Ramada Hotel Swimming Pool - Inspection Report

Inspection Information:
Facility Type:  Swimming Pool/Waterslide (>19 sq.m)
Inspection type:  Routine
Inspection date:  October 15, 2020
Follow-up Required:  Yes

This facility was given a high hazard rating.
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Field Tests
Chlorine (Total)
1.23
Chlorine (Free Available)
0.66
Chlorine (Combined)
Bromine (Free Available)
pH
Total Alkalinity
Total Hardness
Temperature
Clarity
Murky
Cyanuric Acid

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

Code   Description / Observation / Corrective Action
101   Repeat Improper Water Chemistry/Water Clarity
Observation: Pool water was cloudy during the inspection.
Corrective Action: Pool is to remain close until the pool water is clear and all chemical parameters are within the guidelines.
102   Improper Microbiological Pool Water Quality
Observation: Microbiologically pool tests have not been submitted since March of 2020.
Corrective Action: A microbiologically pool test with absent results is required before the pool reopens
201   Operating without a Permit
Observation: Pool operators permit expired March 2020. Pool is operating without a valid permit.
Corrective Action: The expired pool permit was removed during the inspection. A permit will be granted after all infractions are corrected, and permit fee is paid.
203   Inadequate or Lack of up-to-date Pool Safety Plan
Observation: The pool operator did not locate a Pool Safety Plan during the inspection.
Corrective Action: A pool safety plan is to be completed and submitted to Northern Health for review prior to operating.
205   Improper Monitoring of Chemical Paramaters or Safety Tests
Observation: Chemical parameters are checked at maximum once daily. Safety check is not adequate, as floatation device rope was not attached.
Corrective Action: Routine chemical parameters checks, twice daily, and safety checks are required.
206   Inadequate or Lack of Posted Rules and/orSignage
Observation: Safety rules are posted, however they do not contain the information as required by the Pool Regulations 2016
Corrective Action: New pool signs are required to be posted prior to the pool opening.
208   Improper Maintenance of Records
Observation: Chemicals, pumps and filters have been changed with no record of calculations, and no application for construction submitted to Northern Health.
Corrective Action: A full application with all current mechanicals components is to be submitted to Northern Health for review prior to opening, and before any mechanical change is made.