Riverstone Apartment Complex

Observed new rope needed for 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 that the rope should be a minimum of 50FT marine rope.

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 the PIC of the need to repair or replace the flow meter and ensure it is working correctly and producing a flow of 160 GPM.

Observed facility with missing pool risk signage. 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. EHS informed the CPO of the need to purchase the state of GA pool risk signage.

Observed facility missing the following signage:“WARNING - NO LIFE GUARD ON DUTY and RISK OF DROWNING - SUPERVISE CHILDREN CLOSELY”. (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 CPO of the need to purchase the signage with wording to be 4 inches.

Observed facility with missing NO DIVING symbols at each depth marker. (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 CPO of the need to place the symbol at each depth marker.

Observed facility without the pool hours and bather load posted at the entrance gates. EHS informed the CPO of the need to post the noted information with the bather load in 4 inch numbering. He stated that the signage had been ordered.

Observed plumbing requiring labeling of water flow. (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 the CPO of the need to label the plumbing with the direction of water flow.

Observed low alkalinity level. EHS informed the CPO of the low alkalinity; balance water chemistry.