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22demerits

FIFTH AND POPLAR RCOA

300 W 5TH ST, Charlotte, NC 28202
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530173
Latest result22 demerits
Last inspectedJul 28, 2026
Inspections on record27
On record sinceJul 25, 2013

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

Score history

02040 Jul 25, 2013: 10Apr 24, 2014: 0Oct 3, 2014: 24Apr 6, 2015: 30Sep 21, 2015: 10Jun 27, 2016: 12Oct 4, 2016: 40Jan 18, 2017: 24Dec 12, 2017: 10Apr 27, 2018: 6Aug 28, 2018: 28Apr 3, 2019: 0Jul 23, 2019: 18Feb 4, 2020: 20Jul 15, 2020: 26Feb 9, 2021: 12Aug 18, 2021: 34Mar 7, 2022: 22Jul 26, 2022: 28Jan 30, 2023: 18Jul 26, 2023: 24Feb 13, 2024: 16Jul 22, 2024: 16Mar 3, 2025: 38Aug 12, 2025: 22Mar 10, 2026: 34Jul 28, 2026: 22
Jul 25, 2013Lower is betterJul 28, 2026

Inspections & violations

Jul 28, 2026 22 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Jon Fife present during the inspection. No signature. Computer died while in field. Informed operator of suspension item while onsite. Pool Closed signs posted. Immediate Suspension issued for emergency phone. .2530 - phone shall be operable and transfer correct address and phone number to 911 - phone shall either audibly ring or answer automatically when phone number posted is dialed. Once corrected, contact Katie to schedule a return inspection to reopen the pool.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Test tube for CYA with black on bottom. Cannot see dot. Provide new test kit. Facility also utilizes test stripes.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Small gap between wall and light furthest from pump room. If exceeds 1/2", will require repair.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some pool furniture <6 ft. to pool edge. Corrected during the inspection. Some tiles beginning to crack on deck. No offsets >1/2". Monitor and repair as needed.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
Pool light furthest from the pump room burnt out. Repair/replace pool light.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Phone not connecting to 911. Address and phone number could not be verified. Callback could not be verified. Immediate Suspension issued.

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Mar 10, 2026 34 demerits · 8 violations
Inspector comments: Jon Fife present during the inspection. Immediate Suspension issued for: .2535 - pool chemistry - maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8 and calibrate feeder .2539 - flow meter not operable - flow restriction for suction hazard. Flow meter must remain operable with flow no greater than 119 gpm to meet flow restriction of the drain cover. Suction Hazard. Once corrected, contact Katie at 704-309-5494 to reopen the pool. Pool closed signs posted during the inspection.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Pool pH at 7.0. Operator added chemicals; however, feeder not calibrated. Maintain pool chemistry at 7.2 to 7.8. Calibrate feeder. Required to be calibrated prior to reopening the swimming pool. Immediate suspension issued.
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
Flow meter required operable for permit restriction. Flow meter maxed above max of flow meter at 120 gpm. Does not appear to be working correctly. Permit Restriction: Flow meter must remain operable with flow no greater than 119 gpm due to drain cover flow restriction. Suction Hazard. Immediate Suspension issued. Pump turned on and off to see if flow meter stuck. Operable.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Some debris on the pool floor. Clean to keep free of debris.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
One window on to pool deck, left side center, >4" opening. One window with closure damaged. Window still limited at 4". Repair windows so that it does not open more than 4". .2528(a) Pool fence shall be at least 48" in height measured from outside of barrier. Pool barrier at 44" at some pillars on wall. .2528(b) Horizontals shall not be located less than 45" in height. Barrier wall outside of pool fence located directly next to fence. <45" between horizontals from wall to fence and openings >4" above. Maintain 4" or less between openings. Pool built pre-2010. Observed mt gate at the back entry by the restrooms not permanently locked. Recommended to be locked when not used. Observed barriers less than 48” in height in multiple locations around pool.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some lounge chairs within 6 ft. of pool. Maintain 6 ft. clearance around the pool in all locations. Sharp edge/damaged paver next to skimmer closest to phone. Repair paver.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
Automated feeder not calibrated. Reading 8.4. Pool pH at 7.0. Calibrate feeder.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter not operable. Repair flow meter to meet permit restriction.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Tank of acid stored in front of skimmer line so not easily accessible. Maintain clearance around equipment in pump room.

