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Mecklenburg County Public Swimming Pools 2019 - Katie Wilson, REHS Chris Sells, REHS
Mecklenburg County Public
    Swimming Pools 2019
                    Katie Wilson, REHS
                       704-309-5494
                       Sr. EHS, PEHS

Chris Sells, REHS                        Tim Dutcher, REHS
704-576-8678                             704-507-6808
Sr. EHS, PEHS                            PEHS Supervisor
Mecklenburg County Public Swimming Pools 2019 - Katie Wilson, REHS Chris Sells, REHS
Topics
• Website                        • In-Field Plan Review
                                   Applications
     •   Permit Checklists
                                      •   General and Equipment
     •   PDSC Forms
                                          Changes
• Mecklenburg County Local       • Fencing Reminders
  Operating Permit
                                 • Plugging Equalizers
• North Carolina Operating
  Permit
• 2019 Permitting Process
     •   PDSC Form Enforcement
     •   Night Swimming

• 2019 Application and Fee
  Submittal
• Summer EA’s
Mecklenburg County Public Swimming Pools 2019 - Katie Wilson, REHS Chris Sells, REHS
Website –
http://Meckpools.charmeck.org
Mecklenburg County Public Swimming Pools 2019 - Katie Wilson, REHS Chris Sells, REHS
What’s new on our website?
• Pool Drain Safety Compliance (PDSC) form updated
  for 2019
• Pool Drain Compliance Report – Are my covers
  expired?
• 2019 PDSC Information – Includes pump information,
  main drain and equalizer information
• In-Field Plan Review Applications
• New Pump and Pump Curve List – updated with
  more pumps – PDF
   • Note: There have been changes to flow ratings for some
     Aquastar drain covers.
Mecklenburg County Public Swimming Pools 2019 - Katie Wilson, REHS Chris Sells, REHS
• Permit Checklists
   • Swimming Pool
   • Wading Pool
   • Spas
   • Water Recreation
     Attractions

• Available in Spanish
  also
Mecklenburg County Public Swimming Pools 2019 - Katie Wilson, REHS Chris Sells, REHS
Mecklenburg County Public Swimming Pools 2019 - Katie Wilson, REHS Chris Sells, REHS
PDSC Form – Section 1B
• Maximum Pumping System Flow is reduced to
  ________ gpm.
   • Only fill out this section if providing TDH measurements, a
     true flow by flow meter, calculations, etc.
Mecklenburg County Public Swimming Pools 2019 - Katie Wilson, REHS Chris Sells, REHS
PDSC Form – Section 3
Equalizer Cover Data
Mecklenburg County Public Swimming Pools 2019 - Katie Wilson, REHS Chris Sells, REHS
PDSC Form – Section 5
Vacuum Line
Mecklenburg County Public Swimming Pools 2019 - Katie Wilson, REHS Chris Sells, REHS
PDSC Form – Back Page
*Only Fill Out for New Construction*
• Pump Curve Document
   • Provides assistance
     with manufacturer,
     model number and
     corresponding pump
     curve
   • Great tool for
     assisting with PDSC
     forms
• VGB Approved Cover
  Document
   • Provides general
     quick reference
     for drain covers
     and
     corresponding
     manufacturer
     specs
   • Does not replace
     manufacturer
     specifications
2019 Operating
Season
Permit Inspections
• ALL seasonal and annual public swimming pools
  including pools, wading pools, spas, spray pads, etc.
  will be required to have a permit inspection before
  an operation permit will be issued
• A State and Local permit will be issued onsite
    • State Permit – Will be paper
    • Local Permit – Will be a sticker

      Local Permit must be posted at pool. State permit must be
                              present.
Permit Inspections
• Pools are required to be in compliance with
   • The Mecklenburg County Health Ordinance – Rules
     Governing Public Swimming Pools

