30demerits
MAGNOLIA TERRACE APARTMENT HOMES
8301 PACES OAKS BLVD, Charlotte, NC 28213
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530381
Latest result30 demerits
Last inspectedAug 13, 2026
Inspections on record12
On record sinceMay 24, 2017
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 24, 2017Lower is betterAug 13, 2026
Inspections & violations
Aug 13, 2026 30 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Issued immediate suspension for pH and emergency phone. Pool is to remain closed until items are remedied. Please call James Bjorneboe @ 704-507-6820 to schedule re-visit.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed pH at 6.8. Maintain between 7.2 and 7.8.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Excessive debris on pool floor. Keep pool floor free of debris.
.2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed excessive debris in skimmers. Keep skimmers free of debris.
.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
Observed handrail loose and both ladders missing end caps. Repair.
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
4 of gates are locked. Ensure that all gates are self-closing/ self- latching as required for fire egress.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency phone inoperable. Repair.
.2530(f) Emergency notification systems (monitoring services) must provide 24 hr. monitoring, be capable of routing calls to 911, and be able to electronically transfer the phone number and address for the phone to 911.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed pump no working at time of visit. Ensure pump is operational when pool is open.
Apr 21, 2026 24 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Issued immediate suspension for pH and Ring buoy. Pool is to remain closed. When all of these items are corrected, please call James at 704-507-6820 to schedule re-visit.
General Comment: Observed volume on emergency/ Kings III phone extremely low. Consider correcting.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed pH at 6.8. Maintain pH between 7.2-7.8.
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed discoloration/ growth on pool walls and floor. Keep pool walls and floor free of debris and discoloration.
.2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed ladders protruding more than 6” from pool walls. Observed some ladders missing end caps. Repair/replace as needed.
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed grab rope on ring buoy broken. Also observed throw rope tangled. Replace with USCG approved ring buoy and 38 foot throw rope.
.2530(a) Provide ring buoy for rope 1.5 times the width of the pool or 50 ft whichever is less.
.2530(a) Provide USCG approved ring buoy. A rescue tube with lifeguard may be substituted for ring buoy.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed door from leasing office to pool deck not self-closing/ self-latching or audibly alarmed. Repair.
.2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching or child protected by audible alarm.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed excessive storage on non pool items in pump room. Eliminate storage of non pool items in pump room.
May 20, 2025 4 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Issued permit sticker on site.
General comment: Ensure that minor chipping on edge of pool does not worsen. It will require repair before next permit cycle if it continues to worsen. Also ensure that equalizer lines are plastered around the plugs before next permitting cycle.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed both ladders missing end caps. Replace.
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed excessive clutter in pool pump room. Organize and keep pump room clean.
Jun 13, 2024 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: All items on previous permitting visits have been corrected. Local permit sticker issued onsite.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed minor amount of debris on pool floor. Keep pool floor free of debris.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed missing end caps on both ladders. Replace missing end caps.
Apr 11, 2023 24 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Issued immediate suspension for ring buoy and throw rope as well as inoperable emergency phone. Please call James Bjorneboe at 704-507-6820 once items are 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 1 of 4 weirs missing. Replace missing weirs.
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed both ladders missing endcaps. Replace missing end caps.
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed ring buoy in extremely poor condition. Replace with USCG approved buoy with 38’ throw rope attached.
.2530(a) Provide ring buoy for rope 1.5 times the width of the pool or 50 ft whichever is less.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed two gates on left side of pool not self-closing/ self-latching. Ensure gates are self closing/ self latching.
.2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency phone inoperable. Repair.
.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.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
No air gap provided ad back wash pit. Provide air gap.
.2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap.
May 18, 2022 14 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Issued local permit onsite.
#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 four weirs missing. Replace missing weirs. Corrected onsite.
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed one hand rail loose. Tighten loose handrail. Observed both ladder missing end caps. Replace missing end caps.
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed two deck chairs with in 6 feet of pools edge. Maintain 6 feet of clearance at all points. Corrected on site.
.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 storage of non pool items in pump room. Eliminate storage of non pool items in pump room.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Backwash not discharged through air gap.
.2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap.
Apr 28, 2021 36 demerits · 9 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO Orlando Maldonado and property manager Lynn Kerr. Due to COVID-19 precautions, inspection was not signed by the CPO.
