- Water Quality Violation
TSSP&S 265.204 (Eff Oct 1, 1999) - Water Quality, pages 66 - 67 and FW Ordinance #12156-Sec 16.459-462 (Sep 12, 1995). Pool/spa operators and managers shall maintain the quality of water in all pools and spas to comply with City of Fort Worth Ordinances and the State Standard.
Operational records of tests results are not maintained. Current algae is visible.
Corrective action: When tests are required, operational records of tests results shall be maintained for two years and shall be made available to the Director or his/her representative upon request. Required water level for Chlorine-Free Available (pool) is 1.0 - 8.0 ppm. Water quality requirements in pools and spas shall meet standards detailed in figure 25 TAC, Section 265.204(a) of TDH Standards for Swimming Pools and Spas.
- Circulation System
TSSP&S 265.187 (Eff Oct 1, 1999) - Circulation System, pages 33-35; TDSPSPC 337.66 (Eff Jun 13, 1965) and FW Ordinance #12156-Sec 16.459-462 (Sep 12, 1995). All circulation systems shall be designed, constructed, installed, maintained and operated to comply with all applicable provisions of the City of Fort Worth Ordinances and the State Standard.
The pump suction (vacuum) gauge is not properly maintained. The rate of flow meter is not properly maintained.
Corrective action: A pump suction (vacuum) gauge shall be properly maintained. A rate of flow meter shall be properly maintained to accurately (plus or minus 10%) indicate the rate of flow through the filter in gallons per minute.
- Surface Skimming & Perimeter Overflow (Gutter) Systems
TSSP&S 265.191 (Eff Oct 1, 1999) - Surface Skimming & Perimeter Overflow (Gutter) Systems, pages 41 & 42; TDSPSPC 337.84-85 (Eff Jun 13, 1965). Surface overflow devices in new pools shall be designed, constructed, installed, maintained and operated to comply with all applicable provisions of the City of Fort Worth Ordinances and the State Standard.
Skimmer covers are not securely seated, slip or break resistant or maintained to prevent trip hazards. Skimmer lids are broken.
Corrective action: Skimmer covers shall be securely seated, slip and break resistant and maintained to prevent trip hazards.
- Suction Outlets and Return Inlets
TSSP&S 265.190 (Eff Oct 1, 1999) - Suction Outlets and Return Inlets, pages 37 - 41; TDSPSPC 337.81 (Eff Jun 13, 1965). All suction outlets and return inlets shall be designed, constructed, installed, maintained and operated to comply with all applicable provisions of the City of Fort Worth Ordinances and the State Standard.
Skimmer equalizer lines in pools and spas are installed with an approved equalizer wall or drain cover as described in subsection 265.190 (c).
Corrective action: Install skimmer equalizer line covers that meet 265.190 (c). Pre-10/01/99 pool may elect to permanently seal pool and spa equalizer lines. Is plugged inside the skimmer, but should be plugged in pool as well. Ensure that line under 5 ft marker does not have suction. Provide information from pool company of what line is specifically.
- Waste Water Disposal
TSSP&S 265.196 (Eff Oct 1, 1999) - Waste Water Disposal, page 48; TDSPSPC 337.77 (Eff Jun 13, 1965) and FW Ordinance #12156-Sec 16.459-462 (Sep 12, 1995). Waste water shall be released in compliance with TCEQ requirements, City of Fort Worth Ordinances and the State Standard.
There is a direct mechanical connection between the wastewater disposal system and a drain or recirculation system.
Corrective action: Backwash or drain water shall be discharged through an air gap at least two times the diameter of the discharge pipe located above the overflow level. A splash screen barrier can be used to prevent water splashing.
- Pool & Spa Operation and Maintenance
Texas Health & Safety Code - Minimum Standards of Sanitation & Health Protection, Chapter 341.064 and FW Ordinance #12156-Sec 16.459-462 (Sep 12, 1995). An owner, manager, operator or other attendant in charge shall maintain the pools, spas, bathhouses and the surroundings in a sanitary condition at all times.
