| 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: Outlook 380-
Title: GM Registration No: SP57- Type: Routine |
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Notes: :
Routine inspection done today.
Inspector closed pool due to chemicals being out of acceptable ranges.
Correct items 5-10 below and call Dinae for reinspection prior to reopening pool.
Email Diane a letter of correction for the rest W/I 30 days.
Also, be sure to clear a 3-4 ft wide path from back door to filter room.
| # | Section | Reference | Ref. Page | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1) | Management/Personnel | Pool: | 15.4(6)a | 23 |
| Spa: | 15.51(5)a | 16 | ||
| Item: Certified Pool Operator required | ||||
| Comment: The next CPO class is 7/31/2023 in Ames. Please plan to send someone. Registration form is provided. | ||||
| 2) | Management/Personnel | Pool: | 15.4(6)f(4) | 24 |
| Spa: | 15.51(5)e(5) | 17 | ||
| Item: Dates and quantities of chemical additions must be included in Operational Records | ||||
| 3) | Management/Personnel | Pool: | 15.4(6)f(6) | 24 |
| Spa: | 15:51(5)e(8) | 17 | ||
| Item: Monthly ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) testing shall be included in pool logs | ||||
| 4) | Management/Personnel | Pool: | 15.4(6)f(5) | 24 |
| Spa: | 15.51(5)e(6) | 17 | ||
| Item: Dates when filters are backwashed, cleaned, or changed included in Operational Records | ||||
| 5) | Management/Personnel | Pool: | 15.4(2)e | 8 |
| Item: The disinfectant and pH in the pool water shall be manually tested or the ORP and pH of the swimming pool water shall be visually read and documented each day within one-half hour of the swimming pool opening, and at intervals not to exceed four hours thereafter until the swimming pool closes for the day. Visual ORP and pH in lieu of some of the manual tests are sufficient, but the swimming pool water shall be tested manually for disinfectant and pH at least twice per day. When manual tests are done, the manual test results and the visual readings for the ORP and pH shall be recorded. | ||||
| 6) | Management/Personnel | Pool: | 15.4(2)a(4) | |
| Item: The swimming pool shall be closed if the ORP is less than 660 mV or greater than 880 mV. | ||||
| 7) | Management/Personnel | Pool: | 15.4(2)e | 8 |
| Item: The swimming pool and/or spa water shall be tested for total alkalinity at least once in each week that they are open for use. The swimming pool and/or spa shall be tested for calcium hardness at least once in each month that they are open for use | ||||
| 8) | 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 | ||||
| 9) | 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 | ||||
| 10) | Water Quality | Pool: | 15.4(3)a(1) | 12 |
| Spa: | 15.51(3)a(1) | 12 | ||
| Item: Equipment for continuous feed of chlorine, a chlorine compound or a bromine compound and/or equipment for the continuous feed of a chemical for pH adjustment to the swimming pool / spa shall be provided and shall be operational | ||||
| Comment: This is operational, but not working properly. Please fix. | ||||
| 11) | Safety | Pool: | 15.4(6)l | 13 |
| Spa: | 15.4(6)l | 19 | ||
| Item: The facility management shall develop a written emergency plan. The plan shall include, but may not be limited to, actions to be taken in cases of drowning, serious illness or injury, chemical-handling accidents, weather emergencies, and other serious incidents. The emergency plan shall be reviewed with the facility staff at least once a year, and the dates of review or training shall be recorded in the pool records | ||||
| 12) | 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. | ||||
| 13) | Safety | Pool: | 15.4(4)a(2) | 12 |
| Spa: | 15.51(4)a(2) | 13 | ||
| Item: Swimming pool or spa treatment chemicals shall be stored and handled in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. | ||||
| Comment: Provide a respirator gas mask for individuals working with the chemicals. | ||||
| 14) | Safety | Pool: | 15.4(4)a(3) | 12 |
| Spa: | 15.51(4)a(3) | 13 | ||
| Item: Material safety data sheets (MSDS) for the chemicals used at the pool or spa shall be at the facility in a location known and readily accessible to the facility staff. The SDS sheets shall be reviewed with the facility staff at least once a year, and the dates of review or training shall be recorded in the pool records | ||||
| Name | Date | ||
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| 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).