Ramada Inn

Self closing latch is not properly closing all the way when opened. Openings within fence are about 3" apart and fence is 48" tall from ground.

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 (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.

Corrective action: Spoke PIC that gate latch has to properly self close and openings narrowed as needed.

Observed free chlorine at 0.11 and Total chlorine .19

.17((1)(c) - Proper disinfectant level (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

Corrective action: Spoke to PIC, they mentioned pool is checked three times a week. Explained, pool needs to be checked and stabilized every day.

Observed two flow meters, one had no indicator within meter (PIC mentioned that one was not in use). In our records the pool volume is 74064. The working flowmeter is reading around 100. Which is insuficient for the turnover tate of 6 hours.

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 (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 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.

Corrective action: Spoke to PIC, to have flow meters read correctly and pool volume verified to ensure the flow rate requirement of 205.7 is accurate.

Observed pool skimmers not receiving water. NO weir doors on skimmers and they are differently sized

511-3-5-.11(3)(d) - (d) Each skimmer shall have a weir that adjusts automatically to variations in water level over a minimum range of four inches. (d) Each skimmer shall have a weir that adjusts automatically to variations in water level over a minimum range of four inches.

Corrective action:

Observed PIC could not provide CPO documentation.

511-3-5-.22(2) - (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. (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.

Corrective action: Spoke to PIC to have information on file of the CPO; mentioned they would email.

Observed no indicator of theoretical peak occupancy within pool sign and missing sigange: -Do not swim if the suction outlets are missing, broken, or not clearly visible from the deck. -Adults should not swim alone. -Do not swallow the pool water.

511-3-5-.22(2) - (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. (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.

Corrective action: Spoke to PIC to have information on file of the CPO.

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. (c) A sign shall be posted stating the hours of operation in clear view near the entrance and shall state the theoretical peak occupancy

Corrective action: Spoke to PIC to have sign indicate theoretical peak occupancy and any missing signage added.

Observed Calcium Hardness and Alkalinity at below minimum levels.

Corrective action: Spoke to PIC to balance chemicals.

Self closing latch is not properly closing all the way when opened. Openings within fence are about 3" apart and fence is 48" tall from ground.

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 (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.

Corrective action: Spoke with to have gate latch properly self close. To have opening covered to prevent or have replaced due to height.

Observed chlorine levels too low to properly read.

.17((1)(c) - Proper disinfectant level (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

Corrective action: Spoke with PIC to rebalance pool chemicals. PIC mentioned that pool company serviced pool twice a week. Informed pool needs to be checked twice a day to ensure chemicals are in balance.

Observed pH levels at 6.6 Alkalinity 59 Calcium hardness 92

511-3-5-.17(2) - (2) Chemical Values: pH (2) Chemical Values: pH 7.2 7.4-7.6 7.8 Alkalinity (buffering), 60 ppm 80-100 halogens compounds with high pH 180 ppm as CaC03 100-120 halogen compounds with low pH Calcium hardness, ppm, CaCo3 150 200-400 to balance water 1000

Corrective action: Spoke with PIC to rebalance pool chemicals. PIC mentioned that pool company serviced pool twice a week. Informed pool needs to be checked twice a day to ensure chemicals are in balance.

Observed two flow meters, one had no indicator within meter (PIC mentioned that one was not in use). Other was reading around 100 from observation. PIC could not provide pool volume.

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 (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 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.

Corrective action: Spoke with PIC to find out the pool volume and to make sure the flow meter reads correctly if it is currently not doing so.

Observed skimmers at shallow area of pool not receiving water. Skimmers at deeper area of the pool receiving water. NO weir doors on skimmers

511-3-5-.11(3)(d) - (d) Each skimmer shall have a weir that adjusts automatically to variations in water level over a minimum range of four inches. (d) Each skimmer shall have a weir that adjusts automatically to variations in water level over a minimum range of four inches.

Corrective action: Spoke to PIC to have CPO verify status of skimmers and provide a report.

Observed PIC could not provide the name of the CPO, company is Perry Pools.

511-3-5-.22(2) - (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. (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.

Corrective action: Spoke to PIC to have information on file of the CPO.

Observed no indicator of theoretical peak occupancy within pool sign. 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. (c) A sign shall be posted stating the hours of operation in clear view near the entrance and shall state the theoretical peak occupancy

Corrective action: Spoke to PIC to have sign indicate theoretical peak occupancy.

Observed entrance gate that did not self-close/latch and the latch accessible at the inner top for a gate less than than 54 inches in height.(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. EHS informed PIC of the need to fix the self-closure/latch mechanism and to lower the latch on the inner gate at least 3 inches down. It was observed that a latch was previously in a lower position on the gate.

Observed entrance gate that did not self-close/latch and the latch accessible at the inner top for a gate less than than 54 inches in height.(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. EHS informed PIC of the need to fix the self-closure/latch mechanism and to lower the latch on the inner gate at least 3 inches down. It was observed that a latch was previously in a lower position on the gate.

Observed the emergency phone with no dial tone.(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 PIC of the need to have the emergency phone serviced, and to place 911 signage and facility contact information in a visible size at the emergency phone.

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 contact the CPO to balance the water chemistry.

Observed PH level at 7.9. 2) Chemical Values: pH 7.2 7.4-7.6 7.8 Alkalinity (buffering), 60 ppm 80-100 halogens compounds with high pH 180 ppm as CaC03 100-120 halogen compounds with low pH Calcium hardness, ppm, CaCo3 150 200-400 to balance water 1000.

EHS informed PIC of the need to contact the CPO to balance the water chemistry.

Observed a small damaged life ring with regular rope attached. (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 inches or a similar flotation device which is U.S. Coast Guard approved. EHS informed PIC to purchase a bigger life ring with 50 FT of marine rope.

Observed two flow meters present; EHS was unsure of which one was the correct one but neither were working. (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 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. EHS informed the PIC of the need to have the CPO identify and correct the flow meter issue.

Observed PIC could not provide the name of the CPO; he stated that he would have to pull his card from the office. (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 should have a copy of the CPO certification on file.

Observed depth markers missing on the inner pool wall. (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. EHS informed PIC that the depth markers must be placed on the inner pool wall.

Observed skimmers potentially not operating; no water was circulating in the basket but water levels were also not meeting the skimmer line on the side walls of the pool. EHS informed PIC of the need to contact the CPO to determine if skimmers are working properly.

Observed the State of GA Pool Risks signage was not present. 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. EHS informed the PIC of the need to purchase the signage(Leslie's Pools).

Observed bather load needing to be placed at the pool entrance gate. (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 the PIC of the need to place the noted information at the entrance gate.

Observed the words NO DIVING needed on the pool deck in 4 inch lettering at every depth marker. (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 PIC of the need to place wording on the pool deck.

Observed the need for the Warning, No Lifeguard on Duty- risk of drowning, supervise children closely signage is needed in 4 in lettering. (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 of the need to purchase the signage.

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

Observed the drinking nozzle on the drinking water line was missing. EHS informed PIC of the need to replace the nozzle.