8demerits
VERANDAS AT LAKE NORMAN
18510 THE COMMONS BLVD, Cornelius, NC 28031
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530696
Latest result8 demerits
Last inspectedSep 22, 2026
Inspections on record8
On record sinceMay 5, 2023
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 5, 2023Lower is betterSep 22, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 22, 2026 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: POOL IS NOT APPROVED FOR NIGHT SWIMMING AND CANNOT BE OPEN AFTER DUSK OR BEFORE DAWN.
MAIN DRAIN COVERS AND EQUALIZER LINE COVERS EXPIRE 4/29/2030
#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.
.2535(11) Provide weekly recordings for cyanuric acid and total alkalinity.
.2535 (11) The pool operator shall inspect the pool at least daily and maintain written records.
Observed gaps in the log record book. Keep the book properly and record the checks for every day the pool is open.
#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.
.2530(c) Provide "Adults should not swim alone." in 1" lettering.
Observed the sign with these statements to be missing. Sign was found and posted during the inspection.
Apr 22, 2026 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO Rhonald Gibson.
Flow meter not capable of reading the flow. Looks like it should be a 3” return line between where filtered water comes together from the filters and the return back to the pool instead of a 2” line.
Outer rope on ring buoy fraying. Recommend replacing with new US Coast Guard approved ring buoy.
Intent to suspend issued
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#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder extends > 6" into pool. .2521(b) Distance between wall and ladder rung shall range 3" to 6" measured from wall.
Ladders missing an endcap. .2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
Handrails missing escutcheon plates. .2521 Install handrails per manufacturer instructions.
One handrail loose. .2521 Install handrails per manufacturer instructions.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Gate by mailboxes with piece of Plexiglas missing, opening > 1/2” within 18” of push bar. .2528(a) Maintain no openings greater than 1/2" within 18" of push bar. - Intent to Suspend item.
One gate not self-closing and self-latching. .2528(a) Access gates shall swing away from the pool and be self-latching, self-closing. - Intent to suspend item.
Jul 23, 2025 24 demerits · 8 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO Rhonald Gibson.
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 weekend 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 weekly. - 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 with leaves. .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
Ladder extends > 6" into pool. .2521(b) Distance between wall and ladder rung shall range 3" to 6" measured from wall.
Ladders missing an endcap. .2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
Handrails missing escutcheon plates. .2521 Install handrails per manufacturer instructions.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
Out of liquid chlorine. Feed limit error light on automatic chlorinator. .2535(6) Provide NSF approved automatic chlorinator installed per manufacturer instructions. - Pool company scheduled to deliver chlorine tomorrow. - Intent to suspend item.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Liquid chemicals stored in pump room. .2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
Fan not working in chemical storage room. .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 labeling worn away. .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
Toilet running in women’s restroom. .2526(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair.
May 16, 2025 18 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO Ed Marinelli and CPO Rhonald Gibson.
Verified PDSC form for new main drain and equalizer line covers.
Will follow up with facility to ensure Kings III emergency phone is corrected. Failure to correct phone by Friday, 5-23 will result in a suspension of the pool permit.
Contact Will Harrison (704) 507-6824 for re-inspection once phone is fixed.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Missing one wall tile. .2537(14) Keep pool walls in good condition.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder extends > 6" into pool. .2521(b) Distance between wall and ladder rung shall range 3" to 6" measured from wall.
Handrails missing escutcheon plates. .2521 Install handrails per manufacturer instructions.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed throw rope 39.5 feet long. .2530(a) Provide USCG approved ring buoy with attached throw rope at least 1/4 inch in diameter and 42 feet long. - Corrected.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
New Kings III emergency phone not transmitting location information to local 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. - Will follow up with facility to correct.
No emergency phone sign at emergency phone. .2530(f) Signage with legible letters providing dialing instructions, address of pool and pool telephone number shall be posted at the emergency phone. - Corrected.
Sep 5, 2024 20 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Rhonald Gibson.
Main drains expire 12-16-2024. Replace with ANSI/APSP/ICC-16 approved drain covers and provide updated Pool Drain Suction Compliance form to MeckPools@MeckNC.gov for approval prior to main drain expiration.
Equalizer line covers expire 2-22-2026. One equalizer line plugged under the skimmer with dummy equalizer line cover. Will either need to abandon per state guidelines or remove plug prior to make equalizer line operational prior to equalizer line cover expiration.