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Aug 12, 2025 22 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Intent to Suspend issued for: .2535 - replace pool reagents. .2537 - clean deck to eliminate slip hazards next to pot plants.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Expired reagents - DPD-1, Phenol Red, Thiosulfate. Provide new chemical reagents. Intent to Suspend issued.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Throw rope wrapped around ring buoy so not easily accessible. Keep throw rope accessible. Corrected during the inspection.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
One window on to pool deck, left side center, >4" opening. Repair window so that it does not open more than 4". .2528(a) Pool fence shall be at least 48" in height measured from outside of barrier. Pool barrier at 44" at some pillars on wall. .2528(b) Horizontals shall not be located less than 45" in height. Barrier wall outside of pool fence located directly next to fence. <45" between horizontals from wall to fence and openings >4" above. Maintain 4" or less between openings. Pool built pre-2010. Observed mt gate at the back entry by the restrooms not permanently locked. Recommended to be locked when not used. Observed barriers less than 48” in height in multiple locations around pool. Note: One window in fitness not closing.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Large umbrella directly next to the swimming pool. Maintain 6 ft. clearance around the pool. Moved during the inspection. Some build-up/algae on pool deck from drainage off of pot plants. Keep deck free of slip hazard. Intent to Suspend issued. Some deck cracking. No offsets >1/2". Monitor and repair as needed.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter not operable in pump room. Permit restriction. Corrected during the inspection. Flow meter reading 100 gpm. Permit restriction - Flow shall not exceed 119 gpm.

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Mar 3, 2025 38 demerits · 9 violations
Inspector comments: Immediate Suspension issued for .2530 - emergency phone not operable. Deb Nugent present during the inspection. Pool Closed signs posted during the inspection. Once corrected, contact Katie to schedule a return visit to reopen the pool.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No records maintained for February 28th or couple days in March. Ensure daily record keeping for chlorine, pH and main drain checks. Weekly record keeping for total alkalinity and cyanuric acid.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Some debris on pool floor. Keep pool floor clean.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Large amount of debris/leaves under skimmer baskets. Some skimmer baskets with leaf debris. Keep skimmers and baskets free of debris so that skimmer can function as NSF required.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Pool fence shall be at least 48" in height measured from outside of barrier. Pool barrier at 44" at some pillars on wall. .2528(b) Horizontals shall not be located less than 45" in height. Barrier wall outside of pool fence located directly next to fence. <45" between horizontals from wall to fence and openings >4" above. Maintain 4" or less between openings. Pool built pre-2010. Observed mt gate at the back entry by the restrooms not permanently locked. Recommended to be locked when not used. Observed barriers less than 48” in height in multiple locations around pool.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Deck furniture less than 6 ft. to pool edge. Maintain 6 ft. clearance around the pool in all locations. Some grout coming up between deck pavers in multiple locations. Damage to deck paver near skimmer closest to grill area. Deck shall be impervious surface within 6 ft. of pool edge. Damage to skimmer paver does not have offset >1/2". Monitor and repair if worsens.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
New warning signage provided in lettering <4". Provide "Warning No Lifeguard on Duty" in 4" lettering.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
Pool approved for night swimming. Operator not present at time of inspection. Lights shall be verified as operable for night swimming approval. Screws on light closest to pump room not secure. Light appears offset. Repair light. Secure to wall.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Phone not operable. PC with Kings III - they are able to hear caller; however, speaker has gone bad. Phone shall be capable of connecting to 911 and transferring phone number and address to 911. Could not verify address and phone number. Phone shall be capable of answering automatically when number posted is dialed. Immediate Suspension issued.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
CPO not present. Could not verify automated feeder. Feeder shall detect flow and turn off with loss of power.

