Cariboo Lodge - Inspection Report

Inspection Information:
Facility Type:  Hot Tub/Therapeutic Pool (<19 sq.m)
Inspection type:  Routine
Inspection date:  January 27, 2010
Follow-up Required:  No

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

Field Tests
Chlorine (Total)
> 3.5ppm
Chlorine (Free Available)
> 3.5ppm
Chlorine (Combined)
Bromine (Free Available)
pH
8.5
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
401  Critical Inadequate concentration of disinfectant
Observation: Cyanuric Acid (CYA) is slightly over 100ppm. Cyanuric acid is an ultra violet stabilizer and should never be over 100 ppm. In a sunny loction CYA concentration of 10ppm is adequate.
Corrective Action: The hot tub is drained weekly but to continue using stabilized chlorine, drain the pool twice per week. It is recommended that a non-stabilized chlorine be used.
402  Critical Inadequate pH controls
Observation: pH is 8.5. Log book shouws daily addition of pH down that corrects the problem.
Corrective Action: Adust to maintain 7.2 - 7.8. Ensure pH is checked and adjusted in the morning & afternoon, before guests return to the lodge.