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MUSEUM TOWER APARTMENTS
525 S CHURCH ST, Charlotte, NC 28202
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530414
Latest result0 demerits
Last inspectedApr 29, 2026
Inspections on record19
On record sinceJun 30, 2017
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Jun 30, 2017Lower is betterApr 29, 2026
Inspections & violations
Apr 29, 2026 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED
MAIN DRAINS EXPIRE 3/29/2030
POOL IS NOT APPROVED FOR NIGHT SWIMMING.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 13, 2025 4 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed by Rusi Woo under the supervision of Chris Sells.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2534(5) Chemicals shall be stored as to prevent a reaction and permit for easy clean-up.
Observed containers of muratic acid stored above containers of alkalinity inside the chemical storage room.
Corrected by CPO.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(j) Provide soap and soap dispenser, no glass, at each sink.
Observed soap dispensers made out of glass in both women and men's restrooms.
Ensure soap dispensers are in shatter-proof containers.
Apr 25, 2025 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Recommend removing glass media from fire feature with no guard.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed flow meter stuck. Repair.
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed glass soap dispensers. Replace.
.2526(j) Provide soap and soap dispenser, no glass, at each sink.
Dec 17, 2024 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Immediate suspension issued for pool phone operation.
Call Chris Sells to reopen swimming pool when corrected at 704 576 8678.
Intent to suspend items must be corrected pool gate must be self closing self latching and maintain 45” between horizontals.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed pool plaster damaged on floor.
.2514(c) Pool finish shall be white or light colored.
Keep pool floor in good repair.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed gate not self closing self latching.
Observed gate closer less than 45” from next horizontal member.
.2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching.
.2528(b) Horizontals shall not be located less than 45" in height.
Intent to suspend items.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency phone not operational.
.2530(f) Pool telephone shall be capable of directly dialing 911 or another emergency notification system.
Immediate suspension item
Feb 13, 2024 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Observed magnetic latch on door not latching for 40 seconds after exit button is pushed.
Recommend max of 30 seconds before magnetic latch engages.
New pump motor installed, inspected 1/9/24 by MC Code, passed.
Intent to suspend for pool gate.
Call Chris Sells when repairs are completed at 704 576 8678.
Inspection completed by Konya Parker under supervision of Chris Sells
#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 back gate not self closing/self latching. Intent to suspend
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed flow meter not operational.
Oct 17, 2023 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Emergency phone not able to accept return call.
Repair within the next 14 days or the permit will be suspended.
Inspection completed by Jordan Johnson under the supervision of Chris Sells.
Contact Chris Sells when phone repairs are completed at 704 576 8678
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed no total alkalinity checks weekly.
.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.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed damage pool floor.
Repair prior to permitting 2024.
.2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris. Keep pool floor in good repair.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed flow meter stuck
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational.
Apr 26, 2023 4 demerits · 1 violation
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed gate not self closing. Corrected during inspection.
Sep 6, 2022 44 demerits · 10 violations
Inspector comments: Note: Appears new housing for pump installed. Old housing with model number in pump room at time of inspection. Recommend not removing old motor/housing from pump room as new pump has no placard. Motor on pump is a 1.65 THP motor.
Immediate Suspension issued for chlorine, pH and ring buoy rope. Once corrected, contact Katie at 704-309-5494 to schedule a return inspection.
Pool Closed signs posted during the inspection. Danny Roman present during the inspection.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Chlorine at 0.6 ppm. Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm through chlorinator. Immediate Suspension issued.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Pool pH at 7.2. Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Immediate Suspension issued.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No main drain checks on log books. Provide section for main drain checks.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Severe etching/discoloration of plaster on pool floor. Edges not sharp. May require re-plaster if worsens. Continue to monitor.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
One of two weirs missing from skimmer. Replace weir.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Repeat: Ladder handrails loose. Tighten.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Ring buoy rope too short at 15 ft. Required at 18 ft. Re-measured pool at time of inspection to ensure correct length. Immediate Suspension issued.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some damage to coping/pavers around sun shelves from chairs. Damage does not appear sharp. May require repair in future if worsens. Continue to monitor.
Deck drain grates with some rusting. Repair prior to 2023 operating season.
Some areas of deck where grout has chipped out including around some depth markers. May require repair in future if worsens.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
Flow meter for chlorinator not functional. Repair flow meter.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter not operable. Repair flow meter.
Apr 11, 2022 22 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: 6 - Main drain covers expire on May 1. Drain covers require replacement along with new PDSC form submitted for approval prior to May 1, 2022. Permit will not be issued until drain covers are replaced and paperwork approved.
