Flamingo Hotel - Courtyard Hot Tub
722 Redcliff Drive SW Medicine Hat AB T1A 5E3 · Aquatic Facility
16 inspections
- Demand Inspection
9 infractions
- 01. Is the pool in compliance with verbal and/or written approvals and/or orders issued by an Executive Officer, and is the Executive Officer not being obstructed or interfered with in the exercise of his/her powers?
- The Closure Order was not posted. A copy of the Order will be emailed along with this report. Please ensure you post the Order for the public to view.Replace any cordon tape that has been removed.
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Routine water samples have not been submitted for bacteriological testing since 2019. A valid access number has been provided to the operator. Please resume submitting weekly samples.
- 04. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- The level of free available chlorine in the hot tub water was measured at 0.18 ppm.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- The flowmeter was not working correctly. Operator informed inspector that the flow meter was installed incorrectly. Please repair or replace the flowmeter so that the flow rate can be monitored, and appropriate turnover rate can be verified.The flowmeter should be installed along the discharge/return side of the hot tub circulation line after the filter. Any cross-connections that bypass the filter should be disabled.A minimum recirculation rate of 53 GPM should be achieved in order to maintain an adequate turnover for the 1069 Gallon (4.05 m3) spa.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- The automated chemical feeding and monitoring system was not working. The pH displayed on the system controller (8.71) was not consistent with manual test results (7.29). Operator noted that the chlorine pump for the hot tub was not feeding properly and that the flow cell and probes likely require maintenance.
- 12. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Critical)?
- The hot tub has a single block-able main drain (approx. 12 x 12"). The main drain design/construction could not be verified during the inspection. A screw was missing from the main drain cover. The single blockable submerged suction outlet (main drain) did not have a suction entrapment prevention system.The submerged suction outlet (main drain) was not inspected with daily findings recorded.
- 13. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Non-Critical)?
- The clock above the hot tub was not working. The phone for the pool area had been removed.
- 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
- The hot tub skimmer cover has multiple cracks and presents a trip/fall hazard. Please replace or repair the skimmer cover.
- 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
- Written policies, including cleaning schedules, safety plans, and pool water contamination incident response, were not available. An anti-entrapment plan was not available. Information was not available for the submerged suction outlets (drain covers) including installation, sizing, and expiry.Please compile appropriate written policies and ensure they are available to all applicable staff.
- 01. Is the pool in compliance with verbal and/or written approvals and/or orders issued by an Executive Officer, and is the Executive Officer not being obstructed or interfered with in the exercise of his/her powers?
- Demand Inspection
9 infractions
- 01. Is the pool in compliance with verbal and/or written approvals and/or orders issued by an Executive Officer, and is the Executive Officer not being obstructed or interfered with in the exercise of his/her powers?
- : Although there were no patrons in any basins. It was demonstrated that basins are easily accessible to the public as per inspector's observations/opening comments. Staff removed all pool toys.Staff put up chain links to prevent public access.Staff turned around closure sign on whiteboard to ensure public is aware that basins cannot be accessed. Again, there are serious consequences to not complying with an active order. A follow up inspection will be conducted.
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Routine water samples have not been submitted for bacteriological testing since 2019. A valid access number has been provided to the operator. Please resume submitting weekly samples.
- 04. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- The level of free available chlorine in the hot tub water was measured at 0.18 ppm.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- The flowmeter was not working correctly. Operator informed inspector that the flow meter was installed incorrectly. Please repair or replace the flowmeter so that the flow rate can be monitored, and appropriate turnover rate can be verified.The flowmeter should be installed along the discharge/return side of the hot tub circulation line after the filter. Any cross-connections that bypass the filter should be disabled.A minimum recirculation rate of 53 GPM should be achieved in order to maintain an adequate turnover for the 1069 Gallon (4.05 m3) spa.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- The automated chemical feeding and monitoring system was not working. The pH displayed on the system controller (8.71) was not consistent with manual test results (7.29). Operator noted that the chlorine pump for the hot tub was not feeding properly and that the flow cell and probes likely require maintenance.
- 12. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Critical)?
- The hot tub has a single block-able main drain (approx. 12 x 12"). The main drain design/construction could not be verified during the inspection. A screw was missing from the main drain cover. The single blockable submerged suction outlet (main drain) did not have a suction entrapment prevention system.The submerged suction outlet (main drain) was not inspected with daily findings recorded.
- 13. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Non-Critical)?
- The clock above the hot tub was not working. The phone for the pool area had been removed.
- 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
- The hot tub skimmer cover has multiple cracks and presents a trip/fall hazard. Please replace or repair the skimmer cover.