*Note* 2” flow meter installed at an elbow and not capable of accurately measuring the pool flow. Piping is reduced to 2” line to go to the two filters, but does not expand back until after the flow meter.
#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 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
Ladders 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.
Handrails missing escutcheon plates. .2521 Install handrails per manufacturer instructions.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency phone not operating. .2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. - Corrected.
Address for pool written in Sharpie, no longer legible. .2530(f) Signage with legible letters providing dialing instructions, address of pool and pool telephone number shall be posted at the emergency phone. - Corrected.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter reading more than the 120 GPM it is rated for. .2518(g) Provide functional flow meter be capable of measuring 1.5 times the design flow rate and accurate to within +/- 10% accuracy.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Liquid chemicals stored in pump room. .2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Toilet paper dispenser missing the holder for toilet paper. .2526(l) Provide toilet paper and dispensers in restrooms.
Apr 19, 2024 22 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO Ed Marinelli.
Issues from previous inspection corrected. Conducted full inspection.
Main drains expire 12-16-2024. Replace with ANSI/APSP/ICC-16 approved drain covers and provide updated Pool Drain Suction Compliance form to MeckPools@MeckNC.gov for approval prior to main drain expiration.
Equalizer line covers expire 2-22-2026. One equalizer line plugged under the skimmer with dummy equalizer line cover. Will either need to abandon per state guidelines or remove plug prior to make equalizer line operational prior to equalizer line cover expiration.
*Note* 2” flow meter not capable of accurately measuring the pool flow. Piping is reduced to 2” line to go to the two filters, but does not expand back until after the flow meter.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
PH 8.4. .2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. - Corrected to 7.8.
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
PDSC form does not match what we have on file. One skimmer equalizer plugged in the skimmer. .2539(c) All pools, prior to permit issuance, shall provide documentation to the Department to verify suction outlet safety compliance. - Corrected. Updated PDSC form submitted and approved.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
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.
Handrail missing escutcheon plate. .2521 Install handrails per manufacturer instructions.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Door to clubhouse catches on rug. Does not self-close. .2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. - Corrected.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Liquid chemicals stored in pump room. .2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Backwash from one of the filters extends into backwash pit. .2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap.
Dec 6, 2023 26 demerits · 8 violations
Inspector comments: 22 - Emergency phone not visible from all areas of the pool deck. Provide additional signage visible on pool deck within 30 days for location of emergency phone.
Intent to Suspend issued for the following:
.2535 - record keeping - maintain chlorine, pH and main drain checks daily; lower CYA to 100 ppm or less
.2530 - provide signage - "Warning - No Lifeguard on Duty" in 4" lettering; "Adults should not swim alone" and "Children should not use the swimming pool without adult supervision" in 1" lettering; no pets and no glass, no size requirement for lettering.
.2528 - repair openings around push bars so no greater than 1/2" within 18" of push bar on all gates.
Edward Marinelli present during the inspection.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Daily record keeping missing from logs on some days in November. Ensure daily record keeping for chlorine, pH and main drain checks. Cyanuric acid >100 ppm. Maintain at 100 ppm or less. Intent to Suspend issued.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
One ladder missing end caps. Provide end caps to eliminate potential damage to pool wall.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
All gates with meshing within 18" of push bar >1/2". Maintain no openings greater than 1/2" within 18" of push bars on all gates. Intent to Suspend issued.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Provide signage - "Warning - No Lifeguard on Duty" in 4" lettering; "Adults should not swim alone" and "Children should not use the swimming pool without adult supervision" in 1" lettering; no pets and no glass, no size requirement for lettering. Missing from pool deck or not correct wording. Intent to Suspend issued.
#19 · Premises: signs prohibit glass containers or pets in pool area −4
No glass/no pets signage not present. Provide visible upon entry to the pool. Intent to Suspend issued.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Leak at multi-port. Ensure no leaks in pump room.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Liquid chemicals stored in pump room. .2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
No air gap at backwash line to pit. Provide air gap. Original construction.
May 5, 2023 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: EHS discussed replacing ring buoy with CPO Antonio Perez, beginning to show signs of fraying, PIC stated he will order new one immediately.
CPO Antonio on site during inspection.
EHS confirmed pump, drain covers, equalizer covers during inspection, as per PDSC form.
NO night swimming.
Permit issued. Facility has changed from seasonal to annual, annual sticker provided during inspection.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Observed ladder with no rubber caps on ends.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “VERANDAS AT LAKE NORMAN” or State ID 2060530696). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.