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: Hampton Inn Cedar Rapids
Address: 3265 6th St SW
Cedar Rapids, IA  52404
Person Contacted: Matthew Beltz
Title: CPO
Registration No: SP57-069-100
Type: Routine

Water Quality Information
Name: Indoor Pool < 1500 sq ft
Registration No: SP57-069-100
Area (Sq. ft.): 438
Volume (Gallons): 11900
Filter Type: Sand
Filter Rate:
Turnover Rate:
Chlorine (Free): 9.2
ORP: 835 / 7.39 / 82.7
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): 9.8
Chlorine (Combined): 0.6
Bromine: NA
Pool: 2-18ppm Spa: 4-18ppm
Water Quality Information (continued)
Cyanuric Acid: NA
Must be less than 80 ppm
pH: 7.2
Pool and Spa: 7.2ppm-7.8ppm
If less than 6.8 or greater than 8.2 = closure
Total Alkalinity: 70
Calcium Hardness: 160
Temperature (F):
Spa must not exceed 104°
Type of Disinfectant: Liquid Sodium Hypo
Disinfection make and model: ProMinent
Drain Cover make and model: Aqustar
Drain Cover exp. date: 4/18/27
CPO: Matthew Beltz
CPO exp. date: 11/17/2026

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

Notes: :
Routine inspection today.

Inspector closed pool due to high chlorine. May reopen once within acceptable range

Email a letter of correction stating how the violations listed below have been and/or will be corrected to diane.midcalf@linncountyiowa.gov within 30 days of this inspection.

Emai pool logs to Diane every week until further notice

Email John @ DIAL to request after construction inspection

Replace phone,it has a loud background noise

# Section Reference Ref. Page
1) 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
   
2) 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.
   
3) 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, total chlorine and cyanuric acid (outdoor pools only) at least once in each month that they are open for use
   
4) Management/Personnel Pool: 15.4(6)b 23
  Item: "Pool Rules" signage incorrectly posted. Rules sign shall include No diving in shallow end, No horseplay, and No running on deck. Post conspicuously at a minimum of 2 locations within the swimming pool enclosure.
  Comment: Need one more sign posted
   
5) 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.
   
6) 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
   
7) 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.
   
8) Safety Pool: 15.4(4)m(1) 22
Spa: 15.51(4)j(1) 15
  Item: Each electrical outlet in the deck, shower room, and pool water treatment equipment areas of a swimming pool or spa shall be equipped with a properly installed ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) at the outlet or at the breaker serving the outlet, and shall be tested at least once a month. Testing dates and results shall be recorded in the pool records.
   
  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).