14demerits
MARIGOLD THE
1801 WILLOW HAVEN LANE, Charlotte, NC 28262
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530593
Latest result14 demerits
Last inspectedSep 4, 2026
Inspections on record12
On record sinceMay 18, 2021
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 18, 2021Lower is betterSep 4, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 4, 2026 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: POOL HAS PASSED INSPECTION AND BEEN ISSUED PERMIT DECAL. POST PERMIT DECAL AT THE POOL. THE PAPER PERMIT SHOULD BE AVAILABLE WITHIN 1-3 BUSINESS DAYS ON THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT POOL WEBSITE.
POOL IS NOT APPROVED FOR NIGHT SWIMMING
POOL HAS 2008 SDX2 MAIN DRAIN COVERS EXPIRE 4/5/2027
POOL HAS 2008 A8R101 EQUALIZER COVERS EXPIRE 4/5/2027
Permit Restriction: Flow meter must remain operable. Flow required at 146 gpm to 188 gpm to meet turnover and flow restriction of the main drains. Flow greater than 188 gpm exceeds the main drain flow. Suction Hazard.
OBSERVED BROKEN WINDOW GLASS ON THE DECK. IT WAS CLEANED UP. ENSURE THAT NO GLASS IS IN THE POOL OR POOL ENCLOSURE.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. pH was found to be 6.8 upon arrival. pH adjusted to 7.2 during the inspection.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Fence is not built to current specifications. Pool is built prior to 2010. No permit action take.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. Observed loose depth marker tiles on the deck. These were affixed during the inspection.
Sep 25, 2025 38 demerits · 11 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO Juan Mejia and CPO Sam Glickman.
Observed gates fixed, wall tiles fixed.
Observed pump set on 3110 RPM, flow at 135 GPM. Maintain between minimum turnover of 146 GPM and 188 GPM flow restriction of the main drains. Issues with water clarity or quality will result in permit action.
Paper permit will be on our website, https://eh.mecknc.gov/pools, in 3-5 business days for your records.
Permit issued with the following restrictions:
No night swimming
Requires a 5% flow meter for 2026.
Flow meter must remain operable. Flow required at 146 gpm to 188 gpm to meet turnover and flow restriction of the main drains.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records not yet being kept. .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. - Operator will start keeping records.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Pool floor dirty. Piles of tile debris from installing new tiles. .2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris. - 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 Hayward skimmer baskets installed in Sta-Rite skimmers, baskets too small. .2518(k) Surface skimmers shall be installed per manufacturer's instructions. - Corrected.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Escutcheon plate missing for one of the handrails. .2521 Install handrails per manufacturer instructions.
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
Eyeball fitting missing. .2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Throw rope for ring buoy 52 feet long. .2530(a) Provide USCG approved ring buoy with 50 foot throw rope at least 1/4 inch in diameter. - Corrected to 50 feet.
Body hook only held in place by plastic clip. .2530(a) Provide at least 12 ft. long pole with body hook securely attached. - Corrected.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some chairs too close to the edge of the pool. .2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. - Corrected.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter reading 135 GPM. Minimum turnover is 146 GPM. .2518(b) The water circulation system shall circulate and filter the entire volume of the pool four times or more in 24 hours.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Fan not functioning in pump room. .2533(e) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in pump room.
Leak in the pump room. .2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Shower not functioning. .2526(h) Shower(s) shall be provided.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
No toilet paper in restrooms. Handicap stalls in both restrooms missing toilet paper dispensers. .2526(l) Provide toilet paper on toilet paper dispensers in restrooms.
Aug 7, 2024 28 demerits · 9 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO Kendall Hansen.
Some wall tiles cracked. Maintain in good condition.
Equalizer lines plugged on past two inspections. Will need to keep equalizer lines operational or fully abandon per state guidelines. Can install spring-loaded valves per manufacturer’s instructions that allow equalizer lines to continue to work when water drops below the skimmers.
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 total alkalinity or cyanuric acid checks for July and August. .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
Equalizer lines on all of the skimmers tabbed closed or plugged .2518(k) Surface skimmers shall be installed per manufacturer's instructions. - Corrected, plugs removed or tabs slid to the side to allow equalizer lines to operate per manufacturer’s instructions.
Skimmer baskets with 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
Escutcheon plates missing for most of the handrails. .2521 Install handrails per manufacturer instructions.
