10demerits
BRIGHTMORE OF SOUTH CHARLOTTE
10225 OLD ARDREY KELL RD, Charlotte, NC 28277
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530328
Latest result10 demerits
Last inspectedJan 30, 2026
Inspections on record24
On record sinceJun 26, 2015
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Jun 26, 2015Lower is betterJan 30, 2026
Inspections & violations
Jan 30, 2026 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: 30 Day Intent to Suspend (ITS) for flow meter. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance to lift ITS.
“W” ITS Status
Inspection with Tim Storey
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
1 of 2 weirs missing at time of inspection.
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs. Operator replaced and corrected.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter not working correctly, stuck, at time of inspection.
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational.
*Permit item.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Some items within 3 foot of equipment.
.2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room.
Aug 12, 2025 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Unable to verify lights working underwater and some above. Send verification of lighting to Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 for lighting at night.
Inspection with Ray Dixon
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records missing pH on day of inspection, but indicates maintenance.
.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. Operator added pH reading and corrected.
Lack of severity does not warrant permit action at this time.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Skimmer basket with debris at time of inspection.
.2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. Staff member emptied and corrected.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemical storage room observed with dry bags of chemicals on floor and dry powdered chemicals appear to have been busted over vats of liquid chemicals.
.2534(4) Provide storage for pool chemicals in waterproof containers or store up off the floor.
.2534(5) Chemicals shall be stored as to prevent a reaction and permit for easy clean-up.
Jan 29, 2025 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Operator, Tim Storey voluntarily closing pool while chemicals are stabilized and water level is raised.
Operator will wait until full turnover is met and water quality remains in compliance before reopening pool. Permit remains in “A” status for permit items that were corrected during inspection.
Main drains expire May 2025. Replace and submit updated PDSC to pdsc@mecknc.gov for approval PRIOR to expiration or permit will be suspended immediately at expiration of main drain installation date.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
PH 8.4 at time of inspection. .2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Operator corrected to 7.6.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Water level low at time of inspection. .2518(k) Water level shall be maintained to assure skimmers are operable. Operator voluntarily closing pool and adding water. Corrected.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Spare pump basket broken. .2518(e) Provide a spare basket for pump. operator ordered new replacement and corrected.
Oct 14, 2024 16 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: 30 Day Intent to Suspend (ITS) issued for door onto pool deck not self-closing, latching or alarmed. Correct and contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 or mainline 980-314-1620 when in compliance to lift ITS. Failure to correct will warrant suspension of permit.
Main drains expire May 2025, replace and submit updated PDSC for approval, PRIOR to expiration to avoid permit action
W ITS status
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records missing total alkalinity at time of inspection. .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. Operator checked and recorded. Corrected.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Main door not latching or alarmed at time of inspection.
.2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching.
*30 Day Intent to Suspend (ITS) item
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed recreational exercise equipment within five feet of pools edge.
.2522(b) Provide at least 5 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. Operator moved and corrected.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Some water on pump room floor.
.2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Water over 110 F in restroom. .2526(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F.
Feb 6, 2024 20 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Automatic feeder may be installed at pool. Ensure feeders shut off with pump, are installed according to manufacturer instruction and chemicals are in approved chemical room with vent and construction requirements outlined in .2534 and .2535
Main drains expired in May 2025, update and submit for approval PRIOR to expiration to a void permit action.
Inspection lead by Emily Hartis and Marie Daley, supervising with Dave Dougan.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed a pH of 8.2 at time of inspection. Operator added muriatic acid to pool during inspection, pH was corrected to 7.4
#4 · Water quality: water temperature of heated pool −6
.2535(12) Maintain pool temperature at 90 F or below. Observed pool with a water temperature of 90.3F. Operator turned off heater and added more water. Water reached 89.2 during 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) Replace missing weirs. Observed both skimmers without weirs. Operator replaced weirs during inspection.
.2518(k) Water level shall be maintained to assure skimmers are operable.