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Jul 22, 2024 16 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Rope fraying for ring buoy. Provide 38 ft. rope within 1 week for ring buoy. Jon Fife present during the inspection. Note - Main drain covers and equalizer line covers expire in November 2025. Will require replacement by expiration date.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Small gap between light and wall on white light in pool. Continue to monitor. If increases to 1/2" or greater, secure to wall. Some build-up on wall tiles. Keep clean.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
One skimmer missing weir. Replaced during the inspection.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Pool fence shall be at least 48" in height measured from outside of barrier. Pool barrier at 44" at some pillars on wall. .2528(b) Horizontals shall not be located less than 45" in height. Barrier wall outside of pool fence located directly next to fence. <45" between horizontals from wall to fence and openings >4" above. Maintain 4" or less between openings. Pool built pre-2010. Observed mt gate at the back entry by the restrooms not permanently locked. Recommended to be locked when not used. Observed barriers less than 48” in height in multiple locations around pool. .2528(a) Ground level windows shall not open greater than 4" on to pool deck or child protected by audible alarm. Two windows opening onto pool deck from gym and leasing office opened greater than 4”. Pool built pre-2010.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some deck tiles with minor damage/cracking. No offsets >1/2". Continue to monitor and repair if worsens. Some build-up on deck around the planters, located outside of the required deck space. Build-up appears to be slick. Deck shall be slip-resistant.

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Feb 13, 2024 16 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Buoy grab rope is intact but starting to deteriorate. Replace within 30 days. New buoy will be verified during visit for Intent to Suspend. Buoy rope does not need to be replaced. If rope is replaced it must be at least 38’. Pool sign is missing one zip tie in top corner. Secure pool sign to fence on all corners. Intent to Suspend issued for .2537 One pool light not flush to pool wall. Maintain 1/2” or less. .2537 Tiles buckling and raised greater than 1/2” by side entry gate. Maintain 1/2” or less. Inspection completed by Troy Kling and Katie Rudisill. Jon Fife present during inspection.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
.2537 Keep openings and offsets less than 1/2”. Observed one pool light not flush with pool wall. ***Intent to Suspend issued.
#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 leaf debris blocking suction line in one skimmer.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Pool fence shall be at least 48" in height measured from outside of barrier. Pool barrier at 44" at some pillars on wall. .2528(b) Horizontals shall not be located less than 45" in height. Barrier wall outside of pool fence located directly next to fence. <45" between horizontals from wall to fence and openings >4" above. Maintain 4" or less between openings. Pool built pre-2010. Observed mt gate at the back entry by the restrooms not permanently locked. Recommended to be locked when not used. Observed barriers less than 48” in height in multiple locations around pool. .2528(a) Ground level windows shall not open greater than 4" on to pool deck or child protected by audible alarm. Multiple windows opening onto pool deck from gym and leasing office opened greater than 4”. Pool built pre-2010.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept free of trip hazards or offsets greater than 1/2" due to deterioration or changes from original deck profile. Observed cracked tile around the skimmer located by the phone line. Crack was not more than 1/2inch. Observed additional locations with cracks. Observed tiles buckling and raised greater than 1/2” at side entry gate. Repair tiles so that offset is less than 1/2”. ***Intent to suspend issued.

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Jul 26, 2023 24 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Intent to Suspend issued for: .2535 - provide new test kit reagents .2524 - repair lighting so that all pool and perimeter lights operable for night swimming approval; repair pool interior light Jon Fife present during the inspection.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Total alkalinity, thiosulfate reagents expired. DPD-2 reagent almost gone. Provide new test kit chemicals for test kit. Intent to Suspend issued.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Pool fence shall be at least 48" in height measured from outside of barrier. Pool barrier at 44" at some pillars on wall. .2528(b) Horizontals shall not be located less than 45" in height. Barrier wall outside of pool fence located directly next to fence. <45" between horizontals from wall to fence and openings >4" above. Maintain 4" or less between openings. Pool built pre-2010. Observed mt gate at the back entry by the restrooms not permanently locked. Recommended to be locked when not used.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some damage to grout around skimmer closest to pump room and gate entry. Damage to deck tile also. No offset >1/2". Monitor and repair.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
New lighting installed around the pool perimeter. Could not verify operable. Pool is approved for night swimming. Provide photograph of lighting operational at night. One pool light not operable. Replace/repair light.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Phone number posted at pool phone goes to the emergency phone; however, 911 has front office number in system when transferred from Kings III. 911 called back to property and had concierge phone number. All three phone numbers now posted at pool phone. Given two weeks to correct.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Pump room floor wet. Equipment does not appear to be leaking. Operator indicated coming from sprinkler system.

