- 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.
Current cyanuric acid level is >100 ppm. Required level for Cyanuric Acid is <100 ppm outside and is not met. Currently algae is visible. Required level is no visible algae and is not met.
Corrective action: Required water level for Cyanuric Acid is <100 ppm outside. 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. Required water level for no visible algae. 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.
Exposed piping is not labeled to identify the piping function and direction of flow.
Corrective action: Exposed piping shall be labeled to identify the piping function and direction of flow. The name of the liquid or gas and arrows indicating direction of flow shall be permanently indicated on the pipe.
- 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.
- Electrical Requirements
TSSP&S 265.192 (Eff Oct 1, 1999) - Electrical Requirements, pages 43 - 45; TDSPSPC 337.93 (Eff Jun 13, 1965)and FW Ordinance #12156-Sec 16.459-462 (Sep 12, 1995). All electrical components 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.
Ground fault interrupters are not working.
Corrective action: All ground fault interrupters shall be working. The pool/spa shall be closed until all electrical equipment is protected with working ground fault interrupter circuits.
- 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 gates/doors are not provided. Two of three gates do not latch properly.
Corrective action: All gates or doors for pools and spas (other than new Class A & B pools) shall be lockable and equipped with self-locking and self-latching devices. An inaccessible opener mounted on the enclosure shall be installed at least 3.5 feet above the deck/walkway surface, shall open outward away from the pool/spa and shall be latched when the pool or spa is not in use or when nearby or associated pools/spas are closed as a result of a hazard or other unsafe condition. All ingress and egress to access a pool or spa shall be through common pool enclosure gates or doors.
- 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.
- Fort Worth Ordinance
Weekly inspection of Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter not recorded.
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.
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Regular Inspection | 08/30/2010 | 100 |
- 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.
- pool is closed for the following reasons 1. 911 phone is not working 2. extra main drain covers 3. lights are not working 4. GFCI is not able to be checked 5. fence is climbable via signs
Corrective action: The Texas Standards of Public Pools and Spas require all pools/spas to have upgraded their main drains to comply with the standards effective 1/1/5. If your facility does not comply with the Texas Standards then the pool/spa shall remain closed until the upgrades have been completed and the pool/spa has been inspected. The Standards of Public Pools and Spas can be accessed at ' http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/poolspa/docs/poolrules.doc. The City of Fort Worth ordinance can be accessed at ' www.municode.com . Copies of the Public Swimming Pool and Spa Ordinance and the Texas Standards of Public Pools and Spas may be purchased at the Public Health Department, 1800 University Drive, room 219. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE POOL OWNERS/MANAGEMENT COMPANY TO FOLLOW ALL MANDITORY FEDERAL, STATE OF TEXAS, AND ALL CITY OF FORT WORTH MINIMUM STANDARDS REGARDING THEIR POOL AND/OR SPAS. This includes electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and all other ordinances. For your facility to 'officially close' your pools, you will need to do the following. 1. You must lock all the gates or doors leading into the pool yard, and 2. Post 'POOL &/or SPA is CLOSED' signs on all the entrances of the pool / spa areas. - Otherwise, it appears you have not officially closed your pools and a citation will be issued for not complying with City of Fort Worth pool closure notice. To 'officially re-open' your pools / spas you will need to follow this procedure. 1. Correct all issues noted on the inspection notice. 2. You will need to call 817 871-7255, OR go to the City of Fort Worth's Code Compliance Health Center located at 1800 University Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76107 to PAY A RE-INSPECTION FEE designated by this inspection notice of ___$125_______*. - You can pay now and get the re-opening inspection later when all items are corrected. 3. Double check with your maintenance person AND the inspection closure notice to make sure it has been COMPLETELY done before calling me for an appointment for re-inspections. - If the issues are not corrected AND I do the re-inspection, your pool / spas will continue to remain closed and you will AGAIN have to pay ADDITIONAL re-inspection fees for the new re-opening inspections. 4. After you've paid and determined your facility is ready for re-inspection, please call me for an appointment at 817 996-0492, Kerri Webb. - Otherwise, your pool has not been 'officially re-opened' and the next time a City of Fort Worth Health Pool/ Spa Inspector comes out and the pool/spa areas are open, the person in charge will be issued citations for failure to comply with all standards, ordinances, and codes pertaining to your pool / spa permits regardless of new mgmt / owner status. 5. Your facilities are Re-Inspected, notice is left stating your facility is Re-Opened by the City of Fort Worth's Pool / Spa Inspector. * As of October 2008, City Council determined a new fee schedule for permitted facility's who needed follow-up inspections. This Re-Inspection Fee will be required of any permitted facility closed due to any Eminent Safety, Sanitation, and Health Hazard. This fee was set at $125 per each permitted facility. - Examples If your property has five pools, then you have five permitted facilities. If only one is closed, then the re-inspection fee will be set at $125. If three are closed, then the fee to re-open all is $375. If you only want to open one pool, then you can pay $125, and we will come open that one and leave the others closed until you are ready to open the other ones.
- 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.
- flowmeter is not working correctly
Corrective action: * These are the gauges needed on each pool/spa filter/pump system. A pump suction (vacuum) gauge shall be properly maintained on each pump. Connected directly to pump or on the pipes on the side from the pool to the pump. Maintain the filter inlet pressure gauge in the piping properly. Usually placed on top of the filter. The filter outlet pressure gauge in the piping shall be properly maintained. Placed on the closest part of the piping from the filter going back to pool. 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. Provide new one or unclog the current one, if stuck. * Provide arrows and labels for the piping of the filter / pump system.
- 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.
