Millpond Manor Subdivision Pool

There is no rope and float line present at the slope change from 5ft to 6ft. Rope and Float Line. A rope and float line shall be provided within one foot of and on the shallow side of the break in grade between the shallow and deep portions of the swimming pool, with its position marked with visible floats at intervals of seven feet or less.

There are large gaps present in the concrete around the coping. 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 words "No Diving" does not meet the minimum height requirements for the depth markers and the universal symbol for No Diving is not present at each depth marker. 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 contrasting tile or other similar means to indicated the point of slope change from the 5ft to 6 ft depth. .05(4)(b)The transition point or point of slope change of the pool from the active area to the shallow area and from the shallow area to the deep area and at the points of separation of diving, slide and amusement areas shall be visually set apart with a rope and float line, depth markers and a four inch minimum width row of floor tile, or similar means of a color contrasting with the bottom. In diving pools with a constant slope, the shallow area shall be visually set apart from the deep area with a rope and float line, depth markers and a four inch minimum width row of floor tile, or similar means of a color contrasting with the bottom.

The phone in the emergency phone box is a cell phone connected with batteries for charge. The phone is dead and cell phones are not allowed to be used as an emergency phone. Prior to next season, the emergency phone must meet the requirements of the code or the pool will not receive an operating permit. 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 available does not meet minimum requirements since it is not Coast Guard approved. A new ring buoy must be present next season. 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.

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.

There are no available records onsite to verify the required chemicals are test at a frequency indicated in the code. The trained operator or responsible person shall collect water samples from the water in the pool for monitoring.

The vacuum line not covered with the correct cover. The vacuum line shall be protected with a self-closing, self-latching fitting that complies with the current IAMPO SPS 4- Special Use Suction Fitting for Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs.

The flowmeter is stuck and therefore the proper turnover rate can not be verified. Ensure the flowmeter is properly functioning so turnover can be monitored. The required turnover is 222 gpm.

There is no pressure gauge on the equipment in the pump room A pressure or vacuum gauge or other means of indicating system condition shall be provided in the circulation system in an easily readable location.

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.

The weirs are not present in each skimmer. Each skimmer shall have a weir that adjusts automatically to variations in water level over a minimum range of four inches.

An inlet cover is missing. Ensure inlets are covered and do not present a hazard to the bather.

The posted pool rules are not the correct list. Ensure the required pool risks are posted. The sign will state under the heading “Pool Risks” the in clearly legible letters at least one inch high.

The ladder and hand rail are loose and pull up from the decking. Ensure rails are secured to the deck. Handrails, if removable, shall be installed in such a way that they cannot be removed without the use of tools.

Pool furniture is placed too close to the pool edge. A minimum four foot deck width shall be provided on the sides and rear of any diving equipment or waterslide stairs. A deck clearance of forty-eight inches shall be provided around all deck equipment.

The filler at the coping is in disrepair. 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 "No Lifeguard on Duty" sign does not meet the requirements of the 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”.

.05(4)(b)There is no tile indicating the slope change from the shallow to the deep end of the pool. The transition point or point of slope change of the pool from the active area to the shallow area and from the shallow area to the deep area and at the points of separation of diving, slide and amusement areas shall be visually set apart with a rope and float line, depth markers and a four inch minimum width row of floor tile, or similar means of a color contrasting with the bottom.

The hose used to fill the pool is submerged in the pool water. Ensure the hose end remains above the water fill line to prevent potential back siphonage into the water supply.

The float valve assemblies are not present in each skimmer. Each skimmer shall be equipped with a trimmer valve capable of distributing the total flow between individual skimmers.