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Jan 30, 2023 18 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: 15 - Minor fraying on ring buoy rope. Monitor. Rope still intact and secure at time of inspection. Replace when brittles. Note: Phone breaking in and out when speaking with 911. 911 still audible. Monitor and get service on phone if issue worsens. Intent to Suspend issued for: .2524 - repair lighting so that all pool and perimeter lights operable for night swimming approval .2528 - repair window limiters to open at 4" or less Jon Fife present during the inspection.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Debris and leaves on pool floor. Main drains with some debris. Still visible. Keep pool floor clean.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Debris/leaves under skimmer baskets on two skimmers. Keep free of debris to ensure proper filtration of water through system.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Two windows (next to wall at treadmills and at far left of weight room) with window limiters >4"/not operable. Repair to limit windows at 4" or less. Intent to Suspend issued. .2528(a) Pool fence shall be at least 48" in height measured from outside of barrier. Pool barrier at 44" at some pillars on wall. .2528(b) Horizontals shall not be located less than 45" in height. Barrier wall outside of pool fence located directly next to fence. <45" between horizontals from wall to fence and openings >4" above. Maintain 4" or less between openings. Pool built pre-2010. Observed mt gate at the back entry by the restrooms not permanently locked. Recommended to be locked when not used.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
.2524 For Night Swimming - provide sufficient lighting so that all parts of the pool and required deck area are visible and main drains are clearly visible. One pool light not operational. Two lights to right of double doors (first and third light) not operational. Pool permitted for night swimming. Lights must be operable in pool and around perimeter for night swimming. Limit hours to dawn to dusk until repaired. Intent to Suspend issued.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Floor wet due to leak at check valve. Repair leak or plumb catch drain to backwash pit to keep pump room floor dry. Hose stored on floor next to pump in pump room. Maintain 3 ft. clearance around equipment in all locations.

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Jul 26, 2022 28 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Intent to suspend issued for drain caps and build up at flower pots. Inspection completed by Katie Rudisill and Fonlon Etienne. Report written by Etienne Fonlon. Jon fife was present during the 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 build up in skimmers and needs cleaning.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Pool fence shall be at least 48" in height measured from outside of barrier. Pool barrier at 44" at some pillars on wall. .2528(b) Horizontals shall not be located less than 45" in height. Barrier wall outside of pool fence located directly next to fence. <45" between horizontals from wall to fence and openings >4" above. Maintain 4" or less between openings. Pool built pre-2010. Observed mt gate at the back entry by the restrooms not permanently locked. Recommended to be locked when not used.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept free of trip hazards or offsets greater than 1/2" due to deterioration or changes from original deck profile. Observed cracked tile around the skimmer located by the phone line. Crack was not more than 1/2inch. .2522(g) Decks and walkways shall be slip-resistant. Observed water leaks from flower pot. Deck has algae build up. Needs to be cleaned and dried. ***Intent to suspend issued.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
.2524 For Night Swimming - provide sufficient lighting so that all parts of the pool and required deck area are visible and main drains are clearly visible. Observed one of the lights by the entrance to the office in disrepair. Needs to be fixed. Most of the lights were functioning right and did not affect visibility of pool deck.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Signage with legible letters providing dialing instructions, address of pool and pool telephone number shall be posted at the emergency phone. Observed the location address by the phone line fading off. CDI. PIC relabeled.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
2518. Keep filters in good repairs. Observed drain lines cap leaking in the pump room. Needs to be repaired. ****intent to suspend issued.
#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 leaks from the drain plug on the filter. Needs to be repaired.

