Jul 25, 2025
Permit/Opening
2 - self-closing / self-latching gates
Regulation: 511-3-5-.18(11)(h) - (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
Observed gate with a delay in self closing latch. Advised to adjust
4 - water clarity: main drains clearly visible
Regulation: 511-3-5-.07(1)(e ) - (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 e
Observed pool cloudy with main drains not visible. Advised to correct
5 - emergency phone operational and accessible
Regulation: 511-3-5-.18(10)(c ) - (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 tim
Observed emergency 911 phone not working. Advised to repair
7 - ph between 7.2 and 7.8
Regulation: 511-3-5-.17(2) - (2) chemical values: ph
Observed the pH above 7.8 in the pool. Advised to adjust
19 - adequate turnover rate
Regulation: 511-3-5-.07(1)(a) - (a) the equipment for a swimming pool shall be of adequate size to turn over the entire pool water capacity. the turnover rate for pools constructed after the adoption of this chapter shall not exceed the sum of one and one-half times the average wat
Observed pool not meeting adequate turnover rate. Advised to correct
28 - flow meter: appropriate range and location
Regulation: 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
Observed flow meter not properly working. Advised to adjust
17 - skimmers/gutters maintained and operable
Regulation: 511-3-5-.11(3)(d) - (d) each skimmer shall have a weir that adjusts automatically to variations in water level over a minimum range of four inches.
Observed skimmer basket missing weirs. Advised to install
22 - signs: peak occupancy/pool/spa/signs legible and in clearview
Regulation: 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:
Observed pool with no standard GA pool rule sign. Advised to obtain