COMFORT INN & SUITES (Spa)

Observed combined chlorine above .4ppm. EHS informed management of the need to balance the water chemistry.

Observed pressure gauge on filter reading high. EHS informed management of the need to service the filter.

Observed piping requiring labeling of direction of water flow and source. (6) All piping shall be marked with directional arrows as necessary to determine flow direction. All piping in the equipment room shall be permanently identified by its use and the pool and or aquatic feature it serves.EHS informed PIC of the need for the CPO to label plumbing with the direction of water flow and the feature that it provides water to.

Observed low alkalinity and calcium hardness levels. EHS informed management of the need to balance the water chemistry.

Observed emergency phone not able to dial out; dial tone present. 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. EHS informed the front desk attendant of the need for the owner to have the emergency phone fixed and able to dial to Macon-Bibb 911.

Observed chemical feeder not operating; facility uses a Hayward Salt Generator that was non-functioning; check system was highlighted. b) The pool or spa water shall be continuously disinfected by a disinfecting agent that imparts an easily measured residual. The disinfecting agent used shall be subject to field testing procedures that are simple and accurate EHS informed the PIC of the need to have the salt cell repaired or replaced.

Observed filter parts that had been taped on; leak. (a) Filters shall be listed per NSF Standard 50 with the specific maximum flow rates per surface area based on media used. EHS informed the PIC of the need to have the filter properly repaired.

Observed the pressure gauge on the filter was not working. (a) A pressure or vacuum gauge or other means of indicating system condition shall be provided in the circulation system in an easily readable location.

EHS informed the PIC that the gauge needed to be replaced.

Observed facility unable to provide CPO certification. When questioned, PIC stated that J. Pemberton used to service the pool but now maintenance does. When asked if maintenance held a certification, PIC stated he was not sure. (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. EHS informed the PIC that only a certified pool operator is allowed to maintain the pool.

Observed facility needing the words NO DIVING spelled out in 4 inch lettering a each depth marker around the pool. (a) The words "No Diving" and the universal international symbol for “NO DIVING” shall be permanently visible at the edge of the deck for water five feet in depth or less, placed only on the deck beside the depth markers, and shall conform to that outlined for depth markers in subsections (3)(a) thru (h) above. EHS informed the PIC of the requirement.

EHS did not observed the bather load posted in 4 inch numbering. (c) A sign shall be posted stating the hours of operation in clear view near the entrance and shall state the theoretical peak occupancy. Facility is to post the bather load.

Observed piping requiring labeling of direction of water flow and source. (6) All piping shall be marked with directional arrows as necessary to determine flow direction. All piping in the equipment room shall be permanently identified by its use and the pool and or aquatic feature it serves.EHS informed PIC of the need for the CPO to label plumbing with the direction of water flow and the feature that it provides water to.

Observed low alkalinity and calcium hardness levels. EHS informed PIC of the need to balance the water chemistry.

Observed heater that seemed to be non-functioning. EHS informed the PIC of the need to have the heaters serviced if they will continue to be a part of the spa.