                            - AND-

   • The State Rules – NC Public Swimming Pool Rules .2500
Mecklenburg
County –
Local Operating
Permit
Meck. Co. Local
Ordinance
Lifeguard/Safety Requirements
Type A Pool – A pool operated by:
1.   Municipality
2.   Community organization
3.   Neighborhood association
4.   School, college, or university
5.   Athletic club
6.   Institutional facility
7.   Country club or similar facility.
Lifeguard/Safety Requirements
• Type A Pools with Depth 5 ft. or less
    • A lifeguard or other person trained in lifesaving techniques
      must be provided but is not required to remain in the pool
      area.
         • This may include a CPO that visits the property daily.
    • A suitable alarm shall be provided to summon such lifeguard
      in the event of an emergency.
         • A phone can be designated as a suitable alarm.

• Type A Pools with Depth greater than 5 ft.
    • A lifeguard shall be provided at ALL times.
Lifeguard/Safety Requirements
• A lifeguard variance request may be made to
  Public Health by submitting Lifeguard Variance
  Request form.
• Request form can be sent to Tim Dutcher.
   • Form can be found on our website at
     http://Meckpools.charmeck.org.

• Once approved, you will receive notification of
  approval of variance for lifeguards.
NC
Operating
Permit
State Permit Inspections
• Will be completed as done previously, like a pre-
  permit inspection.

• Utilize the permit checklists on our website to
  ensure compliance (referenced previously).
2019 Permitting Process
2019 Permit Process
• All seasonal and annual pools will require a permit inspection
  before opening

• The first day to complete a scheduled permit inspection for
  seasonal pools will be on April 1st

• A list of every pool and their assigned inspector will be
  posted on our website: http://meckpools.charmeck.org
  under Inspector Assignment List
    • Contact your inspector beginning March 13, 2019
    • Go to the website, look up your pool, and contact the
       inspector to schedule an inspection
Permit Inspection Reminder
• Remember that all items on the permit checklists
  should be correct before scheduling a permit
  inspection
   • If an inspector conducts a scheduled inspection and the
     pool does not pass, $100 return visit fee will be charged
Permits
• Will be provided onsite by your inspector.

• Post sticker visible upon entrance to the pool.

• Your State permit will also be posted on our
  website. Please allow for time as they will be
  scanned in due to hard copy permit.
   • Look for the icon located on our website
Inspection Guarantee Dates
• To guarantee an inspection by April 15
   • All paperwork must be submitted to Public Health and EH staff must be
     contacted for appointment by March 20

• To guarantee an inspection by May 1
   • All paperwork must be submitted to Public Health and EH staff must be
     contacted by April 1

• To guarantee an inspection by the Friday before Memorial
  Day
   • All paperwork must be submitted to Public Health and EH staff must be
     contacted by May 1
PDSC Forms and Inspections
• All VGB paperwork must be submitted and
  approved before an inspection will be scheduled

• If PDSC form is verified incorrect during the
  inspection, a return visit and a fee will be required
Enforcement – VGB
Compliance
What does this mean as a pool operator?
      1.   Verify PDSC form that Meck. Co. has on file is accurate
      2.   A list is available on our website as reviewed at beginning of
           presentation
      3.   If incorrect, submit a new form to:
            •   Email: Katie.Wilson@mecklenburgcountync.gov or
            Christopher.Sells@mecklenburgcountync.gov
            •   Fax: 704-336-6894
            •   Mail: 3205 Freedom Drive, Suite 8000, Charlotte, NC 28208

•   All expired drain covers or equalizer line covers must be replaced before the
    2019 season in order to schedule an operating permit inspection
Tips for Completing Your PDSC
Form
• If new form is filled out, all portions must be
  complete. This includes:
    • Section 1. Pump system Flow;
    • Section 2. Main Drain Cover Data with sump information;
    • Section 3. Equalizer Cover Data; and
    • Section 4. SVRS (if applicable)