The pool walls of the pool, spa, their component parts or bathhouse and its surroundings are not maintained in good repair. Missing/damaged tiles in pool. Deck surfaces are damaged and uneven and pose a tripping hazard.
Corrective action: Maintain the pool walls pool, spa, their component parts or bathhouse and its surroundings in good repair at all times.
- Disinfectant Equipment and Chemical Feeders
TSSP&S 265.197 (Eff Oct 1, 1999) - Disinfectant Equipment and Chemical Feeders, pages 48 - 49; TDSPSPC 337.92 (Eff Jun 13, 1965). Disinfectant equipment and chemical feeders shall be designed, constructed, installed, maintained and operated to comply with all applicable provisions of City of Fort Worth Ordinances and the State Standard.
Disinfection agents and other chemicals are not properly stored. Chemicals on floor in maintenance office.
Corrective action: Disinfection agents or other chemicals and feed equipment shall be stored away from pool and spa users, off the floor in a dry, above ground level room and protected against flooding or wetting from floor, walls, and ceiling. Chlorine compounds shall not be stored in the same area as petroleum products.
- CLOSURE NOTICE
You are hereby notified that you must take immediate action to close your pool to the public until appropriate corrective actions are taken to safeguard the public from hazards detailed above in this report.
Serious health violations were identified during today's health inspection. You must close your pool immediately to the public until appropriate corrective actions are completed.
Corrective action: Before the facility named in this report can reopen for swimming pool/spa operations to the public, the owner/operator must take immediate corrective action to correct identified hazards and request a re-inspection by a Code Compliance Consumer Health Specialist. A fee of $125.00 will be required before any re-inspection may be conducted. Payment shall be made at 818Missouri Avenue, Room 154, Fort Worth, TX 76104 or by phone at 817-392-7255. Each re-inspection will require the fee be paid prior to the Consumer Health Specialists return. The closed pool/spa must meet minimum standards before it can be re-opened.
- Handholds Specific Safety Features
TSSP&S 265.199 (Eff Oct 1, 1999) - Specific Safety Features, pages 52 - 60; TDSPSPC 337.80,TDSPSPC 337.93,TDSPSPC 337.96 (Eff Jun 13, 1965) and FW Ordinance #12156-Sec 16.459-462 (Sep 12, 1995). Safety features and equipment shall be designed, constructed, installed and maintained to comply with all applicable provisions of City of Fort Worth Ordinances and the State Standard.
Required telephone(s) capable of immediately summoning emergency service are not provided. Phone not functioning properly. Required overhead or underwater lighting is not provided. Overhead lighting is damaged.
Corrective action: A telephone or other electronic means capable of immediately summoning emergency service shall be readily accessible within 200 feet unimpeded distance (an unlocked door or gate shall not be considered an impediment) of the pool or spa water. The telephone must be located outside of the pool/spa yard enclosure unless the gates and doors are never locked in any manner, the fence is less than 52 inches tall or if it is a Class A or B pool. If the telephone is located outside of the pool/spa yard enclosure each entry gate/door that may be locked shall have a sign on the exterior of the gate/door or immediately adjacent to the gate/door a sign stating the location of the emergency telephone in 1" letters with the statement "In Case of Emergency, Call 911". Overhead lighting shall comply with standards and properly spaced underwater lighting shall provide glare-free illumination so that all portions of the pool or spa including the bottom are readily visible if a pool or spa is open for use after sunset or before sunrise.
- COMMENT:
Corrective action: Door leading to pool from office does not meet code. It does not self close/latch and handle is 36in. Manager stated it is always locked and no one is allowed to use.
- Water Quality Recording
TSSP&S 265.204 (Eff Oct 1, 1999) - Water Quality, pages 36 - 39 and FW Ordinance #12156-Sec 16.459-462 (Sep 12, 1995). Pool/spa operators and managers shall maintain the quality of water in all pools and spas to comply with City of Fort Worth Ordinances and the State Standard.
