14demerits
FAIRFIELD INN AND SUITES BY MARRIOTT
8540 E INDEPENDENCE BLVD, Charlotte, NC 28227
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530256
Latest result14 demerits
Last inspectedFeb 27, 2026
Inspections on record24
On record sinceOct 23, 2013
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Oct 23, 2013Lower is betterFeb 27, 2026
Inspections & violations
Feb 27, 2026 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Kiran Hanson present.
#4 · Water quality: water temperature of heated pool −6
.2535(12) Maintain pool temperature at 90 F or below. Observed water temperature at 91.5. CDI- adjusted to 89.6F by lowering thermostat on heater and adding fill water to pool.
#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) Replace missing weirs. Observed 1 of 2 weirs missing.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed flow meter non operational.
Oct 28, 2025 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Kiran Hanson present.
Inspection conducted by Kurtis Nelson with Eli Freese present.
Permit suspended for drain cover replacement without prior submittal of pool drain suction compliance (PDSC) form to health department. Submit PDSC form for review and approval. Once approved, contact Eli Freese at 704.621.2298 to verify and reopen pool. Maintain ‘pool closed’ signs posted in meantime.
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
.2539(c) All pools, prior to permit issuance, shall provide documentation to the Department to verify suction outlet safety compliance. Drain covers replaced without submittal of new PDSC to the LHD. Permit suspended.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Observed ladder and hand rail not securely attached to pool deck.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed flow meter non operational.
#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. Pipe in pump room observed to be leaking.
Feb 4, 2025 16 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Kiran Hanson present.
Permit suspended for chlorine at 0.0ppm. Once corrected, contact Eli Freese at 704.621.2298 to verify and reopen pool.
Observed ring buoy in poor repair. Replace within 30 days.
Observed water with minor clarity issues however main drains were still visible.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. Observed chlorine at 0.0ppm. Permit suspended.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed ring buoy in poor repair. Replace within 30 days or permit may be suspended.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed flow meter non operational.
Sep 26, 2024 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Kiran Hanson present.
Note: observed plaster on pool floor chipping and deteriorating. Repair if plaster continues to degrade.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed the pH at 8.4. CDI- adjusted to 7.8.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed ladder not secured to pool deck (loose).
Jan 24, 2024 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Kiran Hanson present. Observed area on pool floor next to stairs where plaster is beginning to chip. Continue to monitor and repair if area continues to degrade.
GM Tim Venable indicated the plaster replacement is scheduled to take place in 2nd quarter of 2024.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Observed ladder not securely attached to pool deck.
Aug 24, 2023 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Kiran Hanson present.
Observed area on pool floor next to stairs where plaster is beginning to chip. Continue to monitor and repair if area continues to degrade.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jan 12, 2023 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations noted. Inspection completed with Kiran Hanson present.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Mar 10, 2022 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: STAFF AGREED TO EMAIL COPY OF REPORT
NO SIGNATURE DUE TO COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS.
CONTINUE TO FOLLOW ALL RELEVANT COVID RULES
OBSERVED EQ LINES TO BE PLUGGED IN THE SKIMMER BUT NOT AT THE WALL UNDER THE DUMMY COVERS. LINES NOT PLUGGED AS PER STATE
RECOMMENDATIONS. THE LINES ARE PLUGGED SUCH THAT THEY DO NOT PRESENT A SUCTION HAZARD AT THIS TIME AND THE STATE RECOMMEDATIONS ON PLUGGING ARE NOT REQUIREMENTS, THEY ARE SUGGESTIONS FOR DISABLING THE LINES. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE LINES BE PLUGGED ACCORDING TO STATE RECOMMENDATIONS.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 17, 2021 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: STAFF AGREED TO EMAIL COPY OF REPORT
NO SIGNATURE DUE TO COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS.
