Comfort Inn and Suites - Inspection Report

Inspection Information:
Facility Type:  Swimming Pool/Waterslide (>19 sq.m)
Inspection type:  Routine
Inspection date:  June 21, 2023
Follow-up Required:  No

This facility was given a low hazard rating.
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Field Tests
Chlorine (Total)
7.95 ppm
Chlorine (Free Available)
7.14 ppm
Chlorine (Combined)
Bromine (Free Available)
pH
6.85 pH
Total Alkalinity
60 ppm
Total Hardness
Temperature
30.4 Celsius
Clarity
clear
Cyanuric Acid

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

Code   Description / Observation / Corrective Action
101   Improper Water Chemistry/Water Clarity
Observation: pH was measured at 6.85 at the time of the inspection. pH below 7.0 can lead to skin and eye irritation of pool patrons.
Corrective Action: Ensure that pH is kept between the regulatory requirements of 7.2 to 7.8 pH.
101   Improper Water Chemistry/Water Clarity
Observation: Alkalinity was measured at 60 ppm. Public Health significance - low alkalinity can lead to pH swings.
Corrective Action: Ensure that alkalinity is maintained between 80 to 120 ppm.
205   Improper Monitoring of Chemical Paramaters or Safety Tests
Observation: Operator is only measuring free available chlorine and pH once per day. Furthermore, the majority of the reagents for testing water chemistry were expired at the time of the inspection.
Corrective Action: Free available chlorine and pH need to be measured at least twice per day. Expired reagents need to be replaced.
306   Improper Handrails, Ladders, and/or Diving Boards
Observation: The ladder in the deep end of the pool was damaged, and is a drowning/slipping hazard. At the time of the inspection there was a sign stating the ladder can only be used by children.
Corrective Action: Replace or repair the ladder.