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Inspection Information:
| Facility Type: | Hot Tub/Therapeutic Pool (<19 sq.m) |
| Inspection type: | Routine |
| Inspection date: | June 19, 2014 |
| Follow-up Required: | Yes |
This facility was given a high hazard rating.
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| Chlorine (Total) |
Chlorine (Free Available) 0.44 ppm |
Chlorine (Combined) |
Bromine (Free Available) |
| pH 7.5 |
Total Alkalinity 138mg/L CaCo3 |
Total Hardness 53mg/L CaCo3 |
Temperature 38°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: Free available chlorine (FAC) measured <0.01ppm Corrective Action: Hot Tub must be closed immediately. Disinfectant is not detectable. FAC must be maintained at 1.0ppm to 5 ppm. It is recommended that FAC is maintained between 3.0ppm-5.0ppm. |
| 101 | Critical Improper Water Chemistry/Water Clarity Observation: Pool water clarity is poor. Water is cloudy. cynauric acid=115ppm. Corrective Action: Recommend draining pool, refilling, then rebalancing pool chemistry. Cyanuric acid must be <80ppm. Hot tub is closed until proper cyanuric acid concentrations are maintained and poor water is clear. Please make plans to move gtoward using non-stabilized chlorine. Stabilized chlorine adds cyanuric acid to pool, which is not necessary for an indoor pool and may lead to 'chlorine lock.' Contact your chemical supplier/professional. This may require replacing existing erosion feeder. |
| 104 | Critical Improper Turnover of Flow Rate Observation: Inadequate Flow rate. Flow rate measured 25 GPM according to flow meter. Hot tub is designed with a minimum flow rate of 35 GPM to achieve proper turnover. Sandfilter differential pressure measured 20psi. According to manufacturer's plate, the filter must be back washed when the differential pressure is 6-8 psi above starting pressure. Corrective Action: Ensure starting differential pressure is marked. Ensure the flow is maintained at 35GPM to achieve adequate turnover. |
| 203 | Inadequate or Lack of up-to-date Pool Safety Plan Observation: Inadequate Pool Safety Plan. Pool Safety Plan lacks procedures for emergency response, operating procedures for the pool, and proper cleaning and maintenance directions and frequency. Corrective Action: Contact your local Environmental Health Officer if you have any questions. Submit your plans to your local EHO for approval. |
| 205 | Critical Improper Monitoring of Chemical Paramaters or Safety Tests Observation: Operator's Taylor Test Kit is in poor condition. Sampling tube is dark and appears to be stained from reagents. Corrective Action: Replace Test Kit to ensure that accurate pool water chemistry can be measured. |
| 205 | Improper Monitoring of Chemical Paramaters or Safety Tests Observation: No alkalinity measurements have been made in last two months,according to pool chemistry log. Corrective Action: Alkalinity must be measured at least weekly and total should be maintained between 80-120ppm |
| 206 | Inadequate or Lack of Posted Rules and/orSignage Observation: Inadequate signage. Corrective Action: Pool rules must include the following rule: indicating: Patrons are prohibited from entering pool with an illness, including open sores, bandages, head colds, discharging ears or noses or infected eyes. |
| 401 | Note Violation Observation: REPEAT - Floating weir is not operational. Weir observe completely submerged below water line. Corrective Action: Repair or replace. |
| 101 | Critical Improper Water Chemistry/Water Clarity Observation: Free available chlorine (FAC) measured <0.01ppm Corrective Action: Hot Tub must be closed immediately. Disinfectant is not detectable. FAC must be maintained at 1.0ppm to 5 ppm. It is recommended that FAC is maintained between 3.0ppm-5.0ppm. |
| 101 | Critical Improper Water Chemistry/Water Clarity Observation: Pool water clarity is poor. Water is cloudy. cynauric acid=115ppm. Corrective Action: Recommend draining pool, refilling, then rebalancing pool chemistry. Cyanuric acid must be <80ppm. Hot tub is closed until proper cyanuric acid concentrations are maintained and poor water is clear. Please make plans to move gtoward using non-stabilized chlorine. Stabilized chlorine adds cyanuric acid to pool, which is not necessary for an indoor pool and may lead to 'chlorine lock.' Contact your chemical supplier/professional. This may require replacing existing erosion feeder. |
| 104 | Critical Improper Turnover of Flow Rate Observation: Inadequate Flow rate. Flow rate measured 25 GPM according to flow meter. Hot tub is designed with a minimum flow rate of 35 GPM to achieve proper turnover. Sandfilter differential pressure measured 20psi. According to manufacturer's plate, the filter must be back washed when the differential pressure is 6-8 psi above starting pressure. Corrective Action: Ensure starting differential pressure is marked. Ensure the flow is maintained at 35GPM to achieve adequate turnover. |
| 203 | Inadequate or Lack of up-to-date Pool Safety Plan Observation: Inadequate Pool Safety Plan. Pool Safety Plan lacks procedures for emergency response, operating procedures for the pool, and proper cleaning and maintenance directions and frequency. Corrective Action: Contact your local Environmental Health Officer if you have any questions. Submit your plans to your local EHO for approval. |
| 205 | Critical Improper Monitoring of Chemical Paramaters or Safety Tests Observation: Operator's Taylor Test Kit is in poor condition. Sampling tube is dark and appears to be stained from reagents. Corrective Action: Replace Test Kit to ensure that accurate pool water chemistry can be measured. |
| 205 | Improper Monitoring of Chemical Paramaters or Safety Tests Observation: No alkalinity measurements have been made in last two months,according to pool chemistry log. Corrective Action: Alkalinity must be measured at least weekly and total should be maintained between 80-120ppm |
| 206 | Inadequate or Lack of Posted Rules and/orSignage Observation: Inadequate signage. Corrective Action: Pool rules must include the following rule: indicating: Patrons are prohibited from entering pool with an illness, including open sores, bandages, head colds, discharging ears or noses or infected eyes. |
| 401 | Note Violation Observation: REPEAT - Floating weir is not operational. Weir observe completely submerged below water line. Corrective Action: Repair or replace. |