4demerits
WREN NORTHLAKE APARTMENTS
8516 MASON ANDREW WAY, Charlotte, NC 28216
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530439
Latest result4 demerits
Last inspectedOct 28, 2026
Inspections on record18
On record sinceMay 21, 2018
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 21, 2018Lower is betterOct 28, 2026
Inspections & violations
Oct 28, 2026 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: POOL IS APPROVED FOR NIGHT SWIMMING 3/9/2026. OBSERVED POOL AND DECK LIGHTING TO FUNCTION DURING THE INSPECTION. ENSURE THAT ALL OF THE POOL AND DECK LIGHTS FUNCTION AND REPAIR ANY DAMAGED LIGHTS.
MAIN DRAIN AND EQUALIZER COVERS EXPIRE 4/24/2031.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep the flow meter operational. Observed the flow meter to be stuck/non-operational. Correct the flow meter. Pool does not have a flow restriction.
Mar 5, 2026 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO Nathan Fox.
Pool permitted for night swimming. Inspector will make onsite visit when dark to verify sufficient lighting for the pool area prior to 2026 pool permit being issued.
Main drains and equalizer line covers expire 5-18-2026. Prior to expiration, replace with new ANSI/APSP/ICC-16 approved drain covers and provide updated Pool Drain Suction Compliance form to our office for approval.
Filtration pump motor recently changed. Electrical permit COM-ELC-25-005303 obtained, has not yet been finaled by Code Enforcement. Prior to 2026 pool permit being issued will need to have a passing electrical inspection.
Some depth marker stickers on pool deck fading. Maintain in good condition.
Immediate suspension issued
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Re-inspection scheduled for 11:00 AM on Monday, March 9th.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
No free chlorine in the pool. .2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. - Only came up to 0.3ppm by the end of the inspection - Immediate suspension item.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2517(a)1 Diving equipment shall be installed per manufacturer's instructions.
Ladder loose. .2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
One faucet not functioning in women’s restroom. .2526(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair. - Corrected.
Nov 4, 2025 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with inspector Niejel Wilkins and CPO Nathan Fox.
Pool permitted for night swimming. Verified underwater and deck lights are working.
Main drains and equalizer line covers expire 5-18-2026. Prior to expiration, replace with new ANSI/APSP/ICC-16 approved drain covers and provide updated Pool Drain Suction Compliance form to our office for approval.
Filtration pump motor recently changed. Electrical permit COM-ELC-25-005303 obtained, has not yet been finaled by Code Enforcement. Prior to 2026 pool permit being issued will need to have a passing electrical inspection.
#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 basket cracked. .2518(k) Replace missing or damaged skimmer basket. - Corrected.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder loose. .2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter stuck. .2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. - Corrected.
Feb 25, 2025 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO Nathan Fox.
Facility has a night swimming permit. Verified deck and underwater lighting are still functioning.
*Note* Flow meter reading not accurate. Some of the flow diverted to the salt chlorine generator.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH 6.8. .2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. - Corrected to 7.2.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder loose. .2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
Nov 26, 2024 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with inspector Patrick Mitchell and maintenance staff Juan Merced.
Inspection led by Patrick Mitchell.
Caulking around coping worn away in places. Recommend recaulking before Winter.
Pool permitted for night swimming. Verified all required lighting works.
Emergency phone partially blocked by pillars. Recommend adding signage posted on one of the pillars advising to the location of the emergency phone.
Intent to suspend issued
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#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Section of fencing to left of main gate with openings > 4” where fence meets clubhouse. .2528(a) Provide no openings in fence and/or gate greater than 4"x4". - Intent to suspend item.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
Some of the lighted bubblers popped out of housing or not fully seated in housing. .2537(9) Underwater light niches shall be maintained or covered so not to present a hazard. - Intent to suspend item.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter stuck. .2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. - Intent to suspend item.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Jugs of muriatic acid stored on top of bag of sodium bicarb. .2534(5) Chemicals shall be stored as to prevent a reaction and permit for easy clean-up.
Feb 14, 2024 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO Nathan Fox.
Inspection led by inspector Anglecia Askew.
Feature pump motor changed out. Electrical permit E4566123 passed inspection 2-1-2024. *Note* permit entered under 8524 Mason Andrew Way.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH 8.4. .2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. - Corrected to 7.2.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Section of fencing by gate < 48” high. .2528(a) Pool gate shall be at least 48" in height measured from outside of barrier. - Corrected.
Oct 10, 2023 22 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with inspector Jordan Johnson and maintenance staff.
Pool has night swimming permit. Not able to verify outdoor lighting is working. Will return to verify lights work.
Immediate suspension issued
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Contact Will Harrison (704-507-6824) for re-inspection once issues have been corrected.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Ring buoy with new 55 foot throw rope. .2530(a) Provide USCG approved ring buoy with 50 foot throw rope. - Corrected.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Section of fencing to left of main gate with openings > 4” through the fence. .2528(a) Provide no openings in fence and/or gate greater than 4"x4". - Intent to suspend item.
Main gate catches on sidewalk. Not self-latching, sometimes not self-closing. .2528(a) Access gates shall swing away from the pool and be self-latching, self-closing. - 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
Flow meter stuck. .2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. - Intent to suspend item.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Fan turned off in the pump room. .2533(e) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in pump room.
Some items stored in pump room beside equipment. Must step over piping to access the pump. .2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room.