• Keep a copy of the completed form for your
  personal records
    • All completed PDSC forms will be available online once
      submitted and approved
Night
Swimming
• Open for Night Swimming Defined
              • People are swimming and using
Night           the pool after dusk
Swimming
              • Does not include the deck area
                surrounding the pool including fire
                pits, tv areas, game areas, etc.
Night Swimming
• Sufficient Lighting Defined
   • Main drains and all areas of the swimming pool are clearly visible

   • All required decking space is clearly illuminated
       • Pools = At least 6 ft. or 8 ft. depending on pool size
       • Wading Pools = At least 4 ft. around pool
       • Spas = 4 ft. clearance at least ½ way around spa

   • All parts of the pool, the water, the depth markers, signs, entrances,
     restrooms, safety equipment, phone and signage, and walkaways are
     clearly illuminated
Night Swimming - Permitting
• If a pool wants night swimming, the inspector must make a
  site visit before dawn or after dusk to assure sufficient
  lighting is provided
    • This visit can be made after the initial permit inspection and will be
      scheduled with your assigned inspector

• The State permit will indicate either Permitted for Night
  Swimming or Not Permitted for Night Swimming with a
  check box marked
    • A permit may be issued without night swimming and amended at
      a later date
• Pools Previously Approved for
             Night Swimming

Night         1.   Up to inspector to re-approve for
                   night swimming without a follow-up
Swimming           visit.
              2.   All lighting including pool lights and
                   perimeter lighting must be
                   operable at time of inspection.
2019 Application
and Fee
Submittal
2019 Permitting - Website
2019 Permitting –
Application Process
• Application
    • Fields populated with most
      current info from our
      database
    • Make any changes to
      owner, operator, phone
      number, email address, etc.
      by striking through and
      writing in new information
         • Note: It is important we
           have most current
           email, mailing address,
           etc. since this is how we
           contact operator’s and
           owners
2019 Permitting - Fees

• Permit fees will stay the same
   • Seasonal Fee - $130
   • Annual Fee - $250

• Late fees have not changed = $120
   • Permits must be received by February 28th
2019 Permitting –
Application Process
• Payment Invoices will
  be available again this
  year
• If you need a W-9,
  please contact
  Sabrena Davis at (980)
  314-2959
Permit Applications

 Due February 28th by 5:00 pm

 A $120 late fee will be applied for EACH pool that is
                     submitted late
How to Pay
• Mail Check to or Pay in the Office:
   3205 Freedom Drive, Suite 8000
   Charlotte, NC 28208

• Pay Over Phone:
   980-314-1620
   If application is separate from payment –
   1.   Write the permit ID on bottom of check or
   2.   Write payment by credit card on bottom of
        application and provide contact information for
        payment
Summer
Environmental
Assistants
Safety Visits
Summer Environmental
Assistants
• Visits made again at pools throughout the 2019 Season

• These are safety visits, to ensure compliance with the
  State AND Local requirements
In-Field Plan
Review
Requirements
In-Field Plan Review –
General Form
• Used for renovation or repair work NOT including
  equipment in pump room
    Renovation of pool perimeter fencing, doors and gates
    Renovation of pool deck
    Renovation of swimming pool restrooms
    Pool Plaster – Only if color is not greater than 50% light
     reflective
In-Field Plan Review – General
Pool Plaster
• Plaster/paint color
  should reflect greater
  than 50% of light

• Light Reflectance Value
  can be provided by the
  manufacturer
Pool Decals
In-Field Plan Review –
Equipment Change Form
• Used for renovation or repair work to equipment
  in pump room
    Pool pump changes
    Pool filter changes
    Renovation of piping
    Relocation of equipment including piping, filters and
     pumps
    Changing equipment from what was originally approved
     during plan review
        Note: Pools are not approved as salt water pools
         unless approved by this Department
In-Field Plan Review - Equipment
In-Field Plan Review – PDSC
• For changes to equipment including pump
  changes, main drains or equalizers, ensure an
  updated PDSC form is submitted with the
  application
In-Field Plan Review
• What does in-field plan review include?
   • A $250 fee may be required to be paid to Public Health if a site visit
     must be made.