Ladder extends > 6” into pool. .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
Door to office not self-closing and 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 chairs too close to the edge of the pool. .2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. - Corrected.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Spare pump basket not observed. .2518(e) Provide a spare basket for pump. - Intent to suspend item.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Fan not functioning in pump room. .2533(e) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in pump room.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Shower not functioning. .2526(h) Shower(s) shall be provided.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
No toilet paper in restrooms. Some stalls missing toilet paper dispensers. .2526(l) Provide toilet paper on toilet paper dispensers in restrooms.
No floor drain in men’s restroom. .2526(c) Restroom floors shall be slip resistant and sloped to floor drains to ensure positive drainage.
May 20, 2024 44 demerits · 12 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Richard Schrodetzki.
Some depth markers on deck cracked. Recommend replacing.
Flow meter reads 155 GPM after a backwash. Permit restriction for flow meter to read 150 GPM +/- 10% due to restriction on drain covers.
Inspection did not pass. Will need to pay a $100 re-inspection fee by calling our office (980) 314-1620 and paying with a credit card prior to scheduling a re-inspection.
Immediate suspension issued
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#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH 6.9. .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
Test kit expired. .2535(10) Provide test kit capable of measuring disinfectant level, cyanuric acid and total alkalinity. - Intent to suspend item..
No records since February. .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..
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Some wall tiles and depth marker tiles broken or missing. .2537 Maintain pool walls in good condition. - 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
Equalizer lines on all of the skimmers tabbed closed. .2518(k) Surface skimmers shall be installed per manufacturer's instructions. - Corrected, tabs slid to the side to allow equalizer lines to operate per manufacturer’s instructions.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Some wall tiles and a depth marker tile broken or missing. .2537 Maintain pool walls in good condition. - Intent to suspend item.
Missing one wall depth marker tile. .2523(d) The distance between no diving markers shall be no more than 25 feet perimeter or as the crow flies. - Intent to suspend item.
Missing one wall depth marker tile. .2523(c) Depth markers shall be 4 inches in height and of a contrasting color with the background, clearly visible and shall include the word “FEET” or “FT”. - Intent to suspend item.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Escutcheon plates missing for most of the handrails. .2521 Install handrails per manufacturer instructions.
Ladder extends > 6” into pool. .2521(b) Distance between wall and ladder rung shall range 3” to 6” measured from wall.
Ladder missing endcap. .2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Gate by pump room not self-latching. .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 chairs too close to the edge of the pool. .2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. - Intent to suspend item.
Manual fill line capped ~ 3/4” below grade. .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. - Intent to suspend item.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Phone number posted does not match what 911 has. .2530(f) Signage with legible letters providing dialing instructions, address of pool and pool telephone number shall be posted at the emergency phone. - Immediate suspension item.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Fan not functioning in pump room. .2533(e) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in pump room.
Light not functioning in chemical storage room. .2534(6) Provide sufficient lighting in chemical storage room.
Fan not functioning in chemical storage room. .2534(3) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in chemical storage room.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Shower not functioning. .2526(h) Shower(s) shall be provided.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Out of soap in both restrooms. .2526(j) Provide soap and soap dispenser, no glass, at each sink.
One stall in men’s, and two stalls in women’s restrooms out of toilet paper or toilet paper holder damaged. .2526(l) Provide toilet paper and dispensers in restrooms.
Aug 16, 2023 12 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Pre-permit inspection conducted with CPO Rafael Briviezcas and CPO Michael Wells
Pre-permit issues from the previous inspection corrected.
Fan in chemical storage room tied to the same breaker as the pump and appears to be on the same switch as the light. Ensure fan runs continuously.
Flow meter reads 155 GPM after a backwash. Permit restriction for flow meter to read 150 GPM +/- 10% due to restriction on drain covers.
Permit issued
No Night Swimming
Paper permit will be available on our website https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/pools in 3-5 business days for your records.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Water below the skimmers. .2518(k) Water level shall be maintained to assure skimmers are operable. - Corrected.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Escutcheon plates missing for most of the handrails. .2521 Install handrails per manufacturer instructions.
Ladder extends > 6” into pool. .2521(b) Distance between wall and ladder rung shall range 3” to 6” measured from wall.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Light not working in the pump room. .2533(b) Provide sufficient lighting in pump room.
