12demerits
ELEMENT BALLANTYNE
15707 CLEMS CREEK LN, Charlotte, NC 28277
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530341
Latest result12 demerits
Last inspectedJul 21, 2026
Inspections on record20
On record sinceMar 1, 2016
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Mar 1, 2016Lower is betterJul 21, 2026
Inspections & violations
Jul 21, 2026 12 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Conducted inspection with CPO. Immediate suspension issued for inoperable emergency phone. Permit suspended and pool must close. Call EHS Devon when corrected and ready to re open 7049981122
Const. Date: 2/17/2016
Rope Length: 50'
Night Swim?: N
NOTES: LIGHTS ON WALKWAY SHOULD BE INSTALLED WITH 45 DEGREE ANGLE - FOOTHOLD. BUILT WITHOUT EQUALIZERS
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
One ladder missing one end cap and second ladder missing both end caps
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable.
Emergency phone not operable at time of inspection.
Immediate suspension item.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room.
Items within 3' clearance of equipment.
.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
No soap in restroom. .2526(j) Provide soap and soap dispenser, no glass, at each sink.
No toilet paper in restroom. .2526(l) Provide toilet paper and dispensers in restrooms.
Mar 24, 2026 20 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Issued immediate suspension for emergency phone. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when phone is operable to lift suspension. See visit notes for details
“E” status
No Night Swimming
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
One weekly cyanuric acid reading missing.
.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
Skimmer baskets full of leaves. .2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. - Corrected.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
One ladder missing end cap. .2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency phone not operating correctly or transferring address correctly.
.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.
*Immediate suspension
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemicals on floor in chem storage. Items within 3' clearance 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.
.2534(4) Provide storage for pool chemicals in waterproof containers or store up off the floor.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
No soap in restroom. .2526(j) Provide soap and soap dispenser, no glass, at each sink.
No toilet paper in restroom. .2526(l) Provide toilet paper and dispensers in restrooms.
Oct 8, 2025 30 demerits · 9 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Ricky and CPO Christopher Schmidt.
Some deck drains missing or popped up. Maintain decks and deck drains in good condition.
Fiberglass pole for body hook cracking. Recommend replacing with new 12 foot non-collapsible pole with body hook securely attached.
Emergency phone number written in Sharpie, fading. Recommend providing new emergency phone signage with correct emergency phone number posted.
Outdoor pool with a heater. Heater off at the time of inspection.
Intent to suspend issued
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#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No place on log sheet for main drain checks. .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. - Intent to suspend item.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Skimmer baskets full of leaves. .2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. - Corrected.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Both ladders missing end caps. .2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
One ladder extends > 6” into pool. .2521(b) Distance between wall and ladder rung shall range 3" to 6" measured from wall.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Missing two returns. One lighted bubbler not fully installed. .2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair. - Intent to suspend item.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Gate by office not self-latching. Double doors to clubhouse not self-latching. .2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. - Intent to suspend item.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some pavers loose. .2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. - Intent to suspend item.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed 2” flow meter installed on 3” return line. .2518(g) Install flow meter on return line per manufacturer instructions. - Intent to suspend item.
Vacuum off in pump room. Vacuum cap not self-latching. .2518(f) Provide a vacuum cap or self-closing cap for pools built after May 1, 2010. - Intent to suspend item.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Fan in pump room not functioning. .2533(e) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in pump room.
Items stored next to pool equipement. .2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room.
Large leak in pump room. .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
No soap in restroom. .2526(j) Provide soap and soap dispenser, no glass, at each sink.
No toilet paper in restroom. .2526(l) Provide toilet paper and dispensers in restrooms.
Mar 17, 2025 12 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: 30 Day Intent to Suspend (ITS) issued for depth markers. Correct and Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance to lift ITS.
“W” ITS status
No Night Swimming. Pool not heated.
Discussed moving pool furniture to ensure emergency equipment stays easily accessible
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Debris in skimmer baskets at time of inspection. Operator emptied and corrected. Weirs missing at time of inspection. Operator replaced and corrected.
.2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction.
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Observed one 0 ft depth marker at sun shelf missing.
.2523(c) Depth markers shall be 4 inches in height and of a contrasting color with the background, clearly visible.
.2523(c) Depth markers shall include the word "feet" or symbol "ft".
