| 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: Comfort Inn and Suites
Title: Owner Registration No: SP57-077-100 \ SP57-077-101 Type: Routine |
| Name: | Indoor Pool < 1500 sq ft | Indoor Spa |
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| Registration No: | SP57-077-100 | SP57-077-101 |
| Area (Sq. ft.): | 364 | 75 |
| Volume (Gallons): | 10467 | 1077 |
| Filter Type: | Sand | Sand |
| Filter Rate: | - | - |
| Turnover Rate: | - | - |
| Chlorine (Free): | 7.2 | 14.0 |
| ORP: | 810/7.12/80.1 | 736/7.2/103 |
| 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): | 7.2 | 15.8 |
| Chlorine (Combined): | 1.8 | |
| Bromine: | - | - |
| Pool: 2-18ppm Spa: 4-18ppm | ||
| Cyanuric Acid: | - | - |
| Must be less than 80 ppm | ||
| pH: | 8.0 | >8.0 |
| Pool and Spa: 7.2ppm-7.8ppm If less than 6.8 or greater than 8.2 = closure |
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| Total Alkalinity: | 70 | 80 |
| Calcium Hardness: | 300 | 300 |
| Name: | Indoor Pool < 1500 sq ft | Indoor Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Registration No: | SP57-077-100 | SP57-077-101 |
| Temperature (F): | 79.9 | 102.3 |
| Spa must not exceed 104° | ||
| Type of Disinfectant: | Chlorine | Chlorine |
| Disinfection make and model: | ||
| Drain Cover make and model: | Aquastar | Aquastar |
| Drain Cover exp. date: | 2/10/2024 | 2/10/2024 |
| CPO: | Arvindkumar Chaudhari | Arvindkumar Chaudhari |
| CPO exp. date: | 9/17/2026 | 9/17/2026 |
| 1. Facility in compliance with smoking ban? | |
| ( If no, complete complaint form ) | |
| # | Section | Reference | Ref. Page | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: Please include monthly microbial test results in binder records. There is a box on the paper records where you can record this. | ||||
| 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 this in records. There is a box in current record keeping sheet to record this. | ||||
| 3) | 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 | ||||
| Comment: Please include this in records. | ||||
| 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 |
| 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: Please test pool pH and Chlorine levels every 4 hours, with the first test 1/2 hour prior to opening the pool for patron use. Chlorine must be between 1 and 8ppm. pH must be between 7.0-7.8 | ||||
| 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. | ||||
| Comment: Test the spa pH and Chlorine every 2 hours, with the first test being done 1/2 prior to opening for patron use. Spa chlorine must be between 2 and 8 ppm. pH must be between 7.0-7.8. | ||||
| 7) | 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 | ||||
| Comment: Spa pH was incredibly high. Please keep between 7.2-7.8 | ||||
| 8) | Decks | Pool: | 15.5(4)b | 29 |
| Spa: | 15.52(4)a | 22 | ||
| Item: Decks shall be constructed of stable, nontoxic, durable, and impervious materials and shall be provided with a slip-resistant surface | ||||
| Comment: Please replace or fix broken tile near the spa. The edges are sharp and could cause injury. | ||||
| 9) | Safety | Pool: | 15.4(4)h | 18 and 19 |
| Item: All drains shall be VGB compliant and within their life expectancy date | ||||
| Comment: Current VGB documentation cannot be provided. The last documented drain cover expired in 2024. Please order replacement by the end of the week. | ||||
| 10) | 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: Do this now and on an annual basis. Print new SDS sheets if anything has changed. | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Comment: Unable to locate. Please include the above items in an EAP and have staff review and sign annually. | ||||
| 12) | Safety | Pool: | 15.4(4)m(2) | 17 |
| Item: Fully submerged lighting in a pool or spa shall be in working order. | ||||
| Comment: Please fix or disconnect submerged lighting. | ||||
| 13) | Safety | Pool: | 15.4(4)m(1) | 17 |
| Item: Above ground lighting in a pool or spa area shall be in working order | ||||
| Comment: Please fix lighting, the pool area is very dark and parts of the spa cannot be seen. | ||||
| 14) | Administration | Pool: | 15.9(1) | 42 |
| Spa: | 15.9(1) | 42 | ||
| Item: The swimming pool or spa is currently registered | ||||
| Comment: Pool and spa permit has lapsed. Please renew as soon as possible. | ||||
| 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).