Fan not functioning in pump room. .2533(e) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in pump room.
Light not functioning in chemical storage room. .2534(6) Provide sufficient lighting in chemical storage room.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Shower not functioning. .2526(h) Shower(s) shall be provided.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
One stall out of toilet paper, other stall in men's restroom missing dispenser. One women’s stall out of toilet paper. .2526(l) Provide toilet paper on toilet paper dispensers in restrooms.
Aug 11, 2023 30 demerits · 9 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Rafael Briviezcas and Michael Wells.
Conducted pre-permit inspection. Checked items from previous inspection as well.
Romulus Crowell is no longer the CPO for this pool. Will need to provide CPO certification for new CPO.
Outer rope on ring buoy and throw rope are frayed. Recommend replacing with new US Coast Guard approved ring buoy and 50 foot throw rope at least 1/4 inch in diameter.
Some deck tiles are cracked. Recommend replacing.
Inspection did not pass. Immediate suspension still in place.
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There is a $100 re-inspection fee that must be paid prior to scheduling a re-inspection by calling our office (980-314-1620) and paying with a credit card.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Some reagents in test kit expired or expire this month and next month. .2535(10) Provide test kit capable of measuring disinfectant level, cyanuric acid and total alkalinity. - Pre-permit item.
No recent total alkalinity or cyanuric acid 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. - Corrected.
No CPO certification on file for current maintenance staff. .2537(c) Pool owner shall provide for the operation and maintenance of the pool by a trained pool operator. - Pre-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
One skimmer basket full. .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
Escutcheon plates missing for most of the handrails. .2521 Install handrails per manufacturer instructions.
Ladder extends > 6” into pool. .2521(b) Distance between wall and ladder rung shall range 3” to 6” measured from wall.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some chairs too close to the edge of the pool. .2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. - Corrected.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Missing safety signage. .2530(c) Provide "Children should not use the swimming pool without adult supervision." in 1" lettering. - Pre-permit item.
Missing safety signage. .2530(c) Provide "Adults should not swim alone." in 1" lettering. - Pre-permit item.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Kings III call box not able to transfer call to 911. .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. - Pre-permit item.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Light not working in the pump room. .2533(b) Provide sufficient lighting in pump room.
Fan not functioning in pump room. .2533(e) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in pump room.
Fan off. Apparently tied to light switch in chemical storage room. .2534(3) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in chemical storage room.
Light not functioning in chemical storage room. .2534(6) Provide sufficient lighting in chemical storage room.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Shower not functioning. .2526(h) Shower(s) shall be provided.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
One stall out of toilet paper, other stall in men's restroom missing dispenser. One women’s stall out of toilet paper. .2526(l) Provide toilet paper on toilet paper dispensers in restrooms.
Two toilet’s in women’s restroom with broken toilet seats. .2526(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair.
May 25, 2023 36 demerits · 11 violations
Inspector comments: Checked items from last inspection and conducted pre-permit inspection.
Floor drain missing in pump room. Recommend installing drain cover.
Permit condition requires flow of 150 GPM +/- 10%. Ensure pump is functioning properly, filter backwashed regularly, skimmer baskets emptied regularly, etc to maintain proper pool turnover.
Kings III lists property as Grand Reserve at Pavilion. Recommend having phone company update records with new name.
Throw rope dry rotted. Recommend replacing with new 50 foot throw rope at least 1/4” in diameter for US Coast Guard approved ring buoy.
Broken glass on the pool deck near shower. G.S. 130A-2(3) Maintain pool and pool deck free of broken glass. - Pre-permit item.
Pre-permit inspection did not pass
5, 7, 8, 16, 17, 18, 21, G.S. 130A-2(3)
There is a $100 re-inspection fee that must be paid prior to scheduling a re-inspection by calling our office (980-314-1620) and paying with a credit card.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Test kit expired. .2535(10) Provide test kit capable of measuring disinfectant level, cyanuric acid and total alkalinity. - Pre-permit item.
No log book. .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. - Pre-permit item.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Pool floor dirty. Floating debris on water surface .2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris. - Pre-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
Skimmer baskets full. .2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. - Pre-permit item.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Escutcheon plates missing for some of the handrails. .2521 Install handrails per manufacturer instructions.