Water level observed low during inspection. Operator added water and corrected.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed recreational exercise equipment within five feet of pools edge.
.2522(b) Provide at least 5 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. Operator moved and corrected.
Oct 10, 2023 22 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Motor has been replaced since last inspection. Advised pulling correct electrical permit, and will refer to code enforcement.
One reagent expired in text kit. Advised replacing.
Inspection with Tim Storey and Jess Phillips
#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 of two weirs missing. .2518 Replace missing weir.
Lack of severity does not warrant permit action at this time. Operator will send verification to Marie Daley at 704-507-6806.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Buoy grab rope deteriorated and rope too short at time of inspection. .2530(a) Provide USCG approved ring buoy. A rescue tube with lifeguard may be substituted for ring buoy.
.2530(a) Provide ring buoy for rope 1.5 times the width of the pool or 50 ft whichever is less. Operator replaced buoy and adjusted rope length. Corrected.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Main door not latching or alarmed at time of inspection.
.2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. Operator tightened and corrected.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed recreational exercise equipment within five feet of pools edge.
.2522(b) Provide at least 5 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. Operator moved and corrected.
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
Label missing on skimmer piping.
.2518(d) Piping and valves shall be labeled with color codes or labels. Operator labeled and corrected.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Towel dispenser not working in men’s restroom and sink not draining.
.2526(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair.
Jan 5, 2023 26 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with David Dougan. Return visit will be made for emergency phone callback and identifying location of emergency call OR phone audibly ringing back to direct line on 1/12. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when corrected.
*Will check missing weir at this time for Intent to Suspend (ITS)
#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 of two weirs missing. .2518 Replace missing weir.
Intent to suspend issued.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Main door able to be propped open.
.2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. Operator closed and corrected. Advised doors must remain closed at all times.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed recreational exercise equipment with in five feet of pools edge.
.2522(b) Provide at least 5 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. Operator moved and corrected.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency phone dials out but does not audibly ring back to line and staff who answered call back at establishment unable to see outgoing emergency call or identify location of emergency. .2530(f) Emergency notification systems must provide 24 hr. monitoring, be capable of routing calls to 911, and be able to electronically transfer Automatic Number and Locator Identification for the phone.
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable.
*Allowing 1 week to correct since phone is still operable in case of emergency. If phone does not receive identifiable calls back by Thurs 1/12, permit will be suspended until corrected. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when corrected.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Spare pump basket missing at time of inspection.
.2518(e) Provide a spare basket for pump. Extra basket being used at outside fountain pump. Operator cleaning and using for pool. Corrected.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Some water on pump room floor.
.2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water.
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
Label missing on skimmer piping.
.2518(d) Piping and valves shall be labeled with color codes or labels.
Oct 6, 2022 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations observed during inspection.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 6, 2022 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations observed during inspection.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Feb 9, 2022 6 demerits · 2 violations
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed recreational exercise equipment with in five feet of pools edge. Maintain five feet of clearance at all points.
.2522(b) Provide at least 5 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed leaky gasket on filter housing causing water to stand on pump room floor. Repair leak.
Oct 6, 2021 4 demerits · 1 violation
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed pool weights and noodles with in five feet of pools edge. Maintain 5 feet of deck clearance at all points.
.2522(b) Provide at least 5 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times.
Mar 23, 2021 4 demerits · 1 violation
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed water weights and aerobic step within 5 feet of pools edge. Maintain five feet of deck clearance at all points.
.2522(b) Provide at least 5 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times.
Dec 8, 2020 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: G.C. OBSERVED SKIMMER LINES TO PUMP PLUGGED. UNPLUG THE SKIMMGER LINES AS THERE IS NO FLOW THROUGH THE SKIMMERS.
OBSERVED SHOWERS CLOSED FOR COVID-19 SAFETY. SHOWERS MUST BE AVAILABLE ACCORDING TO POOL RULES, BUT DO NOT RISK COVID-19 SAFETY. NO ACTION TAKEN.