Leak at salt cell. .2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water.
Mar 28, 2023 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Visit conducted with CPO Nathan Fox.
Will make return visit tomorrow morning to verify sufficient lighting to allow for night swimming.
Low spot by ADA lift. Maintain deck sloped away from the pool with no gaps or offsets > 1/2”.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Fan turned off in the pump room. .2533(e) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in pump room. - Corrected.
Nov 7, 2022 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Observed two depth markers beginning to peel. Depth markings visible and not impacted at this time. Repair or replace prior to permitting for the 2023 season.
All lights verified to be operational at time of inspection. Night swimming lighting will need to be verified prior to permitting 2023 season.
Inspection conducted with CPO, Nathan Fox.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. Gate near office not self closing/latching during inspection. CDI - CPO adjusted spring to make gate self close/latch.
Mar 1, 2022 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Nathan Fox. Due to COVID-19 precautions, inspection not signed by the artist.
Verified underwater lightings and all but one of the deck lights work. Replacement deck light is on order, plan to replace before this Spring when residents would be using the pool at night.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Skimmer basket closest to blooming cherry tree full of cherry blossoms. .2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. Corrected by operator.
Sep 28, 2021 20 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Nathan Fox. Due to COVID-19 precautions, inspection was not signed by the operator.
Noticed low spot near chair lift. Ensure deck is sloped away from the pool to drain and is maintained free of standing water.
Immediate suspension issued
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Contact Will Harrison (704-507-6824) for reinspection when issues have been corrected.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Nathan Fox is the new CPO for this pool. Provide copy of CPO certification to our Department. .2537(c) Pool owner shall provide for the operation and maintenance of the pool by a trained pool operator. - Intent to suspend item.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder loose. .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
Ring buoy with 52 foot throw rope. .2530(a) Provide USCG approved ring buoy with 50 foot throw rope. - Corrected by operator to 50 feet.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency phone not functioning. .2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. - Immediate suspension item.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Toilet seat loose in men's restroom. .2526(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair.
Apr 20, 2021 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO Matthew Shepherd. Due to COVID-19 precautions, inspection was not signed by the operator.
Filtration pump motor replaced. Pump still the same. Electrical permit E3879538 passed inspection 1-4-2021.
Main drain covers and equalizer line covers expire 6-1-2021. Ensure covers are replaced and updated PDSC form submitted to our office prior to cover expiration.
Verified underwater and deck lighting are functional.
Permit approved for night swimming.
Permit issued.
“Executive Order No. 141 or subsequent Orders are in effect unless such Orders are rescinded or superseded by another applicable Order.”
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH 8.0 .2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. - Corrected to 7.3.
Nov 18, 2020 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with health inspector Rachel Santimaw and CPO Matthew Shepherd. Due to COVID-19 precautions, inspection was not signed by the operator.
Unable to call back to Kings III box. CPO will call Kings III to fix the call box.
Main drains and equalizer line covers expire June 1, 2021. Replace covers with APSP-16 2017 approved covers prior to expiration date. Equalizer line covers may be abandoned per state guidelines. Submit updated PDSC form to our department for approval.
Verified that underwater and deck lighting is in good working order. Pool still approved for night swimming.
“Executive Order No. 141 or subsequent Orders are in effect unless such Orders are rescinded or superseded by another applicable Order.”
#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 with leaves. .2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. Corrected by operator.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder loose. .2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
May 5, 2020 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: GC - Emergency phone operational but operator had difficulty hearing due to low volume. Recommend contacting King III manufacturer for service.
No signature due to COVID 19. Operator Matthew Shepherd on site during visit.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Sep 17, 2019 6 demerits · 1 violation
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Ring buoy with a new 60 foot throw rope. Corrected by operator to 50 feet.
Feb 4, 2019 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: 911 had difficulty hearing me. Recommend turning up the volume or checking the lines.
Throw rope starting to fray. Recommend keeping an eye on it and replacing if it gets much worse.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Throw rope 53 feet long. .2530(a) Provide ring buoy for rope 1.5 times the width of the pool or 50 ft whichever is less. - Corrected by operator.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Chairs too close to pool edge. .2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. - Corrected by operator.
Jul 17, 2018 18 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Permit posted is for last year. Go to Meckpools.Charmeck.org to print current pool operating permit and post a copy in the pool area.
Intent to suspend issued.
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#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Only two of the skimmers properly working, rest with little or no suction. Provide functional skimmers. - Intent to suspend item.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Depth markers at pool shelf denoted in inches. Provide depth markers for pool floor and wall denoted in FEET or FT. Depth markers
on pool deck need to be non-slip. - Intent to suspend item.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
One gate not self-latching. Corrected by operator.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Kings III had address for the office instead of the pool. Ensure that address and phone number are correct and match what is posted. 911 had correct information. Corrected by operator.
May 21, 2018 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Depth markers at pool shelf denoted in inches. Provide depth markers for pool floor and wall denoted in FEET or FT. Depth markers
on pool deck need to be non-slip.
Pool permit issued.
Pool permitted for night swimming.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No place in pool log book for main drain or cyanuric acid checks. Check daily Cl, pH, Main Drains and record pool maintenance activities. Check at least weekly Cyanuric Acid and Total Alkalinity. Operator tested CYA at 40ppm. Operator now using state sheet.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “WREN NORTHLAKE APARTMENTS” or State ID 2060530439). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.