24demerits
CORTLAND COTSWOLD
4817 WATER OAK RD, Charlotte, NC 28211
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530221
Latest result24 demerits
Last inspectedAug 12, 2026
Inspections on record28
On record sinceOct 17, 2013
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Oct 17, 2013Lower is betterAug 12, 2026
Inspections & violations
Aug 12, 2026 24 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: 30 Day Intent to Suspend (ITS) issued for records, decking, gates and flow meter. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance to lift ITS.
“W” ITS status
Pool not heated. No night swimming.
Inspection with Crystal Petty
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records missing weekly readings total alkalinity and cyanuric acid and out of range pH with no maintenance/chemicals actions taken to correct.
.2535(11) Provide record keeping including daily records of disinfectant residual, pH, drain cover/grate inspections, pool water maintenance, and temperature, if applicable.
*Permit item
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Skimmers full of debris at time of inspection.
.2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. Operator cleaned and corrected.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder loose, coming out of decking.
.2521(b) Ladders shall be installed rigidly.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
One gate latch not working at all, gate in back not latching at close and swinging inward. Unsure if this has been changed or due to topography. Will verify at return visit.
Fence was built prior to 2010. Not built to current specifications. No permit action taken.
.2528(b) Gates may only swing toward pool if built prior to May 1, 2010 and natural topography, landscape, or egress prevents the gate from swinging away from the pool.
.2528(a) Gate latches shall be 54" in height.
.2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching.
*permit item
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Decking pavers around ladder not secure to pool deck, coming out and offsets greater than 1/2”.
.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.
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair.
*Permit item
Chairs within 6’ of pool.
.2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the outdoor pool at all times. Manager moved and corrected.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter stuck at top, no legible numbers for reading.
.2518(g) A flow meter, reading in gallons per minute shall be installed per manufacturer instructions.
*Permit item
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemicals in pump room. No 3’ clearance. Different chemicals stored on top of liquid vats. Pool built 1986.
.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.
.2534(5) Chemicals shall be stored as to prevent a reaction and permit for easy clean-up.
Apr 14, 2026 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with John Brinthaupt and Crystal Petty present.
Note- Some areas of pool deck pavers creating potential trip hazard. Repair any pavers that are greater than 1/2 inch offset from original profile so no trip hazard is present.
#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 some main drain safety checks missing in log book. Ensure these are recorded daily. No permit action taken.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
.2523(a) Provide depth markers on pool walls and pool deck next to the swimming pool. Observed one depth marker and one no diving marker not securely attached to pool deck. CDI- reaffixed.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Ground level windows shall not open greater than 4" on to pool deck or child protected by audible alarm. Observed ground level windows inside gym that lead directly onto pool deck without limiters installed to prevent windows from opening greater than 4 inches. CDI- hardware added to prevent windows from opening greater than 4 inches.
Oct 21, 2025 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Thomas Rivera present.
Intent to suspend permit issued for one gate and one door not self latching. Repair within 30 days or permit may be suspended.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. Observed one door from restroom area to pool deck not self-latching. Observed 1 gate at back of property not self-latching due to damaged magnetic latching device. Intent to suspend permit issued. Correct within 30 days.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(e) Provide a spare basket for pump. Observed no spare pump basket.
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed flow meter non operational.
Mar 13, 2025 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Observed the ring buoy to be degrading from sun damage. Replace with proper US Coast Guard approved commercial ring buoy before the current buoy becomes unserviceable.
Main drain covers are Lawson Aquatics MLD-SG-1818 models and expire 5/1/2034.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521(b) Ladders shall have slip-resistant tread. Observed ladder to be missing the tread insert on one tread and be slick.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
.2530(a) Provide rope for ring buoy 1.5 times the width of the pool or 50 ft whichever is less. Observed rope to not be connected to ring buoy. -CDI rope was connected and made to be the required 39 foot length.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Fence was built prior to 2010. Not built to current specifications. No permit action taken.
Sep 24, 2024 12 demerits · 4 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 gaps in the log record. Ensure proper records are kept daily and weekly. No permit action taken. Most records reviewed were correct.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521(b) Ladders shall have slip-resistant tread. Observed ladder to be missing the tread and be slick. Observed the ladder to also have a sharp corner that needs to be covered.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Fence was built prior to 2010. Not built to current specifications. No permit action taken.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Observed no air gap at the backwash line.
