HIGHLAND PLANTATION HOA, INC (Seasonal)

Observed fencing in back corner still in need of repair. EHS informed PIC of the need to fix the damaged fencing.

Observed entrance gate and service gate that did not self-close/self-latch or both. (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 the PIC of the need to all the gates self-close and self/latch-lock.

Observed secondary emergency on the pool deck does not dial to Macon-Bibb 911. (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 PIC of the need to have the phone dial to Macon-Bibb 911.

Observed PH level at 7.9. (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 flow meter for the pool stuck on 760 and the flow meter for the kiddie pool/wading area 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 the CPO who stated he would address the issue.

Observed gauge not working on kiddie filter. 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 CPO who stated he would address the issue.

Observed low alkalinity and calcium hardness levels. CPO was aware and made the neccessary adjustments prior to the inspection.

Observed flow meter not working(bobbin was stuck; meter not filling with water). (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 CPO of the need to service/replace the flow meter.