14demerits
FAIRMEADOWS SWIM CLUB
2810 EASTBURN RD, Charlotte, NC 28210
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530336
Latest result14 demerits
Last inspectedMay 14, 2026
Inspections on record22
On record sinceDec 16, 2015
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Dec 16, 2015Lower is betterMay 14, 2026
Inspections & violations
May 14, 2026 14 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Daniel Andersen.
Pool has applied for renovations including adding stairs and changing original pool footprint along with pool equipment room. Continue to work with Health Department for approval of these plans. Equipment room will need to be brought up to Code with these renovations.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
2 of 8 weirs missing.
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs. Operator replaced. Corrected.
#10 · Pool maintenance: safety ropes with floats and contrasting color bands provided at shallow area breakpoints −2
Rope missing at break point of pool. .2523(e) Provide a minimum of 3/4 inch diameter safety rope at the breakpoint.
.2523(e) Safety rope shall be marked with colored floats, 5 ft. apart or less. Operator has rope.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Half of diving board installed at deep end of pool, missing front piece, not restricted to use and no information on it. .2517 (1) Diving equipment shall be designed for swimming pool use and shall be installed in accordance
with the manufacturer's recommendations.
(2) Installation instructions and specifications shall be provided with each unit.
(3) A label shall be permanently affixed to the diving equipment and shall include:
(A) manufacturer's name and address;
(B) board length;
(C) type of diving board.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Pump room is an outside space under deck, built before regulations. Chemical storage has chemicals on pallets that are exposed and visibly reacting to elements. Water on ground in pump room and chemical storage. .2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water.
.2533(d) Pump room floor shall be sloped to drain.
.2534(5) Chemicals shall be stored as to prevent a reaction and permit for easy clean-up.
.2533(a) Pump room shall contain at least all pumps, chemical feeding equipment, and other mechanical and electrical equipment.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Backwash is underground by grate and no air gap. Original construction. .2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap.
#31 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: sewage disposed of in a properly operating sewage system −2
Piping for pool is underground grate from original construction and may not be to code. Unsure if this is sewer or storm, but dispose pool water properly. P{ool is undergoing renovations and this will need to be brought up to Code.
.2513(b) There shall be no direct physical connection between the sewer system and any drain from the swimming pool or circulation system.
Nov 10, 2025 32 demerits · 10 violations
Inspector comments: Pool has applied for renovations including adding stairs and changing original pool footprint along with pool equipment room. Continue to work with Health Department for approval of these plans. Equipment room will need to be brought up to Code with these renovations.
Lighting verified. Approved for night swimming. Inspection with Daniel Andersen
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records missing temperature of heated pool.
.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 and corrected.
#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 8 weirs missing.
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs. Operator replaced. Corrected.
#10 · Pool maintenance: safety ropes with floats and contrasting color bands provided at shallow area breakpoints −2
Rope missing at break point of pool. .2523(e) Provide a minimum of 3/4 inch diameter safety rope at the breakpoint.
.2523(e) Safety rope shall be marked with colored floats, 5 ft. apart or less. Operator replaced and corrected.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Half of diving board installed at deep end of pool, missing front piece, not restricted to use and no information on it. .2517 (1) Diving equipment shall be designed for swimming pool use and shall be installed in accordance
with the manufacturer's recommendations.
(2) Installation instructions and specifications shall be provided with each unit.
(3) A label shall be permanently affixed to the diving equipment and shall include:
(A) manufacturer's name and address;
(B) board length;
(C) type of diving board;
Operator restricted use of board as not for use with cone and signage. If this is used the above will be brought into compliance.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Back gate not closing or latching at time of inspection.
.2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. Operator adjusted gate to self-close, self-latch.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Pool has placed shelter over pool. Signage not visible upon entry. .2530(c) All pool signage shall be visible upon entrance to the pool and permanently affixed. Operator moved signage inside enclosure and made visible. Corrected.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Shelter has been placed over pool, emergency phone not visible within enclosure. .2530(f) Emergency phone shall be visible from all areas inside pool enclosure.
