Sandman Signature - Inspection Report

Inspection Information:
Facility Type:  Hot Tub/Therapeutic Pool (<19 sq.m)
Inspection type:  Routine
Inspection date:  August 16, 2022
Follow-up Required:  Yes

This facility was given a moderate hazard rating.
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Field Tests
Chlorine (Total)
>5 ppm		 Chlorine (Free Available)
4.46 ppm		 Chlorine (Combined)
 Bromine (Free Available)
pH
7.94		 Total Alkalinity
111		 Total Hardness
 Temperature
39°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: pH at 7.94. pH must be between 7.2 - 7.8 to ensure chlorine effectiveness and swimmer comfort.
Corrective Action: Adjust pH level to meet regulatory requirements.
101   Improper Water Chemistry/Water Clarity
Observation: Combined chlorine level of hot tub at 1 ppm (Regulations state it must be less than 1 ppm). Combined chlorine causes respiratory and skin irritation to swimmers.
Corrective Action: Reduce combined chlorine levels by draining and refilling the pool or use the superchlorination method to reduce it to regulatory range (less than 1ppm)
203   Inadequate or Lack of up-to-date Pool Safety Plan
Observation: No pool data sheets or pool safety plan readily available. A pool safety plan and data sheet outlines the care-taking and maintenance of the pool in the event of contamination or emergency.
Corrective Action: Complete the attached pool safety plan and data sheet template and provide a copy to Northern Health for filing. Have a copy available on site for reference.
305   Improper Maintenance of Pool Surface, Walkways, Floors and/or Construction
Observation: Flow meter was not functioning at time of inspection. Flow meters determine the rate that water is circulated in the system. The flow must be at or close to the design flow rate to ensure water is treated effectively and the system is not running at a rate that can damage its components.
Corrective Action: Repair and install the flow meter and ensure the flow rate is at or close to the daily designed flow rate.