12demerits

AURORA TOWNHOMES

1347 BRIAR CREEK RD, Charlotte, NC 28205

Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530317

Latest result12 demerits

Last inspectedOct 15, 2026

Inspections on record18

On record sinceMay 21, 2015

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

Score history

May 21, 2015Lower is betterOct 15, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 15, 2026 12 demerits · 3 violations

Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Keith Howard present. Permit conditions - Flow meter must remain operable. Flow required at 3450 RPM with flow meter reading no greater than 104 GPM to meet flow restriction of the return pipe. Turnover required at 100 GPM. Pump is not meeting turnover. If clarity issues occur, a pump change may be required in the future. If the flow meter exceeds 119 GPM this is a suction hazard due to drain cover flow restriction.

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

.2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris. Observed some organic growth on pool walls (algae). Minimal amount therefore no permit action taken. Maintain clean.

#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. Observed one section of vertical bars near pool gate where a 6 inch gap existed. CDI- repaired.

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

.2518(g) Keep the flow meter operational. Observed non operational flow meter. CDI- repaired.

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May 18, 2026 12 demerits · 3 violations

Inspector comments: MAIN DRAIN COVERS EXPIRE 5/9/2030 EQUALIZER LINE COVERS EXPIRE 9/30/2029 POOL IS NOT APPROVED FOR NIGHT SWIMMING. Permit Restriction: Flow meter must remain operable. Flow required at 3450 RPM with flow meter reading no greater than 104 gpm to meet flow restriction of the return pipe. Turnover required at 100 gpm. Pump is not meeting turnover. If clarity issues may require change in the future. If flow meter exceeds 119 gpm suction hazard due to drain cover flow restriction. POOL IS CLOSED TO SWIMMING BY ORDER OF THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. CONTACT C. ELMORE AT 704-507-6814 WHEN CORRECTIONS ARE MADE.

#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4

.2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair. Observed 2 eyeball return fittings missing. All others were in place. No Permit Action taken. Replace the fittings.

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

Observed gaps in the fence greater than 4 inches. Fence builit prior to 2010. No Permit Action taken.

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

Observed filter system to have a leak such that the pump cannot run without draining/discharging water through the leak. This must be corrected in order for the pool to be open for swimming. Immediate Suspension issued.

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Sep 10, 2025 8 demerits · 2 violations

Inspector comments: POOL IS NOT APPROVED FOR NIGHT SWIMMING. OBSERVED SIGN THAT STATED POOL HOURS WERE 10AM TO 8PM. POOL HOURS CANNOT REFLECT ALLOWING THE POOL TO BE OPEN AFTER SUNSET OR BEFORE SUNRISE. IF YOU WISH TO HAVE THE POOL EVALUATED FOR NIGHT SWIMMING, CONTACT C. ELMORE AT 704-507-6814 TO SCHEDULE EVALUATION. WITHOUT NIGHT SWIMMING APPROVAL, POOL CANNOT BE OPEN AFTER DUSK OR BEFORE DAWN. PERMIT RESTRICTIONS: FLOW METER MUST REMAIN OPERABLE. FLOW REQUIRED AT 3450 RPM WITH FLOW METER READING NO GREATER THAN 104 GPM TO MEET FLOW RESTRICTION OF THE RETURN PIPE. TURNOVER REQUIRED AT 100 GPM. PUMP IS NOT MEETING TURNOVER. IF CLARITY ISSUES MAY REQUIRE CHANGE IN THE FUTURE. IF FLOW METER EXCEEDS 119 GPM SUCTION HAZARD DUE TO DRAIN COVER FLOW RESTRICTION. MAIN DRAIN COVERS EXPIRE 5/9/2030 EQUALIZER LINE COVERS EXPIRE 9/30/2029

#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4

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

Pre-2010 fence with gaps > 4" through the fence due to bent /damaged vertical members. .2528(a) Provide no openings in fence and/or gate greater than 4"x4".

