4demerits
YMCA HARRIS MULTIPURPOSE POOL
5900 QUAIL HOLLOW RD, Charlotte, NC 28210
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530166
Latest result4 demerits
Last inspectedJan 15, 2026
Inspections on record26
On record sinceOct 8, 2013
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Oct 8, 2013Lower is betterJan 15, 2026
Inspections & violations
Jan 15, 2026 4 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Conducted inspection with operators. Pool remains in good standing and on A status. Pool always life guarded. Chlorinator being worked on while EHS was onsite. Chemicals are still balanced.
Permit Restrictions: Flow meters shall remain operable. 1) Filtration pump flow cannot exceed 525 gpm due to filter flow restriction. 2) Backwash flow shall not exceed 527 gpm. 3) Portable depth markers must remain in place at all times the pool is open to the public in between the multi purpose pool and lap pool.
Const. Date: 10/1/2002 Rope Length: 50'
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521(b) Ladders shall be corrosion-resistant. Observed ladders and handrails with some rust accumulation.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water.
Observed water on pump room floor.
Aug 12, 2025 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with David Williamson present.
Intent to suspend permit issued for not recording main drain safety checks daily. Correct within 30 days.
Permit conditions- Pump flow cannot exceed 525 GPM due to filter restriction. Backwash cannot exceed 527 GPM. Digital flow meter shall remain operable. Portable depth markers must remain in place at all times pool is open to the public in-between the multipurpose and lap pools.
#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 main drain safety checks not being recorded daily. Intent to suspend permit issued.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521(b) Ladders shall be corrosion-resistant. Observed ladders and handrails with rust accumulation.
Mar 4, 2025 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with David Williamson present.
No violations noted.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 7, 2024 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with David Williamson present.
No violations noted.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Mar 19, 2024 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with David Williamson present.
Pool had drain covers replaced with new identical covers. Submit new PDSC form within 1 week to health department for review and approval or permit may be suspended.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 28, 2023 18 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with David Williamson present.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed the pH at 7.0. CDI- adjusted to 7.2.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
.2530(b) Two units of lifesaving equipment (or two lifeguards) must be provided for pools that exceed 3,000 sq. ft. surface area. Observed one lifeguard on duty at time of inspection. Pool is greater than 3,000 SQFT. Observed ring buoy in poor repair. CDI- additional lifeguard put on duty at all times until new ring buoys are on site.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. Observed emergency phone buttons non-functional. CDI- replaced with new phone that was working properly.
Mar 1, 2023 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with David Williamson present.
Flow observed at 430GPM.
NOTE: Observed 1 lifeguard on duty for 2 pools. Each pool requires a life guard. Ensure 1 lifeguard present at each pool at all times.
NOTE: Observed pump for slide has been replaced. An electrical inspection has already been completed and passed. Ensure PDSC paperwork is submitted and approved by the health department before slide is turned on and opened for use.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH at 7.0. CDI- adjusted to 7.2.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
.2523(b) Provide depth markers spaced not to exceed 25 feet when measured along the perimeter of the pool. Observed building wall depth markers spaced more than 25 feet apart in 2 separate areas. One depth marker missing near dolphin mural and second depth marker missing behind slide. Intent to suspend issued. Correct within 30 days.
Nov 3, 2022 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Bucket feature in multi purpose pool has been removed as has pump in auxillary pump room.
Return flow was observed at 496 gpm.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed water on auxiliary pump room floor. Repair leak.
.2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water.
Feb 3, 2022 4 demerits · 2 violations
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed some handrails rusty. Eliminate rust where possible.
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed hot water in mens locker room at 114 degrees. Hot water should not exceed 110 degrees.
Nov 10, 2021 26 demerits · 8 violations
Inspector comments: New plaster of swimming pool. Contractor, Jim Kappius, confirmed that drain covers were not replaced; however, plaster color for zero entry appears to be <50% light reflectance. Provide documentation showing light reflectance value for zero entry area. If plaster does not meet code requirements, may require repair prior to 2022 operating permit.
Note: Dump buckets and squirting fish removed during renovation. Pump taken apart. No suction.
Filtration pump motor replaced. Spoke with electrician during site visit. Pool open to the public. Recommend voluntarily closing until electrical permit is pulled and permit/pump has inspected. Will refer to Code Enforcement.
Ensure spare pump baskets are provided for filtration pump. Operator stated they were brought outside to be cleaned.
Recommendations:
1) Move the body hook so accessible and visible to the public at all times. Currently hidden on wall and behind equipment.
2) Provide barrier, ie. meshing, around slide to eliminate access to public under slide.
Intent to Suspend issued for chemical reagents, main drain checks, wall depth markers, pool doors, flow meter inoperable and leak at pump.