- 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
- Written policies, including cleaning schedules, safety plans, and pool water contamination incident response, were not available. An anti-entrapment plan was not available. Information was not available for the submerged suction outlets (drain covers) including installation, sizing, and expiry.Please compile appropriate written policies and ensure they are available to all applicable staff.
- 01. Is the pool in compliance with verbal and/or written approvals and/or orders issued by an Executive Officer, and is the Executive Officer not being obstructed or interfered with in the exercise of his/her powers?
- Risk Management Inspection
8 infractions
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Routine water samples have not been submitted for bacteriological testing since 2019. A valid access number has been provided to the operator. Please resume submitting weekly samples.
- 04. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- The level of free available chlorine in the hot tub water was measured at 0.18 ppm.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- The flowmeter was not working correctly. Operator informed inspector that the flow meter was installed incorrectly. Please repair or replace the flowmeter so that the flow rate can be monitored, and appropriate turnover rate can be verified.The flowmeter should be installed along the discharge/return side of the hot tub circulation line after the filter. Any cross-connections that bypass the filter should be disabled.A minimum recirculation rate of 53 GPM should be achieved in order to maintain an adequate turnover for the 1069 Gallon (4.05 m3) spa.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- The automated chemical feeding and monitoring system was not working. The pH displayed on the system controller (8.71) was not consistent with manual test results (7.29). Operator noted that the chlorine pump for the hot tub was not feeding properly and that the flow cell and probes likely require maintenance.
- 12. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Critical)?
- The hot tub has a single block-able main drain (approx. 12 x 12"). The main drain design/construction could not be verified during the inspection. A screw was missing from the main drain cover. The single blockable submerged suction outlet (main drain) did not have a suction entrapment prevention system.The submerged suction outlet (main drain) was not inspected with daily findings recorded.
- 13. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Non-Critical)?
- The clock above the hot tub was not working. The phone for the pool area had been removed.
- 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
- The hot tub skimmer cover has multiple cracks and presents a trip/fall hazard. Please replace or repair the skimmer cover.
- 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
- Written policies, including cleaning schedules, safety plans, and pool water contamination incident response, were not available. An anti-entrapment plan was not available. Information was not available for the submerged suction outlets (drain covers) including installation, sizing, and expiry.Please compile appropriate written policies and ensure they are available to all applicable staff.
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
8 infractions
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Routine water samples have not been submitted for bacteriological testing since 2019. A valid access number has been provided to the operator. Please resume submitting weekly samples.
- 04. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- The level of free available chlorine in the hot tub water was measured at 0.18 ppm.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- The flowmeter was not working correctly. Operator informed inspector that the flow meter was installed incorrectly. Please repair or replace the flowmeter so that the flow rate can be monitored, and appropriate turnover rate can be verified.The flowmeter should be installed along the discharge/return side of the hot tub circulation line after the filter. Any cross-connections that bypass the filter should be disabled.A minimum recirculation rate of 53 GPM should be achieved in order to maintain an adequate turnover for the 1069 Gallon (4.05 m3) spa.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- The automated chemical feeding and monitoring system was not working. The pH displayed on the system controller (8.71) was not consistent with manual test results (7.29). Operator noted that the chlorine pump for the hot tub was not feeding properly and that the flow cell and probes likely require maintenance.
- 12. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Critical)?
- The hot tub has a single block-able main drain (approx. 12 x 12"). The main drain design/construction could not be verified during the inspection. A screw was missing from the main drain cover. The single blockable submerged suction outlet (main drain) did not have a suction entrapment prevention system.The submerged suction outlet (main drain) was not inspected with daily findings recorded.
- 13. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Non-Critical)?
- The clock above the hot tub was not working. The phone for the pool area had been removed.
- 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
- The hot tub skimmer cover has multiple cracks and presents a trip/fall hazard. Please replace or repair the skimmer cover.
- 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
- Written policies, including cleaning schedules, safety plans, and pool water contamination incident response, were not available. An anti-entrapment plan was not available. Information was not available for the submerged suction outlets (drain covers) including installation, sizing, and expiry.Please compile appropriate written policies and ensure they are available to all applicable staff.
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
8 infractions
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Routine water samples have not been submitted for bacteriological testing since 2019. A valid access number has been provided to the operator. Please resume submitting weekly samples.