.2530(f) Provide signage with location of emergency phone if not visible from all areas inside pool enclosure. Operator added emergency phone location to signage. Corrected.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Pump room is an outside space under deck, built before regulations. Chemical storage has chemicals on pallets that are exposed and visibly reacting to elements. Water on ground in pump room and chemical storage. .2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water.
.2533(d) Pump room floor shall be sloped to drain.
.2534(5) Chemicals shall be stored as to prevent a reaction and permit for easy clean-up.
.2533(a) Pump room shall contain at least all pumps, chemical feeding equipment, and other mechanical and electrical equipment.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Backwash is underground by grate and no air gap. Original construction. .2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap.
#31 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: sewage disposed of in a properly operating sewage system −2
Piping for pool is underground grate from original construction and may not be to code. Unsure if this is sewer or storm, but dispose pool water properly. P{ool is undergoing renovations and this will need to be brought up to Code.
.2513(b) There shall be no direct physical connection between the sewer system and any drain from the swimming pool or circulation system.
Apr 30, 2025 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with operator Brandon Vaughn. Pool remains on A status and in good standing.
Observed trip hazard at deep end in area with the black water meter cover approaching 1/2”. Water meter cover appears to have sunken and deteriorating.
Night swimming remains unapproved at this time. Lighting was impacted during construction in 2023 and will need to be re- verified
prior to re-instating night swimming. Pool must close for swimming at dusk at this time.
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
.2537(7) Drain covers shall be in good condition and securely attached. Old equalizer drain covers not switched out for new ones as listed on the new approved PDSC form. Operator installed the new drain covers and corrected. No permit action.
Oct 9, 2024 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Conducted inspection with lifeguard and regional director Rachel.
Diving board has been removed for the season.
Night swimming remains unapproved at this time. Lighting was impacted during construction in 2023 and will need to be re- verified prior to re-instating night swimming. Pool must close for swimming at dusk at this time.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
.2535(10) Provide test kit capable of measuring disinfectant level, cyanuric acid and total alkalinity. Test kit reagents expired. Replace. No permit action.
#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 trip hazard at deep end in area with the black water meter cover. Water meter cover appears to have sunken and created a trip hazard offset of 3/4” to 1”. Intent to suspend item.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Flow meter not operational. Intent to suspend item.
Apr 17, 2024 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Conducted inspection with lifeguard and regional director Rachel and CPO Brandon Vaughn. All items in compliance by end of inspection.
Night swimming remains unapproved at this time. Lighting was impacted during construction in 2023 and will need to be re- verified prior to re-instating night swimming. Pool must close for swimming at dusk 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
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs. 3 out of 8 weirs missing. CPO corrected and replaced during inspection. No permit action.
Aug 16, 2023 20 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with lifeguard Anna. 30 day intent to suspend the permit issued today for the following items: flow meter, damaged decking with offset, missing wall tiles at coping, missing recordkeeping. EHS will return at 30 days for re-visit. Ensure items are corrected in order to avoid permit suspension. Call Hope McIntosh at 980-229-7549 with any questions or to request re-visit if all items are corrected prior to 30 days.
Night swimming remains unapproved at this time. Lighting was impacted during construction earlier in the year and will need to be re-verified prior to re-instating night swimming. Pool must close for swimming at dusk at this time.
#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. No weekly reading for CYA or TA for multiple weeks including weeks of 6/11, 6/18, 7/6, 7/30, 8/6. *permit item
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
.2537 (b). Missing various tiles on pool wall at coping. This issue was also noted during previous inspection. Repair/replace. *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
.2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. Skimmers with heavy buildup. Cleaned during inspection.
#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. Damage to corner of concrete on deck near 10’ end of pool with offset greater than 1/2”. Repair. *permit item
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Unable to read markings on existing flow meter due to fading/deterioration of existing flow meter as was noted on previous inspection. Replace with operable/readable flow meter. (Image attached)
Note: EHS unable to determine flow rate today due to this issue.