Jill Cason and Nelson Morgan present during the inspection.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Main drain/VGB checks not in log book. Ensure daily record keeping for main drains. Intent to Suspend issued.
Some reagents expired. Replace expired reagents. Intent to Suspend issued.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Perimeter wall depth markers not located directly back from pool deck depth markers. Wall depth markers inside of the swimming pool are not visible above the water. Perimeter wall depth markers must be located directly back on pool wall and visible from standing inside of the swimming pool. Intent to Suspend issued.
No deck depth markers between the multi-purpose pool and lap pool. Different depths on each pool. Spoke with operator to confirm requirements for depth markers between pools. Discussed having a portable depth marker between the two with two varying depths on either side. Intent to Suspend issued.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
One door near storage area/far left side not self-latching. Repair to self-close, self-latch. Intent to Suspend issued.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Standing water under slide. Decking shall be sloped to drain. Continue to monitor and treat as needed to ensure it does not become a slip hazard.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Leak at whale slide pump. Repair leak at pump. Puddling water with electrical equipment. Intent to Suspend issued.
Flow meter not operable. Flow meter shall remain operable. Permit restriction not to exceed 525 gpm of the filter. Intent to Suspend issued.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Floor wet in pump room with feature pumps. Floor shall be kept dry.
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
Pumps/systems not clearly identified in feature pump room. Clearly identify all pumps/equipment and piping with color codes or labels.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water in locker rooms >120 F. Maintain at 110 F or below.
Some spray handles broken in handicap showers in locker rooms and one loose sink handle in women's family locker room. Keep all fixtures in good repair.
Mar 18, 2021 4 demerits · 2 violations
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed water on pump room floor. Repair leak.
.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
Observed hot water in restrooms at 135 degrees. Hot water should not exceed 110 degrees in restrooms.
.2526(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F.
Dec 1, 2020 22 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: ITS for records, doors, depth markers. Changed to "W" status.
22) Emergency phone ringer not audible when called back, but connects. Emergency phone is fully operable. Allowed 7 days to correct emergency phone to hear call back in case of emergency. Failure to correct will warrant permit action. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when corrected.
NOTE: Motor removed for bucket pump (Pentair CFII-NI-1F) and placed on slide pump (Pentair CFII-NI-1/2F). This is not same horsepower motor for slide pump (was 1/2 HP). Advised proper replacement and contacting Code Enforcement for permits. Bucket pump off, with no attached motor. When work is done on bucket pump, ensure electrical permits are pulled from Code Enforcement.
No signature due to COVID-19
Inspection with David Williamson and Brad Wright
Report to david.williamson@ymcacharlotte.org; kevin.notley@ymcacharlotte.org
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Daily records missing temperature of pool, but posted on wall.
.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.
**30 Day Intent to Suspend (ITS) item. Will verify on return visit.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Distance between wall depth markers 0 FT to 2 FT exceeds 25' apart at time of inspection. No wall marker at 1 FT.
.2523(b) Provide depth markers spaced not to exceed 25 feet when measured along the perimeter of the pool.
.2523(a) Provide depth markers on pool walls and pool deck next to the swimming pool.
**30 Day ITS item. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance to lift ITS.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Buoy rope observed at 60' at time of inspection.
.2530(a) Provide ring buoy for rope 1.5 times the width of the pool or 50 ft whichever is less. Required 50' at this pool. Operator cut to 50' and corrected.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Multiple doors onto pool deck (from locker rooms and hallways) not self latching or alarmed at time of inspection .2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching or child protected by audible alarm.
**30 Day ITS item. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance to lift ITS.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed water on pump room floor, not draining at time of inspection. Chemicals stored in pump room. Items within 3' of piping and equipment. Pump room for feature pumps not locking. Pool built 2002. .2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water. .2533(d) Pump room floor shall be sloped to drain. .2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room. .2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534. .2533(a) The equipment room door shall have a permanent lock and be kept locked when not in use by the pool operator.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water over 110 degrees F in restrooms/locker rooms at time of inspection.
.2526(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F.
Apr 22, 2020 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Nelson Morgan present during inspection.
No signature due to COVID-19 social distancing standards.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed damaged pool plaster on pool floor at shallow end along short wall in 2 places. - Keep pool plaster in good repair.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed hot water in restroom at 140 degrees F.
.2526(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F.
Nov 12, 2019 18 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Verified PDSC information
Intent to Suspend for record keeping and contrasting color bands on stairs.
Permit will be suspended in 30 days if records of main drain checks are not maintained.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed missing main drain checks.
.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.
Intent to Suspend
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed stair hand rails damaged.
Keep hand rails in good repair.