Apr 29, 2024 16 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Main drain covers expire 5/20/2024. They must be replaced with proper drain covers and the PDSC paper work submitted to the Health Department and approved prior to that date.
#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.
maintain cyanuric acid at or below 100 ppm.
Observed gaps in the provided record sheet. Keep all records properly. No Permit Action taken.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Fence was built prior to 2010. Not built to current specifications. No permit action taken.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable.
.2530(f) Signage with legible letters providing dialing instructions, address of pool and pool telephone number shall be posted at the emergency phone. Observed incorrect phone number posted. Correct number 938-212-9752 was posted. -C.D.I.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Observed no air gap at the backwash line.
Sep 6, 2023 24 demerits · 7 violations
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH to be 6.8 upon arrival. Corrected to 7.4
#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.
.2535 (4) Lower and maintain cyanuric acid at or below 100 ppm.
Observed two days missing in the log record for this month. Corrected by education. No Permit Action taken. Keep proper records.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Fence was built prior to 2010. Not built to current specifications. No permit action taken.
#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 deck furniture to be too close to the water. CDI Items were moved back.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2534(4) Provide storage for pool chemicals in waterproof containers or store up off the floor. Observed bags of pool chemicals on the floor.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Observed no air gap at the backwash line.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F. Water in restrooms temperature reached 129F. Turn down temperature to reach compliance.
Apr 24, 2023 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: POOL HAS PASSED INSPECTION AND BEEN ISSUED THE PERMIT DECAL. PAPER PERMIT WILL BE AVAILABLE ON-LINE AT THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT WEBSITE. DISPLAY THE PERMIT AND DECAL AT THE POOL DECK AREA.
#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.
.2535 (11) The pool operator shall inspect the pool at least daily and maintain written records.
Observed gaps in the log record. Most records were in order. Corrected by education. No Permit Action taken.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Observed no air gap at the backwash line.
Sep 13, 2022 4 demerits · 2 violations
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2534(4) Provide storage for pool chemicals in waterproof containers or store up off the floor. Observed chemicals in open bag on the floor. Do not leave open bags on the floor.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Observed no air gap at the backwash line.
Jun 23, 2022 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: POOL HAS PASSED INSPECTION AND BEEN ISSUED THE PERMIT DECAL. PAPER PERMIT WILL BE AVAILABLE ON-LINE AT THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT WEBSITE. DISPLAY THE PERMIT AND DECAL AT THE POOL DECK AREA.
CORRECT THE POOL HOURS SIGN. THE CURRENT SIGN INDICATES THE POOL IS OPEN “DUSK TO DAWN”. THE POOL IS NOT PERMITTED FOR NIGHT SWIMMING.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
OBSERVED BARRIER NOT BUILT TO THE CURRENT SPEC. POOL BUILT PRIOR TO 2010. NO PERMIT ACTION TAKEN.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
BACKWASH LINE DOES NOT HAVE AN AIR GAP.
Aug 10, 2021 16 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: pH, chlorine, and main drains must be checked once a day and recorded every day the pool is open. Total Alkalinity and Cyanuric Acid (if Cyanuric Acid is in use) must be checked once a week, 100ppm maximum for Cyanuric Acid. Observed gaps in the log book record. Keep proper records for all daily and weekly requirements. No Permit Action taken. in addition, a CPO must visit the pool every day the pool is open.
CONTINUE TO FOLLOW ALL RELEVANT COVID RULES
CPO AGREED TO EMAIL COPY OF REPORT
NO SIGNATURE DUE TO COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. Observed chlorine level to be at 0.0ppm. 1.0ppm or greater is required for safety. Pool closed to swimming by Health Department. I.S. Issued. Call C. Elmore at 704-507-6814 when corrections are made. Chlorine cannot be put directly into pool for normal operation. For normal operation, disinfectant must enter the pool through the disinfectant feeder system, not by hand feeding.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Fence was built prior to 2010. Not built to current specifications.
