Cariboo Lodge Hot Tub - Inspection Report

Inspection Information:
Facility Type:  Hot Tub/Therapeutic Pool (<19 sq.m)
Inspection type:  Routine
Inspection date:  July 13, 2022
Follow-up Required:  No

This facility was given a low hazard rating.
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Field Tests
Chlorine (Total)
4.46
Chlorine (Free Available)
4.26
Chlorine (Combined)
Bromine (Free Available)
pH
7.5
Total Alkalinity
113
Total Hardness
262
Temperature
42 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: Pool chemistry shows cyanuric acid at 83 ppm. Regulation maximum is at 80 ppm. Excessive cyanuric acid prevents chlorine from disinfecting the pool water.
Corrective Action: Drain and refill the pool and ensure pool chemistry is adequete.
103   Improper Pool Temperature
Observation: Hot tub temperature measured at 42°C. This was likely due to the hot tub cover raising the temperature.
Corrective Action: Ensure the hot tub is below 40°C to prevent heat stress, fatigue, and illness. Operator removed the cover and allowed the hot tub to cool during the inspection.
208   Improper Maintenance of Records
Observation: Pool chemistry tests were not conducted properly. Total chlorine, combined chlorine, and cyanuric acid are not tested and recorded in the pool logs.
Corrective Action: Free, total, and combined chlorine must be tested twice daily. pH must be tested twice daily. Total alkalinity must be tested at least weekly. Cyanuric acid must be tested at least weekly.