Holiday Inn Express and Suites

There is no available documentation to show there is a current, certified CPO associated with the pool. The trained operator shall have a current certificate showing completion of an approved operator training course. A copy of the original certificate or documentation shall be available onsite for inspection by the Health Authority.

There is no available documentation to verify the CPO is checking the required information as indicated in the code. 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.

.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.

The emergency phone in the pool enclosure rings directly to the front desk of the hotel. Code: 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.

Observed the chlorine level of the pool was 0 PPM while the pool was open. Code: During operation, the disinfectant level shall remain between the required range, 1 PPM-3 PPM for unstabilized pools.

Observed pH level of 8.0 during operation. Code: During operation, the pH levels shall remain between the required range of 7.2 and 7.8.

Observed that there is no documentation available onsite to verify a daily safety self check is performed. Code: A safety self-inspection shall be conducted daily by the trained operator or responsible person and documented on a log sheet.

Observed that there is no documentation available indicating/showing that the chemicals are tested at the required frequency. Code: The trained operator or responsible person shall collect water samples from the water in the pool for monitoring and test at least the pH and chlorine two times daily.

Observed missing weirs in skimmers. Code: Each skimmer shall have a weir that adjusts automatically to variations in water level.

There is no available documentation present to verify that the certified pool operator is checking the pool at least twice weekly and maintaining the required documentation. Code: 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 items listed and outlined in the Rules and Regulations.

Observed that the life guard signage is incorrect due to the risk of drowning statement missing. Code: 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”.

Observed that the most recent insepction report was not posted for this year-round pool. Code: A copy of the inspection shall be placed in a location protected from the weather and in public view as designated by the health authority.

17.2: Observed alkalinity level of 50 PPM. Code: Alkalinity shall be maintained between 60 PPM and 180 PPM.

The emergency phone in the pool enclosure rings directly to the front desk of the hotel. 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. CA: Facility will have until next permitting inspection to correct emergency phone.

Observed that the check valves are missing. CA: The equalizer lines shall be properly protected and covered.

17.2: The alkalinity does not meet minimum requirements of at least 60ppm. Adjust alkalinity to determine if/ how much adjustment to pH is needed.

The exterior gates to patio are left open. The door from the patio to the pool is propped open. The interior door from the hotel hall to the pool is propped open. This allows unauthorized access from the hotel area to the pool and from the parking lot area to the pool. All outdoor swimming pools and spas shall be enclosed by a barrier to prevent entry to the pool area. CA: The fence gates at outdoor patio and interior hallway door to pool are closed by maintenance. Unauthorized access to pool must be prevented at all times. Depending on Fire code, if fence gates on patio do not have to accessible, then lock these gates. If gates must remain accessible, then proper self closing, self latching gates that meet the requirements of the code must be installed.

The emergency phone in the pool enclosure rings directly to the front desk of the hotel. 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. CA: Facility will have until next permitting inspection to correct emergency phone.

The chlorine level exceeds maximum allowance of 10ppm. Pool must remain closed until chlorine level is within acceptable range of 2ppm-10ppm.

The pH level does not meet minimum requirement of at least 7.2. Pool must remain closed until pH is within acceptable level of 7.2-7.8.

The ring buoy has been detached from the rope. 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. CA: Rope is reattached by maintenance.

There are no available records onsite to verify twice daily chemical testing is performed. The trained operator or responsible person shall collect water samples from the water in the pool for monitoring. The water quality testing frequency shall be completed based on the requirements of the code. See operator guidance information for more details.

The turnover rate can not be determined. The flow meter is stuck and not properly functioning.

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

There is a weir missing in the skimmer. The other weir is installed upside down.

The equalizer check valve is not present in each skimmer.

There is no available documentation present to determine the CPO is verifying the required information at the visits. 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 items listed and outlined on the Guidance document.

There is no available documentation onsite to verify the pool heater has the required gas fired inspection.

17.2: The alkalinity does not meet minimum requirements of at least 60ppm. Adjust alkalinity to determine if/ how much adjustment to pH is needed.