CONTINUE TO FOLLOW ALL RELEVANT COVID RULES
OBSERVED EQ LINES TO BE PLUGGED IN THE SKIMMER BUT NOT AT THE WALL UNDER THE DUMMY COVERS. LINES NOT PLUGGED AS PER STATE
RECOMMENDATIONS. THE LINES ARE PLUGGED SUCH THAT THEY DO NOT PRESENT A SUCTION HAZARD AT THIS TIME AND THE STATE RECOMMEDATIONS ON PLUGGING ARE NOT REQUIREMENTS, THEY ARE SUGGESTIONS FOR DISABLING THE LINES. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE LINES BE PLUGGED ACCORDING TO STATE RECOMMENDATIONS.
#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. Records are not being kept for the weekends. Records must be kept for every day the pool is open. Keep proper records for all daily and weekly requirements. I.T.S. Issued, Deadline 12/17/2021. Keep proper records or pool may be closed by the Health Department until proper records are proven to be kept.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed throw rope to be 18 foot 6 inches long. Rope was corrected to 20 feet as is required. -C.D.I.
Jun 7, 2021 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: OBSERVED THE 2 SKIMMER LINES TO BE PLUGGED IN THE SKIMMER, BUT THEY DO NOT APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN PLUGGED IN THE POOL AND THE WATER IN THE LINE DID NOT APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN EVACUATED. THE PDSC FORM INDICATED PLUGGING AS PER THE STATE RECOMMENDATIONS. STATE RECOMMENDATIONS ARE THAT THE LINE BE EVACUATED OF WATER AND PLUGS PLACED AT EACH END OF THE LINE, IN THE POOL AND IN THE SKIMMER. THE PDSC FORM WAS AMMENDED BY K. HANSON AND REVIEWED BY C. ELMORE. C. ELMORE APPROVED THE PDSC FORM AS THE LINES ARE PLUGGED SUCH THAT THEY DO NOT PRESENT A SUCTION HAZARD AND THE STATE RECOMMEDATIONS ON PLUGGING ARE NOT REQUIREMENTS, THEY ARE SUGGESTIONS FOR DISABLING THE LINES.
NO VIOLATIONS NOTED.
CONTINUE TO FOLLOW ALL RELEVANT COVID RULES
POOL HAS PASSED INSPECTION AND BEEN ISSUED THEIR PERMIT STICKER.
PAPER PERMIT WILL BE AVAILABLE ON-LINE FOR DOWNLOAD AND PRINTING AT OUR POOLS WEBSITE.
POST PERMIT AND STICKER WERE VISIBLE AT POOL AREA.
CPO AGREED TO EMAIL COPY OF REPORT
NO SIGNATURE DUE TO COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jan 29, 2020 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: POOL HAS AQUASTAR 6HP EQ LINE COVERS. AQUASTAR HAS CHANGED THE CERTIFIED FLOW RATE FOR THESE COVERS TO 92GPM. THESE COVERS EXPIRE SEPTEMBER 2020. WHEN THE CURRENT COVERS EXPIRE, NEW COVERS MUST BE RATED FOR THE REQUIRED FLOW RATE OF THE CIRCULATION SYSTEM.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Observed return fitting to have a broken grate. The hole is not large enough to be a hazard yet, but the fitting should be replaced as soon as is possible to prevent further damage to the fitting causing a larger hole. No permit action taken.
Oct 30, 2019 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: POOL HAS AQUASTAR 6HP EQ LINE COVERS. AQUASTAR HAS CHANGED THE CERTIFIED FLOW RATE FOR THESE COVERS TO 92GPM. THESE COVERS EXPIRE SEPTEMBER 2020. WHEN THE CURRENT COVERS EXPIRE, NEW COVERS MUST BE RATED FOR THE REQUIRED FLOW RATE OF THE CIRCULATION SYSTEM.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed pH to be 7.0. pH was adjusted to 7.5 during the inspection. CDI
Feb 21, 2019 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Pool has Aquastar 6HP EQ covers. Aquastar has changed the flow rating for this cover to 92GPM on the wall. The previous flow rate was 224GPM. The pump flow rate for this pool (Pentair Whisperflo WFE-4, 1HP) is 115GPM. The 6HP covers expire in September 2020. The new covers must be flow rated to handle the pump flow rate.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed a gap in the recording of Total Alkalinity. Ensure that it is checked and recorded at least 1 time every week. All other records were in order. No permit action taken.
