Ramada Hotel Swimming Pool - Inspection Report

Inspection Information:
Facility Type:  Swimming Pool/Waterslide (>19 sq.m)
Inspection type:  Follow-Up
Inspection date:  May 27, 2015
Follow-up Required:  Yes

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

Field Tests
Chlorine (Total)
Chlorine (Free Available)
Chlorine (Combined)
Bromine (Free Available)
pH
8.30
Total Alkalinity
220
Total Hardness
Temperature
28.5°C
Clarity
Main drain visible; 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: Improper water chemistry/clarity - no chlorine was being used in erosion feeder at time of inspection; FAC 0ppm. Pools must maintain a residual of at least 0.5ppm (1 - 3ppm recommended) in order to not pose a biological hazard to patrons.
Corrective Action: Do not allow anyone into pool until chlorine residual is present in pool at least 0.5ppm. Operator had loaded chlorine tablets into feeder at time of inspection.
205   Improper Monitoring of Chemical Paramaters or Safety Tests
Observation: Pool Safety Plan is still in process of being written. This plan includes procedures for operating emergency response, equipment lists etc. in order to ensure staff guide in how to operate the pool safety.
Corrective Action: Please send what has been written to Dilavar.Rana@northernhealth.ca and have a complete written plan for workers by June 30, 2015
101   Improper Water Chemistry/Water Clarity
Observation: Improper water chemistry/clarity - no chlorine was being used in erosion feeder at time of inspection; FAC 0ppm. Pools must maintain a residual of at least 0.5ppm (1 - 3ppm recommended) in order to not pose a biological hazard to patrons.
Corrective Action: Do not allow anyone into pool until chlorine residual is present in pool at least 0.5ppm. Operator had loaded chlorine tablets into feeder at time of inspection.
205   Improper Monitoring of Chemical Paramaters or Safety Tests
Observation: Pool Safety Plan is still in process of being written. This plan includes procedures for operating emergency response, equipment lists etc. in order to ensure staff guide in how to operate the pool safety.
Corrective Action: Please send what has been written to Dilavar.Rana@northernhealth.ca and have a complete written plan for workers by June 30, 2015