*permit item
May 1, 2023 22 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Brandon Vaughn. Permit will be issued and available for printing from the website. Sticker provided during inspection.
Permit restriction: Due to ongoing restroom construction and use of temporary bathroom, maximum capacity of the pool is currently 100 persons. Agreement on file for use of temporary unisex bathroom facility. Once bathroom work is complete and all permits are finaled, the mens and womens bathrooms will need to be inspected by this department before permit restriction can be lifted.
Keep the area around the restrooms where work is in progress inaccessible to the public. This includes the entrance to the mens restroom under the covered seating area.
Fencing between the main pool and the wading pool which was removed while the tent/dome was in use has not yet been replaced. Wading pool observed to be drained and not in use. Operator noted wading pool may be resurfaced prior to permitting this season. EHS advised operator that in field plan review application needs to be submitted prior to beginning resurfacing work.
NIGHT SWIMMING IS NOT CURRENTLY PERMITTED. Light fixtures on the restroom building which are part of pool/decking illumination are currently not operational due to power cut to building. Once all lighting is operational, contact Hope McIntosh to schedule a visit to evaluate night lighting. All swimming must end at dusk until night lighting has been re-evaluated.
Fencing that was damaged by fallen tree has been replaced along back of pool is in compliance.
#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 missing daily record checks. No permit action at this time, however, records must be fully complete as required during next inspection or intent to suspend will be issued.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Missing some tiles on pool walls near depth markers. Replace prior to next inspection or intent to suspend the permit will be issued.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Missing end cap on one ladder. Corrected during visit.
#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. Gate near rear of building not self-latching. Adjusted to self latch during inspection.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
.2524(b) Lighting shall be sufficient to illuminate all parts of the pool, the water, the depth markers, signs, entrances, restrooms, safety equipment and the required deck area and walkways. Due to construction/electrical work on restrooms, power disconnected to some lighting fixtures required to illuminate pool deck. At this time, night swimming no longer approved. Light fixtures must be operable and verified in order to continue night swimming.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Unable to read markings on existing flow meter. Meter is operational, however, markings have faded and are no longer legible. Replace prior to next inspection or intent to suspend will be issued.
Sep 21, 2022 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Ann Waters and Tarik Siniko present.
Correct pool backsplash tiles before next inspection.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed missing backsplash tile around pool near water surface. Repair.
#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 trip hazard at deep end in 2 areas (next to diving board where black water line cover is located and at deep end where concrete is cracked and missing.
CDI- black water line cover was corrected.
Intent to suspend issued for damaged concrete at deep end of pool. Correct within 30 days.
Apr 20, 2022 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Chuck Federal Ann Waters 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 records missing for month of March. Ensure records are kept daily.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed mosaic tile missing on pool walls. Correct before next inspection or an intent to suspend permit will be issued.
Oct 19, 2021 16 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Ann Waters present. No signature due to COVID.
Intent to suspend issued for 1 inch depression in cement near deep end of pool. This constitutes a potential trip hazard. Repair by 11/18/2021 or pool permit will be suspended. Contact Eli Freese at 704.621.2298 once corrected to verify.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
.2530(a) Provide ring buoy for rope 1.5 times the width of the pool or 50 ft whichever is less. Observed throw rope connected to ring buoy at 56 feet. CDI - rope adjusted to 50 feet.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2522(b) Provide at least 5 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. Observed pool covers within 5 feet of pool. CDI- covers relocated to provide 5 feet of walking space.
.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 one area of pool deck around deep end of pool with cracked cement. The depression is approximately 1 inch deep. Intent to suspend issued. Repair within 30 days.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Provide signage with location of emergency phone if not visible from all areas inside pool enclosure. Observed no emergency phone location sign posted inside pool enclosure. CDI- sign posted.
