METROPOLITAN AT MIDTOWN

.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. Observed chlorine levels at 0.2ppm. Permit denial. Q status isssued.

.2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. Observed pool furniture and planters less than 6’ away from pool deck. -CDI- CPO relocated items to provide at least 6’ of clearance.

.2530(f) Signage with legible letters providing dialing instructions, address of pool and pool telephone number shall be posted at the emergency phone. Address listed on emergency phone sign did not match with what 911 had in system. 911 system has 1100 Metropolitan Ave instead of 1100-E Metropolitan Ave as what is listed on permit. Pool company needs to notify phone company to have them add suite number to system. Permit denial. Q status issued.

.2521(b) Ladders shall have slip-resistant tread. Observed no slip-resistant tread on ladders. -CDI- CPO provided slip resistant treads. .2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Observed ladder not secured to pool deck. -CDI- CPO secured ladder to pool deck.

.2530(a) Provide at least 12 ft. long pole with body hook securely attached. Observed broken hook on body hook. -CDI- CPO provided new body hook. .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 length at 16’9”. -CDI- CPO corrected rope length to 15’.

.2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. Observed pool chairs less than 6’ away from pool deck. -CDI- CPO relocated items to provide at least 6’ of clearance.

.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed PH levels at 7.0. Corrected to 7.2 during inspection.

.2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. Observed lawn chairs < 6ft for pool edge. Chairs moved to provide 6ft walking space.

.2534(4) Provide storage for pool chemicals in waterproof containers or store up off the floor. Observed a chemical bag stored on the floor. Moved off of the floor.

G.S. 130A-2(3) Chlorine bleached out test kit. Imminent Hazard to public. Lower to measurable level. Observed chlorine levels bleached out test reagents and are at toxic levels well above 10ppm. Permit denial. Q status issued.

.2530(a) Provide ring buoy for rope 1.5 times the width of the pool or 50 ft whichever is less. Observed rope shorter than 15ft length required for pool. CDI: new rope was attached and corrected to 15ft during inspection.

.2530(f) Signage with legible letters providing dialing instructions, address of pool and pool telephone number shall be posted at the emergency phone. Observed address on emergency phone sign did not match with what 911 had on file. 911 is showing address located in building across the street. Permit denial. Q status issued.

.2530(a) Provide USCG approved ring buoy. A rescue tube with lifeguard may be substituted for ring buoy. Observed ring buoy with damaged ropes around the edges. Corrected on site: new ring buoy provided.

.2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap. Observed pipe for backwash down in backwash pit. Provide air gap.

.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. Location identification was not correct. Location provided by 911 operator during location check was 1111 Metropolitan Avenue which is located across the street from the pool. The property manager was able to determine that incorrect location information for pool phone was given to phone company. The property manager was able to correct the phone location with the phone company but was told that information would not be updated with 911 until at least 24 hours later.

Observed loose ladder fixture on the side wall of the pool.

Observed calcium chloride bags stored on the floor of the chemical closet.

Provide at least 6 foot clearance around the pool. Corrected by operator.

Chemicals stored in pump room. Store chemicals in chemical storage room.

No rubber end caps on ladder rails. Provide.

Large flower planters within 6' of pool edge. Maintain 6' clearance. COS

Improper sized font on warning signs. Provide at least 1" lettering "Adults should not swim alone", and " Children should not use the pool without adult supervision". COSGeneral Comments: At time of inspection the Hallway/amenities room door counts as the main barrier and is self closing/self latching. The amenities room will be counted as part of the pool deck. No glass shall be on/in pool deck. A staff member will be in contact to determine if the french doors need to be self latching. Roger Rockholt present.