- 04. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- The level of free available chlorine in the hot tub water was measured at 0.18 ppm.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- The flowmeter was not working correctly. Operator informed inspector that the flow meter was installed incorrectly. Please repair or replace the flowmeter so that the flow rate can be monitored, and appropriate turnover rate can be verified.The flowmeter should be installed along the discharge/return side of the hot tub circulation line after the filter. Any cross-connections that bypass the filter should be disabled.A minimum recirculation rate of 53 GPM should be achieved in order to maintain an adequate turnover for the 1069 Gallon (4.05 m3) spa.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- The automated chemical feeding and monitoring system was not working. The pH displayed on the system controller (8.71) was not consistent with manual test results (7.29). Operator noted that the chlorine pump for the hot tub was not feeding properly and that the flow cell and probes likely require maintenance.
- 12. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Critical)?
- The hot tub has a single block-able main drain (approx. 12 x 12"). The main drain design/construction could not be verified during the inspection. A screw was missing from the main drain cover. The single blockable submerged suction outlet (main drain) did not have a suction entrapment prevention system.The submerged suction outlet (main drain) was not inspected with daily findings recorded.
- 13. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Non-Critical)?
- The clock above the hot tub was not working. The phone for the pool area had been removed.
- 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
- The hot tub skimmer cover has multiple cracks and presents a trip/fall hazard. Please replace or repair the skimmer cover.
- 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
- Written policies, including cleaning schedules, safety plans, and pool water contamination incident response, were not available. An anti-entrapment plan was not available. Information was not available for the submerged suction outlets (drain covers) including installation, sizing, and expiry.Please compile appropriate written policies and ensure they are available to all applicable staff.
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
8 infractions
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Routine water samples have not been submitted for bacteriological testing since 2019. A valid access number has been provided to the operator. Please resume submitting weekly samples.
- 04. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- The level of free available chlorine in the hot tub water was measured at 0.18 ppm.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- The flowmeter was not working correctly. Operator informed inspector that the flow meter was installed incorrectly. Please repair or replace the flowmeter so that the flow rate can be monitored, and appropriate turnover rate can be verified.The flowmeter should be installed along the discharge/return side of the hot tub circulation line after the filter. Any cross-connections that bypass the filter should be disabled.A minimum recirculation rate of 53 GPM should be achieved in order to maintain an adequate turnover for the 1069 Gallon (4.05 m3) spa.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- The automated chemical feeding and monitoring system was not working. The pH displayed on the system controller (8.71) was not consistent with manual test results (7.29). Operator noted that the chlorine pump for the hot tub was not feeding properly and that the flow cell and probes likely require maintenance.
- 12. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Critical)?
- The hot tub has a single block-able main drain (approx. 12 x 12"). The main drain design/construction could not be verified during the inspection. A screw was missing from the main drain cover. The single blockable submerged suction outlet (main drain) did not have a suction entrapment prevention system.The submerged suction outlet (main drain) was not inspected with daily findings recorded.
- 13. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Non-Critical)?
- The clock above the hot tub was not working. The phone for the pool area had been removed.
- 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
- The hot tub skimmer cover has multiple cracks and presents a trip/fall hazard. Please replace or repair the skimmer cover.
- 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
- Written policies, including cleaning schedules, safety plans, and pool water contamination incident response, were not available. An anti-entrapment plan was not available. Information was not available for the submerged suction outlets (drain covers) including installation, sizing, and expiry.Please compile appropriate written policies and ensure they are available to all applicable staff.
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
8 infractions
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Routine water samples have not been submitted for bacteriological testing since 2019. A valid access number has been provided to the operator. Please resume submitting weekly samples.
- 04. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- The level of free available chlorine in the hot tub water was measured at 0.18 ppm.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- The flowmeter was not working correctly. Operator informed inspector that the flow meter was installed incorrectly. Please repair or replace the flowmeter so that the flow rate can be monitored, and appropriate turnover rate can be verified.The flowmeter should be installed along the discharge/return side of the hot tub circulation line after the filter. Any cross-connections that bypass the filter should be disabled.A minimum recirculation rate of 53 GPM should be achieved in order to maintain an adequate turnover for the 1069 Gallon (4.05 m3) spa.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- The automated chemical feeding and monitoring system was not working. The pH displayed on the system controller (8.71) was not consistent with manual test results (7.29). Operator noted that the chlorine pump for the hot tub was not feeding properly and that the flow cell and probes likely require maintenance.
- 12. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Critical)?
- The hot tub has a single block-able main drain (approx. 12 x 12"). The main drain design/construction could not be verified during the inspection. A screw was missing from the main drain cover. The single blockable submerged suction outlet (main drain) did not have a suction entrapment prevention system.The submerged suction outlet (main drain) was not inspected with daily findings recorded.
- 13. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Non-Critical)?
