10demerits

BLAKENEY RACQUET CLUB

10607 REA RD, Charlotte, NC 28277

Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530276

Latest result10 demerits

Last inspectedOct 14, 2026

Inspections on record26

On record sinceAug 29, 2013

This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).

Score history

Aug 29, 2013Lower is betterOct 14, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 14, 2026 10 demerits · 2 violations

Inspector comments: Conducted inspection with EHS Eric and CPO Grant. Inspection led by EHS Eric under supervision of EHS Devon. Pool remains on A status and in good standing. Expansion/chipping noted in last inspection repaired. Permit Restriction: Flow shall not exceed main drain max flow at 1175 gpm. Suction Hazard. Pool heated. Slide feature completely removed for season. Back service gate permanently locked. Const. Date: 8/1/2008 Rope Length: 50' Night Swim?: Yes Lighting verified in full working order. Next full verification required in 2027.

#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4

.2528(a) Provide no openings in fence and/or gate that allows passage of a four inch diameter sphere. Back fence post bent causing a 6” opening. Operator bent back into correct position. No permit action.

#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6

.2530(f) Provide signage with location of emergency phone if not visible from all areas inside pool enclosure. Phone not visible within pool bubble enclosure. Operator added phone location to inside rules sign and corrected. No permit action.

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Apr 15, 2026 16 demerits · 4 violations

Inspector comments: 17) Decking starting to expand/chip by 3 1/2 FT side entry and by slide entry handrail. Repair for 2027 permitting. Lack of severity does not warrant permit action at this time. Slide feature pump listed on PDSC as Griswold R-6FM-15-T. Correct model on placard and written under is R-6FL-15-T. Discussed discrepancy with operator and pool Senior Katie Rudisill. Verified this is original build with same pump curve. Model number updated in system with photo verification, no further action required. Verified flow of slide 587 GPM at slide and VFD set at 1200 RPM. Send picture of back light working at night to Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 for night swimming. All other lights verified. Digital flow meter must remain operable. Flow shall not exceed main drain max flow at 1175 GPM suction hazard for feature slide pump. Inspection with Grant Guittard and Peter Perers

#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4

Tiling off pool wall at side entry. Keep in good repair. Operator attached tile and corrected.

#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4

Ladders against back fencing from painters, creating horizontal less than 45”. .2528(b) Horizontals shall not be located less than 45" in height. Operator moved and corrected. *Monitor storage of platforms to ensure they are not creating horizontals.

#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6

Phone not visible within pool enclosure. .2530(f) Provide signage with location of emergency phone if not visible from all areas inside pool enclosure. Operator posted signage with phone location and corrected.

#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2

Women’s toilet clogged at time of inspection. .2526(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair. Operator repaired and corrected.

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Nov 6, 2025 4 demerits · 1 violation

Inspector comments: Conducted inspection with CPO Grant. Pool remains in good standing and on A status. Bubble installed on pool. Slide feature completely removed for season. Back service gate permanently locked. Night swimming approved. Must be re certified in 2027. FEATURE MAIN DRAINS DUE 3/1/2028. Filtration main drains expire 12/23/2029.Permit Restriction: Digital flow meter must remain operable. Flow shall not exceed main drain max flow at 1175 gpm. Suction Hazard. NIGHT SWIM APPROVED 5/5/2021 Const. Date: 8/1/2008 Rope Length: 50'

#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4

.2528(b) Maintain no greater than 4" under fence and/or gate (pre-May 2010). 5” gap under fence left of main gate. Operator corrected. No permit action.

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Apr 28, 2025 10 demerits · 3 violations

Inspector comments: Send pictures of all required lighting to Marie Daley at 704-507-6806. Verified some lighting, but due for additional review. VFD is locked at 1200 for slide, meeting requirement to not exceed 1290. Flow meter at 305 gpm for filtration pump, not exceeding 600 gpm, per permit mit condition.

#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6

#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2

Hose in backwash pit at time of inspection. .2513 Maintain air gap. Operator removed and corrected.

#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2

Broken wall heater in disrepair in men’s restroom. .2526(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair. Operator removed and corrected.

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Oct 21, 2024 0 demerits · 0 violations

Inspector comments: Conducted inspection with CPO Peter and Grant. All items in compliance. Slide disassembled and removed for the season. Night swimming verified in the spring.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Apr 24, 2024 0 demerits · 0 violations

Inspector comments: No violations noted.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Sep 14, 2023 8 demerits · 2 violations

Inspector comments: Verified lighting for night swimming. Turned on slide pump and verified flow at slide, highest 500 gpm, below permit restriction of max 612 gpm. If PDSC is changed, submit paperwork for approval. Not due until 2025

#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4

Records missing maintenance, .2535(11) Provide record keeping including daily records of disinfectant residual, pH, drain cover/grate inspections, pool water maintenance, and temperature, if applicable. Provide weekly recordings for cyanuric acid and total alkalinity weekly. Pool in good condition. Lack of severity does not warrant permit action. Operator adding line for maintenance.

#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4

Observed pool furniture within 8 feet of pool. .2522(a) Provide 8 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times (>1600 sq. ft). Furniture was relocated. Corrected

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Mar 30, 2023 18 demerits · 5 violations

Inspector comments: 30 Day Intent to Suspend (ITS) issued for flow meter. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance to lift ITS. Unable to verify permit restrictions were met for slide/feature pump due to slide being off and uninstalled at time of visit. Main drain screw cover loose for slide. The slide permit restrictions and Derain covers will be verified at return visit. Failure to meet compliance will warrant permit suspension. Send lighting verification of outside lights to Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 for night swimming verification.

#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4

Reagents expired. Ensure chemical reagents are within date. Operator discarded expired reagents. Corrected.

#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4

Observed gate nearest at entry not self-latching. .2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. Gate was adjusted to be self-latching. Corrected.

#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4

Deck by slide chipped, greater than 1/2”, but mat covering offsets and slide will be installed. .2537(2) Decks shall be kept free of trip hazards or offsets greater than 1/2" due to deterioration or changes from original deck profile. Mat covering will be corrective action. Continue to monitor this area.

#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4

Observed flow meter for filtration system non-operational. .2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. *Permit item

#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2

Hose bib by restrooms observed without backflow prevention. Provide backflow prevention/anti siphon device.

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