*Intent to Suspend (ITS) issued
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladders missing rubber caps. One ladder loose.
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemicals on floor in chem storage. Items within 3' clearance 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.
.2534(4) Provide storage for pool chemicals in waterproof containers or store up off the floor.
Apr 24, 2024 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Richard Dungan and Monrico Kirk present.
Intent to suspend permit issued for following items:
1. Peeling depth marker in shallow end of pool (0 feet).
2. Gate not self-latching near clubhouse.
3. Windows in clubhouse not limited to 4 inch openings or audibly alarmed.
Correct these items and contact Eli Freese at 704.621.2298 once corrected to verify and lift intent to suspend.
Note: Observed 1 missing water return on pool wall.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Observed one 0 ft depth marker at sun shelf peeling away from pool deck. Repair. Intent to suspend permit issued.
#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 1 gate not self-latching. Intent to suspend issued.
.2528(a) Ground level windows shall not open greater than 4" on to pool deck or child protected by audible alarm. Observed windows from clubhouse area onto pool deck not limited to 4 inches or audibly alarmed. Intent to suspend permit issued.
Feb 15, 2023 22 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: 30 Day Intent to Suspend (ITS) issued for depth markers and weirs. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance to lift ITS.
Inspection with Christian Olmeda
“W” status
Note: Buoy rope starting to fray. Advised replacing before in disrepair (required 50’). Can currently withstand tugging and did not warrant replacement during inspection.
Also, chemicals stored in bags in pump room on palate are large dry bags. Vats of chemicals are in chemical storage. At this time, advised chemical storage is safer in pump room, off floor and separate than with large vats of chemicals (due to no extra room to separate wet from dry chemicals and greater potential for hazard).
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Debris in skimmer baskets at time of inspection. Operator emptied and corrected. 1 weir missing at time of inspection.
.2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction.
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs.*
*Permit item
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
"0 FT" depth marker missing on deck at sunshelf, greater than 25' apart.
.2523(c) Depth markers shall include the word "feet" or symbol "ft".
.2523(b) Provide depth markers spaced not to exceed 25 feet when measured along the perimeter of the pool.
*permit item
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Buoy behind chairs and body hook behind chairs on ground at time of inspection. Keep accessible. .2530(a) Lifesaving equipment should be conveniently located.
Operator moved chairs and secured body hook to fence with hooks for accessibility. Corrected.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
“Warning No Lifeguard on Duty” sign not posted in pool area at time of inspection. .2530(c) Provide "Warning - No Lifeguard on Duty" in 4" lettering.
.2530(c) All pool signage shall be visible upon entrance to the pool and permanently affixed.
Operator had sign in pump room and secured within pool enclosure. Corrected.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemicals stored in pump room. Some items within 3' clearance of equipment. Vent cover broken in pump room at time of inspection. Water on pump room floor under feature pump.
.2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
.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(3) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in chemical storage room.
.2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water.
.2534(4) Provide storage for pool chemicals in waterproof containers or store up off the floor.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
No paper towels or hand drying or soap in pool restroom at time of inspection. Restroom winterized.
Provide hand drying in restrooms. .2526(j) Provide soap and soap dispenser, no glass, at each sink.
Patrons are able to use restroom inside clubhouse.
Jul 20, 2022 20 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: 30 Day Intent to Suspend (ITS) for records, gate (closing and gaps around push bar), horizontal less than 45", flow meter. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance to lift ITS
"W" ITS status
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records missing main drain checks and weekly cyanuric acid and alkalinity.
.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.
*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
Debris in skimmer baskets at time of inspection. Operator emptied and corrected.
.2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Gate not self-closing at time of inspection. Side of building by pool restroom creating horizontal less than 45". Meshing by gate latch not extending 18" with openings greater than 1/2".
.2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching.
.2528(b) Horizontals shall not be located less than 45" in height.
.2528(a) Gate latches located at less than 54" shall require the use of key, combination lock or card reader or be located on the inside of the gate at least three inches below the top of the gate with no greater than 1/2" within 18" of latch mechanism.
*Permit item
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter not operational 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
Chemicals stored in pump room. Chemicals stored on floor in chemical room. Some items within 3' clearance of equipment. Vent cover broken in pump room at time of inspection. Small amount of water on pump room floor.
.2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
.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(3) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in chemical storage room.
