Timber Pointe Apartments

Observed main drains were not visible; pool really cloudy. e) Water clarity shall be maintained. When standing at the pool's edge at the deep end, the main drain suction outlet covers or a four inch by four inch square marker tile in contrasting color shall be clearly visible. When standing at a spa's edge, the deepest portion of the spa floor shall be visible when the water is still. 1. For pools over ten feet deep an eight inch by eight inch square marker tile in a contrasting color to the pool floor shall be visible at all deepest part of the pool. 2. This reference point shall be visible at tall times from the edge of the deck.times from the edge of the deck. CPO is to balance the watwer chemistry.

Observed dispatch could not hear EHS when checking the emergency phone. (c) An operable, hard-wired, conventional telephone line or continuous powered source, weatherproof emergency phone shall be permanently installed in a conspicuous location within the pool enclosure and must be readily available to bathers at all times. The emergency phone shall be capable of connecting to 911 and electronically transferring an automatic number identification and automatic locator identification of the pool emergency phone to the public safety answering point, if available. A 911 sign or the names and phone numbers of the nearest available police, fire, ambulance service or rescue unit shall be posted nearby. Facility is to have the emergency fixed and ensure communication can be completed with dispatch.

Observed low chlorine levels. (c) Free Chlorine level in pools using cyanuric acid or a stabilized chlorine product; Minimum 2.0 Ideal 2.0-5.0 Maximum 10.0. CPO is to balance the water chemistry.

Observed PH exceeding 7.8. (2) Chemical Values: pH 7.2 7.4-7.6 7.8 Alkalinity (buffering), 60 ppm 80-100 halogens compounds with high pH 180 ppm as CaC03 100-120 halogen compounds with low pH Calcium hardness, ppm, CaCo3 150 200-400 to balance water 1000. CPO is to balance the water chemistry.

Observed low calcium hardness levels. CPO is to balance the water chemistry.

Observed plumbing rigged with wrenches to help secure hose clamp around chlorinator line to the plumbing; leak present around the noted area. Facility is to properly plumb the pump room components.

Observed entrance gate not self-closing at minimum opening; only self-closes/latches when opened wide. (h) Access gates shall also comply with the requirements of this Rule and shall be equipped to accommodate a locking device. Barrier gates shall open away from the pool in facilities constructed after adoption of this chapter. Pedestrian access gates shall be self-closing and have a self-latching device. Gates other than pedestrian access gates shall have a self-latching device. Where the release mechanism of the self latching device is located less than fifty-four inches from the bottom of the gate, 1. The release mechanism shall be located on the pool side of the gate at least three inches below the top of the gate and 2. Any openings in the gate or barrier located within eighteen inches of the release mechanism shall be less than one-half inch. 3. Mechanisms controlled by an access card reader, key entry device or keypad shall be located on the outside of the access gate. EHS informed PIC of the need to adjust the gate hinge.

Observed chlorine levels exceeding 10. (c) Free Chlorine level in pools using cyanuric acid or a stabilized chlorine product; Minimum 2.0 Ideal 2.0-5.0 Maximum 10.0. EHS informed PIof the high chlorine levels.

Observed low PH. 2) Chemical Values: pH 7.2 7.4-7.6 7.8 Alkalinity (buffering), 60 ppm 80-100 halogens compounds with high pH 180 ppm as CaC03 100-120 halogen compounds with low pH Calcium hardness, ppm, CaCo3 150 200-400 to balance water 1000. EHS informed PIC of the low PH level.

Observed rope missing from life ring. (b) A minimum one-fourth inch diameter throwing rope one and one-half times the maximum width of the pool or fifty feet in length, whichever is less, to which has been firmly attached a ring buoy with an outside diameter of approximately fifteen inches or a similar flotation device which is U.S. Coast Guard approved. EHS informed PIC of the need to purchase rope that is 50FT or 1.5 times the width of the pool.