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Jun 17, 2025 6 demerits · 1 violation

Inspector comments: Permit Restriction: Flow meter must remain operable. Flow required at 3450 RPM with flow meter reading no greater than 104 gpm to meet flow restriction of the return pipe. Turnover required at 100 gpm. Pump is not meeting turnover. If clarity issues, may require change in the future. If low meter exceeds 119 gpm, suction hazard, due to drain cover flow restriction. POOL HAS PASSED INSPECTION AND BEEN ISSUED PERMIT DECAL. POST PERMIT DECAL AND PAPER POOL PERMIT DOCUMENT AT THE POOL. THE PAPER PERMIT SHOULD BE AVAILABLE WITHIN 1-3 BUSINESS DAYS ON THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT POOL WEBSITE.

#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6

.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. Observed KINGS III call box not accepting call-back to the posted number. KINGS III was contacted and was able to make the box function to accept incoming calls. Check the call-back function of the box regularly and ensure that it works properly. If the box is found to be malfunctioning in any way, close the pool until it is corrected. -CDI.

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Apr 26, 2024 2 demerits · 1 violation

Inspector comments: Pool does not have night swimming approval. Open Dawn to Dusk. Observed tiles to be repaired with caulk. Observed new structures on the deck, they are more than 6 feet away from the water.

#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2

Observed ladders to have loose treads. Items were repaired.

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Oct 10, 2023 4 demerits · 1 violation

Inspector comments: SOME DEPTH AND NO DIVE MARKERS ARE CRACKED. REPLACE THEM PRIOR TO NEXT SEASON.

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

Observed gaps in the fence greater than 4 inches. Fence builit prior to 2010. No Permit Action taken.

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Jun 6, 2023 38 demerits · 11 violations

Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Mike Spah. Permit will be issued and available for printing from the website health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/pools. Sticker provided during inspection. Verified pump system Pentair Intelliflow set at 3110 RPM. No night swimming. Modify posted hours to indicate that swimming ends at dusk as pool operates year round and 9 pm is after dark during some seasons. Cracks present in no diving markers and depth markers on pool deck. Replace prior to next season or if deterioration observed. Repair or replace rusty / loose ladders prior to next inspection as was noted on last inspection.

#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6

pH 8.0. .2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. - Pool water pH at 8.0. Corrected to 7.6 during inspection.

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

.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. Observed no recordkeeping for pool since fall 2022. Operator noted pool closed for significant time and turnover of maintenance for conducting checks. No permit action at this time, however, all records must be maintained and in compliance going forward. If pool is closed, documentation should be available noting that.

#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2

.2521(b) Ladders shall be corrosion-resistant. Both ladders showing signs of rust/corrosion need repair or replacement as noted on previous inspection. Correct prior to next inspection in order to avoid permit action.

#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4

.2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair. Missing one return fitting on side wall. Corrected during inspection.

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

Pre-2010 fence with gaps > 4" through the fence due to bent /damaged vertical menbers. .2528(a) Provide no openings in fence and/or gate greater than 4"x4". Pre-2010 fence with wire meshing installed on one section of fencing creating hand/footholds. Mesh with openings > 1.75". .2528(b) Decorative cut-outs on fence and/or gate shall not exceed 1.75 inches. .2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. One entry gate not sefl-closing and latching. Corrected during inspection.

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

.2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. Chairs on side of pool less than 6’ from pool edge. Corrected during inspection.

#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6

.2530(f) Signage with legible letters providing dialing instructions, address of pool and pool telephone number shall be posted at the emergency phone. Kings III phone number call back incorrect due to transition to cellular. Both Kings III operator and Charlotte 911 have 681-393-2676. Posted number at Kings III box corrected to match this. EHS verified phone number does call back Kings III box as required. All other emergency phone requirements in compliance.

#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2

Inadequate ventilation in the pump room. .2533(e) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in pump room. Some items stored up against filter and piping. .2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room. Some water on pump room floor. .2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water.

#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2

Some piping not labeled. .2518(d) Piping and valves shall be labeled with color codes or labels.

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

No air gap for the backwash line. .2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap.

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

.2526 Glass globes on light fixtures in both restrooms - unable to determine shatterproofing. Replace with shatterproof globes and bulbs or provide documentation that are shatterproof.

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