- 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 free available chlorine level is____13_____________ ppm. Required level for Chlorine-Free Available (pool) is 1.0 - 8.0 ppm and is not met. Operational records of tests results are not maintained.
Corrective action: 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. 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.
A pump suction (vacuum) gauge is not provided.
Corrective action: A pump suction (vacuum) gauge shall be installed as close to the suction side of the pump as possible without sacrificing accuracy.
- 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.
One body hook or shepherd's crook with attached reaching pole or one throwing rope with attached ring buoy is not provided or accessible. Hook is not attached to pole with a screw (must be Stainless steel screw). Rope on buoy is tied around fence and not accessible in an emergency. Overhead or underwater lighting is not safely or properly maintained. Lights do not come on. Required telephone(s) capable of immediately summoning emergency service are not provided. Phone to Kings Three is not working. Emergency sign missing from front gate.
Corrective action: Attach hook to pole with stainess steel screw. Untie rope from fence. COS Overhead or underwater lighting shall be maintained safely and according to standards. 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". Install 911 sign on front gate with directions to emergency phone. 24 hours
- 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.
Tile missing on wainscott.
- 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.
Unable to test GFCI due to lights not coming on.
Corrective action: Ensure lights are working to facilitate testing of GFCI.
- 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.
Gate is damaged and does not have a latching mechanism.
Corrective action: Gate must self close and latch from 6 inch and full open postions.
- 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.
pH 7.2 Cya 45
- 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 Chlorine too high Safety equipment does not meet code Emergency Phone not working Lights and GFCI not operational Gate latch missing
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 will be waived since your pool was closed due to vandalism. The closed pool/spa must meet minimum standards before it can be re-opened. Call me at 817-991-0669 when you are ready for a re-inspection.
- 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.
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.
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- 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.
- 911 phone is not working - ring buoy is not adequate; all tangled up in the fence - shepherds hook is missing off the pole - pole is worn and needs to be replaced - missing ' diaper changing' and - missing ' in case of emergency, call 911' sign are missing; one in the pool yard and one out side on gate - missing the off site pool maintenance company sign
Corrective action: Fort Worth Ordinance Sign Stating: "Diaper Changing on the pool/spa deck is prohibited" Minimum 2" letters required. Sign Stating: "To report mechanical, safety or water quality problems with this facility, call (___) - during hours of operation." Only required if the pool operator is not on-site. 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) 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.
- 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.
- gate is missing the 18'' guard around the door knobs
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
- 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 are not on a working GFCI
Corrective action: GFCI MAINTAIN THAT THE GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTERS ARE WORKING AT ALL TIMES. ****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
- 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... 1. chemicals will need to be tested 2. lights shall be connected to a working GFCI 3. make sure you have an extra main drain cover 4. repair the gate wire/ expandable wire on the gate 5. repair the leak /pooled water by the gate area 6. 911 phone shall work at all times 7. safety equipment shall be present and posted as required
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. You will pay an additional re-inspection fee for when you want the others inspected.
- 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.
- filter outlet gauge is missing - piping needs to be labeled
- 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.
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.
- 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.
- grass needs to be mowed in the pool yard - pooled water on lawn by pool entry gate and needs to be repaired
- 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.
- water is clear - did not get to look at log book or test kit
Corrective action: - Taylor FAS-DPD titration test kit or equivalent is required. - 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 - Current free available chlorine level is___ 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____. Required level for pH is 7.4-7.6, maximum ranges (range 7.0 - 7.8). Current cyanuric acid level is_____ 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.
- 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.
- spare main drain not present
Corrective action: * A spare drain cover must be kept onsite at all times for each size drain. A citation and / or closure may happen when not present.
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