A spare main drain cover is not available on the property. - water feature plumbing is ????... will need to look at plans
Corrective action: A spare A112 approved drain cover must be available at the facility.
- Electrical Requirements
TSSP&S 265.192 (Eff Oct 1, 1999) - Electrical Requirements, pages 43 - 45; TDSPSPC 337.93 (Eff Jun 13, 1965)and FW Ordinance #12156-Sec 16.459-462 (Sep 12, 1995). All electrical components 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.
- lights did not all work - could not check gfci
Corrective action: GFCI MAINTAIN THAT THE GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTERS ARE WORKING AT ALL TIMES. *Pump system shall be grounded. *Pool lights and electrical plugs by pool and pump system. ****IF YOUR GFCI DO NOT WORK, THEN YOU MUST CLOSE IMMEDIATELY UNTIL THEY ARE WORKING PROPERLY. Your lights must work in order to test the GFCI. At any point your lights do not work; you shall close the pool or spa, due to not being able to test the GFCI-correctly. CHECK LIGHTS WEEKLY AND POST IN CHEMICAL LOG * Lights did not work and could not check GFCI to see if they worked correctly with the lights in the pool.
- 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.
- lights in the pool are not working - 911 phone is not consistently working - handrails are loose
Corrective action: * 911 Telephone must be available w/in an unimpeded 200 foot distance of all pools and spas. - Inside or outside pool area depending on the fence type and height. - Phone must be on the outside when a fence or gate is taller than 4' 4" in height. - Impediment is a locked gate 4' 4" + in height or a locked door of any height. - Phones out of sight must have phone location signs; 1) On or near the outside of the gates, and 2) Inside the pool / spa area. 3) Should contain [arrows / clear directions of where the phone is / 'call 911 in case of an emergency'] - 911 Phone shall also have the address of the pool and the location written on it or w/in sight distance. - lights need to work - handrails need to be tightened - signs needed At the phone a sign shall be provided with the address and location of the pool in 1" letters. (Recommend also which floor the pool is on) Pool/Spa Signage DSHS 265.199 Signs shall be securely mounted as applicable and readily visible to the pool user from inside the pool enclosure. (B) For Class C pools where no lifeguard is provided, a sign shall be placed in plain view and shall state "NO DIVING" along with an international warning symbol for no diving. The letters "NO DIVING" and the symbol shall be at least 4 inches high. (C) For pools where no lifeguard service is required, a warning sign shall be placed in plain view and shall state "WARNING-NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY" with clearly legible letters at least 4 inches high. In addition, the sign shall also state in letters at least 2 inches high "CHILDREN SHOULD NOT USE POOL WITHOUT ADULT SUPERVISION." (NOTE: Age of children may be determined by management, facility is not required to specify the age.) (D) When a required telephone is not readily visible from a post-10/01/99 or pre-10/01/99 pool or spa, directions shall be posted regarding its location as stated in subsection (i) of this section. (4) Each entry gate and door of a pool yard or spa yard that is locked must have a sign on the exterior of the gate or door or on the exterior of the enclosure fence or wall immediately adjacent to the gate or door, stating the location of the telephone outside of the enclosure and complying with the content and letter size of paragraph (5) of this subsection if: (A) The telephone is located outside the pool yard of a Class A or B pool; or (B) The telephone is required to be located outside the pool yard or spa yard under paragraph (3) of this subsection. (5) Regardless of where the telephone is located or whether the gate(s) or door(s) are locked, a sign must be installed inside the pool yard or spa yard in plain view of the pool or spa and state in letters at least 1 inch high: "In case of emergency, call 911." If the telephone is not readily visible from the pool or spa, the sign inside the pool yard or spa yard shall include a concise description of the location of the telephone. NOTE: Pool and Spa Rules are not required by DSHS, however they are strongly recommended. DSHS SPA (specified) 265.205(e) Spas sign requirements Standards of section 265.199 relating to specific safety features apply to the spa. DSHS 265.192 Emergency Spa Shutoff shall be clearly labeled as such 265.205 (24) (f) (2) spas shall provide a means of summoning help in an emergency, and a sign shall be provided in accordance with 265.199(j) of this title. 265.205(f) (7) (7) Signs. Signs for post-10/01/99 and pre-10/01/99 spas shall be securely mounted and readily visible to the spa user from inside the spa enclosure. Signage shall state the following: (A) The location of the nearest telephone or emergency-summoning device; (B) "DO NOT USE THE SPA, IF THE WATER TEMPERATURE IS ABOVE 104 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT (40 DEGREES CENTIGRADE)" in letters at least 1 inch high; (C) "WARNING-NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY" with clearly legible letters at least 4 inches high if no lifeguard is required; (D) "CHILDREN SHOULD NOT USE SPA WITHOUT ADULT SUPERVISION" with clearly legible letters at least 2 inches high if no lifeguard is required; and (E) The maximum load limit as required in 265.203(i) of this title. (1 person per 10 square feet of surface area)
- 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.
- safety signs are climbable and need to be moved
Corrective action: Enclosures (fences) on existing pools/spa that are not in compliance with their applicable enclosure regulation shall be 'upgraded' to comply by 1/7/2007 or will be closed until the upgrade is complete. Apartment and homeowner associations must meet the Texas Poolyard Enclosure stature, Chapter 757 of the Texas Health and Safety Code. Pools built before 1984. 'http://tlo2.tlc.state.tx.us/statutes/docs/HS/content/htm/hs.009.00.000757.00.htm#757.001.00 - horizontals bars or tops of signs need to be a distance of 45'' apart.
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Shared Inspection | 06/10/2009 | 100 |
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