Peachtree Dive Center, INC.

The door that enters between the shop and the pool area does not have a proper locking mechanism to prevent unauthorized access. Must be corrected prior to permitting. 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.

There is no emergency phone within the pool area. The phone is located at the front desk area in the shop. An emergency phone must be present and designated within the pool enclosure. 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. Must be corrected prior to permitting or provide an emergency plan (for this season only) to be approved by our office.

The chlorine level does not meet minimum requirements of at least 1ppm in pools not using CYA. Increase level of chlorine to at least 1ppm.

The automatic chemical controller feeder for the chemicals at pool equipment is not on and not tower automatic chlorine feeder is present. Spoke to employee onsite and it is stated that chemicals are introduced to the pool by hand. Discussed this could not be done for chlorine. Every pool and spa shall be required to have at least one unit of disinfectant agent equipment that introduces the agent through the circulation system in compliance with this rule Must be corrected prior to permitting.

The ring buoy onsite is not Coast Guard approved. Correct prior to permitting. 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.

There is no available documentation to verify a daily safety check is performed. A safety self-inspection shall be conducted daily by the trained operator or responsible person and documented on a log sheet. See CPO Guidance Docs.

There is no available documentation to verify the chlorine and pH are checked as required. The pool chlorine and pH must be tested at least twice daily. The trained operator or responsible person shall collect water samples from the water in the pool for monitoring.

The combined chlorine level exceeds the maximum .4ppm.

The turnover is not sufficient for the pool at a 6 hour turnover rate. The the temperature of the pool exceeds 90 degrees F

There is a wall inlet cover missing. Ensure all inlets are properly covered.

There is no available documentation to verify the CPO is 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: circulation, filtration, disinfection systems, safety equipment onsite, pool stairs and deck condition, water chemistry results, and corrective actions taken, if needed.

The pool depth exceeds 5ft and no rope and float line is present. The pool is being used for swim lessons at the time of inspection. Float lines should be in place when lessons do not include the deep end of the pool. A rope and float line shall be provided within one foot of and on the shallow side of the break in grade between the shallow and deep portions of the swimming pool, with its position marked with visible floats at intervals of seven feet or less.

There are no depth markers present. 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.

The outer edge of the steps are not properly marked with a contrasting color. The outer two inches of each step shall be marked with slip resistant tiles in a contrasting color.

There are no markings on the shallow end of the pool indicating No Diving is allowed. 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

Lifeguards are not always on duty and no sign is posted or available to post at times when lifeguards are not present. 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 maximum bather load is not posted. Our digital records indicate 84. However, this numbers seems excessively high given the limited deck size. It is recommended to decrease the numbers of individuals allowed in the pool area.

The pool piping is not marked with the directional arrows and purpose. 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.

A deck shower is not present. A minimum of one rinse shower shall be provided on the pool deck of all public pools and spas. Water used for rinse showers may be at ambient temperature.

.06(2): There is no exit/entry at the deep end of the pool. Install a ladder or other exit point at deep end of the pool. All pools, except spas, shall have at least two means of entry/exit located so as to serve both ends of the pool and the deepest portion. These shall consist of ladders, stairs or recessed treads, or a walking entry, and may be used in combination. All treads shall have slip-resistant surfaces. Handicapped accessible entry/exit into the pool shall be designed and provided in accordance with federal, state or local requirements.

.17(2) The calcium hardness does not meet minimum requirement of at least 150ppm. Calcium hardness affects pool equipment.

.18(16) There is no water fountain available for bathers. At least one drinking fountain shall be provided and available to users at the pool site. As an alternative, a water dispensing device may be present.

.13(2)(b) There is no documentation to verify the annual gas fired inspection is performed. An annual gas fired inspections shall be performed by a qualified professional.

.08(4)(6) The piping on the circulation equipment is not properly identified. 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.