.2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water.
.2534(4) Provide storage for pool chemicals in waterproof containers or store up off the floor.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
No paper towels or hand drying in pool restroom at time of inspection.
Provide hand drying in restrooms.
Feb 28, 2022 16 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Note: Main drains expire in Sept 2022. Update drain covers and PDSC form. Submit PRIOR to expiration to avoid permit action.
22) Emergency operator stated it was hard to hear, but clear. Advised repairing emergency phone line to be clearly audible in case of emergency. No permit action due to phone being operable.
Small leak at feature pump, pump turned off at time of inspection. If significant changes are made, submit for in-field plan review and approval.
No Night Swimming
Inspection with James Friday
No signature due to COVID
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Debris in skimmer baskets at time of inspection. Operator emptied and corrected.
.2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Gate not self-closing at time of inspection. Operator tightened to self-close, self-latch.
.2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter not operational at time of inspection. Operator repaired and corrected. .2518(g) Keep flow meter operational.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemicals stored in pump room. Some items within 3' clearance of equipment. Vent cover broken in pump room at time of inspection.
.2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
.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(3) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in chemical storage room.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
No paper towels or hand drying in pool restroom at time of inspection.
Provide hand drying in restrooms. Operator placed paper towels in restroom and corrected.
Sep 28, 2021 4 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Pool heater not on at time of inspection. Main drains expires September 2022.
Inspection with James Friday
No signature due to COVID
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemicals stored in pump room. Some items within 3' clearance of equipment. Vent cover broken in pump room at time of inspection.
.2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
.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(3) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in chemical storage room.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
No toilet paper or hand drying in pool restroom at time of inspection.
.2526(l) Provide toilet paper and dispensers in restrooms. Provide hand drying in restrooms. Operator placed toilet paper and paper towels in restroom and corrected.
Feb 10, 2021 22 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: ITS for inlet fitting and fence gaps greater than 4". Will verify records on return visit. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance to lift ITS.
No signature due to COVID
Inspection with James Friday
Report to Element Ballantyne Maintenance
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records missing main drain checks and weekly cyanuric acid. Operator added main drain check column and checked CA and recorded. Corrected.
.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.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Debris in skimmer baskets at time of inspection. Operator emptied and corrected.
.2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladders missing rubber stoppers on two ladders. Keep in good repair.
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
#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.
* ITS item.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Fence broken from post by grill on left side. Fencing by right side of grill has gap between brick and fence rod greater than 4".
.2528(a) Provide no openings in fence and/or gate greater than 4"x4".
*ITS item. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance to lift ITS.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemicals stored on floor in pump room from delivery. Operator placed some chemicals in chemical storage and others on pallet in pump room.
.2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
.2534(4) Provide storage for pool chemicals in waterproof containers or store up off the floor.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
No toilet paper or hand drying in pool restroom at time of inspection.
.2526(l) Provide toilet paper and dispensers in restrooms.
Aug 5, 2020 22 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: 30 Day Intent to Suspend (ITS) issued for depth markers, weir and flow meter. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance to lift ITS.
Changed to "W" status.
Inspection with: James Friday
Report to: Element Ballantyne Maintenance
; manager@elementballantyne.com
No signature due to COVID-19.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Main drain checks observed missing on records.
.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 line 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
Debris observed in skimmers at time of inspection. Weir missing in skimmer.
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs.
.2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. Operator emptied skimmer baskets and corrected.
*ITS item.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
"0 FT" depth marker missing on pool wall and deck at sunshelf, greater than 25' apart.
.2523(c) Depth markers shall include the word "feet" or symbol "ft".
.2523(b) Provide depth markers spaced not to exceed 25 feet when measured along the perimeter of the pool.
*ITS item
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder missing rubber stoppers at time of inspection.
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter not operational at time of inspection. .2518(g) Keep flow meter operational.
*ITS item
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Items and chemicals stored in pump room within 3' of equipment. Paper towels and toilet paper stored on chemicals in pump room. .2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
.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(5) Chemicals shall be stored as to prevent a reaction and permit for easy clean-up.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
No paper towels or hand drying in restroom at time of inspection. Provide hand drying for restrooms. Operator placed paper towels in restroom. Corrected.
Feb 19, 2020 38 demerits · 10 violations
Inspector comments: Immediate suspension issued for PDSC/pump motor chaange out with no documentation.