Apr 9, 2021 16 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Ann Waters. No signature due to COVID-19.
Intent to suspend permit issued for trip hazard in concrete near diving board at black plastic box; and access gate not self latching. Repair within 30 days.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
.2530(a) Provide ring buoy for rope 1.5 times the width of the pool or 50 ft whichever is less. Observed throw rope at 58 feet. CDI- corrected to 50 feet.
#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 entrance gate self closing but not self latching. Intent to suspend issued. Repair within 30 days.
#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 area of pool deck near diving board where a black plastic 'box' is installed. This area is recessed 1.25 inches into deck creating a trip hazard. Intent to suspend issued. Repair within 30 days.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water. Observed water on pump room floor.
Sep 15, 2020 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: No signature due to COVID-19. Inspection completed with Ann Waters.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. Observed emergency phone buttons non-operational. CDI- damaged phone was replaced with functional telephone.
May 4, 2020 4 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: No signature due to COVID-19. Inspection completed with Anne Waters on-site.
**NOTE: Main drain and equalizer line coverings expire in MAY 2020. Replace and re-submit PDSC information prior to expiration or permit may be suspended.**
#10 · Pool maintenance: safety ropes with floats and contrasting color bands provided at shallow area breakpoints −2
.2523(e) Provide a minimum of 3/4 inch diameter safety rope at the breakpoint. Observed no safety rope installed at breakpoint to deep end. CDI- rope was installed.
#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 accumulation underneath pump room equippment.
Sep 25, 2019 22 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: 17) Deck offset less than 1/2" where dive board is secured with sharp edge. Recommended plugging or flattening for safety.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records from daily readings not kept onsite, but pool company have records available. CPO sending record verification to Marie Daley at 704-507-6806.
.2535(11) The pool operator must maintain records for at least six months.
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
Observed skimmer equalizer line open, not protected, missing cover. .2539(b) All suction outlets shall be protected by anti-entrapment cover/grates in compliance with APSP-7. Operator found cover and replaced. Corrected.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed one weir missing.
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs. Operator replaced. Corrected.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
One inlet fitting missing at time of inspection.
.2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair. Operator replaced. Corrected.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Pump room not enclosed. Standing water on pump room ground and chemical room. Chemicals stored in pump area. Chemicals observed on wet ground. Pool built prior to 2004.
.2533(d) Pump room floor shall be sloped to drain.
.2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
.2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water.
.2534(5) Chemicals shall be stored as to prevent a reaction and permit for easy clean-up.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
No air gap at backwash.
.2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap.
Mar 7, 2019 24 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: ITS for gates self-closing, self-latching
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Rusting center line in pool. All metal in pool shall be stainless steel. Pool built with this, prior to 2010.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
No ladders installed at time of inspection. .2521(a) Recessed steps or ladders shall be provided at the deep portion of the pool.
.2521(a) Steps or ladders shall be provided
every 75 ft along the shallow area perimeter.
.2521(a) Pools greater than 30 ft wide, shall have a ladder on each side of the deep end.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Missing inlet fitting at deep end. .2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair. Operator replaced and corrected.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Buoy rope too long at time of inspection. .2530(a) Provide ring buoy for rope 1.5 times the width of the pool or 50 ft whichever is less. Operator corrected to 50'.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Back two gates not self-closing, self-latching at time of inspection. .2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching.
**30 Day Intent to Suspend item. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when corrected to lift ITS.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Pump room not enclosed. Standing water under piping. Built prior to 2010.
2533(d) Pump room floor shall be sloped to drain.
.2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water.
.2533(a) Pump room shall be weatherproof with a minimum ceiling height of 7 ft.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
No air gap at backwash. .2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap.
Oct 25, 2018 20 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: 16) Old fencing against fencing in back, creating horizontals less than 45". Moved back, eliminated horizontals, recommended moving further away from fencing on inside.
