14demerits
ATKINS CIRCLE APARTMENTS
12820 ATKINS CIRCLE DR, Charlotte, NC 28277
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060501043
Latest result14 demerits
Last inspectedAug 11, 2026
Inspections on record15
On record sinceMay 7, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 7, 2014Lower is betterAug 11, 2026
Inspections & violations
Aug 11, 2026 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO Shaun Ayers.
Verified items from the last inspection were corrected.
Permit issued with the following conditions
No night swimming.
Flow meter must remain operable.
Flow shall not exceed 360 GPM due to the restriction of the drain covers. Suction Hazard.
Pool requires 8 feet of clear walkway.
Pool requires 2 sets of lifesaving equipment.
Paper permit will be emailed to the facility once our permitting system is back online.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Missing one eyeball fitting. .2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair. - Corrected.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Throw ropes < 50 feet. .2530(a) Provide two US Coast Guard approved ring buoys with attached 50 foot throw ropes. - Corrected.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Leak at backflow preventer. .2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
No soap in the restrooms. .2526(j) Provide soap and soap dispenser, no glass, at each sink.
Door to one women’s stall catches on the floor when opening. .2526(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair.
Jul 10, 2026 42 demerits · 10 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO Shaun Ayers.
Facility recently installed a 5% flow meter. PDSC filled out and approved while on site.
Inspection did not pass.
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Prior to scheduling a re-inspection. Will need to pay a $100 re-inspection fee by calling our office (980) 314-1620 and paying with a credit card.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
PH 6.9. .2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. - Pre-permit item.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No total alkalinity or cyanuric acid checks. .2535(11) Provide record keeping including daily records of disinfectant residual, pH, drain cover/grate inspections, pool water maintenance. - 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
Equalizer lines not plugged in the skimmers. .2518(k) Skimmer equalizer lines shall be in compliance with ANSI/PHTA/ICC-7 or disabled. - Pre-permit item.
Missing one weir. .2518(k) Replace missing weirs. - Pre-permit item.
Three skimmer baskets cracked or broken. .2518(k) Replace missing or damaged skimmer basket. - Pre-permit item.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Missing one eyeball fitting. .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
Facility with only one body hook and one ring buoy. .2530(b) Two units of lifesaving equipment (or two lifeguards) must be provided for pools that exceed 3,000 sq. ft. surface area. - Pre-permit item.
Throw rope not a continuous rope. .2530(a) Provide US Coast Guard approved ring buoy with attached 50 foot throw rope. - Pre-permit item.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Both gates swing in towards the pool. .2528(a) Access gates shall swing away from the pool and be self-latching, self-closing. - Pre-permit item.
Exterior window in pump room capable of opening all the way. .2528(a) Ground level windows shall not open greater than 4". - Pre-permit item.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some chairs and table too close to the pool. .2522(a) Provide 8 ft of clear walking space around the outdoor pool at all times (>1600 sq. ft). - Pre-permit item.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Incorrect dialing instructions posted on emergency phone sign. .2530(f) Signage with legible letters providing dialing instructions, address of pool and pool telephone number shall be posted at the emergency phone. - Pre-permit item.
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
Piping for main drain 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
Out of toilet paper in both restrooms. .2526(l) Provide toilet paper and dispensers in restrooms.
May 23, 2025 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Permit restriction: Flow meter must remain operable. Flow shall not exceed 360gpm due to drain Cover Flow restriction.
Permit issued.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jun 5, 2024 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 cracks throughout deck surface. Repair deck prior to becoming a trip hazard
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(e) Provide a spare basket for pump. Observed no spare pump basket.
May 23, 2024 20 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Eric Hunter. Call the main office to get an inspection at 980.314.1620
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
.2539(c) All pools, prior to permit issuance, shall provide documentation to the Department to verify suction outlet safety compliance. Observed pool with plugged equalizers and PDSC form states that all 8 equalizers are operable. Updated form needs to be submitted for approval. Permit denied.
