Luxe Park Apartments-South Pool

Observed low calcium hardness. EHS informed the PIC of the need for the CPO to balance the water chemistry.

Observed no chlorine present in the pool. (c) Free Chlorine level in pools using cyanuric acid or a stabilized chlorine product; Minimum 2.0 Ideal 2.0-5.0 Maximum 10.0. EHS informed the PIC of the need for the CPO to balance the water chemistry.

Observed facility unable to provide water test logs. 1) All swimming pools and spas covered by this Chapter shall be maintained under the supervision and direction of a properly trained operator who shall be responsible for the sanitation, safety, and proper maintenance of the pool and all related equipment, and for and daily recordkeeping. EHS informed the PIC that the test logs should be kept at the facility.

Observed facility unable to provide a copy of the CPO certification. (2) The trained operator shall have a current certificate showing completion of an approved operator training course. A copy or the original certificate or documentation shall be available onsite for inspection by the Health Authority. EHS informed the PIC that a copy of the certification must remain on-site.

Observed low alkalinity and calcium hardness levels. EHS informed PIC of the need for the CPO to balance the water chemistry.

Observed main entrance gate not self-latching. (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 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. EHS informed PIC and maintenance of the need to adjust gate so that it self-latches.

Facility has an outside pool company to service the pool (HMS). (2) The trained operator shall have a current certificate showing completion of an approved operator training course. A copy or the original certificate or documentation shall be available onsite for inspection by the Health Authority. Facility needs to obtain copy of CPO certification.

Observed low alkalinity and calcium hardness levels. EHS informed PIC and maintenance of the need to balance the water chemistry.

Observed emergency phone not in operation. After mentioning it to management, she stated that the facility had a power outage on Saturday after a line had been cut by landscapers. 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 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. EHS informed PIC of the need to fix the emergency phone.

Observed low chlorine present in the pool. (c) Free Chlorine level in pools using cyanuric acid or a stabilized chlorine product; Minimum 2.0 Ideal 2.0-5.0 Maximum 10.0. EHS informed the PIC of the need to have the CPO balance the water chemistry.

Observed alkalinity and calcium hardness levels were low. EHS informed PIC of the need to balance the water chemistry.

Observed low chlorine present in the pool. (c) Free Chlorine level in pools using cyanuric acid or a stabilized chlorine product; Minimum 2.0 Ideal 2.0-5.0 Maximum 10.0. EHS informed the PIC of the need to have the CPO balance the water chemistry.

Observed alkalinity and calcium hardness levels were low. EHS informed PIC of the need to balance the water chemistry.

Observed no chlorine present in the pool. (c) Free Chlorine level in pools using cyanuric acid or a stabilized chlorine product; Minimum 2.0 Ideal 2.0-5.0 Maximum 10.0. EHS informed the PIC of the need to have the CPO balance the water chemistry.

Observed skimmer baskets needing to be cleaned and skimmer plates mounted to deck.

Observed lounge chair within 4 ft of the pool. (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. EHS informed PIC of the need to have 4FT of unobstructed space around the pool.

Observed alkalinity and calcium hardness levels were low. EHS informed PIC of the need to balance the water chemistry.

Observed chemical storage area not secured/locked. Facility is to properly store/secure chemicals.

Observed the emergency phone not in operation. Facility is aware and is working to have it hooked up. (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 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. EHS informed the facility that the emergency phone dials to Macon-Bibb 911 and the facility contact information near the emergency phone.

Observed skimmer baskets needing to be cleaned and skimmer plates mounted to deck. EHS informed worker from Cox Pools.

Observed NO DIVING in 4 in letters needing to be spelled out at the 5FT depth markers on the pool deck. 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 outlined for depth markers in subsections (3)(a) thru (h) above. EHS informed the worker from Cox Pools.

Observed Warning No Lifeguard on duty, risk of drowning- supervise children closely signage needed in 4 in letters. (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 - SUPERVISE CHILDREN CLOSELY”. EHS informed PIC (Tony) of the need to purchase signage.

Observed the pool hours and bather load needing to be placed at all entrance gates in 4 inch letters. (c) A sign shall be posted stating the hours of operation in clear view near the entrance and shall state the theoretical peak occupancy. EHS informed PIC(Tony) of the needed signage.

Observed plumbing in pump room needing to be labeled with the direction of water flow. (6) 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. EHS informed worker from Cox Pools of the need to label the direction of water flow.

Observed emergency shut off not in operation. PIC is aware and is working to fix the issue.