Swimming Pool / Spa
Inspection Report


Linn County Public Health
1020 - 6th Street SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Phone: (319) 892-6000 Fax: (319) 892-6099
E-mail: health@linncountyiowa.gov
  Facility Name: Parkridge Condominium
Address: 51 29th Ave Dr SW
Cedar Rapids, IA  52404
Person Contacted: Jeremy Seifert
Title: CPO
Registration No: SP57-063-100

Water Quality Information
Name: Outdoor Pool < 1500 sq ft
Registration No: SP57-063-100
Area (Sq. ft.): 1269
Volume (Gallons):
Filter Type: Sand
Filter Rate:
Turnover Rate:
Chlorine (Free): 1.68
ORP:
Pool: 1-8ppm, ORP 700-880 mV
If less than 0.6ppm or greater than 8.0ppm = closure
Spa: 2-8 ppm ORP 700-880 mV
If less than 1.0ppm or greater than 8.0ppm = closure
Chlorine (Total): 2.02
Chlorine (Combined): .34
Bromine:
Pool: 2-18ppm Spa: 4-18ppm
Water Quality Information (continued)
Cyanuric Acid: 68
Must be less than 80 ppm
pH: 7.8
Pool and Spa: 7.2ppm-7.8ppm
If less than 6.8 or greater than 8.2 = closure
Total Alkalinity: 95
Calcium Hardness: 74
Temperature (F):
Spa must not exceed 104°
Type of Disinfectant: Chlorine
Disinfection make and model:
Drain Cover make and model:
Drain Cover exp. date:
CPO:
CPO exp. date:

Smoke Free Air Act
1. Facility in compliance with smoking ban?
( If no, complete complaint form )

Notes: Chlorine level was a little low a time of inspection as well as the calcium hardness. Cyanuric acid was tested high and should be lowered.

# Section Reference Ref. Page
1) Management/Personnel Pool: 15.4(6)f 24
Spa: 15.51(5)e 17
  Item: Records shall include results of chemical tests, results of microbial analyses, reports of complaints/injuries/illnesses, daily water temp. (spa), dates of draining/cleaning, and dates of review of MSDS
  Comment: Accident log was not found in records. Must have a log for accidents/injury's and keep in the log book.
   
2) Management/Personnel Pool: 15.4(6)i 25
Spa: 15.51(5)g 18
  Item: A permanent manual of operation shall be kept in facility
  Comment: Operation manual was not found for the pump. Must have operation manual at all times for reference.
   
3) Management/Personnel Pool: 15.4(6)l 25
Spa: 15.51(5)j 18
  Item: A written emergency plan shall be provided and reviewed annually
  Comment: Do not have emergency action plans (EAP) in log book. Must have a emergency plan for each of the following events: chemical spill, drowning, serious injury or illness, and weather emergencies. EAP's must be reviewed annually and date must be recorded in log book.
   
4) Management/Personnel Pool: 15.4(6)f(6) 24
Spa: 15:51(5)e(8) 17
  Item: Monthly ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) shall be included in Operational Records
  Comment: GFI testing was not recorded in the log book. Must test all electrical outlets in pool area once per month and record date in log book.
   
5) Management/Personnel Pool: 15.4(4)h(1) 18
Spa: 15.51(4)f 14
  Item: Main drain and SVRS documentation (VGB) with dates of installation must be kept in facility. Each SVRS shall be tested monthly and the test dates recorded
  Comment: Drain covers do not have life expectancy recorded in the log book. Must have the life expectancy of drain covers documented in the log book.
   
6) Management/Personnel Pool: 15.4(2)e 10 and 11
Spa: 15.51(2)e 11 and 12
  Item: Not tested/recorded as often as necessary in Operation Records
  Comment: Facility was not testing within 1/2 hour of opening, and was not testing every 4 hours. Water chemical tests must be conducted at least once every 4 hours, and within 1/2 hour of opening. Pool hours are 9am to 9pm currently, but will be changed due to availability.
   
7) Marking Pool: 15.4(4)i(2) 19
Spa: 15.51(4)g 15
  Item: Pool and Spa walls and floor shall be smooth and easily cleanable
  Comment: Pool shell appears to be peeling paint. Pool shell must be resurfaced or refinished to make surface easily cleanable.
   
8) Safety Pool: 15.4(4)f(4) 17
  Item: A swimming pool facility shall have a first-aid kit. Where lifeguards are not provided, the first-aid kit shall be prominently mounted in the swimming pool enclosure, or a sign stating its location shall be posted near the swimming pool.
  Comment: Do not have a sign stating where the first aid kit may be found. Must have a sign stating where the first aid kit can be found or have the kit mounted inside the enclosure.
   
9) Safety Pool: 15.4(4)b(2) 13
  Item: Pool ladders, ramps, handrails, and grab rails shall be securely anchored.
  Comment: Ladder is loose. Must securely anchor the ladder to prevent accident or injury.
   
10) Safety Pool: 15.4(4)b(3) 13
  Item: The lower end of each ladder rail shall be securely covered with a smooth nonmetallic cap.
  Comment: Missing end cap on right side of the ladder. The end of the ladder must be covered with a smooth, non-metallic end cap.
   
11) Safety Pool: 15.4(6)k 25
Spa: 15.51(5)i 18
  Item: Copies of MSDS sheets shall be available for employee review. Each member of staff shall review MSDS annually.
  Comment: Annual review of MSDS was not in log book. Must review the MSDS sheets annually and record date in log book.
   
  Name   Date
Inspector: Inspection:
     
Report Received By: Received:
Reviewed By: Reviewed:

These items must be corrected as soon as possible in order to comply with the Iowa Department of Public Health Swimming Pool and Spa Rules. A letter regarding the actions which will be taken in order to correct all deficiencies must be submitted within 30 days to this office. If for any reason you take issue with any of the items cited regarding swimming pool rules, a variance can be requested by following the instructions in the Iowa Department of Public Health Swimming Pools manual, amended July 8th, 2009, page 57, section 641-15.7 (135I). Variance requests regarding spa rules must be made in compliance with the instructions in the Iowa Department of Public Health Spa manual, revised July 8th, 2009, page 32, section 641-15.7 (135I).