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Mar 7, 2022 22 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Intent to Suspend issued for pool reagents and pool lighting. A return visit will be made in 30 days to verify completion of ITS items or permit will be suspended. Jon Fife present during the inspection. Note - recommend moving body hook so clearly visible from all areas of the pool deck. Not clearly visible. On side wall near restroom entry.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Expired testing reagents from 2021. Replace DPD-1, DPD-2, and pH reagent. Intent to Suspend issued. Cyanuric acid also running low but present and not expired. Recommend replacing also.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Skimmers with debris in baskets. Keep skimmers free of debris to ensure operable filtration system.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Pool fence shall be at least 48" in height measured from outside of barrier. Pool barrier at 44" at some pillars on wall. .2528(b) Horizontals shall not be located less than 45" in height. Barrier wall outside of pool fence located directly next to fence. <45" between horizontals from wall to fence and openings >4" above. Maintain 4" or less between openings. Pool built pre-2010.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
One light in pool burnt out and multiple perimeter lights burnt out. Pool seeking night swimming with previous approval where all lights were operable. Repair lighting. Pool not approved for night swimming until lighting is repaired. Intent to Suspend issued.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Incorrect phone number posted at emergency phone. Struck through and correct phone number. Off by one digit. Phone number shall match 911 and shall ring back to phone with dialed. Kings III phone tested and gave option to speak back through the phone.

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Aug 18, 2021 34 demerits · 9 violations
Inspector comments: 15 - Ring buoy grab rope brittle and rope in need of replacement. Replace with USCG approved ring buoy and 38 ft. rope within 30 days. Will verify on return visit. Intent to Suspend issued for lighting verification and providing spare pump basket. A return visit will be made in 30 days to verify ring buoy and ITS items. No signature due to covid restrictions.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Pool test kit tube with black on bottom. Tube used for CYA. Replace test kit tubes.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Skimmer baskets with debris. Keep free and clean to ensure pump/circulation is adequate.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Pool fence shall be at least 48" in height measured from outside of barrier. Pool barrier at 44" at some pillars on wall. .2528(b) Horizontals shall not be located less than 45" in height. Barrier wall outside of pool fence located directly next to fence. <45" between horizontals from wall to fence and openings >4" above. Maintain 4" or less between openings. Barrier not secure at main entry near fountain. Piece of barrier broken. Repair barrier. Pool built pre-2010.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some damage to grout and tile around one skimmer. Some damage to tiling around step handrail. Offsets not >1/2". Continue to monitor and repair if worsens.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
Could not verify lights operable. Pool operator not present. Pool approved for night swimming. All perimeter lights and interior lights shall be operable. Intent to suspend issued.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Address and phone number faded on emergency pool phone signage. Written in with sharpie during the inspection.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Filter leaking. Repair leak. No spare pump basket for pool pump. Provide spare pump basket. Intent to Suspend issued.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Floor wet in pump room. Keep dry. Ventilation in door with no forced draw or cross ventilation. Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Water in restrooms >110 F. Maintain at 110 F or below.

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Feb 9, 2021 12 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Lights verified as opertional around pool perimeter and pool interior at time of visit. John Fife present during the inspection. No signature due to covid restrictions.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Pool fence shall be at least 48" in height measured from outside of barrier. Pool barrier at 44" at some pillars on wall. .2528(b) Horizontals shall not be located less than 45" in height. Barrier wall outside of pool fence located directly next to fence. <45" between horizontals from wall to fence and openings >4" above. Maintain 4" or less between openings. Observed cigarette waste receptacle next to barrier and <45" between top and top of barrier. Move to eliminate foothold. Pool built pre-2010.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some damage to grout and tile around one skimmer. Offsets not >1/2". Continue to monitor and repair if worsens.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Check valve for fill line leaking. Provide catch drain to backwash pit to eliminate water on pump room floor. Could not verify ASSE listing on check valve. Placard worn off. Should be ASEE 1013. Ventilation in door. Does not provide cross-ventilation. Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Water in restrooms >110 F. Maintain at 110 F or below.

