| 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: Country Inn and Suites
Title: GM Registration No: SP57-061-100 \ SP57-061-101 Type: Follow-up |
| Name: | Indoor Pool < 1500 sq ft | Indoor Spa |
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| Registration No: | SP57-061-100 | SP57-061-101 |
| Area (Sq. ft.): | 288 | 56 |
| Volume (Gallons): | 10000 | 800 |
| Filter Type: | Sand | Sand |
| Filter Rate: | ||
| Turnover Rate: | ||
| Chlorine (Free): | 8.2 | 3.4 |
| ORP: | 741 / 7.4 | 739 / 7.4 |
| 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 |
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| Chlorine (Total): | 8.8 | 4.2 |
| Chlorine (Combined): | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Bromine: | NA | NA |
| Pool: 2-18ppm Spa: 4-18ppm | ||
| Cyanuric Acid: | NA | NA |
| Must be less than 80 ppm | ||
| pH: | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| Pool and Spa: 7.2ppm-7.8ppm If less than 6.8 or greater than 8.2 = closure |
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| Total Alkalinity: | - | - |
| Calcium Hardness: | - | - |
| Name: | Indoor Pool < 1500 sq ft | Indoor Spa |
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| Registration No: | SP57-061-100 | SP57-061-101 |
| Temperature (F): | 82.8 | 101.7 |
| Spa must not exceed 104° | ||
| Type of Disinfectant: | Chlorine | Chlorine |
| Disinfection make and model: | ||
| Drain Cover make and model: | ||
| Drain Cover exp. date: | 2028 | 2028 |
| CPO: | Brad Snitkey | same |
| CPO exp. date: | 2025 | 2025 |
| 1. Facility in compliance with smoking ban? | |
| ( If no, complete complaint form ) | |
Notes: Follow up inspeciton
Last inspection on 3/22/2024 required a letter of correction within 30 days that was not received
Inspector closed pool & spa today due to elevated chlorine in pool and lack of oversight of the pool & documentation
Below are violations that have been ongoing since 10/2020
Pool & Spa shall remain closed until inspector can verify all items below AND 5 days of acceptable and complete pool log documentation
| # | Section | Reference | Ref. Page | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1) | 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 | ||||
| 2) | 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 | ||||
| 3) | 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 | ||||
| 4) | Management/Personnel | Pool: | 15.4(2)e | 8 |
| Spa: | 15.51(2)e | 11 and 12 | ||
| Item: The disinfectant and pH in the pool water shall be manually tested and documented each day within one-half hour of the pool opening and at least one other time throughout the day. Chlorine shall be between 1.0 & 8.0 and pH shall be between 7.0 & 7.8. If either of these levels are out of range, the pool shall be closed. | ||||
| 5) | Management/Personnel | Pool: | 15.4(2)e | 8 |
| Spa: | 15.51(2)e | 11 and 12 | ||
| Item: The ORP and pH of the pool water shall be visually read and documented each day within one-half hour of the pool opening. and at intervals not to exceed two hours thereafter until the pool closes for the day. ORP shall be between 700-880 and pH shall be between 7.0 & 7.8. If either of these levels are out of range, the pool shall be closed. | ||||
| 6) | Management/Personnel | Pool: | 15.4(2)e | 8 |
| Spa: | 15.51(2)e | 11 and 12 | ||
| Item: The disinfectant and pH in the spa water shall be manually tested and documented each day within one-half hour of the spa opening and at least one other time throughout the day. Chlorine shall be between 2.0 & 8.0 and pH shall be between 7.0 & 7.8. If either of these levels are out of range, the spa shall be closed. | ||||
| 7) | Management/Personnel | Pool: | 15.4(2)e | 8 |
| Spa: | 15.51(2)e | 11 and 12 | ||
| Item: The ORP and pH of the pool water shall be visually read and documented each day within one-half hour of the pool opening. and at intervals not to exceed two hours thereafter until the pool closes for the day. ORP shall be between 700-880 and pH shall be between 7.0 & 7.8. If either of these levels are out of range, the pool shall be closed. | ||||
| 8) | Water Quality | Pool: | 15.4(2)f | 11 and 12 |
| Spa: | 15.51(2)f | 12 | ||
| Item: Each facility shall have functional water testing equipment for free chlorine and combined chlorine, or total bromine; pH; total alkalinity; calcium hardness; and cyanuric acid | ||||
| Comment: Dispose of the 3 test kits onsite that all have expired reagents. Order a new Tayloir K2006-C kit. | ||||
| 9) | Safety | Pool: | 15.4(4)f(4) | 17 |
| Item: A first-aid kit shall be equipped with: band-aids, sterile 4x4 bandage compress, self-adhering gauze bandage, disposable gloves, and a chemical cold press. | ||||
| 10) | Safety | Pool: | 15.4(4)m(2) | 17 |
| Item: Fully submerged lighting in a pool or spa shall be in working order. | ||||
| 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).