Ramada Hotel Swimming Pool - Inspection Report

Inspection Information:
Facility Type:  Swimming Pool/Waterslide (>19 sq.m)
Inspection type:  Follow-Up
Inspection date:  May 11, 2023
Follow-up Required:  Yes

This facility was given a moderate hazard rating.
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Field Tests
Chlorine (Total)
3.41 ppm
Chlorine (Free Available)
2.23 ppm
Chlorine (Combined)
Bromine (Free Available)
pH
7.67
Total Alkalinity
82 ppm
Total Hardness
Temperature
29.2 Celsius
Clarity
clear
Cyanuric Acid

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

Code   Description / Observation / Corrective Action
305   Improper Maintenance of Pool Surface, Walkways, Floors and/or Construction
Observation: Observed some damaged grout and water pooling in areas of the pool deck. Public Health significance - damaged grout prevents adequate cleaning of pool deck, and water pooling is a slipping hazard.
Corrective Action: Regrout tiles and adjust slope of deck to prevent water pooling.
308   Improper Step and/or Depth Markings
Observation: Observed the contrasting colours of the steps leading into the shallow end of the pool are fading. Public Health significance - constrasting colours are important to prevent injury or drowning of pool patrons due to misstepping.
Corrective Action: Contrasting colours of the steps need to be repainted or redone.
401  Critical Note Violation
Observation: Pool operator stated that they do not test the ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) for the underwater lighting. Public Health significance - Inadequate testing for safety of GFCI could lead to electrocution of pool patrons if the device fails to prevent an electrical short.
Corrective Action: GFCI need to be tested on a regular basis, recommended on a monthly basis. Logs of this test must also be maintained.