- The clock above the hot tub was not working. The phone for the pool area had been removed.
- 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
- The hot tub skimmer cover has multiple cracks and presents a trip/fall hazard. Please replace or repair the skimmer cover.
- 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
- Written policies, including cleaning schedules, safety plans, and pool water contamination incident response, were not available. An anti-entrapment plan was not available. Information was not available for the submerged suction outlets (drain covers) including installation, sizing, and expiry.Please compile appropriate written policies and ensure they are available to all applicable staff.
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
8 infractions
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Routine water samples have not been submitted for bacteriological testing since 2019. A valid access number has been provided to the operator. Please resume submitting weekly samples.
- 04. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- The level of free available chlorine in the hot tub water was measured at 0.18 ppm.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- The flowmeter was not working correctly. Operator informed inspector that the flow meter was installed incorrectly. Please repair or replace the flowmeter so that the flow rate can be monitored, and appropriate turnover rate can be verified.The flowmeter should be installed along the discharge/return side of the hot tub circulation line after the filter. Any cross-connections that bypass the filter should be disabled.A minimum recirculation rate of 53 GPM should be achieved in order to maintain an adequate turnover for the 1069 Gallon (4.05 m3) spa.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- The automated chemical feeding and monitoring system was not working. The pH displayed on the system controller (8.71) was not consistent with manual test results (7.29). Operator noted that the chlorine pump for the hot tub was not feeding properly and that the flow cell and probes likely require maintenance.
- 12. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Critical)?
- The hot tub has a single block-able main drain (approx. 12 x 12"). The main drain design/construction could not be verified during the inspection. A screw was missing from the main drain cover. The single blockable submerged suction outlet (main drain) did not have a suction entrapment prevention system.The submerged suction outlet (main drain) was not inspected with daily findings recorded.
- 13. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Non-Critical)?
- The clock above the hot tub was not working. The phone for the pool area had been removed.
- 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
- The hot tub skimmer cover has multiple cracks and presents a trip/fall hazard. Please replace or repair the skimmer cover.
- 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
- Written policies, including cleaning schedules, safety plans, and pool water contamination incident response, were not available. An anti-entrapment plan was not available. Information was not available for the submerged suction outlets (drain covers) including installation, sizing, and expiry.Please compile appropriate written policies and ensure they are available to all applicable staff.
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
8 infractions
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Routine water samples have not been submitted for bacteriological testing since 2019. A valid access number has been provided to the operator. Please resume submitting weekly samples.
- 04. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- The level of free available chlorine in the hot tub water was measured at 0.18 ppm.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- The flowmeter was not working correctly. Operator informed inspector that the flow meter was installed incorrectly. Please repair or replace the flowmeter so that the flow rate can be monitored, and appropriate turnover rate can be verified.The flowmeter should be installed along the discharge/return side of the hot tub circulation line after the filter. Any cross-connections that bypass the filter should be disabled.A minimum recirculation rate of 53 GPM should be achieved in order to maintain an adequate turnover for the 1069 Gallon (4.05 m3) spa.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- The automated chemical feeding and monitoring system was not working. The pH displayed on the system controller (8.71) was not consistent with manual test results (7.29). Operator noted that the chlorine pump for the hot tub was not feeding properly and that the flow cell and probes likely require maintenance.
- 12. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Critical)?
- The hot tub has a single block-able main drain (approx. 12 x 12"). The main drain design/construction could not be verified during the inspection. A screw was missing from the main drain cover. The single blockable submerged suction outlet (main drain) did not have a suction entrapment prevention system.The submerged suction outlet (main drain) was not inspected with daily findings recorded.
- 13. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Non-Critical)?
- The clock above the hot tub was not working. The phone for the pool area had been removed.
- 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
- The hot tub skimmer cover has multiple cracks and presents a trip/fall hazard. Please replace or repair the skimmer cover.
- 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
- Written policies, including cleaning schedules, safety plans, and pool water contamination incident response, were not available. An anti-entrapment plan was not available. Information was not available for the submerged suction outlets (drain covers) including installation, sizing, and expiry.Please compile appropriate written policies and ensure they are available to all applicable staff.
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
8 infractions
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Routine water samples have not been submitted for bacteriological testing since 2019. A valid access number has been provided to the operator. Please resume submitting weekly samples.