#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 less than 6ft distance on sides of pool where chairs are located.
#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 911 dispatch with incorrect address for pool location and later phone unable to reach 911 dispatch. Facility needs to work with Kings III to rectify situation. Permit Denied
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(e) Provide a spare basket for pump. Observed no spare pump basket.
May 19, 2023 10 demerits · 2 violations
#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 of eight weirs missing. Corrected - replaced by CPO.
#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 rope longer than 50ft. Rope is also beginning to fray. Replace as needed.
Corrected - CPO cut rope to 50ft.
Jun 23, 2022 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: NO NIGHT SWIMMING REQUESTED.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Observed loose ladder on the left side closest to entrance gate. CDI - Pool operator tightened. -2-
Jun 18, 2021 8 demerits · 2 violations
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
.2535(11) Provide record keeping including daily records of disinfectant residual, pH, drain cover/grate inspections, pool water maintenance, and temperature, if applicable. Provide weekly recordings for cyanuric acid and total alkalinity weekly. Observed last year log chart correct but new style this year missing main drain checks
#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 2 missing weirs. CDI-replaced
Sep 4, 2020 4 demerits · 1 violation
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
.2530(c) Provide "Children should not use the swimming pool without adult supervision." in 1" lettering.
.2530(c) Provide "Adults should not swim alone." in 1" lettering.
Observed incorrect wording for both rules. CDI- correct sign bought and posted.
Jun 4, 2019 6 demerits · 2 violations
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed slight debris on pool floor.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed chemicals stored on ground in chemical room.
May 24, 2018 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: No night swimming
Local Permit # 18-600772
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ensure that handrails are tight and secure. Check frequently.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Ring buoy not USCG approved. Throw rope was not the required length for pool. Buoy and throw rope were corrected during inspection.
Jun 6, 2017 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: PDSC form correct
Pentair CH-50
Aquastar P12
Waterway 640-803
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed ladders and hand rails loose. Tighten so do not move when tugged on.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Observed 2 inlet fittings missing their inner ring. ITS issued. All fittings shall be present and in good repair.
Observed equalizer line covers not all flush with wall. Covers cannot protrude more than 2 inches from wall.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed phone was not dialing out. Phone replaced with a different one. Check phone to make sure it is working properly. CDI.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed bathroom mirrors not shatterproof.
Jun 27, 2016 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Fernando Quesada
Immediate suspension issued.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
.2535 Chlorine, pH and main drains shall be checked daily and total alkalinity and cyanuric acid shall be checked weekly. Observed main drains not check off as being inspected daily and cyanuric acid not checked on a weekly basis.
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
.2539 Provide proper documentation of drains and covers used in pool. Observed main drains on forms stated as Waterways but observed Aquastar P12xx as main drain coveres. Immediate suspension issued.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Keep handrails and ladders in good repair. Observed handrails and ladders that were loosed and are not rigidly installed and slip resistant tread missing from one ladder.
Jun 10, 2015 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Immediate suspension issued for chlorine levels. Increase to 1ppm minimum and contact me, Jessica Perry, at 704-617-3035 toreturn to reopen the pool. You must lock gate and post a pool closed sign.Intent to Suspend to be issued for missing weirs. Replace weirs and contact me, Jessica Perry, at 704-617-3035 when installed. Youhave 30 days to complete this.Since you replastered, ensure you have submitted an updated PDSC form to Mecklenburg County Health Dept. Form may be foundat meckpools.charmeck.org..
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Chlorine at .3 today. Turned up feeder but did not increase during inspection. Immediate suspension issued.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed all equalizer lines blocked in skimmer. Staff unplugged all.Four out of 8 skimmers are missing and one is broken. Replace/repair. Intent to Suspend Permit will be issued.
May 7, 2014 6 demerits · 2 violations
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Clean skimmers
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Tighten Handrails
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “ATKINS CIRCLE APARTMENTS” or State ID 2060501043). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.