Observed gates to not fully self-close and self-latch. Gates must fully self-close and fully self-latch. The gates must have no more than 2 inches of clearance under them and the latching knob must be at 54 inches or higher above the ground. Correct the gates so they fully self-close and fully self-latch.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed kings III box non-functional. Box must function and have a working call-back number that is posted with local 911 service along with the proper address. Proper address and call-back number must be correct and on file with local 911. PERMIT SUSPENDED POOL CLOSED TO SWIMMING. Contact C. Elmore when correction is made. Box must function. Call back number and address must be both properly posted on the sign and on file with local 911. Call back number must ring back the call box for voice communication with the box. Pool cannot open back up until after the Health Department verifies corrections.
Jan 7, 2021 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: “issuance of a permit by this department does not negate closure required by Executive Order No. 120, 138, 141, 147, or subsequent Orders in effect unless such Orders are rescinded or superseded by another applicable Order.”
NO SIGNATURE WAS OBTAINED DUE TO COVID-19 SOCIAL DISTANCING
POOL CLOSED DUE TO EMERGENCY CALL BOX NON-FUNCTIONAL. IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION. CALL C. ELMORE AT 704-507-6814 WHEN PHONE IS CORRECTED.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
pH, chlorine, and main drains must be checked once a day and recorded every day the pool is open. Total Alkalinity and Cyanuric Acid (if Cyanuric Acid is in use) must be checked once a week, 100ppm maximum for Cyanuric Acid. Observed gaps in the log book record. Keep proper records for all daily and weekly requirements. No Permit Action taken at this time.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed gate left open and unsecured at the rear of the barrier. Gate was secured. -CDI. Gate must remain secured at all times. Pool barrier is not up to current code. Pool fence built prior to 2010. No permit action taken.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed kings III box non-functional. Box must function and have a working call-back number that is posted with local 911 service along with the proper address. Proper address and call-back number must correct and on file with local 911. PERMIT SUSPENDED POOL CLOSED TO SWIMMING. Contact C. Elmore when correction is made. Box must function. Call back number and address must be both properly posted on the sign and on file with local 911. Call back number must ring back the call box for voice communication with the box. Pool cannot open back up until after the Health Department verifies corrections.
Aug 5, 2020 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: OBSERVED RING BUOY TO HAVE BECOME WORN FROM WEATHERING. IT SHOULD BE REPLACED BEFORE THE WEAR AFFECTS FUNCTION. BUOY IS STILL CURRENTLY FUNCTIONAL, BUT SHOULD BE REPLACED BEFORE ITS CONDITION GETS WORSE.
POOL IS NOT APPROVED FOR NIGHT SWIMMING. IF NIGHT SWIMMING IS DESIRED, A NIGHT SWIMMING EVALUATION MUST BE PERFORMED. CONTACT C. ELMORE AT 704-507-6814 FOR THIS EVALUATION IF NIGHT SWIMMING IS DESIRED.
“issuance of a permit by this department does not negate closure required by Executive Order No. 120, 138, 141, 147, or subsequent Orders in effect unless such Orders are rescinded or superseded by another applicable Order.”
NO SIGNATURE WAS OBTAINED DUE TO COVID-19 SOCIAL DISTANCING
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed cyanuric acid not being checked every week. If cyanruic acid is in use in the pool, then it must be checked at least once a week. Other logs were in order. No Permit action taken. pH, chlorine, and main drains must be checked once a day when the pool is open. Total Alkalinity and Cyanuric Acid (if in use) must be checked once a week.
Mar 17, 2020 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection led by Jacqui Rubio with Chris Elmore #2338.
This pool does not allow night swimming.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(e) Provide a spare basket for pump. Observed no spare basket for pump. No action taken, PIC will order a spare basket.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F. Water in restrooms temperature reached 126F. Turn down temperature to reach compliance.
Oct 8, 2019 12 demerits · 3 violations
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
OBSERVED ROPE TO BE 44 FEET LONG. 39 FEET REQUIRED. CORRECTED.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
OBSERVED FENCE NOT BUILT TO CURRENT SPEC. NO PERMIT ACTION TAKEN. BUILT PRIOR TO 2010.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
NO BACKWASH AIR GAP.
