Aspen Motor Inn - Hot Tub - Inspection Report

Inspection Information:
Facility Type:  Hot Tub/Therapeutic Pool (<19 sq.m)
Inspection type:  Follow-Up
Inspection date:  March 22, 2006
Follow-up Required:  Yes

This facility was given a high hazard rating.
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Field Tests
Chlorine (Total)
3
Chlorine (Free Available)
1
Chlorine (Combined)
Bromine (Free Available)
pH
>8.0
Total Alkalinity
Total Hardness
Temperature
Clarity
Good
Cyanuric Acid

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

Code   Description / Observation / Corrective Action
401  Critical Inadequate concentration of disinfectant
Observation: High concentration of combined chlorine (2ppm).
Corrective Action: Maintain combined chlorine residual at less than 1ppm at all times while the pool is in operation.
402  Critical Inadequate pH controls
Observation: pH of pool water is measured to be greater than 8.0.
Corrective Action: pH should be maintained at less than 7.8 at all times while the pool is in operation. Recommended pH range is 7.4 - 7.8.
413  Critical Other (specify below)
Observation: Chemical parameters are not being monitored and recorded every 4 hours as required.
Corrective Action: Monitor and record pH and concentration of free available chlorine every 4 hours.
414   Repeat Lack of automatic disinfection equipment
Observation: No system of automatic disinfection.
Corrective Action: A system of automatic disinfection is required. No stabilized chlorine pucks are to be used.