Note: pH < 6.8. Recommend having Carribean Pool Services recalibrate the automatic chemical feeders.
Immediate suspension issued
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Call Will Harrison (704-507-6824) to schedule reinspection when ready.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH 6.8. .2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. - Immediate suspension item.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No Main Drain Checks. Check daily Cl, pH, main drains, and record pool maintenance activities. Check at least weekly Total Alkalinity and Cyanuric Acid. Maintain Cyanuric Acid at no more than 100 ppm. - Intent to suspend item.
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
Observed 8HP equalizer line covers installed. Covers expire 5-3-2021. PDSC form states that equalizer lines were abandoned. Either abandon equalizer lines per state guidance or replace with APSP-16 approved covers and provide updated PDSC form to our office. .2539(c) All pools, prior to permit issuance, shall provide documentation to the Department to verify suction outlet safety compliance. - Immediate suspension item.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladders extend > 6" into the pool. .2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. .2521(b) Distance between wall and ladder rung shall range 3" to 6" measured from wall.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Gate by office not self-closing. .2528(a) Access gates shall swing away from the pool and be self-latching, self-closing. - Intent to suspend item.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some deck chairs too close to pool edge. Maintain at least 6 feet clear walkway around the pool. - Intent to suspend item.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency phone not functioning. .2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. - Immediate suspension item.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Pump room being used for general storage. Some items stored near pool equipment or chemicals. .2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Backwash line extends into backwash pit. .2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap.
May 13, 2020 42 demerits · 12 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with James Outing. Due to COVID-19 precautions, inspection was not signed by the operator.
Bonding wire not attached to the pump motor, wire not long enough to reach. Will need to have a licensed electrician attach a new bonding wire to the motor and ensure it is properly bonded to the pool. An electrical permit and passing inspection from Code Enforcement will also be required prior to a reinspection being completed.
Filter with lots of air at the top. Ensure that filter lid is properly sealed, bleed of excess air for proper filter function.
Inspection did not pass. A $100 reinspection fee will need to be paid prior to a reinspection being completed. This can be done by calling our main office (980) 314-1620 and paying with a credit card.
Immediate suspension issued
Emergency phone
PDSC form
Main drains
Bonding wire
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
New main drains installed when pool was replastered. Appear to be Waterway 640-231x covers. These covers are not rated to handle the maximum speed of the CHII-NI-3FE pump installed. .2539(b) All suction outlets shall be protected by anti-entrapment cover/grates in compliance with APSP-7. .2539(c) All pools, prior to permit issuance, shall provide documentation to the Department to verify suction outlet safety compliance. - Immediate suspension item.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Missing one weir. .2518(k) Replace missing weirs.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Depth markers in the shallow area should all be 3 1/2 feet, some on wall or deck are 3 feet. .2523(a) Provide depth markers on pool walls and pool deck next to the swimming pool. Ensure depth markers on deck are slip resistant. - Intent to suspend item.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladders missing endcaps, extend > 6" into the pool. .2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. .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
One inlet fitting missing. .2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair.
Fitting missing for fill line. Corrected.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Gate to playground not self-closing. .2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. - Intent to suspend item.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency phone not functioning. .2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. - Immediate suspension item.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Vacuum cap missing for vacuum line by the main drains. .2518(f) Provide a vacuum cap or self-closing cap for pools built after May 1, 2010. Corrected.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Leak at the filter. .2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water.
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
Some piping not labeled. .2518(d) Piping and valves shall be labeled with color codes or labels.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Backwash line extends into backwash pit. .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
Faucet in men's and women's room loose. .2526(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair.
Apr 17, 2019 30 demerits · 9 violations
Inspector comments: Outer rope on ring buoy worn. Throw rope worn. Recommend replacing with U.S. Coast Guard approved ring buoy and 38 foot throw rope.
Pressure guage for one the filters sticks. Recommend replacing.
Intent to suspend issued.
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#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH 7.0. .2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Corrected to 7.3.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Some skimmer baskets full. .2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. - Corrected by operator.
Water level above the skimmers. .2518(k) Water level shall be maintained to assure skimmers are operable. - Corrected by operator.
