Kingswood Community Pool (Wading Pool)

The letters on the depth markers do not meet minimum height requirement of 4". 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. Correct prior to permitting season 2028

The eye inlet cover is missing. Ensure all inlets are properly covered to prevent injury to the bather

The words "No Diving" does not meet the minimum height requirements for the depth markers. 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. Correct prior to permitting 2028.

There is no sign indicating "No Lifeguard on Duty". 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”.

Required for wading pool since Lifeguard supervision does not include this area.

The emergency phone functions. However, the address indicated by 911 emergency does not match the location address. Emergency services must have the correct address associated when called to prevent a delay in response time for emergency services. Must be corrected prior to permitting. 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

The turnover is not adequate for the pool type and size. The equipment for a swimming pool shall be of adequate size to turn over the entire pool water capacity. The turnover rate for pools constructed after the adoption of this chapter shall not exceed the sum of one and one-half times the average water depth in feet; where the number of hours is equal to the number feet calculated, or exceed once every six hours whichever is less. Unless the rate is otherwise specified in subsection (b) below. This system shall be designed to give the proper turnover rate based on the manufacturer's recommended maximum pressure flow of the filter in dirty media condition of the filter, immediately prior to cleaning the filter. Must be corrected prior to routine inspection.

The letters on the depth markers do not meet minimum height requirement of 4". 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. Correct prior to permitting season 2028

The eye inlet cover is missing. Ensure all inlets are properly covered to prevent injury to the bather.

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.

The words "No Diving" does not meet the minimum height requirements for the depth markers. 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. Correct prior to permitting 2028.

The pool rules sign posted is not the correct list of pool risks. Ensure the proper list of required risks are posted and meet the minimum required sizing. The sign will have the heading “Pool Risks” in clearly legible letters at least one inch high.

The emergency phone is located inside the lifeguard office. This phone is not properly functioning. Additionally, there is no sign indicating the placement of the 911 phone. 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.

The ring buoy is located within the lifeguard office with no rope attached to the float. 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.

The pool equipment is not maintaining the proper turnover rate. The required turnover is 42 gpm. Ensure the equipment is properly functioning and maintaining the proper turnover.

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

The eye inlet cover is missing. Ensure all inlets are properly covered to prevent injury to the bather.

There is no available documentation onsite to indicate the visits made byt the CPO. Written documentation of the operator’s visits must be available at the pool facility. At a minimum, the written record must indicate the conditions of the pool as required.

There are numerous areas on the pool deck that have broken concrete or concrete that has lifted up or the filler is no longer present. These areas must be repaired to prevent a tripping or other hazard. Open joints or gaps larger than three-sixteenths inch wide or with vertical elevations exceeding 1/4 inches shall be rectified using appropriate fillers. Construction joints where pool coping meets the decks shall be watertight and shall not allow water to pass to the ground beneath.

The pool rules sign posted is not the correct list of pool risks. Ensure the proper list of required risks are posted and meet the minimum required sizing. The sign will have the heading “Pool Risks” in clearly legible letters at least one inch high.

The sign at the wading pool indicates the lifeguard is not responsible for this area. The required No lifeguard on duty sign is not posted. 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”.