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Shared Inspection | 07/28/2010 | 100 |
- Water Quality Violation
TSSP&S 265.204 (Eff Oct 1, 1999) - Water Quality, pages 66 - 67 and FW Ordinance #12156-Sec 16.459-462 (Sep 12, 1995). Pool/spa operators and managers shall maintain the quality of water in all pools and spas to comply with City of Fort Worth Ordinances and the State Standard.
A reliable means of testing is not maintained. Operational records of tests results are not maintained. NOT TESTING CHEMICALS DAILY.
Corrective action: A reliable means of testing required ranges for pH, free available chlorine (i.e., DPD Test Kit which is unaffected by chloramines or other chlorine compounds) and total available chlorine or total bromine residuals, cyanuric acid (if used), total alkalinity and calcium hardness shall be maintained. Test methods shall be capable of measuring chemical ranges as set forth in 25 TAC Chapter 265 without dilution of pool/spa water. FAS-DPD TITRATION KIT When tests are required, operational records of tests results shall be maintained for two years and shall be made available to the Director or his/her representative upon request.
- Circulation System
TSSP&S 265.187 (Eff Oct 1, 1999) - Circulation System, pages 33-35; TDSPSPC 337.66 (Eff Jun 13, 1965) and FW Ordinance #12156-Sec 16.459-462 (Sep 12, 1995). All circulation systems shall be designed, constructed, installed, maintained and operated to comply with all applicable provisions of the City of Fort Worth Ordinances and the State Standard.
The main drain grate, an anti-vortex suction outlet or suction outlet cover is missing, broken or loose. The rate of flow meter is not properly maintained. FLOW METER IS STUCK.
Corrective action: The circulation system shall not be operated if the main drain grate or the anti-vortex suction outlet or any suction outlet cover is missing, broken or loose. The pool/spa will remain closed until the defect is properly repaired, and the pumps must be shut off. RECOMMEND CHANGING OUT OLD DRAINS WITH NEW UPDATED VGB DRAIN COVERS. A rate of flow meter shall be properly maintained to accurately (plus or minus 10%) indicate the rate of flow through the filter in gallons per minute.
- Surface Skimming & Perimeter Overflow (Gutter) Systems
TSSP&S 265.191 (Eff Oct 1, 1999) - Surface Skimming & Perimeter Overflow (Gutter) Systems, pages 41 & 42; TDSPSPC 337.84-85 (Eff Jun 13, 1965). Surface overflow devices in new pools shall be designed, constructed, installed, maintained and operated to comply with all applicable provisions of the City of Fort Worth Ordinances and the State Standard.
Skimmers, weirs, covers or overflow devices are not properly installed. MISSING WEIRS.
Corrective action: Skimmers, weirs, covers or overflow devices shall be properly installed.
- Waste Water Disposal
TSSP&S 265.196 (Eff Oct 1, 1999) - Waste Water Disposal, page 48; TDSPSPC 337.77 (Eff Jun 13, 1965) and FW Ordinance #12156-Sec 16.459-462 (Sep 12, 1995). Waste water shall be released in compliance with TCEQ requirements, City of Fort Worth Ordinances and the State Standard.
There is a direct mechanical connection between the wastewater disposal system and a drain or recirculation system. NO AIR GAP FOR BACKWASH.
Corrective action: Backwash or drain water shall be discharged through an air gap at least two times the diameter of the discharge pipe located above the overflow level. A splash screen barrier can be used to prevent water splashing.
- Handholds Specific Safety Features
TSSP&S 265.199 (Eff Oct 1, 1999) - Specific Safety Features, pages 52 - 60; TDSPSPC 337.80,TDSPSPC 337.93,TDSPSPC 337.96 (Eff Jun 13, 1965) and FW Ordinance #12156-Sec 16.459-462 (Sep 12, 1995). Safety features and equipment shall be designed, constructed, installed and maintained to comply with all applicable provisions of City of Fort Worth Ordinances and the State Standard.