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Jul 15, 2020 26 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Note: Drain covers and equalizer line covers are expiring in 2021. These will require replacement with new PDSC form submitted prior to permit issuance for 2021. Intent to Suspend issued for light fixture at wall. Jon Fife present during inspection. No signature due to covid restrictions.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Pool light not flush to wall and provides pinch hazard. Repair to wall. Intent to Suspend issued.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Some build-up on depth marker tiles. Still visible but getting to point where need cleaned. Continue to monitor and keep clean.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Pool fence shall be at least 48" in height measured from outside of barrier. Pool barrier at 44" at some pillars on wall. .2528(b) Horizontals shall not be located less than 45" in height. Barrier wall outside of pool fence located directly next to fence. <45" between horizontals from wall to fence and openings >4" above. Maintain 4" or less between openings. Fence tie near pillar at front entry area damaged. Not secure. Repair. Pool built pre-2010.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
No dial tone at emergency phone. Corrected during inspection. Phone gives continuous issues with dial tone. Phone jack requires repair. Given 30 days to repair or permit will be suspended. Phone rings back to concierage desk. New state guidance requires that phone rings back to the pool phone. Given 30 days to repair and provide line for phone. Phone number must ring back to pool phone. If not repaired, permit will be suspended.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Filter appears to be leaking with small leak at pump. Keep equipment in good repair.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Ventilation in door but not cross ventilation. Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation. Pump room floor wet. Keep dry.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Water in restrooms >110 F. Maintain at 110 F or below.

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Feb 4, 2020 20 demerits · 6 violations
#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 several days missing daily records of pH, chlorine, drain cover inspections, etc. in December and November of 2019. .2535(10) Provide test kit capable of measuring disinfectant level, cyanuric acid and total alkalinity. Observed expired chemicals inside test kit. New test kit is not on site. PIC unable to provide test strips.
#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 heavy debris in all skimmers. One skimmer not pulling. Corrected during inspection.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Pool fence shall be at least 48" in height measured from outside of barrier. Pool barrier at 44" at some pillars on wall. .2528(b) Horizontals shall not be located less than 45" in height. Barrier wall outside of pool fence located directly next to fence. <45" between horizontals from wall to fence and openings >4" above. Maintain 4" or less between openings. Pool built pre-2010.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(h) Provide a NSF listed pump per manufacturer. Observed small leak at line into pump. Continue to monitor. Leak does not appear to affect circulation of pool.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(e) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in pump room. Observed neither forced ventilation nor cross ventilation inside pump room. Only one vent in door.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F. Observed both men's and women's restrooms handsink temperatures at 114F and 115F. .2526(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair. One sink slow draining in women's.

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Jul 23, 2019 18 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Mirrors could not be verified as shatterproof. Mirrors in restrooms shall be shatterproof. Mirrors are located outside pool barrier. Refrigerator located on pool deck with glass shelves. Could not verify as shatterproof glass. Removed during the inspection. Intent to Suspend issued for window limiters opening >4".
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed some staining/build-up on tiles. .2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris and clean.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed multipe areas with footholds outside fence - walls less than 45" from ground measured to next horizontal. Pool built in 2003. Fasteners (horizontals) from pillars to fence provide footholds at less than 45" apart. <45" from pillar to top of fence at walls.2528(a) Maintain 45" between bottom horizontal and next horizontal on fence and/or gate (post-May 2010). Window limiters on windows on to pool deck open greater than 4". Intent to Suspend issued. .2528(a) Ground level windows shall not open greater than 4" on to pool deck or child protected by audible alarm.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
No dial tone at emergency phone at time of inspection. Corrected during inspection. Some static on phone. 911 stated they could clearly hear the inspector. Continue to monitor.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
No forced or cross ventilation in pump room. .2533(e) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in pump room.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Water in restrooms >110 F. Maintain at 110 F or below.

