DECATUR, DeKalb County

VILLAS AT FRIENDLY HEIGHTS APTS.

1300 FRIENDLY HEIGHTS BLVD DECATUR, GA 30035

Pool
Latest score
73
Aug 16, 2024
City
DECATUR
County
DeKalb
Inspections
8

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Aug 16, 2024

Re-inspection

Score: 735 violations

8 - chemical feeder operational and approved

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-197(i): No disinfectant added by hand as the sole or primary method of adding disinfectant. Observed no chlorine tablets in chlorinator.

19 - adequate turnover rate

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-190(a): The equipment shall be operated continuously on a twenty-four (24) hour basis to obtain the minimum required turnover rate. Flow meter was not operational.

36 - daily recordkeeping: water testing and self inspection performed

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-202(c): Each pool operator shall maintain and make available for inspection on site upon request a daily record of operating information and testing. Operating information and pool testing log was not observed.

34 - inspection report placed in public view

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-187(c): The current inspection report should be displayed in a conspicuous place where this easily readable in the pool area. The current inspection was not observed.

37 - other violations of the chapter

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-187(c): The operating permit shall be framed and displayed in the pool area. Permit displayed was expired.

Aug 5, 2024

Routine

Score: 738 violations

5 - emergency phone operational and accessible

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-202(g): An operable, hardwired, weatherproof telephone with direct 911 access or capability shall be readily available at all times within the pool area. Phone was observed with no dial tone and just a busy signal.

6 - proper disinfectant level

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-189(c)(1): The free chlorine residual in all parts of the pool shall be maintained at a concentration no less than 3 ppm and shall not exceed 10 ppm. The pool was observed at 0.8 ppm.

11 - appropriate lifesaving equipment present

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-202(d): Each pool shall be provided with a Shepherd’s attached to a non-telescoping pole with the minimum length of 14 feet and made with a blunt end. A Shepherd’s hook attached to a pole was not observed.

19 - adequate turnover rate

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

13-190(a): The equipment shall be operated continuously on a twenty-four (24) hour basis to obtain the minimum required turnover rate. The pool was observed at 40 GPM but should be reaching 67 GPM.

36 - daily recordkeeping: water testing and self inspection performed

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-202(c): Each pool operator shall maintain and make available for inspection on site upon request a daily record of operating information and testing. Operating information in pool testing log was not observed.

34 - inspection report placed in public view

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-187(c): The current inspection report should be displayed in a conspicuous place where this easily readable in the pool area. The current inspection was not observed.

37 - other violations of the chapter

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-189(a)(5): All pool shall be kept free from sediment, dirt or debris on the bottom of the pool. Visible scum shall be removed immediately. The pool was observed with staining on pool floor.

37 - other violations of the chapter

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-187(c): The operating permit shall be framed and displayed in a conspicuous place is close to the pool entrance as possible. The operating permit was not observed.

Jul 5, 2024

Permit/Opening

Score: 951 violation

19 - adequate turnover rate

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

13-190(a): The equipment shall be operated continuously on a twenty-four (24) hour basis to obtain the minimum required turnover rate. The pool was observed at 30 GPM but should be reaching 67 GPM.

Jun 13, 2024

Permit/Opening

Score: 753 violations

5 - emergency phone operational and accessible

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-202(g) An operable, hard-wired telephone with direct access to 911 shall be readily available at all times. Phone was observed to be working, but unable to reach 911.

19 - adequate turnover rate

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-190(a): The equipment shall be operated continuously on a twenty-four (24) hour basis to obtain minimum required turnovers. Turnover rate should be reaching 67 GPM, but only hit 40 GPM.

36 - daily recordkeeping: water testing and self inspection performed

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-202(c): Each pool operator shall maintain and make available for inspection a record of operating information and chemical tests. Observed no logbook during inspection.

May 29, 2024

Permit/Opening

Score: 739 violations

19 - adequate turnover rate

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-190(a): The equipment shall be operated continuously on a twenty-four (24) hour basis to obtain minimum required turnovers. Turnover rate not met.

28 - flow meter: appropriate range and location

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-190(a): The equipment shall be operated continuously on a twenty-four (24) hour basis to obtain minimum required turnovers. Observed flow meter not operating functionally.

36 - daily recordkeeping: water testing and self inspection performed

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-202(c): Each pool operator shall maintain and make available for inspection a record of operating information and chemical tests. Observed no logbook during inspection.

32 - operator training certification available onsite and approved

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-187(c): A copy of the pool operator's certificate shall be conspicuously displayed near the operating permit. No pool operator certificate was observed.

35 - operator facility inspections performed; written documentation

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No operator facility inspections performed. No written documentation.

24 - piping identified and marked

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-191(a): All valves and piping shall be clearly labeled with water flow direction. Water flow direction was not observed.

29 - toilets & lavatories: clean, maintained, and stocked

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-184(e)(5): Imminent health hazard exists if the sanitary facilities are not functional or if the facilities are not maintained in a clean sanitary condition. Facilities were observed to be unclean and not maintained.

34 - inspection report placed in public view

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-187(c): The current inspection report shall be displayed in a conspicuous place. No current inspection was observed displayed.

37 - other violations of the chapter

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-202(i): Each pool facility shall have in place a departmentally approved Emergency Action Plan. The pool did not have a completed EAP.

13-187(c): The operating permit shall be framed and displayed in a conspicuous place. No operating permit was observed on display.

Emergency numbers not posted by emergency phone.

Jul 28, 2023

Permit/Opening

Score: 951 violation

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

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed inoperable flow meter. Unable to determine turnover rate.

Jul 11, 2023

Permit/Opening

Score: 802 violations

2 - self-closing / self-latching gates

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed both pool entrance doors not self closing and latching. Each door must be able to self close and latch. A chair was observed propped up against gate, no clickable objects may be near pool entrances.

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

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed inoperable flow meter. Unable to determine turnover rate.

May 25, 2023

Permit/Opening

Score: 755 violations

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

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed both pool entrance doors missing latches. Each door must have a latch to ensure door self latches when not in use.

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

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed inoperable flow meter. Unable to determine turnover rate.

16 - pool deck: maintained, unobstructed and clean

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-189(a)(5) Observed empty buckets on pool deck holding large amounts of stagnant water. Buckets need to be removed, will attract mosquitoes.

22 - signs: peak occupancy/pool/spa/signs legible and in clearview

Regulation: 511-3-5-.18(12)(b) - (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 - supervis

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-202(m) Observed incorrect pool rules sign. Safety rules and regulations shall be easily readable and shall be conspicuously posted in the pool area. The lettering shall be a minimum of ¾” except as otherwise noted. (Rules must contain at a minimum the 12 statements in the pool code on pg 42 for a pool.

37 - other violations of the chapter

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

13-189(c)(1): A proper test kit shall be available for chemical testing: Observed that the test kit had expired chemicals in it.