COMFORT INN & SUITES

Observed pump unable to prime/hold water. (c) The pump, automatic disinfectant equipment, or other equipment necessary for continuous filtration and disinfection of the swimming pool, spa, or recreational water park attraction is not working or is unable to maintain adequate turnover rate. EHS informed management of the need to have the issue fixed.

Observed flow meter not providing the proper flow rate. 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 fix the issue with the flow meter.

Observed skimmer lines had been plugged. EHS informed the PIC of the need to have the skimmer lines repaired or replaced.

Observed piping requiring labeling of direction of water flow and source. (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 PIC of the need for the CPO to label plumbing with the direction of water flow and the feature that it provides water to.

Observed emergency phone not able to dial out; dial tone present. 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 front desk attendant of the need for the owner to have the emergency phone fixed and able to dial to Macon-Bibb 911.

Observed chemical feeder not operating; facility uses a Pentair Salt Cell that was non-functioning; no readings observed. b) The pool or spa water shall be continuously disinfected by a disinfecting agent that imparts an easily measured residual. The disinfecting agent used shall be subject to field testing procedures that are simple and accurate EHS informed the PIC of the need to have the salt cell repaired or replaced.

Observed longer rope needed on the life ring; 1.5 times the width of the pool. (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 the PIC of the need to purchase longer marine rope.

Observed flow meter not providing the proper flow rate. 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 fix the issue with the flow meter.

Observed facility unable to provide CPO certification. When questioned, PIC stated that J. Pemberton used to service the pool but now maintenance does. When asked if maintenance held a certification, PIC stated he was not sure. (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 only a certified pool operator is allowed to maintain the pool.

Observed skimmer lines had been plugged. EHS informed the PIC of the need to have the skimmer lines repaired or replaced.

Observed high cyanuric acid reading; too high to read. Observed flow meter not providing the proper flow rate. 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 fix the issue with the flow meter. EHS informed PIC of the need for the CPO to balance the water chemistry.

Observed the pressure gauge on the filter was not working. (a) A pressure or vacuum gauge or other means of indicating system condition shall be provided in the circulation system in an easily readable location.

EHS informed the PIC that the gauge needed to be replaced.

Observed facility needing the words NO DIVING spelled out in 4 inch lettering a each depth marker around the pool. (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 PIC of the requirement.

EHS did not observed the bather load posted in 4 inch numbering. (c) A sign shall be posted stating the hours of operation in clear view near the entrance and shall state the theoretical peak occupancy. Facility is to post the bather load.

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

Observed heater that seemed to be non-functioning. EHS informed the PIC of the need to have the heaters serviced if they will continue to be a part of the pool.

Observed piping requiring labeling of direction of water flow and source. (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 PIC of the need for the CPO to label plumbing with the direction of water flow and the feature that it provides water to.