Oasis Apartments-Hot Tub - Inspection Report

Inspection Information:
Facility Type:  Hot Tub/Therapeutic Pool (<19 sq.m)
Inspection type:  Routine
Inspection date:  August 23, 2005
Follow-up Required:  No

This facility was given a low hazard rating.
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Field Tests
Chlorine (Total)
Chlorine (Free Available)
Chlorine (Combined)
Bromine (Free Available)
pH
Total Alkalinity
Total Hardness
Temperature
Clarity
Cyanuric Acid

Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below.

Code   Description / Observation / Corrective Action
401  Critical Inadequate concentration of disinfectant
Observation: Free available chlorine 1.5ppm (ideal range is 3-5ppm).
Corrective Action: Increase level.
402  Critical Inadequate pH controls
Observation: pH: 7.0 (7.4-7.8 required). Total alkalinity: 50ppm (proper range is 120-150ppm). Ca Harness: 130ppm (proper range is 200-400ppm).
Corrective Action: All levels need to be increased.
413  Critical Other (specify below)
Observation: Floating chlorine dispenser was used at the hot tub, it may cause safety issue to the bather, especially children.
Corrective Action: Stop using it from now on and only automatic chlorine feeding system in the pump room (hypochlorite plex) can be used.
420   Inadequate daily maintenance records
Observation: No exact values of parameters were recorded in daily maintenance records.
Corrective Action: Ensure to record the exact numeral values of the chemistry testing results.