"E" Immediate Suspension status. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when corrected to lift suspension.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records not being kept daily at time of inspection. Jimmy Hall (past CPO on file) no longer at establishment. Provide updated CPO information. .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.
.2537(c) Pool owner shall provide for the operation and maintenance of the pool by a trained pool operator.
*30 Day ITS item
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
Feature pump does not match records or current PDSC form. Manager confirmed this was replaced with motor. .2539(c) All pools, prior to permit issuance, shall provide documentation to the Department to verify suction outlet safety compliance.
*Immediate Suspension item. Must submit updated PDSC information for approval and ensure proper electrical permits were pulled for electrical work. Pool permit is suspended and must remain closed until suspension lifted by Health Department. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance to lift suspension.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Multiple weirs missing at time of inspection. .2518(k) Replace missing weirs.
*ITS item
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
"0 FT" depth marker missing at sunshelf wall only has "3 IN" at time of inspection. .2523(c) Depth markers shall include the word "feet" or symbol "ft".
.2523(b) Provide depth markers spaced not to exceed 25 feet when measured along the perimeter of the pool.
*ITS item
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladders missing rubber stoppers. Ladder on right side loose. Keep tight and in good repair.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Body hook damaged, hook not securely attached at time of inspection. .2530(a) Provide at least 12 ft. long pole with body hook securely attached.
.2530(a) Pole for body hook must be non-telescoping, non-adjustable, and non-collapsible.
Operator secured hook to 12' pole. Corrected.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Window from restroom onto pool deck opens greater than 4" at time of inspection. .2528(a) Ground level windows shall not open greater than 4" on to pool deck or child protected by audible alarm.
*ITS item
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter not operable at time of inspection. Inlet fitting missing by ladder at 5' end of pool. .2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. .2518(i) Provide inlet fittings in good repair.
*ITS item
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Items around piping in pump room. Chemicals stored on floor and on top of different chamicals. .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(5) Chemicals shall be stored as to prevent a reaction and permit for easy clean-up.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
No soap in restrooms at time of inspection. .2526(j) Provide soap and soap dispenser, no glass, at each sink.
Aug 1, 2019 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: G.C. OBSERVED SUN SHELF DEPTH MARKERS STARTING TO PEEL OFF THE POOL WALL. ENSURE THEY STAY AFIXED.
OBSERVED GATE TO BE OFF TRUE AND TO BE SCRAPING AGAINST THE FRAME. HIS COULD EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE GATE TO STICK. ENSURE THE GATE FUNCTIONS PROPERLY.
#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 6 MISSING THE WEIR. REPLACE THE WEIR. NO PERMIT ACTION TAKEN.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
OBSERVED LADDERS MISSING RUBBER FEET. REPLACE RUBBER FEET.
Mar 27, 2019 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: I.T.S. Issued for flow meter and for missing flap on vacuum port. I.T.S. deadline will expire on 4/26/19. Please contact C. Elmore when corrections are made. 704-507-6814.
#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 a total of 6. Replace the weir. 50% or more of the weirs remain. No permit action taken for this item.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed ladders missing the rubber feet. Replace the rubber feet.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Observed vacuum port to be missing the port flap. Ensure the port flap is replaced and that the port can only be opened by using a tool to open it. It cannot be able to be opened by hand at this pool. I.T.S. Issued.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed flow meter non-functional. Repair the flow meter. I.T.S. Issued.
Nov 8, 2018 32 demerits · 9 violations
Inspector comments: 15 - General Comment - Grab rope starting to degrade on ring buoy. Replace ring buoy with USCG approved ring buoy within 30 days. Will be verified during return visit for Intent to Suspend items.
Swimming pool is not approved for salt as primary chlorination. Must be used simultaneously with approved chlorinator.
Feature not in place at time of inspection. Pump had burned out. When replaced, submit in-field plan review application with new pump information. Feature - 3" md and 3" return.
Intent to Suspends issued for record keeping, gate meshing and openings >1/2", equalizer line plugging, replacing weir, repairing deck drain, replacing warning signage and repairing flow meter.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Test kit with black build-up in cyanuric acid tube. Could not test. Replace test kit. Intent to Suspend issued.
.2535(10) Provide test kit capable of measuring disinfectant level, cyanuric acid and total alkalinity.
