16demerits
BEACON HILL
1322 BEACON RIDGE RD, Charlotte, NC 28210
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060501233
Latest result16 demerits
Last inspectedMay 12, 2026
Inspections on record11
On record sinceJun 12, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Jun 12, 2014Lower is betterMay 12, 2026
Inspections & violations
May 12, 2026 16 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: PDSC forms and permit restrictions verified to be in compliance during today’s inspection: Flow meters for filtration and feature shall remain operable. Flows shall not exceed 150 gpm due to drain cover flow restriction. Suction Hazards for both systems.
All critical items corrected during today’s inspection with CPO Dwayne Boepple and Em Bellomo present.
Not permitted for night swimming. Permit issued.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Observed loose hand rails and missing end caps on ladder near waterfall.
#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. Observed throw rope tied to residential ring buoy. CDI - CPO replaced with USCG approved ring buoy.
.2530(a) Provide ring buoy for rope 1.5 times the width of the pool or 50 ft whichever is less. Observed throw rope exceeding required length of 38 ft. CDI - CPO corrected to appropriate length.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(b) Maintain no greater than 4" under fence and/or gate (pre-May 2010). Observed clearance greater than > 4” at bottom of fencing panels. CDI by CPO.
.2528(a) Provide no openings in fence and/or gate greater than 4"x4". Observed spacing between vertical picket exceeding 4” at pool entrance. CDI by CPO.
#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 missing arrows or labels for the pump room piping.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(j) Provide soap and soap dispenser, no glass, at each sink. No soap available in both restrooms. Provide.
.2526(k) Provide shatterproof mirrors. Replace glass mirrors in both restrooms.
Jul 12, 2023 20 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Temp fencing for the fire damaged apartment area must remain in place.
Stingl switch has been replaced by a Vacless
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Throw rope not long enough. Replaced during inspection
#13 · Pool maintenance: contrasting band on steps and benches −4
Color band on steps is beginning to fade. Recommend repainting in offseason.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Temporary fence is in place for fire damaged apartment area. Must be kept in place throughout pool operation.
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
Stingl switch was replaced 2 years ago with a Vacless system. PDSC form needs to be updated to reflect change.
Jun 30, 2022 2 demerits · 1 violation
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Replace missing end caps on ladder near waterfall.
Apr 29, 2021 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: .2528 (a)(2) Observed section of fencing at retainer wall with a lower than 4 ft space to step across the fence to the next section of retainer wall. Fencing will be closed at this area to meet the previously installed high section at this area and one other area. Pool is voluntarily closed until late May close to Memorial Day weekend. Per Supervisor Tim Dutcher, EHS will return to verify work completion per specifications today. Per operator, installation will be complete no later than May 20.
#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 some debris inside skimmers under baskets. CDI - Operator vacuumed debris during inspection.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Observed broken top step on ladder near cabana on right of pool. CDI - Pool operator installed spare ladder during inspection.
#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 two pool chairs at 4 ft from edge of pool on deck. CDI - Operator slanted the position of chairs to restore 6 ft.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed flow meter on upper pool pump stuck in position. CDI - Operator dislodged.
Jul 1, 2020 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Jason Rodriguez
“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.”
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed facility with pH at 7.0. Gave facility time to fix issue and pH went up to 7.3. Facility is in compliance with this item.
Jun 20, 2019 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: PDSC information verified during inspection.
Night swimming not permitted at this location.
#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 rope for ring buoy at 46ft. CDI: Rope cut down to 38ft.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Access gates shall swing away from the pool and be self-latching, self-closing unless an attendant AND lifeguard are present. Observed one gate on far side of deck (across grass) not fully self closing. CDI: CPO adjusted latch mechanism and pool gate closed properly.
Jun 1, 2018 14 demerits · 4 violations
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed missing tiles in upper pool wall and coping damaged in numerous places.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed two skimmer basket broken and in need of replacement.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed flow meter on pump 2 stuck.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed mirrors in restrooms for pool not shatterproof.
Jun 30, 2017 26 demerits · 8 violations
Inspector comments: Apartment patio doors should be self-clsoing and self-latching or have an audible alarm. Windows that open toward the pool shall not open further than 4 inches. Could not verify these.
PDSC form verified.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Chlorine, pH, drain/equalizer checks shall be checked daily. Cyanuric acid and Total Alkalinity shall be weekly. Keep daily writting records on site. Intent to suspend permit issued. Correct within 30 days. Return visit required.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Tiles on upper pool wall are missing. Repair.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed debris in skimmer baskets. Clean.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
One ladder at pool was not secure at pool deck - it was moveable. Repair.
#13 · Pool maintenance: contrasting band on steps and benches −4
Observed contrasting band on steps fading. Repaint by next season.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
One gate was self-closing but not self-latching. 30 day intent to suspend issued. Return visit required.
Black metal gate and fence are only 46 inches high. Increase to 48 inches. 30 date intent to suspend issued. Return visit required.
Note: Below fence and gate is 4 inches. Approved because pool was built in 1985.
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
Relabel piping in pump room as it is faded.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Observed no soap, paper towels or toilet paper in women's restroom. Observed no paper towels or soap in men's restroom.
Shower is broken/not operational.
Jun 1, 2016 12 demerits · 3 violations
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Facility had no written records of water quality checks. Facility must keep a daily log of water quality information, and required weekly information. ITS issued for water quality records, facility has 30 days to maintain written records from water quality checks or permit will be suspended.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Facility has two non-self closing/self latching fence gates. Gates must be able to close/latch by themselves, springs on these gates were either broken or non-existant. Observed section of fence high enough off the ground that a child would be able to crawl through. ITS issued for the fencing, fence must be able to prevent entry. ITS issued for gates, facility has 30 days to rectify the gate mechanisms or permit will be suspended.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed deck chairs within 6 feet of the pool, chairs were moved by employee during inspection.
Apr 22, 2015 20 demerits · 5 violations
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed pool debris on the pool floor. Maintain pool clean.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed debris on the pool surface. Maintain pool surface clean.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed rope at 50ft. Rope cut to 38feet.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed 2 of 6 pool deck gates not self closing and self latching. All gates and doors leading to the pool deck must be self closing and self latching. Pool gates will remain permanently locked until the gates are self closing and self latching.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Observed air break for filter backwash. Provide air gap.
Jun 12, 2014 20 demerits · 6 violations
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Tile missing on surface around edge of pool. Tile on order.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
2 handrails loose. Operater will repair.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Throw rope not operational during my initial check. Untangled during my inspection.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter not operating properly.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
No shower sign posted.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Restrooms need cleaning and door knob needs repair in mens room.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “BEACON HILL” or State ID 2060501233). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.