Far skimmer not functioning. .2518(k) The flow-through rate through any one recessed automatic surface skimmer shall be between 20 gallons per minute and the maximum flow the skimmer is certified for under NSF Standard Number 50 - Intent to suspend item.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladders loose. .2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
One handrail loose. Installed without an anchor. .2521(3) Handrails, if removable, shall be installed in such a way that they cannot be removed without the use of tools.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
One inlet fitting missing. .2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair. - Intent to suspend item.
Manual fill line in the pool does not have a fitting. .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
Fence section damaged by tree roots, gaps > 4" through the fence. .2528(a) Provide no openings in fence and/or gate greater than 4"x4".
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter reading at the maximum of the installed flow meter, 300 gpm. Pump has a max flow of 150 gpm.
.2518(g) Flow meter be capable of measuring 1.5 times the design flow rate and shall be accurate within 10 percent of true flow. .2518(g) Install flow meter on return line per manufacturer instructions. - Intent to suspend item.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Pump room being used for general storage. Some items stored near pool equipment or chemicals. .2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room.
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
Some of the labeling worn off the piping in the pump room. .2518(d) Piping and valves shall be labeled with color codes or labels.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Floor drains not secured. One faucet in men's restroom loose. .2626(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair.
Men and women's restrooms missing toilet paper holders. .2626(l) Provide toilet paper and dispensers in restrooms.
Jul 19, 2018 32 demerits · 10 violations
Inspector comments: Body hook with one screw. Recommend having two screws securely attaching hook to pole. Recommend installing screws such that screw head is on the inside of the hook to reduce the chance of injury when in use.
Pool pump motor not bonded to the pool. Recommend having a professional electrician bond the pump motor to the pool. Ensure that all proper Code Enforcement permits are obtained.
Intent to suspend issued.
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#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Spotty record keeping. Check daily Cl, pH, main drains, and record pool maintenance activities. Check at least weekly Total Alkalinity and Cyanuric Acid. Maintain Cyanuric Acid at no more than 100 ppm. - 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
One weir missing. Corrected by operator.
Some skimmers tabbed off, skimmer line mostly off in pump room. Provide functional skimmers. Corrected by operator.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladders missing endcaps, handrail loose. Maintain ladders and handrails secure and in good condition.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Inlet fitting missing. Install functional inlet fittings. - Intent to suspend item.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Some sections of fence < 48" high. Maintain fence at least 48" high with no gaps > 4".
Windows from clubhouse and fitness center opening onto pool deck capable of opening > 4". Maintain windows that open onto pool deck such that they do not open > 4". - Intent to suspend item.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some deck chairs too close to pool edge. Maintain at least 6 feet clear walkway around the pool. Corrected by operator.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Vacuum cap damaged. Provide intact vacuum cap for vacuum line. Ensure that cap can only be removed with the use of a tool. - Intent to supsend item.
Provide spare pump basket for pump, none provided. - Intent to suspend item.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Fan missing in pump room. Provide either forced air or cross ventilation in pump room.
Light burned out in pump room. Provide sufficient lighting.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Provide air gap for backwash.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Restrooms recently remodeled. Provide toilet paper holders for toilet paper. Ensure that mirrors are shatterproof or have safety backing tape.
Apr 13, 2018 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
Maintain skimmers clean. Observed heavy debris in skimmers. Cleaned during inspection.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Maintain ladders and hand rails in good repair. Observed end caps missing from ladders and far right hand rail at step entry loose.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed gate along backside fence (between playground/ pet park and swimming pool) with large gap underneath gate. Operator permanently fixed a piece of aluminum to the bottom side of the gate to reduce the gap under the gate to under 2in during the inspection. (no violation but also observed door inside leasing office opening into swimming pool area not self-closing or equipped with a self- closer- Door is always locked when there is no employee in the leasing office to monitor).
May 24, 2017 20 demerits · 6 violations
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed pH to be lower than 6.8. Water must be 7.2-7.8 to be in safe range. I.S. Issued. Pool closed to swimming.
#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 4 skimmers. Replace missing weir.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed rubber bumper feet missing from ladder. Replace rubber bumper feet.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed clear broken glass present on deck and in pool on pool floor. Ensure all glass is removed from pool and deck. This is an Imminent Hazard. Pool closed to swimming.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Observed no air gap in back wash line.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed hot water to be 117F. Hot water in bathrooms shall be not hotter than 110F.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “MAGNOLIA TERRACE APARTMENT HOMES” or State ID 2060530381). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.