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 Rapids Residence Inn
Address: 1900 Dodge Rd NE
Cedar Rapids, IA  52402
Person Contacted: Unknown
Title: N/A
Registration No: SP57-072-100 \ SP57-072-101
Type: Routine

Water Quality Information
Name: Indoor Pool < 1500 sq ft Indoor Spa
Registration No: SP57-072-100 SP57-072-101
Area (Sq. ft.): 490 54
Volume (Gallons): 12795 1100
Filter Type: Sand Sand
Filter Rate:
Turnover Rate:
Chlorine (Free): 9.2 Unmeasurably High
ORP: 694 / 7.67 750 / 7.41
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): 9.4 Unmeasurably High
Chlorine (Combined): 0.2 Unmeasurably High
Bromine: NA NA
Pool: 2-18ppm Spa: 4-18ppm
Cyanuric Acid: NA NA
Must be less than 80 ppm
pH: 7.6 > 8
Pool and Spa: 7.2ppm-7.8ppm
If less than 6.8 or greater than 8.2 = closure
Total Alkalinity: 70 -
Calcium Hardness: 280 -

 

Water Quality Information (continued)
Name: Indoor Pool < 1500 sq ft Indoor Spa
Registration No: SP57-072-100 SP57-072-101
Temperature (F): 78.9 91.3
Spa must not exceed 104°
Type of Disinfectant: Chlorine Chlorine
Disinfection make and model: EcoLab N-290 EcoLab N-290
Drain Cover make and model: Aquastar Hayward
Drain Cover exp. date: 1/13/2027 1/13/2029
CPO:
CPO exp. date:

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

# Section Reference Ref. Page
1) Water Quality Pool: 15.4(1)a 8
Spa: 15.51(1)a 8
  Item: A pool / spa filtration system shall be in working order and provide water clarity up to code standards, without leakage.
  Comment: Fix spa filter leak causing standing water in filter room
   
2) Water Quality Pool: 15.4(2)b 10
Spa: 15.51(2)b 10
  Item: The pH level of a spa / pool shall be 7.2 to 7.8
   
3) Water Quality Pool: 15.4(2)a(1) 9
  Item: Pool water shall have a free chlorine residual of at least 1.0 ppm and no greater than 8.0 ppm, or a total bromine residual of at least 2.0 ppm and no greater than 18.0 ppm when pool is in use
   
4) Water Quality Spa: 15.51(2)a(1) 9
  Item: Spa water shall have a free chlorine residual of at least 2.0 ppm and no greater than 8.0 ppm, or a total bromine residual of at least 4.0 ppm and no greater than 18.0 ppm when the spa is open for use
   
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: Place sign in pool area stating 'Emergency Kit Located At Front Desk'
   
6) Safety Pool: 15.4(4)f(1) 17
  Item: A minimum of one unit of lifesaving equipment shall be provided for each 1500 sq. ft. of water surface area or fraction thereof. The area of a swimming pool where the water is 2 ft. deep or less may be subtracted from the total area for this requirement. A swimming pool is not required to have more than ten units of lifesaving equipment.
  Comment: Remove the telescopic pole with crook and add rope to buoy by pool room door
   
7) Safety Pool: 15.4(6)k 25
Spa: 15.51(5)i 18
  Item: Each member of staff shall sign off that they have reviewed SDS sheets along with the Emergency Action Plan annually.
   
8) Safety Pool: 15.4(4)a(5) 14
Spa: 15.51(4)a(5) 13
  Item: A chemical hazard warning sign shall be placed at the entrance of a room where chemicals are used or stored or where bulk containers are located.
   
9) Safety Spa: 15.51(4)b(4) 13
  Item: Ladders and handrails shall have no exposed sharp edges.
  Comment: Clean corrosion off of all handrails and ladder
   
10) Safety Spa: 15.51(4)l 16
  Item: The agitation system control (timer) shall be installed out of the reach of persons in the spa. The "on" cycle for the agitation system shall be no more than ten minutes
   
11) Safety Pool: 15.4(4)m(2) 17
  Item: Fully submerged lighting in a pool or spa shall be in working order.
   
  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).