Sam Lindsay Memorial Centre - Hot Tub - Inspection Report

Inspection Information:
Facility Type:  Hot Tub/Therapeutic Pool (<19 sq.m)
Inspection type:  Routine
Inspection date:  June 15, 2023
Follow-up Required:  No

This facility was given a low hazard rating.
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Field Tests
Chlorine (Total)
Chlorine (Free Available)
1.81
Chlorine (Combined)
Bromine (Free Available)
pH
7.47
Total Alkalinity
19
Total Hardness
Temperature
39.2°C
Clarity
good
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: Combined chlorine concentration was 1.62 ppm which is about the acceptable limit of 1 ppm maximum. Elevated combined chlorine may cause strong odours, eye/skin irritation, and decreased free available chlorine efficacy.
Corrective Action: Operator immediately instructed staff to remeasure and balance the pool water. Staff were observed addressing the water quality. A filter backwash will also be conducted at the end of the day.
401   Note Violation
Observation: The hot tub is lacking a flow meter through the main drain. A flow meter is needed to determine the pool’s compliance with Pool Regulation section 10(2)(k). Under this section pool water must not pass through the drain as a speed of greater than 46cm per second to prevent potential entrapment hazards.
Corrective Action: Install a flow meter on the jet pump circulation line. Prior to construction, the operator must obtain either a pool construction permit or pool construction waiver (see comments).