Properly designed "DIRECTIONS TO TELEPHONE" sign is not provided. One body hook or shepherd's crook with attached reaching pole or one throwing rope with attached ring buoy is not provided or accessible. POLE FOR BODY HOOK IS METAL RING BUOY AND BODY HOOK ARE BEING STORED IN CLOSET NOT ACCESSIBLE TO RESIDENTS. Required telephone emergency sign(s) are not provided inside pool yard enclosure. PHONE IS NOT PROVIDED. Overhead or underwater lighting is not safely or properly maintained. LIGHT IN POOL IS NOT SECURED TO WALL. Required telephone emergency sign(s) are not provided inside pool yard enclosure. MISSING SIGNAGE WITH ADDRESS OF PROPERTY.
Corrective action: When a required telephone is not readily visible, directions regarding its location shall be posted in plain view including the concise description of the location of the telephone or electronic means. At each Class C pool, one light, strong, non-telescoping, non-conducting 12 foot long or longer pole with attached body hook or shepherd's crook and one throwing rope that reaches at least 2/3 the maximum pool width with firmly attached 15 - 24 inch Coast Guard approved ring buoy shall be mounted in a conspicuous place within 20 feet of the pool. Both shall be provided for each 2,000 square feet of water surface and shall be accessible. A sign in plain view of the pool or spa shall state in letters at least one inch high:"In Case of Emergency, Call 911" (or other appropriate emergency number or action). If the location of the phone or other means of electronic communication is not readily visible from the pool or spa, the sign shall include the concise description of the location of the telephone or electronic means. Overhead or underwater lighting shall be maintained safely and according to standards. A sign in plain view of the pool or spa shall state in letters at least one inch high:"In Case of Emergency, Call 911" (or other appropriate emergency number or action). If the location of the phone or other means of electronic communication is not readily visible from the pool or spa, the sign shall include the concise description of the location of the telephone or electronic means.
- Pool & Spa Operation and Maintenance
Texas Health & Safety Code - Minimum Standards of Sanitation & Health Protection, Chapter 341.064 and FW Ordinance #12156-Sec 16.459-462 (Sep 12, 1995). An owner, manager, operator or other attendant in charge shall maintain the pools, spas, bathhouses and the surroundings in a sanitary condition at all times.
The deck/deck surfaces of the pool, spa, their component parts or bathhouse and its surroundings are not maintained in good repair. DECK IS CRACKED AND HAS TRIPPING HAZARDS. The pool walls of the pool, spa, their component parts or bathhouse and its surroundings are not maintained in good repair. POOL SURFACES ARE DAMAGED. MISSING TILE ON SIDEWALLS.
Corrective action: Maintain the deck/deck surfaces pool, spa, their component parts or bathhouse and its surroundings in good repair at all times. Maintain the pool walls pool, spa, their component parts or bathhouse and its surroundings in good repair at all times. WILL NEED TO RESURFACE POOL BY NEXT SEASON. REPAIR TILE.
- Pool Yard Enclosures
TSSP&S 265.200 (Eff Oct 1, 1999) - Pool Yard Enclosures, pages 60 - 62 and FW Ordinance #12156-Sec 16.459-462 (Sep 12, 1995). Pool yard enclosures shall be designed, constructed, installed and maintained to comply with all applicable provisions of City of Fort Worth Ordinances and the State Standard.
Adequate enclosure is not provided. GAP AT BOTTOM OF FENCE IN NORTH CORNER IS GREATER THAN 4 INCHES.
Corrective action: The enclosure for all pools and spas (other than new Class A & B pools) which may include a fence, portion of a building, wall or other durable enclosure not associated with private premises shall have a minimum effective perpendicular height of four (4) feet measured from the deck surface on the outside of the fence, shall not be readily climbable with horizontal members less than 45 inches between their tops or have vertical members more than four (4) inches apart or a space below the fence greater than 4" inches. If the horizontal members are less than 45 inches apart, the vertical members shall be spaced no more than 1 " apart. Class C pools with chain link shall have until January 7, 2007 to comply with the city ordinance. Planters or other climbable structures shall not be within 36 inches of the outside fence.
