SpringHill Suites

Observed skimmer lacking a weir gate. Each skimmer shall have a weir that adjusts automatically to variations in water level over a minimum range of four inches. Corrective action: Weir gate shall be replaced within 30 days. Person in charge stated they will be installed today.

Observed gate latch sliding out of place causing the gate not to self-latch. 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.

Observed free chlorine level at 0.2 ppm. Free chlorine,ppm in pools not using cyanuric acid or a stabilized chlorine compound use (b),1.-5. (b) All public pools except as listed below: Minimum 1.0 Ideal 1.0-3.0 Maximum 10.0

Observed total alkalinity level at 40 ppm. Pool shall have a total alkalinity range between 60-180 ppm.

Observed flow meter with a flow indicator not moving. 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.