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Sandman Hotel - Whirlpool

8001 11 Street SE Calgary AB T2H 0B8 · Aquatic Facility

19 inspections

  1. Demand Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Water sample taken July 7th has total coliform present.Water sample taken June 30th has total coliform present.
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • 1. The recirculation flow metre read 65 GPM. The calculated maximum flow rate is 61 GPM.COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Please ensure the operational flow rate for the recirculation pump is maintained between 59 GPM - 61 GPM.
    • 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. The anti-entrapment plans were not current as the drain covers expired. **April 7, 2026: new anti-entrapment plans completed. Some information needs to be confirmed. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Information required for the anti-entrapment plan:- Check and confirm the sump dimensions for the wall drains.- Update the maximum flow rates for the floor drain covers and wall drain covers based on the sump dimensions.
  2. Demand Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Water sample taken June 30th has total coliform present.
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • 1. The recirculation flow metre read 65 GPM. The calculated maximum flow rate is 61 GPM.COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Please ensure the operational flow rate for the recirculation pump is maintained between 59 GPM - 61 GPM.
    • 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. The anti-entrapment plans were not current as the drain covers expired. **April 7, 2026: new anti-entrapment plans completed. Some information needs to be confirmed. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Information required for the anti-entrapment plan:- Check and confirm the sump dimensions for the wall drains.- Update the maximum flow rates for the floor drain covers and wall drain covers based on the sump dimensions.
  3. Demand Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Water sample collected on May 26, 2026 was not processed by the lab as the time of collection was not indicated. -resample
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • 1. The recirculation flow metre read 65 GPM. The calculated maximum flow rate is 61 GPM.COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Please ensure the operational flow rate for the recirculation pump is maintained between 59 GPM - 61 GPM.
    • 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. The anti-entrapment plans were not current as the drain covers expired. **April 7, 2026: new anti-entrapment plans completed. Some information needs to be confirmed. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Information required for the anti-entrapment plan:- Check and confirm the sump dimensions for the wall drains.- Update the maximum flow rates for the floor drain covers and wall drain covers based on the sump dimensions.
  4. Demand Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • The water sample collected on May 12 did not have date and time of collection on the requisition, so the Lab rejected the samples. -resample
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • 1. The recirculation flow metre read 65 GPM. The calculated maximum flow rate is 61 GPM.COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Please ensure the operational flow rate for the recirculation pump is maintained between 59 GPM - 61 GPM.
    • 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. The anti-entrapment plans were not current as the drain covers expired. **April 7, 2026: new anti-entrapment plans completed. Some information needs to be confirmed. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Information required for the anti-entrapment plan:- Check and confirm the sump dimensions for the wall drains.- Update the maximum flow rates for the floor drain covers and wall drain covers based on the sump dimensions.
  5. Risk Management Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • 1. The recirculation flow metre read 65 GPM. The calculated maximum flow rate is 61 GPM.COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Please ensure the operational flow rate for the recirculation pump is maintained between 59 GPM - 61 GPM.
    • 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. The anti-entrapment plans were not current as the drain covers expired. **April 7, 2026: new anti-entrapment plans completed. Some information needs to be confirmed. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Information required for the anti-entrapment plan:- Check and confirm the sump dimensions for the wall drains.- Update the maximum flow rates for the floor drain covers and wall drain covers based on the sump dimensions.
  6. Monitoring Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • 1. The automated controller read pH 8.18, while the manual test measured pH 7.24.2. The flow metres for the recirculation pump and jet pump were not operational.3. The valve handle for the main drain was missing. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Repair/replace the automated controller so it is operating properly and providing consistent readings with manual tests.2. Replace the flow metres.3. Replace the valve handle.
    • 12. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Critical)?
      • 1. The drain covers in the whirlpool were expired.COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Replace with appropriate drain covers and ensure they are installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
    • 16. Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?
      • 1. The water chemistry test record stated on March 3 at 8:00am, the free chlorine measured 1.00ppm and total chlorine measured 1.00ppm. No corrective action was taken to increase the chlorine to the required minimum 2.00ppm. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Ensure the whirlpool free chlorine is maintained at a minimum of 2.00ppm at all times, and record any corrective actions taken to address water chemistry when it is not within the required parameters.
    • 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. The anti-entrapment plans were not current as the drain covers expired. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Complete new anti-entrapment plans and submit to Environmental Public Health for review along with the supporting documents (i.e., sump dimensions, drain cover certificates of compliance, plumbing schematics, etc.).2. Confirm if the wall drain covers are interconnected with the floor drain covers. If they are not interconnected, two anti-entrapment plans are required.
  7. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • The water sample collected on September 23, 2025 did not have an Identification number on the bottle, so it was cancelled at the ProvLab.-resample. Follow proper sampling procedures
  8. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • The water sample collected on Sep 9, 2025 had Total Coliforms present.-treat and resampleID: 25ES-252E00701
  9. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Demand Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • The water sample collected on June 10, 2025 resulted in 920 CFU/100mL (Heterotropic Plate Count).
    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • The water sample collected on Jun 24, 2025, was not processed as the identification number was not affixed to the bottle. -resample
    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • The water sample collected on July 1, 2025 was not received at the lab until July 3, 2025 so it was not processed.-this was the third consecutive unsatisfactory water sample result, so the hot tub is to be closed immediately. The hot tub will remain closed until a satisfactory water sample result is received.
  11. Demand Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • The water sample collected on July 1, 2025 was not received at the lab until July 3, 2025 so it was not processed.-this was the third consecutive unsatisfactory water sample result, so the hot tub is to be closed immediately. The hot tub will remain closed until a satisfactory water sample result is received.
    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • The water sample collected on June 10, 2025 resulted in 920 CFU/100mL (Heterotropic Plate Count).
    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • The water sample collected on Jun 24, 2025, was not processed as the identification number was not affixed to the bottle. -resample
  12. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • The water sample collected on Jun 24, 2025, was not processed as the identification number was not affixed to the bottle. -resample
    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • The water sample collected on June 10, 2025 resulted in 920 CFU/100mL (Heterotropic Plate Count).
  13. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • The water sample collected on June 10, 2025 resulted in 920 CFU/100mL (Heterotropic Plate Count).
  14. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • The water sample that was collected on March 11, 2025 resulted in the isolation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Req ID: 2588656, ID:25ES-070E00590
  15. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions

  16. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • The date/time of collection was later than the date/time of receipt. Send in a resample.
  17. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  18. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • The sample submitted on January 23, 2024 had total coliforms present.Treat the swimming pool and submit a resample.
  19. Monitoring Inspection

    0 infractions