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: MainStay Suites
Address: 5145 Rockwell Dr NE
Cedar Rapids, IA  52402
Person Contacted: Unknown
Title: N/A
Registration No: SP57-056-100
Type: Routine

Water Quality Information
Name: Indoor Pool < 1500 sq ft
Registration No: SP57-056-100
Area (Sq. ft.): 536
Volume (Gallons): 16080
Filter Type: Sand
Filter Rate: -
Turnover Rate:
Chlorine (Free): 3.0
ORP: 710/7.5
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): 3.4
Chlorine (Combined): 0.4
Bromine: -
Pool: 2-18ppm Spa: 4-18ppm
Water Quality Information (continued)
Cyanuric Acid:
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: 40
Calcium Hardness: 200
Temperature (F): 77.8
Spa must not exceed 104°
Type of Disinfectant: Chlorine
Disinfection make and model: Accutab Ecolab
Drain Cover make and model: Aquastar
Drain Cover exp. date: ?
CPO: Shivang Patel
CPO exp. date: 7/1/2025

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

Notes: Please ensure proper testing is being done every 4 hours, with two tests being manual.

Provide new VGB documentation via email.

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

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1) Management/Personnel Pool: 15.4(6)f 24
Spa: 15.51(5)e 17
  Item: Records shall include results of monthly microbial analyses
  Comment: Unable to locate at time of inspection. Please send monthly microbial analysis.
   
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
  Comment: Please include GFCI testing in monthly records.
   
3) 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.
  Comment: Numbers appear to be filled in. Please test every four hours with two daily tests being manual.
   
4) Marking Pool: 15.4(4)j(7) 20
  Item: Letters, numbers, and graphics marked on the deck shall be slip-resistant, of a color contrasting with the deck and at least 4 inches in height.
  Comment: Please replace worn tiles nearest the shallow water sign.
   
5) Safety Spa: 15.51(4)b(4) 13
  Item: Ladders and handrails shall be constructed of corrosion-resistant materials or provided with corrosion-resistant coatings. They shall have no exposed sharp edges.
  Comment: Please fill in open ladder holes to prevent injury.
   
6) 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.
  Comment: Include in records.
   
7) Showers/Toilets/Dressing Rooms Pool: 15.4(5)d 23
  Item: All lavatories, showers, and sanitary facilities shall be functional
  Comment: Please refill toilet paper and paper towels.
   
  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).