14demerits
FALCON RIDGE
12315 HUNTING BIRDS LN, Charlotte, NC 28278
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060501201
Latest result14 demerits
Last inspectedApr 16, 2026
Inspections on record13
On record sinceMay 9, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 9, 2014Lower is betterApr 16, 2026
Inspections & violations
Apr 16, 2026 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: VFD must remain operable. Flow meter must remain operable with flow from 249 GPM to 280 GPM to meet turnover and flow restriction of the number of returns.
#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 buoy ropes longer than 50 feet.
CDI - Both ropes were cut to the proper 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.
Table and chairs not allowing 6 feet of clearance around the pool.
CDI - Furniture was relocated to allow 6 feet of clearance.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(e) Provide a spare basket for pump.
Facility had no spare basket for pump.
CDI - CPO went and brought back spare pump basket, placed in the pump room.
Apr 24, 2025 4 demerits · 1 violation
#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. Skimmers emptied during inspection.
May 24, 2024 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Katie,
This has been approved with permit restriction.
Permit Restriction: Permit Restriction - VFD must remain operable. Flow meter shall remain operable with flow from 249 gpm to 280 gpm to meet turnover and flow restriction of the number of returns.
Terry please verify the following and notate on the inspection sheet. This is a new permit restriction and new pump.
(All of the following restrictions were verified during inspection) pictures will be attached to file on IMS.
VFD set so that flow meter is reading 249 gpm to 280 gpm.
Blue White flow meter installed and operational.
New Pump Pentair EQK500, 5 hp
Main Drain 6”; Skimmer and Return Lines 4” going into pump room floor.
(2) Aquastar R12MFxxx VGBA-2017 drain covers
8 skimmers with (8) Aquastar 2017 6HPHAxxx EQ line covers
(2) Pentair TR140C filters
14 returns, either on the floor or wall
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 18, 2023 22 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Pool doesn’t plan to do night swimming. Pool will close at 8pm. Night swimming is prohibited.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed PH at 7.0. CDI: corrected to 7.2 during 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. Observed leaves, pollen, and other floating debris in skimmers.
#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. Observed one eyeball fitting missing. Replaced
#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 both ropes greater than 50ft required. CDI: cut to 50ft during inspection
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(k) Provide shatterproof mirrors. Mirrors not shatterproof.
Apr 12, 2022 4 demerits · 1 violation
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
slight floating debris present, removed during inspection and function confirmed by EHS
Apr 30, 2021 4 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Night swimming not permitted.
General Comment: Observed a few leaves on pool floor near stairs and no log sheets available for chemical log book. New chemical log book provided during inspection.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
.2526(h) Shower(s) shall be provided. Observed 1 of 2 showers in poor repair.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair. Observed 1 urinal in poor repair.
Apr 27, 2020 14 demerits · 3 violations
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
plate cover on gravity over flow broken. Needs to be fixed.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Ring buoy in poor condition. Both need to be replaced. corrected during inspection
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
no lifeguard on duty sign. corrected during inspection
May 10, 2019 8 demerits · 2 violations
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
face plate covering overflow spout broken. needs to be replaced.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
"no lifeguard on duty" sign not up. Corrected during inspection. Pool rules sign not up. Corrected during inspection
May 2, 2018 4 demerits · 2 violations
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(3) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in pump room. Observed ventilation not working in chemical storage and 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.
#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2
Observed no backflow prevention device on deck hose bib.r
May 4, 2017 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: PDSC form fore main drains and equalizers require updating to correct information. Mail drain and pump (TDH) checked in field with operator during inspection.
M.D. is Aquastar 12MF; Equalizers Aquastar 4HP with 8 skimmers.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH must remain between 7.2-7.8. pH was 6.9 at time of inspection. Corrected to 7.8
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ensure that handrail is tight and secure, Check frequently (Corrected)
Jul 21, 2016 4 demerits · 1 violation
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed 2 of the 8 weirs present. CDI- 2 more were added in (50% present now).
*NOTE: The information provided shows 9 skimmers, only 8 are present. Provide an updated PDSC form by the end of today (5:00PM).
**PDSC form may be obtained at meckpools.charmeck.org. Return completed form to fax number 704-336-5306 or email.
Apr 21, 2015 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: This is not a pool permit. Pool permit will not be issued until an updated Pool Safety Data Compliance form is submitted and approved by the Mecklenburg County Health Department.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed metal basef of ladder handrails not in kept in good repair or flush with deck base.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed both throw rope for safety equipment over 50 feet. CDI, operator cut the rope to required length.
May 9, 2014 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: PERMIT WILL BE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT HTTP://MECKPOOLS.CHARMECK.ORG 3 BUSINESS DAYS AFTER INSPECTION.MAINTAIN DAILY POOL CHECK PAPER WORK ONCE POOL OPENS..
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed 2 loose handrails. / TIGHTEN HANDRAILS
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “FALCON RIDGE” or State ID 2060501201). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.