AMERICAS BEST INN (Seasonal)

Observed the hinge of the entrance needing to be adjusted as the entrance gate does not fully close/self-latch. (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. Facility is to adjust the hinge mechanism so that the door swings and self-latches.

Observed little to no chlorine present in the pool. (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. Per owner, the chemicals were not adjusted because the pool company did not want to put excess chemicals in after fixing the pump/filter issue.

Observed flow meter was still not operating even after the pump/filter had been fixed. (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. Facility is to have the pool servicing company identify/fix issue with the flow meter.

Observed missign/damaged skimmer cover covered by a orange cone. EHS informed the owner of the need to replace the skimmer cover.

Observed low alkalinity levels. EHS informed owner who stated that the water chemistry had not been balanced as the pool company did not want to overdose the pool after fixing the issue with the pump/filter.

Observed little to no chlorine present in the pool. (c) Free Chlorine level in pools using cyanuric acid or a stabilized chlorine product; Minimum 2.0 Ideal 2.0-5.0 Maximum 10.0EHS informed the owner who contacted the pool servicing company.

Observed the pump and filter not operating as it should. (c) The pump, automatic disinfectant equipment, or other equipment necessary for continuous filtration and disinfection of the swimming pool, spa, or recreational water park attraction is not working or is unable to maintain adequate turnover rate.PIC contacted the servicing company.

Observed the pump and filter not operating as it should. (c) The pump, automatic disinfectant equipment, or other equipment necessary for continuous filtration and disinfection of the swimming pool, spa, or recreational water park attraction is not working or is unable to maintain adequate turnover rate.PIC contacted the servicing company.

Observed no Life ring with adequate rope attached. 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 the owner of the need to purchase a life ring with a a minimum of 50FT marine rope.

Observed no shepherds hook, just a pole hanging on the fencing. (a) A light, strong pole not less than twelve feet long including body hook. EHS informed the owner of the need to purchase the shepherd's hook attachment for the pole if it can not be found.

EHS was unable to obtain a reading as the filter and other equipment were not operating. (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.PIC is aware and has contacted the servicing company.

Observed FT markings needed on the pool wall at every foot marker around the pool. (h) Depth markers number and letters shall be tile and four inches minimum in height. Numbers shall be of contrasting color to the background on which they are applied. EHS informed PIC of the need to purchase the FT markings in 4 inch letters.

Observed missign/damaged skimmer cover covered by a orange cone. EHS informed the owner of the need to replace the skimmer cover.

Observed facility's need to purchase the warning, no lifeguard on duty, risk of drowning supervise children closely signage in 4 inch letters. (b) Where no lifeguard is on duty, a sign or signs shall be placed in clear view at or near the entrance to the pool and shall state in clearly legible letters at least four inches high “WARNING - NO LIFE GUARD ON DUTY and RISK OF DROWNING - SUPERVISE CHILDREN CLOSELY”. EHS informed the owner of the need to purchase the signage.

Observed faded NO DIVING lettering and no diving symbols missing at depth markers 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 owner of the need to re-stencil and place the the symbols and wording at each depth marker around the pool.

Observed pressure gauge not operating as the filter was not working properly.

Observed low alkalinity levels. EHS informed the owner who then contacted the pool servicing company.