Sandman Hotel - Hot Tub
2818 Gaetz Avenue Red Deer AB T4R 1M4 · Aquatic Facility
11 inspections
- Monitoring Inspection
6 infractions
- 04. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- FAC 1.26 mg/L pH 7.74 (must be between 6.8-7.6)Temperature 40 C (must be between 30-40C) ORP 790The level of pH in the pool is a bit evaluated. Please decrease the pH.
- 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Total Alkalinity 53 ppmPlease ensure that total alkalinity is between 60-180 ppm. Alkalinity can affect the balancing of the pH in the pool, which can explain the high pH. Please increase the alkaninity and re-measure the pH.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- The skimmer near the pool was missing the floating weir. Please ensure replacement of the floating weir or installing a basket weir. The floating weir is an important part of disinfecting a whirlpool. This part will draw in the top layer of water, where the contamination will commonly collect due to bathers, and will assist in disinfecting the water.
- 13. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Non-Critical)?
- It was observed that a clock is not available near the whirlpool.Please ensure a working clock is present and visible near the whirlpool in order for bathers to monitor their time spent in the hot tub.
- 16. Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?
- Alkalinity testing is not being done at least once a week.
- 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?
- 1) No printed copy of Alberta's Pool standards was noted to be available. The standards have fecal and blood response plans listed within them, which is important to be accessible to workers if the pool is needing to be disinfected properly. Please ensure that a copy of the standards, an equivalent written policy, or both is provided.2) Surveillance plan was not in place. Please ensure that a written plan is created and includes how often the pool is being checked, when and by which staff member.
- 04. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
3 infractions
- 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Tested readings:Total Alkalinity - 50 ppmCombined Chlorine - 1.56 ppmPlease ensure that total alkalinity is at 60 - 180 ppm.
- 13. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Non-Critical)?
- A clock is not available near the whirlpool.Please ensure a working clock is present and visible near the whirlpool in order for bathers to monitor their time spent in the hot tub.
- 16. Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?
- Alkalinity testing is not being done at least once a week.
- 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
4 infractions
- 04. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- First Measurement:Free Available Chlorine (FAC) was initially measured at 0.3 ppm.The operator adjusted the chemical equipment to raise the chlorine level.After Adjustments:FAC was retested and found to be satisfactory at 3.99 ppmCombined Chlorine: Measured at 1.6 ppm.Total Chlorine: Measured at 5.59 ppm.pH: 7.2Automated Controller Readings:pH 7.3ORP 730mV
- 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Total Alkalinity: Initially measured at 29 ppm. The operator added baking soda, and the water was retested, resulting in a correct value of 70 ppm, which is within the acceptable range(60-180ppm).
- 11. Does the facility have a valid permit and does the facility operate in compliance with the conditions of that permit?
- The pool permit was found posted inside the mechanical room, which is not visible to pool users.Please ensure the pool permit is relocated to a spot either within the pool area or just outside the entrance, where it is clearly visible to patrons.
- 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?
- The operator does not have on-site procedural policies for handling fecal contamination and the associated logbook to document such occurrences.Please implement and maintain the provided documents, on-site to ensure proper procedures are followed and records are kept.
- 04. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Risk Management Inspection
1 infraction
- 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?
- Anti-entrapment plans are incomplete. Additional information is required to complete review.
- 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?
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 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?
- Anti-entrapment plans are under review.
- 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?
- Risk Management Inspection
1 infraction
- 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?
- Additional information is required to complete anti-entrapment review.Please provide requested information.
- 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?
- Risk Management Inspection
1 infraction
- 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?
- Anti-entrapment plan is under review.
- 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?
- Monitoring Inspection
3 infractions
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- The water level in the hot tub was extremely high during this inspection. Skimmers were full submerged.When the pool water level completely covers the opening of the skimmer, skimmers cannot clean the pool water effectively.Please drain hot tub so that proper skimming action can occur.
- 13. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Non-Critical)?
- Clock was not in place.To assist patrons in monitoring their length of stay in a whirlpool, a clock must be clearly visible from the whirlpool.
- 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?
- Anti-entrapment plan is under review.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
1 infraction
- 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?
- More information is required to complete plan review.Please provide the following:X Main drain installation requirements.X Information on interconnectedness.X Information on max flow rate.
- 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?