Cyanuric acid not recorded weekly. Records not accessible. Intent to Suspend issued.
.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.
#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. Intent to Suspend issued.
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs.
Skimmers with leaf build-up.
.2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
End caps missing from one ladder.
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Some equalizer lines not plugged per State instruction. Plug per State requirements, eliminating water from the line before permanently plugging inside the skimmer. Intent to Suspend issued.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Meshing on gates not 1/2" and opening between post and gate >1/2". Intent to Suspend issued.
.2528(a) Maintain no greater than 1/2" within 18" of latch mechanism (push bar).
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Deck drain popped up near clubhouse entry. Repair deck drain. Intent to Suspend issued.
.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.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Warning signage beginning to peal. Replace warning signage visible from entry to swimming pool. Intent to Suspend issued.
.2530(c) Provide "Warning - No Lifeguard on Duty" in 4" lettering.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter not operable. Repeat item. Intent to Suspend issued.
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemical tubs in pump room.
.2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
Mar 28, 2018 22 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Immediate Suspension for emergency phone. ITS items records and flow meter.
16. Gate did not self-close, self-latch at beginning of inspection. Ensure all gates self-close, self-latch. Corrected.
18. Pool signage only posted beside one gate entrance. Not visible from all parts of pool. Recommended posting in area visible to all bathers upon entrance.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records missing some days. Maintain daily records of pH, chlorine (disinfectant residual), main drain checks, temperature and activities pertaining to pool maintenance and weekly TA and CA.
**30 Day Intent to Suspend
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Debris in skimmer baskets. Keep clean. Operator emptied and corrected.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
One ladder loose and no rubber caps. Keep tightened and in good repair.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency phone not working at time of inspection or connecting. .2530(a) Emergency phone shall remain operable.
Signage reads "Dial 911", but there is box phone that has push button for help.
.2530(a) Signage with legible letters providing dialing instructions, address of pool and pool telephone number shall be posted at the emergency phone.
*Immediate Suspension issued. Call Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 to lift when issues are addressed
Posted "Pool Closed" signs.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter stuck. Keep flow meter operational.
*30 Day Intent to Suspend
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Restrooms locked and had no paper towels or toilet paper. Keep accessible and stocked. Operator stocked and unlocked. Operator corrected.
Nov 13, 2017 20 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: 22) Emergency phone sign reads "DIAL 911" and has push to call button with instructions, "Push for help". Ensure dialing instructions are clear. Reccomended adding "Push to DIAL 911" to ensure clear directions.
ITS for gates and depth markers.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No records since September were found at time of inspection. Ensure daily records are easily accessible and being maintained (main drains, pH, chlorine daily, TA and CA weekly) with corrective actions. Operator started new page for daily recod keeping.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Skimmers with debris and leaves. Keep clean. Operator cleaned baskets. Corrected.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Depth markers at sun shelf read 3 IN. Must be in word "feet" or "FT" symbol 1" in height on deck and on inside wall at least every 25'. Tile for "0 FT" can be added or "3 IN" can be replaced with "1/4 FT"
Issued 30 Day Intent to Suspend (ITS). Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when corrected to lift ITS.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
One loose handrail. Keep tightened.
Ladder missing rubber stoppers. Replace and keep in good repair.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Back gate not self-closing, self latching at time of inspection. Keep self-closing, self-latching.
Issued 30 Day Intent to Suspend (ITS). 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
Feature pump is leaking. Keep in good repair and area dry.
Feb 20, 2017 16 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Immediate suspension issued for #3.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed pH at 6.9. pH must be maintained beyween 7.2 and 7.8.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed debris in skimmers. Keep skimmers free of debris.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Incorrect phone number posted at emergency phone. Corrected onsite.
Dec 8, 2016 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Issueld immediate suspension for #22
#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 amount of debris in skimmers. Keep skimmers free of debris.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency phone is inoperable. Please repair.
Mar 1, 2016 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Observed gates now with no openings greater than 1/2 inch within 18 inches of release mechanism.Observed flow meter now working correctly.Pool built without equalizer lines. Autofill working properly.Pool with insufficient lighting for night swimming. No night swimming.Permit issued. Post permit in pool area.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “ELEMENT BALLANTYNE” or State ID 2060530341). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.