Nov 6, 2018 4 demerits · 1 violation
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed 1 weir missing out of 2 skimmers total. Missing skimmer is having no significant negitive impact on safety or sanitary condition at this time. The weir must still be replaced as it is required. No permit action taken. Replace the wier as soon as possible.
Feb 5, 2018 6 demerits · 1 violation
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Observed chlorine to be at 0.1ppm. Chlorine was raised via the circulations system to 1.0ppm. -CDI 1.0 ppm or higher is required at all times of operation.
Nov 21, 2017 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: The main drains for this pool are Hayward WG1048E which expire November 2017. They must be replaced and a PDSC form submitted to the Health Department reflecting the change. This must be done before December 1st, 2017 or the pool will be closed until it is completed and the paperwork submitted and approved by the Health Department.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed daily log records not kept from Nov. 18-20. Daily log checks (pH, chlorine, temperature, and main drains) must be checked and recorded every day the pool is open for swimming. Total alkility and Cyanuric Acid (If in use) must be checked and recorded once a week. Cyanuric Acid (CA) must not exceed 100ppm.
Feb 14, 2017 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED. NEW CHLORINATION SYSTEM WAS INSTALLED. AQUASTAR EQ COVERS (6HP MODEL) EXPIRES 11/2017 ACCORDING TO MCHD RECORDS.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Sep 22, 2016 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: POOL CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
PERMIT SUSPENDED
Call C. Elmore when system is fixed.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed 2 weirs missing from pool skimmers, 1 from each skimmer. Replace skimmer.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
Observed salt system non-functional Disinfectant tablets (pucks) were found in skimmer baskets. This is a hazard and is not allowed to provide chlorine residual for normal operation with swimming, only for non-swimming shocking with the pool closed.
Jan 28, 2016 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Observed wrong main drain cover model# on PDSC form. Corrected with manager.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed gaps in record. Daily records must be kept for every day the pool is open. Total alkalinity must be checked at least 1 time a week. This is not being done. 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 buoy rope not to be 20' long. Rope was corrected to 20'
-CDI Buoy is also slightly damaged, but still usable. Replace buoy.
Nov 9, 2015 12 demerits · 3 violations
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed some gaps in the log record due to staff days off. pH, Cl2, temperature, main drains must be checked and recorded everyday the pool is open for use.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed throw rope to be 18ft. C.D.I. Rope was corrected to 20ft.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed hot water at pool shower to be at least 119F. Hot water shall be no more than 110F in pool shower/bathroom fixtures.
Feb 10, 2015 4 demerits · 1 violation
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed minor debris in skimmer. Keep skimmers free of debris.
Oct 23, 2014 22 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Body hook pole with pitting around screws. Recommend replacing.
Immediate suspension issued.
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Contact Will Harrison 704-336-5528 for reinspection.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH 7.0. Maintain between 7.2 and 7.8. Operator adjusted to > 8.4.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Missing both weirs. Install functional weirs. Operator installed one weir.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Cl at 0 ppm most of this month. Corrective action has been shocking the pool. Contact pool contractor to troubleshoot salt generation.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Missing valve handle for vacuum valve. Corrected.
#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.
Mar 20, 2014 18 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Immediate suspension issued.15)
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No records. Check daily Cl, pH, temperature, main drains. Check at least weekly total alkalinity.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Both weirs missing. Install weirs.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Throw rope < 5' usable. Corrected to 13'. Rope shall be 20' long. Pool 13.5' wide.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Dry chemicals on ground. Store off of ground.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Backwash shall be discharged through an air gap such that waste cannot get into pool.
Oct 23, 2013 30 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Intent to suspend issued.5)
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH 8.2. Corrected to 7.7.
#4 · Water quality: water temperature of heated pool −6
Pool 92.5. Corrected to 90°F.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No recent records. Check daily cl, pH, main drains and temperature. Check weekly total alkalinity.
#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. Install.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Throw rope tied multiple times around ring buoy. Less than 5' usable. Corrected.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Dry chemicals stored on the ground. Corrected.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water > 110°F. Maintain at 110°F or less.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “FAIRFIELD INN AND SUITES BY MARRIOTT” or State ID 2060530256). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.