Observed flow meter not working. b) A flow meter measuring the rate of flow through the filter system with an appropriate range readable in gallons per minute (GPM) and accurate within ten percent actual flow shall be provided. The flow indicator shall be capable of measuring from one-half to at least one and one-half times the design flow rate. The gauge shall be located after the filtering equipment and in such location on the return line, so as to measure the total amount of water returning to the pool according to the manufacturer’s installation specifications. EHS informed PIC of the need to have the flow meter serviced or replaced.

Observed damaged buoy rope. (2) Rope and Float Line. A rope and float line shall be provided within one foot of and on the shallow side of the break in grade between the shallow and deep portions of the swimming pool, with its position marked with visible floats at intervals of seven feet or less. PIC is aware of the need to purchase new buoy rope.

Observed emergency phone not operational during inspection.

511-3-5-.18(10)(c ) - (c) An operable, hard-wired, conventional telephone line or continuous powered source, weatherproof emergency phone shall be permanently installed in a conspicuous location within the pool enclosure and must be readily available to bathers at all tim (c) An operable, hard-wired, conventional telephone line or continuous powered source, weatherproof emergency phone shall be permanently installed in a conspicuous location within the pool enclosure and must be readily available to bathers at all times. The emergency phone shall be capable of connecting to 911 and electronically transferring an automatic number identification and automatic locator identification of the pool emergency phone to the public safety answering point, if available. A 911 sign or the names and phone numbers of the nearest available police, fire, ambulance service or rescue unit shall be posted nearby.

Corrective action: Spoke with PIC that phone needs to be operational. It should be able to contact 911 services and they should be able identify their addressed location.

Observed no operator log at facility. Manager stated the pool operator checks the pool once a week.

511-3-5-.22(9) - (9) Water Testing Frequency. The trained operator or responsible person shall collect water samples from the water in the pool for monitoring. An in-line sampling port may be used for water held in reservoirs. The water quality testing frequency shal (9) Water Testing Frequency. The trained operator or responsible person shall collect water samples from the water in the pool for monitoring. An in-line sampling port may be used for water held in reservoirs. The water quality testing frequency shall be as follows: (a) For pools, free available chlorine or total bromine and pH shall be tested a minimum of two times daily during the hours of operation. (b) Total alkalinity shall be tested weekly and calcium hardness shall be tested monthly. (c) If stabilized chlorine is used as the primary disinfectant, the operator shall test cyanuric acid every two weeks. Otherwise, cyanuric acid shall be tested monthly. Cyanuric acid shall be tested twenty-four hours after addition to the water. (d) For spas and hot water venues, free available chlorine, total bromine, pH and water temperature shall be tested prior to opening and recorded every four hours. (e) In-line oxidation reduction potential readings (if applicable) shall be recorded at the same time the free available chlorine or total bromine and pH tests are performed. (f) If in-line electrolytic chlorinators are used, salt levels shall be tested at least weekly or per manufacturer’s instructions.

Corrective action: Spoke to PIC that the pool needs to be tested a minimum of twice a day and records kept on-site.

Observed no training certification on file for the pool operator.

511-3-5-.22(2) - (2) The trained operator shall have a current certificate showing completion of an approved operator training course. A copy or the original certificate or documentation shall be available onsite for inspection by the Health Authority. (2) The trained operator shall have a current certificate showing completion of an approved operator training course. A copy or the original certificate or documentation shall be available onsite for inspection by the Health Authority.

Corrective action: Spoke with PIC that whomever is the pool operator needs to have their documentation on-site.

Observed that bathrooms are currently being renovated. Guests do not have access to these facilities currently.

511-3-5-.19(2)(k) - (k) Fixtures shall be designed so that they may be readily and frequently cleaned and (k) Fixtures shall be designed so that they may be readily and frequently cleaned and

Corrective action: Spoke with PIC that bathroom facilities need to be operational before the pool is opened.

Observed no water connection to rinse shower at the pool.

511-3-5-.18(17) - (17) A minimum of one rinse shower shall be provided on the pool deck of all public pools and spas. Water used for rinse showers may be at ambient temperature. (17) A minimum of one rinse shower shall be provided on the pool deck of all public pools and spas. Water used for rinse showers may be at ambient temperature.

Corrective action: Spoke to PIC to have rinse shower reconnected to properly distribute water.