminate all parts of the pool, the water, the depth markers, signs,
entrances, restrooms, safety equipment and the required deck area and walkways. The illumination is sufficient so that the floor of
the pool can be seen at all times the pool is in use.At time of visit, Night Swimming is in compliance and permitted
Failure to meet the minimum requirement voids night swimming approval. Maintain sufficient lighting or suspend night swimming."
2019 swimming pool operating permit issued.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 2, 2018 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: New updated PDSC form received.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Mar 24, 2017 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection conducteed with Lee Sigmon.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526 If mirrors provided, they shall be of shatterproof material. Observed mirrors in bathroom that were not shatterproof.
May 11, 2016 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: 5) Observed good record keeping.
12) Observed inlet fittings in place.
24) Pressure guage installed and working.
24) Chemical feeder now shuts off when pump shuts off.
29) Hot water now less than 110F.
Issues corrected.
Permit will be issued at Meckpools.charmeck.org in 1-3 business days. Print a copy to post in the pool area.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder loose. Maintain secure and in good condition.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
One deck chair too close to pool edge. Maintain at least 6 feet clear walkway. Corrected.
Mar 26, 2015 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Excellent job. The fan in the pump roomis operating. The CPO prooved to me during the inspection.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Mar 28, 2014 18 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Pre-permit inspection passed. Permit will be posted online within 3 days at meckpools.charmeck.org. Print and post visible on pool deck on April 1.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed main drain check no recorded. Record daily.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed some debris on pool floor. Keep clean.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed >2" under fence. Fence installed in 2012. Maintain 2" or less. Observed 4 1/2" between fence and banister. Plexiglas re-installed.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed 5 1/2 ft to pool lounge chair. Corrected during inspection.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed pump room floor wet and bicarb bag on floor. Keep dry and store chemicals up off floor.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “CAMDEN COTTON MILLS” or State ID 2060501017). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.