Mar 29, 2019 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: pool has 2 Aquastar 8HP Equalizer line covers. These expire in May 2019. They need to be replaced with proper before the end of April 2019 in order to get the new pool permit.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Observed chlorine to be at 0.6ppm 1.0ppm or greater must be maintained. Pool is closed to swimming. Contact C. Elmore when correction is made. Pool cannot reopen for swimming until Health Department approves correction. Disinfectant must be fed into the pool by the circulation system for normal operation. I.S. Issued.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Barrier has footholds. Pool and fence constructed before 2010. No permit action taken.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Observed no airgap at the backwash line.
Aug 14, 2018 16 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Pool has equilizers plug with metal plugs that cannot be removed.
Pool does not allow night swimming.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed gaps in the log book records. Tests and records must be kept daily for chlorine, pH, main drains, equalizer line covers and once a week for Total Alkalinity and Cyanuric Acid. Cyanuric Acid must be no more than 100ppm in the pool. These tests must be done every day including weekends and holidays. Weekends are not being covered in the log book. Correct the practice and make sure all required tests are done and recored on the required intervals.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed one gate not to fully self-close and fully self-latch. Correct the gate, all gates must fully self-close and self-latch.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed 911 call box to be non-functional. Call box must function, be able to accept a call, be able to contact local 911 service, and local 911 service must have the correct address for the pool and the correct call-back number for the box. Immediate Suspension issued, pool is closed to swimming. Contact C. Elmore when correction is made. -704-507-6814.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Observed no air gap at the backwash line.
Apr 27, 2018 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: MCHD PERMIT#18-600093
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
.2518 Provide an air gap at the discharge of the filter backwash. Observed pipe extended below the flood plane at the discarge in the pump room. -2-
Nov 29, 2017 16 demerits · 5 violations
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed daily checks being done with test strips, not liquid kit. One test a day must be done with the liquid kit. Ensure that main drain checks are added to every log sheet and that main drains and equilizer line covers are checked every day the pool is open.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Observed return fitting on the pool floor to have a crack in it. Replace the fitting cover before the crack becomes a hazard.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed flow meter to be stuck. Repair flow meter.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Observed no air gap at the backflow line.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Observed hot water to be 118F. Hot water in showers and bathroom fixtures shall be no hotter than 110F.
May 31, 2017 18 demerits · 4 violations
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed gates not to be self-closing and self-latching. Observed gates to have openings greater than 4" through the gates. C. Elmore directed the gates be locked until they are corrected to be self-closing /self-latching to prevent access by children. Observed gaps greater than 2" under the gate. Correct the gates such that no gaps are greater than 4" through the gate, no gaps greater than 2" exist under the gate, and the gates are fully self-closing and self-latching. The latches on the gates must either by 54" from the bottom of the gate, or must require the use of a key card, fob, combination, etc. to open. Also, the horizontal gate bars are less than 45" apart, so they must be on the inside of the gate.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Observed there to be no sings stating "CHILDREN SHOULD NOT USE THE SWIMMING POOL WITHOUT ADULT SUPERVISION" and "ADULTS SHOULD NOT SWIM ALONE". These signs must use exact wording provided and all the letters of these two signs must be at least 1" high. These signs must be provided.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed emergency KINGS III box not to function properly. Box provided no sound or voice communications. Box must provide proper sound and communication, and must have a functional call-back phone number for the box itself. Observed call box not to have pool address or box call-back number posted at the box. Pool closed to swimming until call box issues are resolved and the Health Department approves corrections.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed flow meter stuck. Repair flow meter.
Oct 18, 2016 28 demerits · 7 violations
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed last log book entry to be from July 2016. Main drains, Cl2, pH, must be checked and recorded every day the pool is open to swimming. Total Alkalinity and Cyanuric Acid (if used) must be checked and recorded 1 time a week.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed ring buoy badly damaged and to have rope removed. Rope must be 39ft. long when attached to buoy.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed gaps >4" through and under gates. Observed fence cross members to be able to form foot holds. Fence build in 1986.