- 04. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- The level of free available chlorine in the hot tub water was measured at 0.18 ppm.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- The flowmeter was not working correctly. Operator informed inspector that the flow meter was installed incorrectly. Please repair or replace the flowmeter so that the flow rate can be monitored, and appropriate turnover rate can be verified.The flowmeter should be installed along the discharge/return side of the hot tub circulation line after the filter. Any cross-connections that bypass the filter should be disabled.A minimum recirculation rate of 53 GPM should be achieved in order to maintain an adequate turnover for the 1069 Gallon (4.05 m3) spa.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- The automated chemical feeding and monitoring system was not working. The pH displayed on the system controller (8.71) was not consistent with manual test results (7.29). Operator noted that the chlorine pump for the hot tub was not feeding properly and that the flow cell and probes likely require maintenance.
- 12. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Critical)?
- The hot tub has a single block-able main drain (approx. 12 x 12"). The main drain design/construction could not be verified during the inspection. A screw was missing from the main drain cover. The single blockable submerged suction outlet (main drain) did not have a suction entrapment prevention system.The submerged suction outlet (main drain) was not inspected with daily findings recorded.
- 13. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Non-Critical)?
- The clock above the hot tub was not working. The phone for the pool area had been removed.
- 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
- The hot tub skimmer cover has multiple cracks and presents a trip/fall hazard. Please replace or repair the skimmer cover.
- 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
- Written policies, including cleaning schedules, safety plans, and pool water contamination incident response, were not available. An anti-entrapment plan was not available. Information was not available for the submerged suction outlets (drain covers) including installation, sizing, and expiry.Please compile appropriate written policies and ensure they are available to all applicable staff.
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
8 infractions
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Routine water samples have not been submitted for bacteriological testing since 2019. A valid access number has been provided to the operator. Please resume submitting weekly samples.
- 04. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- The level of free available chlorine in the hot tub water was measured at 0.18 ppm.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- The automated chemical feeding and monitoring system was not working. The pH displayed on the system controller (8.71) was not consistent with manual test results (7.29). Operator noted that the chlorine pump for the hot tub was not feeding properly and that the flow cell and probes likely require maintenance.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- The flowmeter was not working correctly. Operator informed inspector that the flow meter was installed incorrectly. Please repair or replace the flowmeter so that the flow rate can be monitored, and appropriate turnover rate can be verified.The flowmeter should be installed along the discharge/return side of the hot tub circulation line after the filter. Any cross-connections that bypass the filter should be disabled.A minimum recirculation rate of 53 GPM should be achieved in order to maintain an adequate turnover for the 1069 Gallon (4.05 m3) spa.
- 12. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Critical)?
- The hot tub has a single block-able main drain (approx. 12 x 12"). The main drain design/construction could not be verified during the inspection. A screw was missing from the main drain cover. The single blockable submerged suction outlet (main drain) did not have a suction entrapment prevention system.The submerged suction outlet (main drain) was not inspected with daily findings recorded.
- 13. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Non-Critical)?
- The clock above the hot tub was not working. The phone for the pool area had been removed.
- 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
- The hot tub skimmer cover has multiple cracks and presents a trip/fall hazard. Please replace or repair the skimmer cover.
- 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
- Written policies, including cleaning schedules, safety plans, and pool water contamination incident response, were not available. An anti-entrapment plan was not available. Information was not available for the submerged suction outlets (drain covers) including installation, sizing, and expiry.Please compile appropriate written policies and ensure they are available to all applicable staff.
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
2 infractions
- 12. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Critical)?
- The hot tub has a single main drain. A screw is missing from the main drain cover.
- 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
- There are no written policies for pool contamination such as from fecal incidents. Compile a written policy that is available to all staff.
- 12. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
2 infractions
- 12. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Critical)?
- The hot tub has a single main drain. A screw is missing from the main drain cover. The hot tub is currently drained/empty and closed to the public.
- 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
- There are no written policies for pool contamination such as from fecal incidents. Compile a written policy that is available to all staff.
- 12. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
2 infractions
- 12. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Critical)?
- The hot tub has a single main drain. A screw is missing from the main drain cover. The hot tub is currently drained/empty and closed to the public.
- 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
- There are no written policies for pool contamination such as from fecal incidents. Compile a written policy that is available to all staff.
- 12. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
2 infractions
- 12. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Critical)?
- The hot tub has a single main drain. A screw is missing from the main drain cover. The hot tub is currently drained/empty and closed to the public.
- 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
- There are no written policies for pool contamination such as from fecal incidents. Compile a written policy that is available to all staff.
- 12. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
2 infractions
- 12. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Critical)?
- The hot tub has a single main drain. A screw is missing from the main drain cover. The hot tub is currently drained/empty and closed to the public.
- 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
- There are no written policies for pool contamination such as from fecal incidents. Compile a written policy that is available to all staff.
- 12. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Critical)?