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12demerits

COVINGTON AT PROVIDENCE

10620 FULLER RIDGE CIR, Charlotte, NC 28276
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060501058
Latest result12 demerits
Last inspectedApr 24, 2026
Inspections on record13
On record sinceMay 8, 2014

This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).

Score history

01938 May 8, 2014: 10Jun 1, 2015: 8Jun 29, 2016: 0Jun 26, 2017: 0Apr 27, 2018: 4Apr 12, 2019: 12Apr 14, 2020: 38Apr 13, 2021: 18Apr 13, 2022: 12Apr 4, 2023: 6Apr 12, 2024: 6May 2, 2025: 8Apr 24, 2026: 12
May 8, 2014Lower is betterApr 24, 2026

Inspections & violations

Apr 24, 2026 12 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Jorge No night swimming
#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 one equalizer line plugged in all 8 skimmers. CDI plugs added.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. Observed deck with cracks and in need of repair but not greater than a half ink to cause a trip hazard.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(g) Provide a hose bib with backflow prevention device within 50 ft. of the equipment room. Observed backflow prevention device missing from hose bib.
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
.2518(d) Piping and valves shall be labeled with color codes or labels. Observed pipes and lines not labeled with flow of water and type of line.

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May 2, 2025 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Permit conditions: Flow meter must remain operable.Flow shall not exceed 380 pm due to drain Cover Flow restriction. Suction hazard. Night swimming not 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. Debris in pool.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(l) Skimmer equalizer lines shall be disabled by plugging the line underneath the skimmer basket and where the equalizer pipe exits the pool shell. Observed equalizer line not plugged under skimmer basket. CDI- Operator plugged line while on site.

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Apr 12, 2024 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: 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) Provide ring buoy for rope 1.5 times the width of the pool or 50 ft whichever is less. - Ring buoy rope length greater than 50ft. - CDI - CPO adjusted rope length to 50ft.

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Apr 4, 2023 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: No night swimming, issued local permit sticker and paper permit
#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. Debris in pool. Repeat violation
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room. Chemicals stored in pump room restricting access - less than 3 ft of clearance.

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Apr 13, 2022 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: No night swimming 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. Debris in pool.
#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 2 ring buoys with ropes exceeding 50’. Both adjusted to 50 ‘ during inspection.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534. Pool constructed May 2004. Chemical storage room present but not utilized. Bags and buckets of chemicals stored in pump room .2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room. Chemicals stored in pump room restricting access - less than 3 ft of clearance.

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Apr 13, 2021 18 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Night swimming not permitted.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Pool water pH 7.0. Corrected to 7.2 during inspection.
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
.2539 - Observed all equalizer lines plugged with covers at beginning of inspection. PDSC does not indicate any equalizer lines plugged. Operator noted that they just took over this pool this season and that covers were in place from previous season. All plugs removed during inspection. REPEAT finding from previous pool season.
#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. Pool walls at all ladders with algae growth observed.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534. Pool constructed May 2004. Chemical storage room present but not utilized. Bags and buckets of chemicals stored in pump room .2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room. Chemicals stored in pump room restricting access - less than 3 ft of clearance.

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Apr 14, 2020 38 demerits · 9 violations
Inspector comments: Permit issued for No Night Swimming. Operator indicated night swimming does not occur at property. Jen Mullis present during the inspection. Inspection not signed due to COVID-19 restrictions. 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
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Cyanuric acid and total alkalinity not recorded weekly. Record weekly. Tested during inspection. CYA below 100 ppm.
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
PDSC form shows EQ lines not plugged with covers. Plugged at time of inspection. Plugs removed during inspection.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Some algea on pool ladders. Continue to monitor so as to prevent an algea bloom.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
One return plugged. Plug removed and fitting replaced during inspection.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Ring buoy rope degrading. Replaced with 50 ft. rope during inspection.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed >1/2" between post and gate at entry gate. Corrected with plexiglas during the inspection. Fence height 45" from ground due to landscaping measured from outside. Pool built pre-2010. Pool fence shall be at least 48".
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
No dialing instructions at emergency phone. Corrected during inspection.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemicals stored in pump room. Pools built after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate chemical storage room. Pool built May 2004. Less than 3 ft. clearance around equipment in pump room due to storage and chemicals in pump room. Provide 3 ft. clearance around all equipment.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
Hose bib in women's restroom missing backflow prevention device. Provide backflow prevention device on hose bib.

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Apr 12, 2019 12 demerits · 4 violations
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed debris in the bottom of the pool. Clean. .2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed 2 loose ladders. Corrected- Tightened. .2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed areas at the front of the pool gate at 45 inches due to pine straw. Pine straw was pushed back and 48 inches was observed. Ensure all pine straw is pushed back in all areas needed to provide a minimum of 45 inches in height for the fence. .2528(a) Pool fence shall be at least 48" in height measured from outside of barrier.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed the toilets in need of cleaning in both restrooms. Clean. .2626(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair. No Night Swimming.

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Apr 27, 2018 4 demerits · 1 violation
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
observed slight debris in pool.

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Jun 26, 2017 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: phone had a buzzing noise while speaking with 911. Was able to hear and speak with 911 dispatch

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jun 29, 2016 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Found know problems

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jun 1, 2015 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Was not able to inspect pump room.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Some of the equalizer lines plugged. Corrected during inspection.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Chairs too close to pool. Corrected during inspection.

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May 8, 2014 10 demerits · 3 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 the skimmer baskets. CDI.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter broken. CDI
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Mirrors need to be shatterproof.

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “COVINGTON AT PROVIDENCE” or State ID 2060501058). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.