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Fayetteville, Fayette County

The Meridian Lafayette

665 W LAFAYETTE AVE FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214

Pool
Latest score
98
May 6, 2026
City
Fayetteville
County
Fayette
Inspections
11

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

May 6, 2026

Permit/Opening

Score: 981 violation
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22 - signs: peak occupancy/pool/spa/signs legible and in clearview

Regulation: 511-3-5-.18(13)(c) - (c) a sign shall be posted stating the hours of operation in clear view near the entrance and shall state the theoretical peak occupancy.

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

There is no sign indicating the bather load, nor the hours of operation. The peak occupancy is. A sign shall be posted stating the hours of operation in clear view near the entrance and shall state the theoretical peak occupancy

May 4, 2026

Permit/Opening

Score: 823 violations
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7 - ph between 7.2 and 7.8

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

The pH level does not meet minimum requirement of at least 7.2. PH shall be between 7.2-7.8.

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

Regulation: 511-3-5-.18(13)(c) - (c) a sign shall be posted stating the hours of operation in clear view near the entrance and shall state the theoretical peak occupancy.

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

There is no sign indicating the bather load, nor the hours of operation. The peak occupancy is. A sign shall be posted stating the hours of operation in clear view near the entrance and shall state the theoretical peak occupancy

37 - other violations of the chapter

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

.17(2) The alkalinity does not meet minimum requirements. Alkalinity is required to be at 60ppm minimum and 180 ppm maximum. Speak with CPO about adjusting the alkalinity in the pool, then verify the pH is within proper range.

Aug 14, 2025

Re-inspection

Score: 982 violations
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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: Yes

Observed that the no lifeguard on duty signage had the incorrect verbiage. CA: 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”.

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:

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed that the pool risks did not have all of the required verbiage. CA: The pool risks with all required verbiage shall be posted and each letter shall measure at least an inch tall.

Aug 1, 2025

Re-inspection

Score: 786 violations
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6 - proper disinfectant level

Regulation: .17((1)(c) - proper disinfectant level

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

The chlorine level exceeds the maximum allowance of 10ppm. Contact the office once chlorine level is in proper range. Monitor chlorine level with salt cells active to determine if chemical feeder is also needed.

17 - skimmers/gutters maintained and operable

Regulation: 511-3-5-.11(3)(g) - (g) the skimmer equalizer lines shall be protected by an approved cover/grated with a flow rating equal the maximum system flow divided by the number of skimmers in the system or the maximum flow rating of the skimmer, whichever is greater.

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

The float valve assemblies are not present in each skimmer. Ensure each skimmer has an equalizer check valve and float valve assembly present.

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

Regulation: 511-3-5-.18(12)(a) - (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 ou

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

The pool did not have the international symbol for no diving. 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 the requirements of the code. Tiles are present and will be installed soon. Verified correct tiles.

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: Yes

The incorrect sign for lifeguard on duty is posted. 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”. The correct sign has been ordered. Verified onsite.

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:

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

A complete set of pool risks are not posted. Sign is being ordered to update the pool risks to include all required risks.

37 - other violations of the chapter

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

.17 (2): The alkalinity does not meet minimum requirements of at least 60 ppm. Correct alkalinity and then verify pH remains within proper range.

Jul 14, 2025

Routine

Score: 729 violations
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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

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed that the emergency phone on site was not properly working; on site were able to hear the 911 operator, mostly, however, the operator was not able to hear us at all. CA: An operable, hard-wired, conventional telephone line or continuous powered, weatherproof emergency phone shall be permanently installed.

6 - proper disinfectant level

Regulation: 511-3-5-.23(5)(a) - (a) during operation, disinfectant levels are less than the minimum level specified in dph rule 511-3-5-.17. if the level of the disinfectant used is not specified in dph rule 511-3-5-.17, the disinfectant must be approved and kept at levels determin

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed that the chlorine level was unreadable; chlorine test with both inspector kit and operators kit caused the chlorine test to turn pale yellow/salmon colored. CA: During operation, the chlorine level shall be at the appropriate concentration.

21 - cyanuric acid level not exceeding maximum

Regulation: 511-3-5-.17(4) - (4) stabilizer (if used) cyanuric acid,ppm ideal: 30-50 maximum: 90 comments: if stabilizer is: too high: - may reduce chlorine efficacy too low: - chlorine residual rapidly destroyed by sunlight note: stabilizer is not needed in indoor or br

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cyanuric acid was 100ppm. CA: Cyanuric acid shall be maintained with an ideal range of between 30ppm-50ppm and shall be no greater than 90ppm.

35 - operator facility inspections performed; written documentation

Regulation: 511-3-5-.22(6) - (6) written documentation of the operator’s visits must be available at the pool facility. at a minimum, the written record must indicate the condition of the following items:

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

The documents for the CPO visits are not available. CA: Documentation for the CPO visits showing checks of all required items shall be available.

16 - pool deck: maintained, unobstructed and clean

Regulation: 511-3-5-.06(1)(f) - (f) the deck, including coping, shall have a minimum four feet width of continuous, unobstructed walking area maintained at all times unless otherwise allowed in the chapter.

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed that chairs were within 4 feet of the pools edge. CA: Pools shall have a minimum of 4 feet of width of continuous, unobstructed walking areas around the pool.

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

Regulation: 511-3-5-.18(12)(a) - (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 ou

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed that the pool did not have the international symbol for no diving. CA: The facility shall have the international symbol for no diving around the pools edge as required by this code.

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

Observed that the verbiage for the no life guard on duty signage was incorrect. CA: If there are hours of operation where no life guard is on duty, then signage stating, “WARNING - NO LIFE GUARD ON DUTY and RISK OF DROWNING - SUPERVISE CHILDREN CLOSELY" shall be present.

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:

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed that pool rules signage was incorrect and not correct size. CA: The pool risks shall include all required verbiage and be of the correct size.

37 - other violations of the chapter

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed that there were no check valves or float valve assembly in skimmer. CA: Skimmer equalizer lines shall be protected by an approved cover.

May 8, 2025

Permit/Opening

Score: 1000 violations
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No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 30, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
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No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 3, 2024

Re-inspection

Score: 1000 violations
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No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 28, 2024

Permit/Opening

Score: 814 violations
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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: YesRepeat: No

Observed that the gate at the top of the stairs was self-closing, but was not self-latching. COS. Operator adjusted the tension on the gate closers allowing it to close softer and not bounce open. CA: Gates shall open outward and be self-closing and self-latching.

7 - ph between 7.2 and 7.8

Regulation: 511-3-5-.17(2) - (2) chemical values: ph

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed that the pH level was greater than 8. This was with both the inspectors Taylor Kit and the operators. CA: pH shall be between 7.2 and 7.8.

11 - appropriate lifesaving equipment present

Regulation: 511-3-5-.18(10)(b) - (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 inch

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed that the rope on the life ring was not in good repair and was disintegrating at the touch. CA: Live saving equipment including a rope that measures at least 1.5 times the width of the pool or fifty, whichever is less and it shall be in good repair.

15 - depth and no diving markers, step marking; installed and contrasting

Regulation: 511-3-5-.18(3)(h) - (h) depth markers number and letters shall be tile and four inches minimum in height. numbers shall be of contrasting color to the background on which they are applied.

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed that there were no markers for the international symbol for no diving. RCA: Paint or otherwise apply the international symbol for no diving shall be on the deck along with the 4-inch letter of, "no diving".

May 24, 2024

Permit/Opening

Score: 851 violation
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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

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Must have operational phone line that is hard wired. Phone not working.

Aug 24, 2023

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
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No violations recorded for this inspection.