Ramada Valemount, BC - Inspection Report

Inspection Information:
Facility Type:  Swimming Pool/Waterslide (>19 sq.m)
Inspection type:  Routine
Inspection date:  April 03, 2006
Follow-up Required:  No

This facility was given a low hazard rating.
More information on hazard ratings.

Field Tests
Chlorine (Total)
>3.5
Chlorine (Free Available)
2.0
Chlorine (Combined)
Bromine (Free Available)
pH
7.3
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
408  Critical Lack of required safety equipment
Observation: Lack of required safety equipment.
Corrective Action: Please obtain 12 foot non-conducting reaching pole.
414   Repeat Lack of automatic disinfection equipment
Observation: Automatic chlorination equipment (erosion feeders) in-place but not being used. Operator claims unable to control chemical feed and chlorine concentration in the pool & hot tub is too high.
Corrective Action: Section 4.5 of the Swimming Pool & Wading Pool regulation requires the use of automatic chlorination. Try reducing size and number of pucks in feeder - the automatic system must be used.
417   Repeat Inadequate maintenance of pool equipment
Observation: Flow rate meters not working.
Corrective Action: Please clean and ensure they work.
421   Other (specify below)
Observation: Section 81 of the S.P. Reg. authorized the Ministry of Health to require pool operators to attend a training course.
Corrective Action: A pool course will be held in Prince George on May 12, 2006 at a cost of $175.00. Mr. Ken Blackmore is required to attend. A letter with details will be sent to Major Patara this week.