14demerits
VILLAGE AT COMMONWEALTH APARTMENTS
1308 LORNA ST, Charlotte, NC 28205
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530360
Latest result14 demerits
Last inspectedApr 9, 2026
Inspections on record22
On record sinceMay 27, 2016
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 27, 2016Lower is betterApr 9, 2026
Inspections & violations
Apr 9, 2026 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: MAIN DRAINS EXPIRE 5/18/2028
#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 improperly kept records. Some weekends were missed. Most records were kept. Keep the records properly, failure to do so may result in closure.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs. Observed 1 weir missing out of 4 total skimmers. Replace the weir.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed flow meter to be stuck. Pool has no flow restriction. No permit action taken. Correct the flow meter.
#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 a leak that is wetting the floor of the pump room. Correct the leak.
Sep 2, 2025 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: MAIN DRAINS EXPIRE 5/18/2028.
#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 incomplete records in the log book. Keep all records properly. No Permit Action taken.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. Observed deck chairs too close to the pool. Items were moved back. -CDI.
May 14, 2025 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED.
POOL HAS PASSED INSPECTION AND BEEN ISSUED PERMIT DECAL. POST PERMIT DECAL AND PAPER POOL PERMIT DOCUMENT AT THE POOL. THE PAPER PERMIT SHOULD BE AVAILABLE WITHIN 1-3 BUSINESS DAYS ON THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT POOL WEBSITE.
MAIN DRAINS EXPIRE 5/18/2028.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Aug 2, 2024 4 demerits · 1 violation
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Observed vacuum line cover to be able to be opened by hand. This pool was built after 2010 and the vacuum line cover must be self-closing and latch such that it requires a tool to open. I.T.S. Issued. Pool will be closed if item is not resolved by the deadline. Deadline is 9/1/2024. Contact C. Elmore when the correction is made. 704-507-6814.
Feb 8, 2024 20 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Observed pet waste inside pool enclosure. Do not allow pets within pool enclosure.
Joint inspection conducted by REHS J. McClenic (REHS #3120) and REHS C. Elmore (REHS #2338)
ITS issued. Pool shall be closed if ITS issues not resolved. Deadline is 03/09/2024.
#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 improperly kept records (no drain checks recorded for January for 3 weeks or February to date, missing entries for cyanuric acid and total alkalinity, no recorded entries on multiple days).
#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. Observed one (1) skimmer with plastic bag in basket. Keep skimmers clear such as to prevent damage to pump.
#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 rear gate to be not self latching. Gate was corrected. CDI.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2522 (a) Deck shall provide at least 6 ft of clear walking space at all points. Observed pool lounge chairs to be closer than 6 ft from pool edge. CDI - Was corrected during inspection
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(e) Provide a spare basket for pump. Observed no spare baskets for pumps. Provide spare baskets for pumps; ITS issued.
Aug 14, 2023 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: POOL CLOSED TO SWIMMING BY ORDER OF THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT DUE TO CHLORINE LOWER THAN 1.0PPM.
I.S. ISSUED. CONTACT C. ELMORE WHEN CHLORINE LEVEL IS CORRECTED. ENSURE PROPER CHLORINE AND pH. 704-507-6814. CORRECTION REQUIRES VERIFICATION BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT BEFORE POOL CAN REOPEN.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm.
G.S. 130A-2(3) Chlorination must occur through chlorinator.
Observed chlorine to be less than 1.0ppm.
Disinfectant can only be added directly to the pool or through the system other than through the chlorinator when done for maintenance or due to a fecal, vomiting, or other contamination event for shocking the closed pool.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Observed vacuum line cover to not be latching, even though it is self closing. Replace with a self closing and self latching cover. Latch cover must be the type that requires a tool to unlatch and open.
Apr 25, 2023 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: POOL HAS PASSED INSPECTION BUT MAIN DRAINS EXPIRE MAY 1ST 2023 AND POOL WILL NOT BE ISSUED A PERMIT FOR NEXT SEASON UNTIL THE MAIN DRAINS ARE REPLACED AND THE PDSC PAPERWORK IS SUBMITTED TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND APPROVED. POOL MUST CLOSE MAY 1ST 2023 AND REMAIN CLOSED UNLESS THIS IS COMPLETED PRIOR.
#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 rear gate to be not self latching. Gate was corrected. CDI.