Ladder extends > 6” into pool. .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
Door to fitness center not self-latching. .2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. - Pre-permit item.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some chairs too close to the edge of the pool. .2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. - Pre-permit item.
Cap for fill spout loose and sticking up > 1/2”. .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. - Pre-permit item.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Missing safety signage. .2530(c) Provide "Children should not use the swimming pool without adult supervision." in 1" lettering. - Pre-permit item.
Missing safety signage. .2530(c) Provide "Adults should not swim alone." in 1" lettering. - Pre-permit item.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
Underwater light not properly installed. .2537(9) Underwater light niches shall be maintained or covered so not to present a hazard. - Pre-permit item.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Light not working in the pump room. .2533(b) Provide sufficient lighting in pump room.
Fan not functioning in pump room. .2533(e) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in pump room.
Door to chemical storage room damaged, doesn’t appear to be able to latch or lock. .2533(a) The chemical storage room door shall have a permanent lock and be kept locked when not in use by the pool operator.
Fan not functioning in the chemical storage room. .2534(3) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in chemical storage room.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Shower not functioning. .2526(h) Shower(s) shall be provided.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Men’s restroom not stocked, closed for repairs. .2526(f) At least one sink, one toilet, one urinal is required for men's restroom.
Women’s restroom not stocked, closed for repairs. .2526(f) At least two sinks and two toilets required for women's restroom.
Jul 26, 2022 48 demerits · 14 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with inspectors James Limer and Gracie Rutledge with maintenance staff Danny Roman.
New ownership and management. Provide updated application to Mecklenburg County Environmental Health to update our records.
Note* Staff does not have a key for the chemical storage room, recommend getting a locksmith to get access to, and start utilizing the chemical storage room.
Handles removed from restroom doors, making it very difficult to exit the restrooms. Provide functional doors with handles.
Immediate suspension issued
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Contact Will Harrison (704-507-6824) for re-inspection once issues have been corrected.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Facility in the process of getting a new CPO for the pool. .2537(c) Pool owner shall provide for the operation and maintenance of the pool by a trained pool operator. - Intent to suspend item.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Pool floor dirty. .2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris. - 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. .2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. - Intent to suspend item.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Escutcheon plates missing for some of the handrails. .2521 Install handrails per manufacturer instructions.
Ladder missing endcaps. .2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
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
Eyeball fitting missing. .2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair. - Intent to suspend item.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Throw rope for ring buoy 32 feet long. .2530(a) Provide USCG approved ring buoy with 50 foot throw rope at least 1/4 inch in diameter. - Immediate suspension item.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Door to fitness center 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 depth and no-diving tiles on the pool deck are loose. .2522(g) Decks and walkways shall be slip-resistant. - Intent to suspend item.
Some chairs too close to the edge of the pool. .2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. - Intent to suspend item.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Missing safety signage. .2530(c) Provide "Children should not use the swimming pool without adult supervision." in 1" lettering. - Intent to suspend item.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
Underwater light not properly installed. Wire exposed. .2537(9) Underwater light niches shall be maintained or covered so not to present a hazard. - Intent to suspend item.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Light not working in the pump room. .2533(b) Provide sufficient lighting in pump room.
Fan not functioning in pump room. .2533(e) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in pump room.
Pump room floor wet. .2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water.
Bags of dry chemicals stored on the ground in the pump room. .2534(4) Provide storage for pool chemicals in waterproof containers or store up off the floor.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Shower not functioning. .2526(h) Shower(s) shall be provided.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
No soap provided at restroom sinks. .2526(j) Provide soap and soap dispenser, no glass, at each sink.
No toilet paper in the restrooms. .2526(l) Provide toilet paper and dispensers in restrooms.
Restroom floors dirty. .2526(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
Fill spout with the end broken off. .2512(c) Over the rim fill spouts shall have no sharp edges.
May 24, 2022 14 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Henry Ramirez.
Verified Intelliflo XF 3 HP pump set at 3110 RPM. Flow meter reads 160 GPM. Observed teal dot on new Aquastar A8Rxxx equalizer line covers. New SDX2 main drain covers also installed.
Permit items from previous inspection have been corrected.
Cover for floor drain missing in pump room. Recommend installing a floor drain cover.
Permit issued.
No night swimming.
