Ramada Hotel Swimming Pool - Inspection Report

Inspection Information:
Facility Type:  Swimming Pool/Waterslide (>19 sq.m)
Inspection type:  Routine
Inspection date:  April 05, 2018
Follow-up Required:  Yes

This facility was given a high hazard rating.
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Field Tests
Chlorine (Total)
Chlorine (Free Available)
Chlorine (Combined)
Bromine (Free Available)
pH
Less than 7
Total Alkalinity
80pp,
Total Hardness
Temperature
23°C
Clarity
Poor
Cyanuric Acid

Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below.

Code   Description / Observation / Corrective Action
101  Critical Improper Water Chemistry/Water Clarity
Observation: Cyanuric acid measured greater than 100ppm. Concentrations greater than 80ppm will reduce the effectiveness of chlorine to act as a disinfectant to kill bacteria entering into the pool
Corrective Action: Lower the cyanuric acid to less than 80ppm.
101   Improper Water Chemistry/Water Clarity
Observation: Water was turbid, making it difficult to see the pool basin. This was a safety hazard as turbid water would mask swimmers in distress.
Corrective Action: Reduce the water turbidity so that the pool basin and the main drain are clearly visible from the deck.
101   Improper Water Chemistry/Water Clarity
Observation: Combined chlorine concentration measured at 1ppm. Concentrations at 1ppm or greater can cause irritation of mucous membranes.
Corrective Action: Reduce the combined chlorine concentration to less than 1ppm.
101   Improper Water Chemistry/Water Clarity
Observation: pH measured less than 7. A pH level less than 7.2 will cause discomfort to swimmers' eyes and skin.
Corrective Action: Adjust he pH to 7.2-7.8.
305   Improper Maintenance of Pool Surface, Walkways, Floors and/or Construction
Observation: Main drain cover was missing. The operator turned off the circulation leading to the main drain so that there wasn't a suction hazard. However, this was still a tripping hazard as swimmers may have their feet caught in the exposed drain.
Corrective Action: Replace the drain cover immediately.
101  Critical Improper Water Chemistry/Water Clarity
Observation: Cyanuric acid measured greater than 100ppm. Concentrations greater than 80ppm will reduce the effectiveness of chlorine to act as a disinfectant to kill bacteria entering into the pool
Corrective Action: Lower the cyanuric acid to less than 80ppm.
101   Improper Water Chemistry/Water Clarity
Observation: Water was turbid, making it difficult to see the pool basin. This was a safety hazard as turbid water would mask swimmers in distress.
Corrective Action: Reduce the water turbidity so that the pool basin and the main drain are clearly visible from the deck.
101   Improper Water Chemistry/Water Clarity
Observation: Combined chlorine concentration measured at 1ppm. Concentrations at 1ppm or greater can cause irritation of mucous membranes.
Corrective Action: Reduce the combined chlorine concentration to less than 1ppm.
101   Improper Water Chemistry/Water Clarity
Observation: pH measured less than 7. A pH level less than 7.2 will cause discomfort to swimmers' eyes and skin.
Corrective Action: Adjust he pH to 7.2-7.8.
305   Improper Maintenance of Pool Surface, Walkways, Floors and/or Construction
Observation: Main drain cover was missing. The operator turned off the circulation leading to the main drain so that there wasn't a suction hazard. However, this was still a tripping hazard as swimmers may have their feet caught in the exposed drain.
Corrective Action: Replace the drain cover immediately.