Aug 9, 2022 26 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Pool is not permitted for night swimming. If night swimming is desired, contact Chris Elmore for approval (704)-507-6814
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535 (4) Chlorine must be at least 1 ppm. Observed chlorine level at 0.3 ppm. CPO corrected chlorine to 10 ppm.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
.2537 (b) (3) There shall be no loose coping. Observed a small section of loose coping. Does not create a trip hazard. No permit action taken.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
.2518 (3) Skimmers shall have weirs in place and functioning. Observed 2 missing weirs in skimmers. 50% of weirs are still in place. No permit action taken. No debris noticed in pool.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2537 (5) All gates and doors shall be equipped with self-closing, self-latching mechanisms. Observed landscaping gate in grass area unable to self-latch. CPO corrected during inspection.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2522 (a) Deck shall provide at least 6 ft of clear walking space at all points. Observed pool lounge chairs to be closer than 6 ft from pool edge. CPO corrected during inspection
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2534 (5) Chemical room shall be arranged so that chemicals which can react with other pool chemicals are stored separately and shall be constructed and arranged to permit easy clean up of chemical spills. Observed dry chemicals spilling from brown bag. CPO corrected during inspection.
#31 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: sewage disposed of in a properly operating sewage system −2
.2513 (b) Discharges from the swimming pool circulation system shall be discharged through a suitable air gap. Observed no air gap from back washing pipe. correct this item to prevent possible backflow.
Apr 12, 2022 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Observed kings III box able to call out, but not receive call back. Box must function and have a working call-back number that is posted with local 911 service along with the proper address. Proper address and call-back number must be correct and on file with local 911. PERMIT SUSPENDED POOL CLOSED TO SWIMMING. Contact C. Elmore when correction is made. Box must function, including working with call back. Call back number and address must be both properly posted on the sign and on file with local 911. Call back number must ring back the call box for voice communication with the box. Pool cannot open back up to swimming until after the Health Department verifies corrections. 704-507-6814.
POOL IS NOT APPROVED FOR NIGHT SWIMMING. IF NIGHT SWIMMING IS DESIRED, A NIGHT SWIMMING EVALUATION MUST BE PERFORMED. CONTACT C. ELMORE AT 704-507-6814 FOR THIS EVALUATION IF NIGHT SWIMMING IS DESIRED.
CPO agreed to email of report.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed gate at the grassed area near the far side of the pool enclosure to be left unlocked, and not self-closing and self-latching. This gate must be corrected to be fully self-closing and fully self-latching. Keeping it locked is no longer an option as the gate has been found unlocked by MCHD inspectors on several previous visits. The gate must fully self-close and self-latch. The gate latch must also be moved to be at least 54 inches above the ground.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable.
Observed kings III box able to call out, but not receive call back. Box must function and have a working call-back number that is posted with local 911 service along with the proper address. Proper address and call-back number must be correct and on file with local 911. PERMIT SUSPENDED POOL CLOSED TO SWIMMING. Contact C. Elmore when correction is made. Box must function, including working with call back. Call back number and address must be both properly posted on the sign and on file with local 911. Call back number must ring back the call box for voice communication with the box. Pool cannot open back up to swimming until after the Health Department verifies corrections. 704-507-6814.
Jul 16, 2021 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: No signature per COIVD 19 protocols.
Intent to suspend issued. Contact Chris Sells with questions at 704 576 8678
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed no Cyanuric Acid recording for last several weeks.
.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.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed gate not self closing at deep end of pool.
Observed door not self latching or alarmed.
Observed fence with gaps greater than 2 inches in field and behind fireplace.
.2528(a) Maintain 2" or less under fence and/or gate (post-May 2010).
.2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching or child protected by audible alarm.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed chip in deck near depth marker on sunshelf near fireplace.
Observed one no diving tile at sunshelf cracked.
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair.
Feb 4, 2021 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Observed call box to work properly, but call back number did not function. Correct the box so that call back number functions.
Call back number must ring back the call box for voice communication with the box. The number and address were properly listed with local 911. C. Elmore will follow-up on or around 2/18/2021 on this matter.
“issuance of a permit by this department does not negate closure required by Executive Order No. 120, 138, 141, 147, or subsequent Orders in effect unless such Orders are rescinded or superseded by another applicable Order.”
NO SIGNATURE WAS OBTAINED DUE TO COVID-19 SOCIAL DISTANCING
Call C. Elmore at 704-507-6814 when corrections are made.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
pH, chlorine, and main drains must be checked once a day and recorded every day the pool is open. Total Alkalinity and Cyanuric Acid (if Cyanuric Acid is in use) must be checked once a week, 100ppm maximum for Cyanuric Acid. Observed gaps in the log book record. Keep proper records for all daily and weekly requirements. No Permit Action taken.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed gate to the right side of the club house doors (facing from outside) to self-close, but not self latch and hold properly. Correct the gate so that it latches correctly. -I.T.S. Issued. 3/6/2021 is the deadline. Pool will be closed if correction is not made.