   • An In-Field Plan Review application must be submitted for approval
     before work occurs
        • Notify Public Health before making changes to your swimming
          pool or the exterior surroundings around the pool

If you are unsure as to whether or not in-field plan review may be
 required, you can contact myself or Chris Sells for clarification.
Fencing Reminders
Gates – No Grandfather
 REMEMBER! There is no grandfather for gates into
 public swimming pools. Gates must meet all rule
             requirements of .2528.

 A gate that does not meet State Rule will result in
               failure of inspection.

Note: If a gate is kept locked, inspector will require
     that it be verified to self-close, self-latch
Pool Gates
 Must self-close, self-latch
 Gate latch must be at
  least 54” measured from
  ground or 3” down from
  inside of gate with no
  greater than ½” within
  18” of latch
 2” under gate measured
  to bottom horizontal
 4” or less between pickets
 At least 48” in height with
  45” between horizontals
Doors on to Pool Deck
Doors on to Pool Deck
• Doors must self-close,
  self-latch or self-close
  with audible alarm
Windows on to Pool Deck
Windows on to Pool Deck
1. No greater than 4” openings on to
   deck
2. Must be permanently affixed
Wading Pool Fences
 All wading pools regardless of date of construction
must be in compliance with all fencing requirements.

  Fence and gate items are 4-point demerits and
warrant failure of pre-permit inspection or issuance of
                  Intent to Suspends.

 There is no grandfather for wading pool fences or
                      gates.
Plugging
Equalizers
From the State of North Carolina
Plugging Equalizer Lines
• Pools may disable or plug their skimmer equalizer
  lines.
   • Pools are not required to do this. This is optional.

• This applies only to the equalizer line. The skimmer
  must remain operational and be equipped with
  weirs, baskets and appropriate lids.
Options for Plugging –
Plug at Wall/Plug in                        Plaster at Wall/Plug in
Skimmer                                     Skimmer
1.       Plug with a solid plug that         1.       Plaster at wall should be
         will not allow water to pass                 flush as possible and
         through or around it.                        cannot protrude more
     •   Plug at the wall cannot protrude             than 2 inches.
         more than 2 inches from the
         finished pool wall surface.

                                             2.       Plug equalizer line under
2.       Plug should not be able to                   skimmer basket.
         be removed by hand.                      •    There should be no stagnant
                                                       water between the plaster and
                                                       the plug.
3.       Plug equalizer line under
         skimmer basket.
     •   There should be no stagnant
         water between the plugs.
Important Reminder
If skimmer equalizer lines are disabled (plugged) -
• The owner/operator must be sure to maintain the
  pool’s water level up to the mouth of the skimmers
  at all times to ensure that the pump maintains
  flooded suction.
    • If the water level falls below the skimmer mouth, this can
      cause the pump to draw in air and the pump may fail.

• Autofill systems to maintain the pool water level are
  not required, but are recommended.
Pool Maintenance Reminder…
• Do not hand feed chlorine into your pool to
  rapidly increase your chlorine unless you are
  shocking your pool
   • This includes chlorine pucks, granular, sticks, etc.
   • Staff need to verify that chlorinator is operational and
     hand feeding is a direct hazard to the public

• An Immediate Suspension will be issued if staff see
  this
Dates to Remember

• February 28, 2019 – Last day to submit permit fee without paying a late
  penalty

• March 13, 2019 – Start contacting inspectors to schedule inspections

• April 1, 2019 – Start of the 2019 Seasonal Pool Season – Pre-permit
  inspections may start

• May 1, 2019 – Start of the Annual Swimming Pool Season
Contact Information
• Katie Wilson
   Katie.Wilson@mecklenburgcountync.gov
   (704) 309-5494

• Chris Sells
   Christopher.Sells@mecklenburgcountync.gov
   (704) 576-8678

• Tim Dutcher
   Tim.Dutcher@mecklenburgcountync.gov
   (980) 314-1631

                    http://meckpools.charmeck.org
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