14demerits
DISTRICT FLATS
1449 SOUTH CHURCH ST, Charlotte, NC 28203
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530684
Latest result14 demerits
Last inspectedApr 15, 2026
Inspections on record7
On record sinceApr 3, 2023
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Apr 3, 2023Lower is betterApr 15, 2026
Inspections & violations
Apr 15, 2026 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: MAIN DRAIN COVERS EXPIRE 7/17/2029
OBSERVED A RESIDENT TO HAVE A PET DOG OUT ON THE POOL DECK.
PERMIT RESTRICTION: POOL NOT APPROVED FOR SALT AS PRIMARY CHLORINATION.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. Observed chlorine to be at 0.0ppm upon arrival. Corrected to 1.0ppm -CDI
#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.
.2535 (11) The pool operator shall inspect the pool at least daily and maintain written records.
Observed records in the log book to be incomplete. Proper records must be kept. No permit action taken.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. Observed furniture too close to the pool. Keep chairs at the brick walls pushed up onto the concrete pavers, and not against the pavers or the bricks. -C.D.I. Items were moved.
Oct 6, 2025 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Main Drain Covers expire 7/17/2029
PERMIT RESTRICTION - POOL NOT APPROVED FOR SALT AS PRIMARY CHLORINATION
I.T.S. DEADLINE 11/5/2025.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
.2518(k) Install skimmer per manufacturer specifications and eliminate equalizer line plugs or plug per State requirements. Observed the equalizer line openings not plugged inside the skimmers. This became a requirement as of 11/1/2024. The equalizer line openings in the skimmers must be plugged. I.T.S. Issued.
Mar 26, 2025 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Main drain covers will expire on 7/17/2029
Pool has not equalizer line covers.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable.
.2530(f) Signage with legible letters providing dialing instructions, address of pool and pool telephone number shall be posted at the emergency phone.
Observed posted call back number not to function. Number was tested by cell phone with 2 different carriers and also with an office land line phone. None of the calls went through for the posted call-back number. I.S. Issued. Pool is closed to swimming by order of the Health Department. Contact C. Elmore at 704-507-6814 when corrections are made. Pool cannot reopen without verification of correction by the Health Department.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(f) At least one sink, one toilet, one urinal is required for men's restroom. Observed sinks to not be working in the Men’s bathrooms. Correct the sinks.
Oct 7, 2024 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: C. Elmore verified the PDSC information provided and it appears to be correct.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water.
Observed leak in the system that could damage the motors and pumps over time. Correct any leaks.
Apr 25, 2024 8 demerits · 2 violations
#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.
.2535 (11) The pool operator shall inspect the pool at least daily and maintain written records.
Observed some gaps in the log book record. No permit action taken. Keep the log book corrected.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. Observed furniture too close to the pool. Keep chairs at the brick walls pushed up against the concrete, not the bricks. -C.D.I.
Oct 24, 2023 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Observed deck settling that has resulted in offset of pavers. Paver offset shall not exceed 1/2 inch.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Observed vacuum line to be capped with screw-in cap. Cap with spring-loaded cover that requires tool to open is required. No suction hazard. No permit action taken.
Apr 3, 2023 16 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Intent to Suspend issued for the following:
.2528 - window limiters shall be maintained at 4" or less for windows that open directly on to the pool deck
.2537 - repair offsets at skimmer casings/lids so 1/2" or less offset
.2535 - repair leak at chlorinator return line
Rick Schulz present during the inspection. Permit issued for no night swimming. Permit Restriction: Salt is not approved as primary chlorination. Permit will not be issued on May 1 unless items are corrected and verified by this Department.
Bond wire not connected during inspection. Operator corrected during the inspection. New motor was installed. Operator not sure of install date as new to property. Permit was pulled for a new motor and inspected on 6/3/2021. Permit E3980993.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
One set of windows (3) that open directly on to pool deck without window limiters. Install window limiters at 4" or less. Intent to Suspend issued.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Skimmer casing/lids exceeding 1/2" offsets due to settling on deck. Repair so offsets do not exceed 1/2". Intent to Suspend issued.
Pool furniture 5 ft. to pool edge. Maintain 6 ft. clearance around pool in all locations. Lounge chairs can be moved back from pool edge.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
Small leak at return line from chlorinator to filtered water. Repair leak. Intent to Suspend issued.
No flow meter on chlorinator inlet line. Original construction. Ensure chlorinator installed per NSF requirement.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Bag of bicarb stored on chemical storage room floor. Ensure all dry chemicals are stored up off the floor.
Ventilation in pump room and chemical storage room do not run continuously. Forced draw ventilation shall run continuously.
Pump room floor wet due to small leak at chlorinator. Maintain dry floor in pump room.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
One sink inoperable in men's and soap dispenser empty. Ensure sinks operable and soap provided.
Shower and hose bib leaking. Keep fixtures in good repair.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “DISTRICT FLATS” or State ID 2060530684). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.