Jul 29, 2020 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: POOL IS NOT APPROVED FOR NIGHT SWIMMING. IF NIGHT SWIMMING IS DESIRED, A NIGHT SWIMMING EVALUATION MUST BE PERFORMED. CONTACT C. ELMORE AT 704-507-6814 FOR THIS EVALUATION IF NIGHT SWIMMING IS DESIRED.
“issuance of a permit by this department does not negate closure required by Executive Order No. 120, 138, 141, 147, or subsequent Orders in effect unless such Orders are rescinded or superseded by another applicable Order.”
NO SIGNATURE WAS OBTAINED DUE TO COVID-19 SOCIAL DISTANCING
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Observed underwater light fixture to be popped out from wall. -CDI Item was corrected.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed sunshelf chairs to be placed such that the backs present a trip hazard as they were overhanging the edge of the pool. This was observed and discussed as a potential violation and corrected on the previous inspection visit by C. Elmore. Do not continue to place any items within 6 feet of the pool edge as it is a trip hazard. -CDI Items were moved so that they did not present a hazard.
Feb 27, 2020 14 demerits · 4 violations
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed gaps in the record log. Chlorine, pH, temperature (if heated), and main drains must be checked everyday the water is open to swimming. This includes weekends and holidays. Total Alkalinity and Cyanuric Acid (if used) must be checked once a week. Cyanuric Acid cannot be higher in the pool than 100ppm. Ensure proper logs are kept going forward, without gaps. No permit action taken.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed back utility gate to have been left open. Gate must be corrected to fully self-close and fully self-latch. I.T.S. Issued, expires 3/28/2020. If correction is not made by the deadline, pool will be closed until correction is made.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed deck and sun shelf chairs positioned such that they were on the deck too close to the pool edge. The deck chairs were moved back to 6 feet, the sun shelf chairs were moved such that they were totally on the sun shelf. -CDI No permit action taken.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed paper bags of pool chemicals stored on the floor. Do not store chemicals in a manner where they can become wet or cross react. -CDI Items were moved.
Nov 7, 2019 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Verified PDSC information.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed no records for total alakinity or cyanuric acid for last month, maintined prior to last month.
.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.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed chairs 5' from pool side.
.2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times.
Mar 15, 2019 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Observed gate not self latching, corrected during visit.
Observed records maintained as required.
Observed one chair within 6 feet, corrected during visit.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Feb 13, 2019 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Observed ring buoy weathered.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed written records not complete, missing Cl and pH some days, missing TA and cyanuric acid testing some weeks.
.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.
Intent to suspend issued
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed gate closest to office not self-closing self-latching.
.2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed chairs 4'11" from pool.
Corrected during inspection.
.2522(a) Provide 6 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 chemicals stored in pump room.
.2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
Oct 16, 2018 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Observed no non compliant conditions
PDSC information verified.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 5, 2018 4 demerits · 1 violation
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
observed planter too close to pool edge. removed back beyond 6 ft from edge
Oct 4, 2017 20 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: 5) Total alkalinity and cyanuric acid missing in records for over a week when operator was absent. Record total alkalinity and cyanuric acid weekly. All other records correct.
15) Ring buoy starting to peel on back. Keep in good repair to maintain U.S. Coast Guard Approved buoy. Keep rope accessible to ring buoy at all items.
18) Chairs covering 'WARNING: NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY' signs. Keep clearly visible. Operator moved chairs. CDI.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Some debris and toy in skimmer basket. Keep kept clean and free of debris. Operator cleaned basket. Corrected during inspection (CDI).
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Depth markers read "6 in". Depth markers shall include word "feet" or symbol "ft". Replace tiles with correct depth markings to maintain every 25 ft or less.
Issued 30 day Intent to Suspend.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Two handrails loose. Keep tight.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Handle on gate is less than 45", measured from ground and protrudes from gate more than 2 inches. Eliminate handhold/foothold.
Two gates not self closing, self latching. Ensure gates are self-closing and self-latching.
Latch on back gate into grassed area is less than 54 inches. Repair to meet latch requirements.
Issued 30 day Intent to Suspend.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Chairs within 6 feet of pool. Maintain 6 foot deck clearance to prevent trip hazards. Operator moved chairs. CDI.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemicals being stored in pump room. Store in approved chemical storage room.
May 31, 2017 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 3, 2016 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 27, 2016 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Verified that construction issues were corrected.
Pool built without equalizers. Equalizer lines plugged.
Permit issued.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “VILLAGE AT COMMONWEALTH APARTMENTS” or State ID 2060530360). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.