#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. Include temperature on records. Operator added temperature. Corrected.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Rusting center line in pool. All metal in pool shall be stainless steel. Pool built with this, prior to 2010.
#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. Operator replaced 2 missing weirs. Corrected.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521(a) Recessed steps or ladders shall be provided at the deep portion of the pool.
.2521(a) Steps or ladders shall be provided every 75 ft along the shallow area perimeter.
.2521(a) Pools greater than 30 ft wide, shall have a ladder on each side of the deep end.
No ladders installed.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(d) Pump room floor shall be sloped to drain.
.2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water.
.2533(a) Pump room shall be weatherproof with a minimum ceiling height of 7 ft. Pump room not enclosed. Built prior to 2010.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
.2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2626(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F.
Feb 14, 2018 24 demerits · 8 violations
Inspector comments: ITS for records, trip hazard and fencing.
15) Lifeguard rescue tubes not in good repair, but not in use at time of visit. Keep in good repair when in use.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Days of daily records missing. Maintain daily records of pH, chlorine(disinfectant residual), main drain checks, temperature and activities pertaining to pool maintenance and weekly TA and CA. If pool is closed, note pool is closed.
**30 Day Intent to Suspend
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Pool floor with leaves and debris. Keep pool floor cleaned.
**30 Day Intent to Suspend
Rusting center line in pool. All metal in pool shall be stainless steel.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladders not installed. All removed from the pool. Replace ladders.
Diving platforms used with no labeling. Diving platforms shall be secured from use when the pool is open for general use by removal; covering or signage and active supervision. Operator placed cones with signage on diving platforms. Corrected.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Gap in fencing greater than 4" at back side of fence. Gaps cannot be greater than 4".
**30 Day Intent to Suspend
Gate being propped open by pool users during inspection. Gates may not be propped open. Must be absoluteoly self-closing, self-latching at all times. Operator closed. Corrected.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Ladders not installed leaving holes more than 1/2" offset. Eliminate 1/2" offset/trip hazard.
**30 Day Intent to Suspend
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Standing water under pump equipment. Keep free of standing water and sloped to drain.
Pump room not enclosed. Pool built prior to 2010.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Backwash line directly plumbed. Provide air gap at backwash line to pit.
#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.
Soiled toilet in men's. Keep clean.
Nov 6, 2017 24 demerits · 8 violations
Inspector comments: 22) Emergency phone had static and hard to hear operator. Pool operator changed out phones and it was louder, but still reccomended repairing phone to hear more clearly.
Telephone location not posted inside bubble enclosure. If telephone is outside enclosure, location must be listed. Operator added location to 'Pool Rules' sign. Corrected.
Onsite visit to pool made and bubble has been installed.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Some leaves and debris on pool floor. Keep clean. Operator came to clean. Corrected.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
3 weirs missing. Keep functional weirs installed. Operator replaced. Corrected.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Some ladders not installed. One ladder installed, loose and missing stoppers. Keep ladders in good repair and installed.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Gate not self-closing, self-latching at time of inspection. Ensure gates self-close, self latch. Operator tightened and corrected.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some ladders not installed and leaving holes more than 1'2" offset. Maintain 5' deck clearnace free of trip hazards and clear walking space on indoor pools.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Pump room not enclosed. Pool built prior to 2010.
Pump room floor not sloped to drain.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Backwash line directly plumbed. Provide air gap at backwash line topit.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
Hose bib in chemical storage without backflow prevention device. Provide backflow prevention device on all hose bibs.
Jun 27, 2017 10 demerits · 3 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 two of eight weirs missing in the pool skimmers. -4-
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed three ladders loose at the handrails. CDI - Operator tightened handrails. -2-
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed self-closing and self-latching gate propped open at the beginning of the inspection. CDI - Operator stated complaints are received when the gate is closed. Operator advised that this is a safety feature and the gate shall not be propped open. -4-
Dec 5, 2016 50 demerits · 15 violations
Inspector comments: Phone not operable. Immediate Suspension issued.