#13 · Pool maintenance: contrasting band on steps and benches −4
Observed contrasting colorbands on steps missing.
.2521(b) Provide contrasting color band on leading edge of stair treads.
Intent to suspend.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed emergency phone not working, corrected during inspection.
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed hot water in women's restroom and woman's family restroom over 140 degrees F.
.2526(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F.
Jan 28, 2019 4 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Verified PDSC information.
Observed pool phone with static.
Observed damaged plaster on pool floor.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed hot water in womans restroom at 136 degrees F.
.2626(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F.
#32 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: floors smooth, slip-resistant, kept clean −2
Observed locker room floors with carpet.
.2626(c) Restroom floors shall be smooth to insure cleaning and slip-resistant.
Sep 25, 2018 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Verified PDSC information
Intent to suspend issued.
Call Chris Sells with questions at 704 576 8678 or when repairs are complete
Facility has 30 days to complete repairs or the pool permit will be suspended
#13 · Pool maintenance: contrasting band on steps and benches −4
Observed grip tape functioning as contrasting colorband damaged.
Intent to Suspend Issued.
.2521(b) Provide contrasting color band on leading edge of stair treads.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed doors to family changing rooms not self closing self latching.
Intent to Suspend Issued.
.2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching.
Feb 15, 2018 20 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Notice of Intent to Suspend
Intent to suspend for offset greater than 1/2" where hand rail was installed.
Intent to suspend requiring submission of infield plan review documents for changed pumps
PDSC information verified.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Door to mens family locker not self closing self latching.
Keep all doors self closing self latching. Corrected during inspection.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed hole for pole/handrail near lazy river missing, gap greater than 1/2".
Pool deck cannot have any offsets greater than 1/2"
**Notice of Intent to Suspend.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency phone dial pad not working.
Maintain emergency phone in working order. Corrected during inspection.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed pumps on lazy river and filtration system changed.
Submit infield plan review document to be reviewed to the Department.
**Notice of Intent to suspend
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed hot water in men's locker room over 110 degrees F.
Maintain hot water at 110 degrees F or below.
Nov 20, 2017 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: PDSC information not correct.
Return proper PDSC information to the Department immediately.
Intent to suspend issued, facility will be closed if intent items are not corrected within 30 days. Call Christopher Sells with questions at 704 576 8678 with questions and revisit.
Email PDSC information to Christopher.sells@mecklenburgcountync.gov
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed door to pool deck from lockers not self latching.
Doors to pool deck must be self latching or alarmed.
**Intent to suspend
Feb 9, 2017 2 demerits · 1 violation
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed dry wall and other non pool related items in pump room. Eliminate storage of all non pool items in pumproom ASAP.
Dec 5, 2016 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Issued intent to suspend for #16.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Maintain daily writted records fro main drain safety. NO such records observed.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed entrance door to pool not self latching.
Jan 28, 2016 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Issued intent to suspend for #9 (depth markers).
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Observed one depth marker on pool wall missing. Replace.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed some "blue square" areas on deck in poor condition. Repair.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed hot water in mens locker room at 133 degrees. Hot water should not exceed 110 degrees in restrooms.
Oct 19, 2015 6 demerits · 2 violations
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed minor deck damage in the area between the two pools. Repair as needed.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed hot water in mens restroom at 130 degrees. Hot water should not exceed 110 degrees in restrooms.
Feb 18, 2015 20 demerits · 5 violations
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed the daily temperature check not to be logged everyday. As the pools are heated the temperature check must be logged everyday. All other records were correct.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Observed depth markers to be fading/peeling on deck and pool wall. Correct this. I.T.S. issued.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed no body hooks present. CDI Body hooks were provided. Two must be present at all times of operation.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed deck damage. Repair the deck. Failure to do so may result in permit action.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed 128F hot water in bathroom. Ensure that hot water does not exceed 110F in bathroom fixtures.
Nov 10, 2014 4 demerits · 2 violations
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed water on pump room floor. Correct leak.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed water in mens locker room at 120 degrees F. Hot water should not exceed 110 degrees F.
Feb 5, 2014 4 demerits · 2 violations
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed water on pump room floor. Repair leak.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed hot water in locker room at 138 degrees. Hot water should not exceed 110 degrees in restrooms.
Oct 8, 2013 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Issued intent to suspent for #9
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Observed depth markers on pool walls missing/ gretaer than 25 feet apart. Provide depth markers on pool wall no greater than 25 ft apart.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed hot water in restrooms at 119 degrees. Hot water should net exceed 110 degrees.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “YMCA HARRIS MULTIPURPOSE POOL” or State ID 2060530166). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.