Paper permit will be available on our website, Meckpools.Charmeck.org in 3-5 business days for your records.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Escutcheon plates missing for some of the handrails. .2521 Install handrails per manufacturer instructions.
Ladder missing endcaps. .2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
Ladder extends > 6” into pool. .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
Door to fitness center not self-latching. .2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. - Corrected
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Missing safety signage. .2530(c) Provide "Children should not use the swimming pool without adult supervision." in 1" lettering. - Corrected.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Light not working in the pump room. .2533(b) Provide sufficient lighting in pump room.
Fan in the chemical storage room not functioning. .2534(3) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in chemical storage room.
Light not functioning in the chemical storage room. .2534(6) Provide sufficient lighting in chemical storage room.
Fan not functioning in pump room. .2533(e) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in pump room.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Shower not functioning. .2526(h) Shower(s) shall be provided.
Aug 31, 2021 20 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Matt Love. Due to COVID-19 precautions, inspection was not signed by the operator.
SDX Retro main drain covers expire May 2022. Will need to replace with ANSI/APSP-16 approved drain covers and provide an updated PDSC form to our department before your 2022 permit will be issued.
Intent to suspend issued
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#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Escutcheon plates missing for some of the handrails. .2521 Install handrails per manufacturer instructions.
Ladder missing endcaps. .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 damaged, throw rope heavily knotted, braiding coming undone. .2530(a) Provide US Coast Guard approved ring buoy for rope 1.5 times the width of the pool or 50 ft whichever is less. 50 feet for this pool - Corrected. New throw rope and ring buoy provided.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Door to fitness center 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 depth and no-diving tiles on the pool deck are loose. .2522(g) Decks and walkways shall be slip-resistant. - Intent to suspend item.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Light not working in the pump room. .2533(b) Provide sufficient lighting in pump room.
Fan in the chemical storage room not functioning. .2534(3) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in chemical storage room.
Light not functioning in the chemical storage room. .2534(6) Provide sufficient lighting in chemical storage room.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
One stall out of toilet paper, other stall in men's restroom with toilet paper not on the dispenser. .2526(l) Provide toilet paper on toilet paper dispensers in restrooms.
May 25, 2021 10 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Matt Love. Due to COVID-19 precautions, inspection was not signed by the operator.
Pre-permit issues from previous inspection have been addressed.
Some wall tiles cracked. Recommend replacing.
Permit issued with the following conditions:
No Night Swimming
Pump must be locked at speed 3110
Paper permit will be on our website, Meckpools.Charmeck.org in 3-5 business days to print for your records.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Escutcheon plates missing for some of the handrails. .2521 Install handrails per manufacturer instructions.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Eyeball fitting missing. .2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair. Eyeball fitting on order, will check when do second inspection for the year.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Fan in the pump room not functioning. .2533(e) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in pump room.
Light not working in the pump room. .2533(b) Provide sufficient lighting in pump room.
Fan in the chemical storage room not functioning. .2534(3) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in chemical storage room.
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
Some piping faded. .2518(d) Piping and valves shall be labeled with color codes or labels.
May 18, 2021 32 demerits · 8 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Matt Love. Due to COVID-19 precautions, inspection was not signed by the operator.
Matt Love is the new CPO. Updated our files to reflect this.
Some wall tiles cracked. Recommend replacing.
Pre-permit inspection did not pass
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There is a $100 reinspection fee that will need to be paid prior to scheduling a re-inspection. This can be done by calling our office (980-314-1620) and paying with a credit card.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH 6.9. .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
Escutcheon plates missing for some of the handrails. .2521 Install handrails per manufacturer instructions.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Eyeball fitting missing. .2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair. - Pre-permit item.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Throw rope for ring buoy 61 feet long. .2530(a) Provide USCG approved ring buoy with 50 foot throw rope at least 1/4 inch in diameter. - Corrected.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some depth and no-diving tiles on the pool deck are loose. .2522(g) Decks and walkways shall be slip-resistant. - Pre-permit item.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Cannot call to or from emergency phone. .2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. - Pre-permit item.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Fan in the pump room not functioning. .2533(e) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in pump room.
Light not working in the pump room. .2533(b) Provide sufficient lighting in pump room.
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
Some piping faded. .2518(d) Piping and valves shall be labeled with color codes or labels.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “MARIGOLD THE” or State ID 2060530593). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.