- Disinfectant Equipment and Chemical Feeders
TSSP&S 265.197 (Eff Oct 1, 1999) - Disinfectant Equipment and Chemical Feeders, pages 48 - 49; TDSPSPC 337.92 (Eff Jun 13, 1965). Disinfectant equipment and chemical feeders shall be designed, constructed, installed, maintained and operated to comply with all applicable provisions of City of Fort Worth Ordinances and the State Standard.
Disinfection agents and other chemicals are not properly stored. CHEMICALS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR.
Corrective action: Disinfection agents or other chemicals and feed equipment shall be stored away from pool and spa users, off the floor in a dry, above ground level room and protected against flooding or wetting from floor, walls, and ceiling. Chlorine compounds shall not be stored in the same area as petroleum products. ELEVATE CHEMICALS AND ENSURE THEY ARE BEING STORED IN A VENTILATED AREA.
- CLOSURE NOTICE
You are hereby notified that you must take immediate action to close your pool to the public until appropriate corrective actions are taken to safeguard the public from hazards detailed above in this report.
Serious health violations were identified during today's health inspection. You must close your pool immediately to the public until appropriate corrective actions are completed.
Corrective action: Before the facility named in this report can reopen for swimming pool/spa operations to the public, the owner/operator must take immediate corrective action to correct identified hazards and request a re-inspection by a Code Compliance Consumer Health Specialist. A fee of $125.00 will be required before any re-inspection may be conducted. Payment shall be made at 1800 University Dr. Room 219, Fort Worth, TX 76107 or by phone at 817-871-7255. Each re-inspection will require the fee be paid prior to the Consumer Health Specialists return. The closed pool/spa must meet minimum standards before it can be re-opened.
- Fort Worth Ordinance
Weekly inspection of Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter not recorded. Weekly inspection of Pool yard enclosure and gates are not recorded. Operational records of emergency telephone test results are not maintained. Nationally Accredited/Trained pool/spa operator certificate not prominently posted.
Corrective action: Inspection of working Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter for pool/spa equipment shall be tested and recorded at least one time per week and be made available to the Director or his/her representative upon request. Condition of Pool yard enclosure and gates shall be inspected and recorded weekly and be made available to the Director or his/her representative upon request. Emergency Telephone operation shall be tested and recorded monthly and be made available to the Director or his/her representative upon request. Provide proof of having a Nationally Accredited or Trained pool/spa operator by posting prominently their current and valid certificate.
- Operation and Management
TSSP&S 265.203 (Eff Oct 1, 1999) - Operation and Management, pages 64 - 66 and FW Ordinance #12156-Sec 16.459-462 (Sep 12, 1995). Pool/spa operators and managers shall operate and manage all pools and spas to comply with City of Fort Worth Ordinances and the State Standard.
At least one Nationally Accredited or Trained pool/spa operator is not available.
Corrective action: Pools and spas shall be maintained under the supervision and direction of a Nationally Accredited or Trained pool/spa operator who is responsible for the sanitation, safety and proper maintenance of the pool/spa and all physical and mechanical equipment and records.
- COMMENT:
CHEMICALS WERE NOT TESTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION DUE TO BEING JUST SHOCKED.
- Plans, Permits and Instructions
TSSP&S 265.183 (Eff Oct 1, 1999) - Plans, Permits and Instructions, page 19; TDSPSPC 337.73-75 (Eff Jun 13, 1965) and FW Ordinance #12156-Sec 16.459-462 (Sep 12, 1995). Pool/spa operators and managers shall submit plans and instructions as required to comply with City of Fort Worth Ordinances and State Standards.
A current and valid health permit for each pool/spa is not available on the premises.
Corrective action: Prior to the start of operation and annually, the operator will complete a permit application and will obtain a current and valid health permit for each pool/spa on the premises. Permits are required for each pool and are not transferable to other persons or pools.
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Regular Inspection | 08/03/2009 | 100 |
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