NO SIGNATURE DUE TO COVID-19 SOCIAL DISTANCING.
#4 · Water quality: water temperature of heated pool −6
OBSERVED WATER ABOVE 90.0F -CDI HEATER WAS SHUT OFF. 90.0F IS MAX WATER TEMPERATURE.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
OBSERVED POOL WEIGHT RACK TO BE CLOSER THAN 5 FEET TO WATER EDGE. -CDI ITEMS WERE MOVED.
Jan 28, 2020 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Issued intent to suspend for #8 (missing weirs)
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed pH at 7.0. Adjusted onsite to 7.2.
#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 of two weirs missing. Replace missing weir. Intent to suspend issued.
Nov 12, 2019 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: PDSC information verified in-field.
**NOTE** Equalizer line covers (2) Aquastar 6hpxxx will expire in May 2020. Please replace drain covers and re-submit PDSC information to health department for verification. Aquastar 6hpxxx flowrate has been downgraded so they may no longer be suitable for your pool.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jan 28, 2019 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Pool has HP6 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 (Whisperflow WFE-4, 1HP) is 118GPM. The HP6 covers expire in May 2020. The new covers must be flow rated to handle the pump flow rate.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Observed chlorine to be at 0.2ppm. Chlorine was raised to 3.0ppm. -CDI
#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 total skimmers. No permit action taken as pool retains 50% or more weirs. Replace the missing weir.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed chemical powder on the floor of the storage room. Keep the floor clean for safety.
Nov 15, 2018 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: I.T.S. ISSUED. EXPIRES 12/15/18.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
OBSERVED CHLORINE TAPS TO HAVE STABILIZER (CYANURIC ACID). CYANURIC ACID MUST BE CHECKED AND RECORDED 1 TIME A WEEK. TOTAL ALKALINITY MUST ALSO BE CHECKED + RECORDED 1 TIME A WEEK. OBSERVED NO CYANURIC ACID ENTRIES FOR NOVEMBER. OBSERVED TOTAL ALKALINITY TO BE LISTED AS 0 FOR EACH READING. CHECK BOTH 1 TIME A WEEK AND RECORD THE READINGS. DOUBLE CHECK THE TESTING PROCESS TO ENSURE PROPER READING.
#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 FROM 1 SKIMMER. REPLACE SKIMMER WEIR.
Feb 21, 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 out of 2 skimmers missing. Replace weir.
Nov 8, 2017 14 demerits · 3 violations
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed daily records not being kept on the weekends. The daily checks must be made any day the pool is open to swimming. The daily checks are chlorine, pH, temperature, and drain covers. The weekly checks are Total Alkalinity and Cyanuric Acid. Cyanuric acid was observed to be above 100ppm. Cyanuric acid must be 100ppm or less. -I.T.S. Issued for excessive Cyanuric Acid.
#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 from 2 skimmers. Replace weir.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed rope to be 40ft. long. Rope for this pool must be 42ft. long. Throw rope was corrected to 42ft.
Feb 15, 2017 4 demerits · 1 violation
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed exercise equipment rack with in 5 feet of pools edge. Maintain 5 feet of deck clearance at all points.
Nov 28, 2016 4 demerits · 1 violation
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed pool recreational item with in 6 feet of pools edge. Maintain six feet of clearance at all points.
Feb 2, 2016 10 demerits · 2 violations
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed water aerobic equipment rack with in 5 feet of pools edge. Maintain 5 feet of clearance at all points.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Incorrect phone number posted at emergency phone. Corrected onsite.
Dec 15, 2015 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: lImmed.iate suspension issued for #22 . Please call 704-507-6820 when phone is fixed.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed pool exercise equipment rack within 5 feet of pools edge. Maintain 5 feet of deck clearance at al points.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed emergency phone not working,
Jun 26, 2015 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: All requirements met. Permit issued.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
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