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Apr 3, 2019 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO POINT DEDUCTIONS Night swimming approved based on EHS James B. visit in 2018 stating: "Sufficient lighting present for night swimming." Pool operator stated that no fixture changes have occurred but light bulbs are being updated as they go out to whiter, brighter lights. Pool entrance from concierge desk has no lock or alarm and provides access to the pool deck. Per property management, there is 24 hour concierge service. A person/gate attendent must be present at all times if door provides no barrier to access the pool deck (lock, alarm, key fob/key entry, or door knob in compliance with gate rules).

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Aug 28, 2018 28 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: 15 - Ring buoy grab rope and rope beginning to degrade from weather. Still intact. Replace within 30 days. Will be verified at return visit for Intent to Suspend. Provide USCG approved ring buoy with 38 ft rope. Plaster appears to be darker than 50% grey on artists scale. Provide spec sheet for plaster. Plaster may be required replaced with approved coloring before 2019 operating season. Intent to suspend issued for CYA, openings on coping >1/2", flow meter, and automated chlorinator verification. Emergency phone and ring buoy with new rope will be verified at return visit.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
CYA recorded at 100 ppm for repeated days. Maximum cyanuric acid level requires less than 100 ppm. Lower CYA to below 100 ppm. Intent to Suspend issued. CPO must visit property daily. No CPO employed at facility.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Fasteners (horizontals) from pillars to fence provide footholds at less than 45" apart. <45" from pillar to top of fence at walls. Ash Tray provides footholds measuring less than 45". Fence built prior to 2010. Maintain 45" or greater between horizontals. Could not verify windows. All windows opening on to pool deck shall open 4" or less.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Tumbled pavers used for coping. Some openings >1/2". Fill holes to eliminate openings >1/2". Intent to Suspend issued.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency phone not dialing out to 911. Corrected during inspection. Will re-verify phone on return visit. Incorrect dialing instructions at phone. Corrected during inspection. Incorrect phone number posted at phone. Corrected during inspection.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
Staff onsite could not verify chlorinator. Automated chlorinator must detect flow and shut off chemical feeding when no flow. Operator must demonstrate. Intent to Suspend issued.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter stuck. Keep operational. Intent to Suspend issued.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Water in restrooms >110 F. Maintain at 110 F or below.

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Apr 27, 2018 6 demerits · 1 violation
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Address and dialing instructions not posted at emergency phone. Corrected onsite.

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Dec 12, 2017 10 demerits · 2 violations
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed leaves and debris in skimmers. Corrected on site. Also observed one of fr weirs missing. Replace missing weirs.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed address and phone number at emergency phone faded to the point where it was unreadable. Corrected onsite.

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Jan 18, 2017 24 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: General Comment: Pool is not permitted for Night Swimming due to lighting available on pool deck. Hours must be limited to dawn to dusk.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Some months missing main drain checks. Record daily.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
One weir missing from skimmer. Replace weir.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed 3" under gates and fencing throughout. Maintain 2" or les. Fence at pillar with horizontal less than 45" measured from pillar to top of fence. Maintain 45" or less. Windows without stoppers or audible alarm. Could not verify. Install stoppers. All windows on to pool deck shall be equipped with audible alarm or stoppers. Pool built prior to 2010.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
No address at pool phone. Corrected during inspection.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Small leak at pump in pump room at pipe attaching to pump. Repair leak. Monitor to assure pump room floor stays dry.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Water in restrooms >113 F. Maintain at 110 F or below.