15 - Grab rope on ring buoy beginning to degrade. Rope also degrading. Replace with USCG approved ring buoy and new 18 ft. rope by May 1. Will verify on Intent to Suspend follow-up.
Intent to Suspend issued for record keeping (daily and weekly), new test kit reagents, CPO and spare pump basket for pump.
Johnny Williams present during the inspection.
All items listed above must be corrected and a site visit made prior to May 1 or operating permit will not be issued.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No record keeping. Maintain daily record keeping for chlorine, pH and main drain checks. Log book does not have section for main drain checks. Maintain weekly record keeping for cyanuric acid and total alkalinity. No test kit reagents for total alkalinity (R-007 and R-008). Provide test kit reagents.
New CPO to property Johnny Williams. CPO expired. Required to have CPO prior to permit issuance.
Intent to Suspends issued for all above.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder handrail loose. Tighten.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Trash can on outside of barrier provides foothold. Moved during the inspection.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Pool tables/chairs <6 ft. to pool edge. Corrected during the inspection.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
No spare pump basket for pump. Provide spare pump basket. Intent to suspend issued.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Hose and storage on floor at entry to equipment room. Keep all equipment clearly accessible with 3 ft. walking distance.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water in restrooms >113 F. Men's restroom without toilet paper. No paper towels in women's restroom. Corrected during the inspection. Maintain hot water at 110 F or below and paper towels and toilet paper in restrooms.
Jul 27, 2021 28 demerits · 8 violations
Inspector comments: Note: Main drain covers expire in May 2022. Replace prior to permit issuance and submit updated PDSC form with new covers.
Julio Pabon present during the inspection. No signature due to covid restrictions.
Intent to Suspend issued for record keeping of CYA and total alkalinity and repair gate to 48" in height.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Cyanuric acid and total alkalinity not recorded weekly. Record weekly. CYA at 60 ppm. Tested during the inspection. Intent to Suspend issued.
DPD-2 reagent expired. Replace reagent.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Some damage to plaster on pool floor due to acid wash. Continue to monitor and repair if worsens.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Step handrail closest to emergency phone loose. Tighten.
Ladder loose. Tighten.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Gate near grill area with part of gate <48" in height. Repair to 48" in height measured from ground. Intent to Suspend issued.
Trash can next to wall provides foothold. Moved during the inspection.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Cracked paver near right side grill area and at double door main entry. No offsets >1/2". Does not appear to have sharp edges. Monitor and replace if worsens.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
One light not operable in pool. Light blinking. Repair light. Pool is not approved for night swimming.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Backwash line leaking in pump room. Repair leak.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Floor wet in pump room due to leak at backwash line. Keep pump room floor dry.
Mar 22, 2021 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: 16 - Double doors emergency egress with only one door opening when push bar used. Recommend repairing to ensure fire code and life safety requirements are met.
22 - Emergency phone cutting in and out when speaking with 911. 911 operator shall be clearly audible. Given 30 days for correction on emergency phone. Will verify on return visit for ITS items.
Intent to Suspend issued for record keeping and providing certification for CPO.
Luis Gomez present during the inspection. No signature due to covid restrictions. Note: Placard on pump housing worn off. Old motor which has model number of CHII-N1-1FE. No changes on pump from previous inspection. 1 hp with 1.65 thp.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records not maintained since 3/18. No main drain checks. Maintain daily record keeping for chlorine, pH and main drain checks. Maintain weekly record keeping for cyanuric acid and total alkalinity. Intent to Suspend issued.
Old CPO no longer on property. Provide CPO certification for new CPO. Intent to Suspend issued.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder loose. Keep in good repair. Tighten.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some pavers with wobble. Ensure decking in good repair. Continue to monitor. Did not warrant permit action.
Aug 13, 2020 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Note: Water level low. Continue to add water to bring pool water level up.
Note: Placard on pump housing worn off. Viewed old motor which has model number of CHII-N1-1FE. Recommend keeping placard off of old motor for future inspections. 1 hp with 1.65 thp.
23 - No flow meter on chlorinator. Install per mfg. instructions. Original construction.
Inten to Suspend issued for signage and for doors to pool deck. Julio Pabon present during the inspection. No signature due to covid restrictions.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Double doors not latching. Repair to self-latch, self-close. Intent to Suspend issued.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Repeat Item - Observed signage incorrect wording. Provide "Children should not use the swimming pool without adult supervision." in 1" lettering. Intent to Suspend issued.
