32demerits
FORESTER APARTMENTS
2025 TIMBER OAKS LN, Charlotte, NC 28212
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530772
Latest result32 demerits
Last inspectedAug 25, 2026
Inspections on record4
On record sinceFeb 28, 2025
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Feb 28, 2025Lower is betterAug 25, 2026
Inspections & violations
Aug 25, 2026 32 demerits · 9 violations
Inspector comments: 30 Day Intent to Suspend (ITS) for pool wall tiling, coping/deck in good repair/secure/no offsets, weirs, gates and spare pump baskets.
Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance to lift ITS.
“W” status
Inspection with Jose Ortega
Pool not heated. No night swimming.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Pool wall tiling missing, damaged in multiple places. .2537b(8) Damaged face plates or fittings shall be repaired or replaced.
*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
2 of 4 weirs missing.
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs.
*permit item
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Rope to buoy tangled and inaccessible for emergency. Operator untangled and corrected.
.2530(a) Provide ring buoy for rope 1.5 times the width of the pool or 50 ft whichever is less.
.2530(a) Lifesaving equipment should be conspicuously and conveniently located.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Gate at front and side not latching at time of inspection.
.2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching.
*Permit item
Fencing by back side gate has original construction, horizontals less than 45” in height. Pool built 1999.
.2528(a) Horizontals shall not be located less than 45" in height.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Coping cracked greater than 1/2”, not secured and loose.
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair.
.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.
.2537(3) There shall be no loose coping.
*permit item
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
No spare pump baskets for either pump. Pumps: Sta Rite P6RA6G-207L and Pentair CHII-NI-2FE
.2518(e) Provide a spare basket for pump.
*permit item
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemicals in pump room. No 3’ clearance. Original construction.
.2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room.
.2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
Labeling on piping faded, not identified. .2518(d) Piping and valves shall be labeled with color codes with a legend or labels.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Observed shower non operational. 2526(h) Shower(s) shall be provided.
May 5, 2026 12 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Jose Orengo present.
Note- provide spare baskets for pumps.
#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 missing on weekends and main drain safety checks not being recorded daily. Records overall appear adequate otherwise so no permit action taken.
#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) Replace missing weirs. Observed 2 of 4 weirs missing. Replace.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
.2526(h) Shower(s) shall be provided. Observed shower non operational.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(l) Provide toilet paper and dispensers in restrooms. Observed 1 stall in women’s restroom without toilet paper.
Aug 20, 2025 38 demerits · 8 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Jose Ramirez present. ‘
Intent to suspend permit issued for items listed below. Correct within 30 days or permit may be suspended. If you have questions, contact Eli Freese at 704.621.2298.
1. Inadequate record keeping. Ensure chlorine, pH, and main drains are checked and the readings are recorded daily. Ensure total alkalinity and cyanuric acid are recorded at least once weekly.
2. Door leading to restrooms not self-latching.
3. Chairs within 6 feet of pool. No furniture can be within 6 feet of pool.
E. Freese will also verify chlorine and pH are adequate upon return visit.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. Observed chlorine at 0ppm. CDI- adjusted to 1.0ppm through automatic chlorinator. Recommend having automatic chlorinator calibrated or serviced.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH at 7.0. CDI- adjusted to 7.4.
#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 incomplete record keeping over past several months. Intent to suspend permit issued.
#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) Replace missing weirs. Observed 2 of 4 weirs missing. Replace.
#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 rope at 43 feet due to knotting. CDI- adjusted to 50 feet by untangling.
#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 door that leads to bathrooms not self-latching. Intent to suspend permit issued.
#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 3 lounge chairs within 6 feet of pool. Intent to suspend permit issued.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(e) Provide a spare basket for pump. Observed no spare pump basket.
Feb 28, 2025 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Jose Ramirez present.
#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) Replace missing weirs. Observed 2 of 4 weirs not installed. Replace.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “FORESTER APARTMENTS” or State ID 2060530772). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.