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Oct 4, 2016 40 demerits · 10 violations
Inspector comments: Immediate Suspension issued for pH, ring buoy, and emergency phone. Once corrected, please call Katie at 704-309-5494 to re-open pool.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Pool pH at 6.8. Maintain between 7.2 and 7.8. Immediate Suspension issued.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records maintained daily; however, CPO stated that he was not recording daily. Records are the same every day. Assure accurate record keeping.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
One skimmer without weir. Replace weir.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Ring buoy grab rope starting to fray. Replace ring buoy and rope. Rope length required is 38 ft. Immediate Suspension issued.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Doors from concierge on to pool deck replaced with doors that do not self-close, self-latch. Repair to self-close, self-latch. Cigarette container outside of fence provides foohold. Remove so not located directly next to fence. 3 1/2" under the gate/fence at entrances. Maintain 2" or less.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency phone not operating. Only "1" is dialing. Repair phone so 911 can be contacted. Phone number and address could not be read on labeling on phone. Relabel with address and phone number for phone. Immediate Suspension issued.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Liquid automated chlorinator was off upon entrance to the pump room. Pool must be chlorinated by an NSF approved system. Pool to remain closed until return visit to verify chlorinator is operating properly. Flow meter stuck. Keep operational.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
No cross or forced ventilation in pump room. Provide. Pump room floor wet due to leaking check valve. Keep pump room floor dry. Acid stored directly in front of pump and valves. Maintain 3 ft clear walking distance around all equipment and valves.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Water in restrooms >110 F. Maintain at 110 F or below.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
Check valve for fill line leaking. Clean out to eliminate leak.

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Jun 27, 2016 12 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: G.C. Ensure daily and weekly checks are done properly with liquid based test kit, not strips. Observed PDSC records to have 4 A10RCFR AQUASTAR EZ LINE COVERS. 4 6HP AQUASTAR COVERS WERE FOUND IN THE POOL. SUBMIT CORRECTED PDSC FORM TO KATIE WILSON WITH THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT 704-309-5494 POOL SHALL REMAIN CLOSED UNTIL PDSC IS APPROVED.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed pH to be 6.9pH shall be 7.2-7.8 for safety. Pool closed to swimming.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed 911 phone non-functional. 911 phone must work properly. Corrected during inspection.

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Sep 21, 2015 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Intent to Suspend issued for signage and door leading from restroom. 15 - General Comment - Ring buoy rope starting to fray. Replace with new 38 ft rope.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed door leading from the restrooms not self-latching, self-closing. Door opens directly on to pool deck. Restrooms are accessible through the main deck entrance. Either keep door locked or make self-latching, self-closing. Intent to Suspend issued. Footholds on gate/fence next to wall. <45" from wall to horizontal. Eliminate footholds. Fence not secured to wall at fence located at pump room side entrance. Secure to wall.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Signage incorrect size. Old sign removed from deck. Provide "Adults should not swim alone." and "Children should not use the swimming pool without adult supervision." in one inch lettering. Intent to Suspend issued.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Water in restrooms >113 F. Maintain at 110 F or below.

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Apr 6, 2015 30 demerits · 8 violations
Inspector comments: Immediate Suspension issued for #22. Contact Katie at 704-309-5494 once corrected to re-open.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Pool records not maintained since Feb and no test kit, only strips. Maintain records daily and provide test kit.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
One skimmer without weir. Replace.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Fence not secured to wall at gate entrance by pump room. Secure.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Phone inoperable. 911 could not be reached. Immediate Suspension issued.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter stuck. Keep operable.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Shower sign not posted on wall visible. Keep visible upon entrance to pool.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Water >112 F in restrooms; 1 soap dispenser inoperable in women's and 2 in men's. Maintain water at 110 F or below and provide soap.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Deck damage at gate entrance by pump room. Repair.

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Oct 3, 2014 24 demerits · 7 violations
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records not kept after Sep 30th daily. CPO must visit daily. Intent to Suspend issued.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
One weir missing from skimmer. Replace.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Observed at least one damaged floor return. Plastic underside of return sticking up and cracked. Repair. Intent to Suspend issued.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Fencing loose at lifeguard sign. Keep in good repair.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Pump with small leak. Keep in good repair.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Pump room floor wet. Keep dry. No cross/forced ventilation in pump room. Provide.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Water in restrooms >110 F. Maintain at 110 F or below.

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Apr 24, 2014 0 demerits · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jul 25, 2013 10 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Post permit visible on deck.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed flow meter stuck. Keep operational.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed no cross vent in pump room. Provide cross or continuous forced ventilation.Observed chemicals stored in pump room. Provide separate storage.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Observed no shower sign posted. Post visible upon entrance to pool.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed hot water at >115 F. Maintain at 110 F or below.

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “FIFTH AND POPLAR RCOA” or State ID 2060530173). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.