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
Observed Lawson Aquatics MLD-SG-1818 to be recalled. Recalled main drains cannot be used.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed flow meter stuck.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Observed no air gap at backflow.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed hand sink to reach 114F. No more that 110F is allowed.
Mar 30, 2016 20 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: PDSC form lists the wrong information for the EQ line covers. Correct and re-submit the PDSC form to the Health Department.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed main drain checks, cyanuric acid, and Total Alkalinity were not being recorded. pH, Cl2, and main drains must be checked and recorded daily. Total Alkalinity and Cyanuric Acid must be checked and recorded once a week.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed flow meter stuck. Fix it.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed fence to the rear of the pool to be damaged such that the gate will not self-close/self-latch. This is a hazard. Secure the fence and gate. Observed gate at front of fence held open with a brick. This is not to be done as it presents a hazard. Secure the gate. Observed gap>4" through and under gates. Observed fence cross members to form foot holds. Fence built in 1986.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed ER phone non-functional. I.S. ISSUED Pool must be closed for swimming.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Observed no air gap at backwash line.
Dec 7, 2015 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: G.C. Observed skimmer lines blocked with bolts rusted into place. This was not correctable without skimmer replacement.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed all records property kept except there is no clear record for main drain checks. Add this to the check list.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed a green scum on pool ladder. Keep ladder clean.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed at least 2 gates to not self-close/self-latch. Correct this. I.T.S. Issued. Observed gaps >4" under and through gates. Observed fence cross members to form foot holds. Fence built in 1986.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Observed no air gap at backwash line.
May 21, 2015 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: THIS WAS A VISIT. NO FULL INSPECTION DONE. INSPECTION TYPE ERROR MADE DUE TO CDP NOT
ALLOWING CHANGE FROM E to W STATUS DIRECTLY.
Observed circulation system working properly and water quality to be correct. Observed EQ lines to still be plugged. This is not allowed. EQ lines must be unplugged inside skimmers. I.T.S. Issued.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Feb 9, 2015 26 demerits · 7 violations
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Observed chlorine residual to be at .7ppm. A residual of 1.0ppm or higher must be maintained. IS issued. Pool may not be open for swimming without proper disinfectant residual.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
•Observed EQ lines to be plugged inside the bottom of the skimmers. This is no longer allowed. Lines must operate properly with proper fittings.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Observed vacuum port to not have a plug. A plug was provided during the inspection.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed the gates to have gaps that a sphere greater than 4" could pass through. The fence has a section where the cross pieces on the outside of the fence can act as a foothold for climbing. The pool was built before 2010.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed pump system to be non-functional. IS issued. Pool may not be open without properly functioning circulation system.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Observed no air gap at backwash discharge. A proper air gap is required.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed hot water in bathrooms to be at least 120F. Hot water shall be no higher than 110F.
Oct 23, 2014 10 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Ring buoy degraded. Recommend replacing before spring.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Gate to lawn area broken. Fix gate.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Dry chemical stored on the ground. Store off of the ground.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Backwash not discharged through an air gap. Discharge through air gap.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water > 110°F. Maintain at 110°F or less.
Jun 5, 2014 16 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Intent to Suspend issued for #5 and #16
Post permit visible on pool deck.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed main drain checks not recorded and no records on weekends. Record daily. Intent to Suspend issued.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed one gate not self-closing. Repair to self-close or replace lock. Intent to Suspend issued. Clubhouse doors not self-closing and unlocked. Intent to Suspend issued. Fence height <48" in some locations. Maintain at 48" or above. Gates with >45" between horizontals. Maintain >45" Eliminate footholds. Windows opening on to pool deck. Maintain opening <4".
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed no ventilation in pump room. Provide ventilation. Observed no hose bib within 50 ft of pump room. Provide.
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
Observed pipes not identified. Corrected.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Observed no air gap at backwash line to pit. Provide air gap.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed shower turned off. Keep operational. Water >120 F in restrooms and no soap in men's. Maintain at 110 F or below and provide soap.
Oct 17, 2013 4 demerits · 1 violation
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
LEAF LITTER IN POOL
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “CORTLAND COTSWOLD” or State ID 2060530221). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.