Feb 14, 2020 46 demerits · 10 violations
Inspector comments: Immediate Suspension issued for water clarity, chlorine and pool pH. Once corrected, contact Katie at 704-309-5494 to schedule a return visit to re-open your pool.
#1 · Water quality: water clear enough to clearly see bottom of pool and pool drain −6
.2535(2) Main drains must be clearly visible from the pool deck. Main drains and tiling not clearly visible. Immediate Suspension.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. Observed chlorine reading 0 ppm. Immediate Suspension.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH reading at 6.8 during inspection. Immediate Suspension.
#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 records not consistently kept.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Observed ladder not tightly fitted (back pool wall).
#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 ring buoy rope at 44 inches in length; rope length required to be 18 ft. CDI - CPO cut rope to required length.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Pool fence shall be at least 48" in height measured from outside of barrier. Observed portion of gate 47 1/2 inches in height.
.2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. Observed gate no able to self close.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. Observed loose tiles on pool deck. Repair/replace as necessary.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
.2530(c) Provide "Children should not use the swimming pool without adult supervision." in 1" lettering. Observed incorrect wording on signage.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. .2518(g) Flow meter be capable of measuring 1.5 times the design flow rate. Observed flow at max of flow meter. Pump curve shows max of pump is at 85 gpm. Flow meter not working properly.
Sep 10, 2019 16 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Verified PDSC information.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Observed Cl at .8 ppm corrected to 1.0 during inspection. Added Cl tablets to feeder.
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed pH at 7.1, corrected to 7.3 during inspection.
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed door not self closing self latching. Corrected during inspection.
.2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching.
Feb 8, 2019 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Verified PDSC information.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed the flow meter not working during the time of the inspection.
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Corrected during inspection.
Dec 7, 2018 16 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Immediate suspension issued.
Call Chris Sells when Cl and pH are corrected at 704 576 8678.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Observed Cl in pool at 0 ppm.
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed pH below 6.8.
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed gate not self closing.
.2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching.
Apr 24, 2018 6 demerits · 1 violation
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency telephone inoperable. Permit suspended.
Oct 11, 2017 32 demerits · 8 violations
Inspector comments: 15) Observed rope for ring bouy not easily accessbile.
Maintain rope easily accessable in the event of an emergency.
Intent to suspend issued for record keeping and gate construction.
Items must be competed within 30 days, by 11/10/2017. Contact Katie Wilson by email when repairs are completed.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed pH at 8.0, reduced to 7.6 during inspection.
Maintain pH between 7.2 and 7.8.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed cyanuric acid over 100 ppm.
Observed no daily checks of main drains.
Observed total alkalinity and cyanuric acid not records not completed weekly.
Maintain records as required. Cyanuriac acid must be below 100 ppm
**Intent Issued.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed gate on left side of pool deck not self closing. Observed gaps in gate within 18 inches of the push bar greater than 1/2 inch. Observed top of gate less than 48 inches on left side. Observed foot hold present on front of gate that is 36 inches from next horizontal member.
Ensure gate repairs are complete per rule .2528.
Gate replaced since original permitting.
**Intent Issued.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed no sign for indicating address at pool phone, or sign with dialing instructions.
Corrected during inspection, sign replaced.
Maintain a sign with dialing instructions, phone number of pool phone, address of pool that is readily visible from the pool deck.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
Observed no flow meter on chlorine feeder.
Ensure chlorinators meet the NSF 50 requirement.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed flow meter not working.
Maintain flow meter operating in good repair.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed exhaust for chemical room blocked by chemical container.
Corrected during inspection. moved.
Maintain exhaust vent free from obstruction.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Observed no shower sign posted.
Post a sign instructing attendants to shower prior to entering the pool
Jun 30, 2017 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Note: temporary signage in place. Permenant WARNING - NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY signage shall be in at least 4 inch lettering.
Sensor on door leading from pool deck. Doors are egress doors for fire and must remain with pushbar. Facility will tie pushbars into mag lock at top so that sensor is disabled. Additonal equipment required. Doors currently self-close and self-latch. Remove sensor and assure doors self-close and self-latch. Doors must remain compliant with both NC Public Swimming Pool Rules and fire code. One week given for compliance.
Permit issued with the following restrictions.
No Night Swimming
Heater not currently working. Must be approved by Code Enforcement before use.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No place on pool log sheet for main drain checks. Check daily Cl, pH, main drains and temperature when heater is on. Check at least weekly Total Alkalinity and Cyanuric Acid. Left copy of state sheet.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “MUSEUM TOWER APARTMENTS” or State ID 2060530414). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.