MASONIC HOME OF GA (Seasonal)

Observed new sign missing some of the rules required within the rule book

511-3-5-.18(12)(c) - (c) The same sign in subsection (b) above or an additional sign will state under the heading “Pool Risks” the following items in clearly legible letters at least one inch high: (c) The same sign in subsection (b) above or an additional sign will state under the heading “Pool Risks” the following items in clearly legible letters at least one inch high:

Spoke with CPO and manager to have rules added.

Observed flow rate of 190 GPM, should be 228 GPM or within 10%.

511-3-5-.07(4)(b) - (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 (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.

Corrective action: Spoke to CPO, to have flow rate and meters corrected.

Observed no sign with theoretical peak occupancy and missing rules.

511-3-5-.18(12)(c) - (c) The same sign in subsection (b) above or an additional sign will state under the heading “Pool Risks” the following items in clearly legible letters at least one inch high: (c) The same sign in subsection (b) above or an additional sign will state under the heading “Pool Risks” the following items in clearly legible letters at least one inch high:

Corrective action: Spoke to CPO and PIC, new sign required with all rules and theoretical peak occupancy.

EHS observed that main drain covers could not be seen from pool's edge. Violation: (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. CA: adjust chemical levels to allow for sight to bottom of pool.

EHS observed emergency phone not connected to landline. Violation: (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. CA: rerun phone line.

EHS observed free chlorine at 0.34. Violation: (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 CA: increase rate of automatic feeder and/or shock pool.

EHS observed pool with no ring buoy with throwing rope. Violation: (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. CA: ensure ring buoy and throwing rope available.

EHS observed no float line in position. Violation: (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. CA: place float line at transition from shallow to deep on the shallow side.

EHS observed no sign with hours of operation or peak occupancy. Violation: (c) A sign shall be posted stating the hours of operation in clear view near the entrance and shall state the theoretical peak occupancy. CA: place sign in clear view.