Homewood Suites by Hilton 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: Homewood Suites by Hilton

Address:	1140 Park Place NE
	Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

Person Contacted: Jeff Oakley
Title: Chief Engineer
Registration No: SP57-110-100
Type: Routine

Water Quality Information
Name:	Indoor Pool < 1500 sq ft
Registration No:	SP57-110-100
Area (Sq. ft.):	550
Volume (Gallons):	16000
Filter Type:	Sand
Filter Rate:
Turnover Rate:
Chlorine (Free):	3.4
ORP:	734 / 7.22
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):	3.8
Chlorine (Combined):	0.4
Bromine:	NA
Pool: 2-18ppm Spa: 4-18ppm

Water Quality Information (continued)
Cyanuric Acid:	NA
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:	80
Calcium Hardness:	750
Temperature (F):	82.4
Spa must not exceed 104°
Type of Disinfectant:	Chlorine
Disinfection make and model:	EcoLab
Drain Cover make and model:	Hayward
Drain Cover exp. date:	11/4/2022
CPO:	Mariah Reed
CPO exp. date:	2028?

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

Notes: :
Routine inspection today.

Please address #3 immediately.

Please email diane.midcalf@linncountyiowa.gov within 30 days addressing all violations.

Additional note: Pool surface is breaking down. I suggest addressing prior to further damage being done.

#	Section		Reference	Ref. Page
1)	Management/Personnel	Pool:	15.4(6)d	24
	Item: "No Lifeguard" signage/incorrectly posted. Where lifeguards are not provided whenever the pool is open, a sign shall be posted at each entry to a swimming pool or a wading pool.
	Comment: Post on outside of door for guests to see prior to entering the pool area.

2)	Decks	Pool:	15.4(4)k(1)	21
2)	Decks	Spa:	15.51(4)h(1)	15
	Item: Pool and Spa decks shall be maintained slip-resistant, and free of litter, obstructions and tripping hazards.
	Comment: Replace or fix broken tiles.

3)	Safety	Pool:	15.4(4)h	18 and 19
	Item: All drains shall be VGB compliant and within their life expectancy date
	Comment: My records show this as a repeat violation from 2023 and that they expired 11/2023. If this has not been done ensure that it is done within 30. Days.

4)	Safety	Pool:	15.4(6)k	25
4)	Safety	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.

	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).