- Fort Worth Ordinance
Weekly inspection of Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter not recorded. Weekly inspection of Pool yard enclosure and gates are not recorded. 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. Provide proof of having a Nationally Accredited or Trained pool/spa operator by posting prominently their current and valid certificate.
- 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 filter inlet pressure gauge in the piping is not properly maintained. Exposed piping is not labeled to identify the piping function and direction of flow.
Corrective action: A pump suction (vacuum) gauge shall be properly maintained. Maintain the filter inlet pressure gauge in the piping properly. 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.
- 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.
Surface skimmer or parts are missing, broken, damaged or not maintained. Weir(s) missing.
Corrective action: Damaged or missing skimmer systems or overflow devices or parts (weirs, covers, baskets, etc.) shall be repaired or replaced.
- 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.
Return inlets are damaged or not functioning properly.
Corrective action: Return inlets must be unsealed or repaired and must function properly.
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Regular Inspection | 06/23/2010 | 100 |
- Fort Worth Ordinance
Weekly inspection of Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter not recorded. Weekly inspection of Pool yard enclosure and gates are not recorded. 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. Provide proof of having a Nationally Accredited or Trained pool/spa operator by posting prominently their current and valid certificate.
- 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.
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Regular Inspection | 06/23/2010 | 100 |
- COMMENT:
rechecked the vac- alerts and the fence
Corrective action: - vac- alert works and you corrected some of the fence - please continue correcting the fence issues, please have it completed w/in 21 days - if you have any questions please contact BOB LOTMAN at 817 991-0669.
- 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.
- fence was corrected in the corner by the brick wall and on the arches - still have other areas to address fence is climbable by the brick building on the back side and on the front side - the entire wood fence on the back wall on the outside is completely climbable by the horizontal supporting studs
Corrective action: - continue correcting the fence 'out of compliance' issues listed 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.
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Shared Inspection | 07/09/2009 | 100 |
- 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.
- 'emergency dial 911' signs on gates are missing - signs are hidden behind plants
Corrective action: - To wit: Required telephone emergency sign(s) are not provided on the outside of each gate. To correct: Because the emergency phone is located outside of the pool yard there must be phone locations signs on the outside of each gate. - place signs where they can be seen or cut plants by signs
- 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.
- chemicals taken - logs are not being taken daily - gates, gfci, and phone are not being logged as required
Corrective action: Current free available chlorine level is_6__ ppm. Required level for Chlorine-Free Available (pool) is 2.0-3.0 ppm; maximum ranges are (1.0 - 8.0ppm). Current combined chlorine level is___ ppm. Required level for Chlorine-Combined is 0 ppm (0.0 - 0.2 ppm). Current pH level is_7.4___. Required level for pH is 7.4-7.6, maximum ranges (range 7.0 - 7.8). Current cyanuric acid level is__60___ ppm. Ideal ranges for Cyanuric Acid is 10 - 40 ppm. 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. Only way to correct the issue of high amount of Cyanuric Acid is to drain the pool, scrub and power wash the plaster, refill the water, and start over. - Operational records of tests results are not maintained. Facilities shall document inspection of, and repairs to, the following IN THE LOG BOOK: Chemical levels, In season daily Off season bi-wkly Cyanuric acid monthly Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI), weekly Condition of pool/spa enclosure including the gates, weekly Emergency telephone operation, monthly
- 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.
The wastewater disposal system does not have an adequately spaced airgap.
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 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.
- the fence's horizontal bars by the rock wall is not adequately spaced per state's minimum standards - the arch of the fence's design is not adequately spaced as well per state's minimum standards of chapter 757 pools were built in 2007 and need to comply w/ chapter 757.003
Corrective action: (e) If the pool yard enclosure is constructed with horizontal and vertical members and the distance between the tops of the horizontal members is less than 45 inches, the openings may not allow a sphere 1-3/4 inches in diameter to pass through the enclosure.
- 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.
- vac-alert is missing on the slide pump - var-alert not working is cos
Corrective action: - need to close the slide until the vac-alert is in place
- 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.
- pools are not in compliance for the following reasons 1. fence does not meet chapter 757 code 2. slides pumps are not connected to a vac-alert system
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Shared Inspection | 06/23/2009 | 100 |
- 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.
- 'emergency dial 911' signs on gates are missing - signs are hidden behind plants
Corrective action: - To wit: Required telephone emergency sign(s) are not provided on the outside of each gate. To correct: Because the emergency phone is located outside of the pool yard there must be phone locations signs on the outside of each gate. - place signs where they can be seen or cut plants by signs
- 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.
- chemicals taken - logs are not being taken daily - gates, gfci, and phone are not being logged as required
Corrective action: Current free available chlorine level is_4__ ppm. Required level for Chlorine-Free Available (pool) is 2.0-3.0 ppm; maximum ranges are (1.0 - 8.0ppm). Current combined chlorine level is___ ppm. Required level for Chlorine-Combined is 0 ppm (0.0 - 0.2 ppm). Current pH level is_7.4___. Required level for pH is 7.4-7.6, maximum ranges (range 7.0 - 7.8). Current cyanuric acid level is__0___ ppm. Ideal ranges for Cyanuric Acid is 10 - 40 ppm. 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. Only way to correct the issue of high amount of Cyanuric Acid is to drain the pool, scrub and power wash the plaster, refill the water, and start over. - Operational records of tests results are not maintained. Facilities shall document inspection of, and repairs to, the following IN THE LOG BOOK: Chemical levels, In season daily Off season bi-wkly Cyanuric acid monthly Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI), weekly Condition of pool/spa enclosure including the gates, weekly Emergency telephone operation, monthly
- 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.
The wastewater disposal system does not have an adequately spaced airgap.
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 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.
- the fence's horizontal bars by the rock wall is not adequately spaced per state's minimum standards - the arch of the fence's design is not adequately spaced as well per state's minimum standards of chapter 757 pools were built in 2007 and need to comply w/ chapter 757.003
Corrective action: (e) If the pool yard enclosure is constructed with horizontal and vertical members and the distance between the tops of the horizontal members is less than 45 inches, the openings may not allow a sphere 1-3/4 inches in diameter to pass through the enclosure.
- 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.
- vac- alert not working- cos
- 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.
- pools are not in compliance for the following reasons 1. fence does not meet chapter 757 code 2. slides pumps are not connected to a vac-alert system
Corrective action: - per elmer depaula the pools may remain open and the slide shall remain closed until the following are repaired w/in 21 days 1. fence shall meet chapter 757 code 2. slides vac-alert system is in place and working - if the items are not repaired then the pools will be officially closed by the city and a citation will be issued to the person in charge - or you may officially close the pool yourself - also, you will need an additional re-inspection for these two items and will also need to pay the required fees that go along with it. stated below.... 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. You will pay an additional re-inspection fee for when you want the others inspected.
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Shared Inspection | 06/23/2009 | 100 |
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