Heaters installed at pool that were not present during previous inspection. Will verify plan review and permits drawn.
Tent enclosure constructed and operable. Pool currently does not have permits for structure.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Chlorine and pH not recorded on one Monday. All other days maintained as required.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Rusting center line in pool. All metal in pool shall be stainless steel.
#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.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladders not installed. All removed from the pool. Replace ladders.
Diving platforms used with no labeling. Diving platforms shall be secured from use when the pool is open for general use by removal; covering or signage and active supervision.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
One wall fitting missing from wall return. Replace.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Construction fencing zip tied to fence around baby pool. Provide permanent fencing to eliminate entrance to baby pool.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Diving board removed from deck and posts from board sticking up on deck. Maintain at least 8 ft clearance all the way around pool.
Water meter cover at deep end not secure. Secure to eliminate hazard.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Warning No LIfeguard on Duty signage and pool rules sign not posted inside tent. Install signage upon entrance to tent structure.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
No lighting installed in tent enclosure. Pool not permitted for night swimming. No practice and no events after hours. At least 10 ft candles of light must be provided for Night Swimming.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Phone inoperable. Repair. Immediate Suspension issued.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Pump room not enclosed. Pool built prior to 2010.
Pump room floor not sloped to drain.
Gate to pump room unlocked. Keep locked.
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
No labeling on piping. Clearly identify all pipes with color codes or labels.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Backwash line direct plumbed. Provide air gap at backwash line to pit.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Water in restrooms >115 F. Maintain at 110 F or below.
Soiled toilet seat in girl's. Keep clean.
No soap in boys restroom. Corrected during inspection.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
Hose bib in chemical storage room without backflow prevention device. Provide backflow prevention device on all hose bibs.
Hose bib in girls restroom leaking. Repair.
Jun 27, 2016 12 demerits · 3 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 1 skimmer out of 8 to be missing the weir. Replace the weir.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Observed 1 return missing the eyeball fitting. Replace the fitting.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed some gates not fully self-closing/self-latching. All gates must self-close/self-latch. 30 Day I.T.S. issued.
Dec 16, 2015 26 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Intent to Suspend issued for record keeping, lighting, ventilation, deck drains, trip hazards, fencing and gates. Pool has installed a tent enclosure over the pool. A heater was installed in October. Lighting/electrical completed at the pool. Footers installed on deck. No permits have been pulled for project. No code enforcement inspections have been completed at the pool. Will refer to code enforcement. Recommend to discontinue use of pool until plans are submitted and building and electrical inspections have passed.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records not being maintained on a daily basis. Record main drain checks, chlorine, pH and temp daily. Intent to Suspend issued.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
No ladders installed. Ladders must be installed every 75 ft or less. Install ladders where required.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Throw rope at 60 ft. Corrected to 50 ft.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Front gate to pool does not self-close, self-latch. Repair to self-close, self-latch. Intent to Suspend issued. Baby pool not enclosed by fence. Taken down to accomodate the "tent enclosure" on both sides. Install fence to enclose perimeter of pool. Fence must meet rules. Intent to Suspend issued.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
No deck drains inside of pool tent enclosure. Provide deck drains inside enclosure. Trip hazard at entrances to pool. Metal rod across entrance. Eliminate trip hazard. Intent to Suspend issued.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
No ventilation in indoor enclosure. Provided approved mechanical ventilation. Pool did not go through plan review and was electrical was installed without permits. Intent to Suspend issued. Deck lighting does not meet 10 ft candles. Provide adequate lighting. Intent to Suspend issued.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Pump room not enclosed. Pump room shall be enclosed in weatherproof structures with 7 ft ceiling, lighting, ventilation, etc. No cross/forced ventilation in chemical storage room. Provide ventilation. Pump room/chemical storage room not locked. Keep locked.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “FAIRMEADOWS SWIM CLUB” or State ID 2060530336). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.