Cedar Terrace MHC Pool Inspection Report

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: Cedar Terrace MHC

Address:	1834 Gretchen Dr SW
	Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

Person Contacted: Julie
Title: Property Manager
Registration No: SP57-008-100

Water Quality Information
Name:	Outdoor Pool < 1500 sq ft
Registration No:	SP57-008-100
Area (Sq. ft.):	950
Volume (Gallons):	40000
Filter Type:	Sand
Filter Rate:
Turnover Rate:
Chlorine (Free):	3.01
ORP:	755/7.2
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):	3.32
Chlorine (Combined):	.31
Bromine:
Pool: 2-18ppm Spa: 4-18ppm

Water Quality Information (continued)
Cyanuric Acid:	12
Must be less than 80 ppm
pH:	7.4
Pool and Spa: 7.2ppm-7.8ppm If less than 6.8 or greater than 8.2 = closure
Total Alkalinity:	31
Calcium Hardness:	158
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?
Yes	No
( If no, complete complaint form )

Notes: Great job keeping the records maintained and up to date. Keep working on record keeping. According to inspection dated 7/24/12 facility had new drain covers installed 11/11/11 with a 5 year life expectancy. In pool room a picture of drain cover was dated May 2009. Must verify when cover was installed and how long life expectancy is. Refer to violation #A2 15.4(4)h(1) pg.18 for requirements.

#	Section		Reference	Ref. Page
1)	Management/Personnel	Pool:	15.4(6)f	24
1)	Management/Personnel	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: Did not have the annual review of MSDS sheets in log book. All employees that handle any chemicals for the pool must annually review the MSDS sheets for those chemicals. Each employee must sign and date for verification each year as well.

2)	Management/Personnel	Pool:	15.4(6)l	25
2)	Management/Personnel	Spa:	15.51(5)j	18
	Item: A written emergency plan shall be provided and reviewed annually
	Comment: Annual review of EAP was not found in log book. All employees that handle pool procedures must annually review all emergency action plans. Each employee must sign and date for verification each year as well.

3)	Management/Personnel	Pool:	15.4(4)h(1)	18
3)	Management/Personnel	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: VGB documentation was not found in the facility. Must keep all documentation for VGB drain (date of install, life expectancy, and picture of drain with life expectancy) in log book for verification.

4)	Management/Personnel	Pool:	15.4(6)f	24
4)	Management/Personnel	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: Could not find all monthly bacterial tests in log book. Only found June test in log book. Each month the pool is open, the facility is required to take a water test to a certified lab for a coliform test.

5)	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: Did not find a sign informing tenants where to find the first aid kit. If kit is not prominently mounted in the pool enclosure then it must have a sign stating the location.

6)	Safety	Pool:	15.4(4)b(2)	13
	Item: Pool ladders, ramps, handrails, and grab rails shall be securely anchored.
	Comment: Pool hand rail has become loose. Must securely anchor the hand rail to prevent injury or accident.

	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).