Holiday Inn Valemount Hot Tub - Inspection Report

Inspection Information:
Facility Type:  Hot Tub/Therapeutic Pool (<19 sq.m)
Inspection type:  Follow-Up
Inspection date:  April 03, 2006
Follow-up Required:  Yes

This facility was given a moderate hazard rating.
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Field Tests
Chlorine (Total)
Chlorine (Free Available)
>3.5
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
402  Critical Inadequate pH controls
Observation: Due to manual addition of bleach the pH remains excessively high @ approximately 8.5. At this pH only approximately 10% of the chlorine is in a form that disinfects effectively. Poor disinfection increases the risk of transmission of infectious diseases.
Corrective Action: Must be corrected.
413  Critical Other (specify below)
Observation: Continued violation of Order issued August 2005 regarding lack of automatic disinfection equipment. August 2005 Order stands.
Corrective Action: A new Order will be issued as of today to submit plans/drawings of chlorination system to Michael Wu for approval by April 18/06. Installation of approved design by May 2/06.
417   Inadequate maintenance of pool equipment
Observation: Step markings on hot tub are wearing off.
Corrective Action: These need to be repainted.