14demerits

LOFTS AT HAWTHORNE MILL, THE

1101 HAWTHORNE LANE, Charlotte, NC 28205

Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530520

Latest result14 demerits

Last inspectedOct 13, 2026

Inspections on record15

On record sinceJun 5, 2019

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

Score history

Jun 5, 2019Lower is betterOct 13, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 13, 2026 14 demerits · 3 violations

Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Michael Jackson present. Permit suspended for new pump and motor installation without pool drain suction compliance (PDSC) form submittal and approval from the health department. A bonding/grounding wire inspection must also be completed for the motor replacement. Please submit an in-field plan review document with the new pump specifications as well as an updated PDSC form. These documents can be submitted to meckpools@mecknc.gov. These documents can be found on our website at https://eh.mecknc.gov/pools. Once these items are submitted and approved, contact Eli Freese at 704.621.2298 to verify and reopen pool. Pool to remain closed with closed signs posted at this time. Items below this line are 30 day intent to suspend items. A 30 day intent to suspend the permit will be issued if these items have not been corrected once the permit is reinstated. 1. Loose depth/no dive tiles on pool deck. 2. Gate not self-latching near fitness area.

#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6

.2539(d) All pools, prior to permit issuance, shall provide documentation to the Department to verify suction outlet safety compliance. Documentation shall include an accurate Pool Drain Suction Compliance Form. Observed different pump in field than what is listed on pool drain suction compliance (PDSC) form. Permit suspended.

#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4

Observed depth markers near sun shelf and catwalk area not secured to pool deck. Resecure.

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

.2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. Observed gate near fitness area not self-latching. Repair.

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Apr 21, 2026 8 demerits · 2 violations

Inspector comments: POOL IS APPROVED FOR NIGHT SWIMMING. C. ELMORE MADE A VIST ON 6/25/2025 FROM 8:05PM TO 8:45PM TO EVALUATE THE LIGHTING. LIGHTING WAS FOUND TO BE SUFFICIENT FOR NIGHT SWIMMING. MAIN DRAINS EXPIRE 5/19/2029 THE “NO PETS” SIGNS ON THE GATES CANNOT BE VIEWED FROM ALL POINTS OF THE DECK OR FROM ALL POINTS OF POSSIBLE ENTRY. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT AN ADDITIONAL “NO PETS” SIGN BE PLACED INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE WHERE ALL PEOPLE AT THE POOL COULD SEE IT.

#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4

.2518(k) Replace missing weirs. Observed 1 weir missing out of 6 total. No Permit Action. More than 50% of weirs in place.

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

.2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. Observed gate on the front right side to not be self-latching. Door was corrected to be fully self-closing and fully self-latching. -CDI

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Apr 14, 2025 14 demerits · 3 violations

Inspector comments: Main drain covers expire 5/15/29

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

pH, chlorine, and main drains must be checked once a day and recorded every day the pool is open. Total Alkalinity and Cyanuric Acid (if Cyanuric Acid is in use) must be checked once a week, 100ppm maximum for Cyanuric Acid. Observed gaps in the log book record. Keep proper records for all daily and weekly requirements.

#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4

.2518(k) Replace missing weirs. Observed 1 weir missing out of 6 total. No Permit Action. More than 50% of weirs in place.

#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6

.2530(a) Lifesaving equipment includes body hook and pole and USCG approved ring buoy with required rope length. Observed ring buoy throw rope to be 60 feet long. 50 foot length is required for this pool. Rope was corrected to the proper 50 foot length.

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Oct 22, 2024 4 demerits · 1 violation

Inspector comments: OBSERVED DECK AND POOL LIGHTS FUNCTIONAL. NIGHT SWIMMING IS APPROVED FOR THIS POOL.

#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4

.2518(k) Replace missing weirs. Observed 2 weirs missing out of 6 total. No Permit Action. More than 50% of weirs in place.

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May 16, 2024 4 demerits · 1 violation

#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4

.2518(k) Replace missing weirs. Observed 2 weirs to have come loose in the skimmers. They were re-attached.

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Aug 16, 2023 28 demerits · 6 violations

Inspector comments: POOL HAS NOT PASSED INSPECTION. POOL SHALL REMAIN CLOSED BY ORDER OF THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. POOL CANNOT BE OPENED FOR SWIMMING AT THIS TIME. CONTACT C. ELMORE AT 704-507-6814 WHEN ITEMS ARE CORRECTED. POOL CANNOT REOPEN WITHOUT HEALTH DEPARTMENT VERIFICATION.

#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6

.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. Observed 0.0ppm-0.1ppm chlorine in the pool. Chlorination by the erosion feeder is required. Chlorine must be introduced by the chlorination system for normal operation and swimming. -I.S. Issued.

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

pH, chlorine, and main drains must be checked once a day and recorded every day the pool is open. Total Alkalinity and Cyanuric Acid (if Cyanuric Acid is in use) must be checked once a week, 100ppm maximum for Cyanuric Acid. Observed many gaps in the log book record. Keep proper records for all daily and weekly requirements.

#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4

.2518(k) Replace missing weirs. Observed 2 weirs missing out of 6 total. No Permit Action. More than 50% of weirs in place.

#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 vacuum line cap to be self-closing, but not self latching. It must close and latch such that a tool is required to open it.

#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6

.2530(a) Lifesaving equipment includes body hook and pole and USCG approved ring buoy with required rope length. Observed throw rope to be dry rotted and to tear apart when tensioned. Replace the rope and make it exactly 50 foot length from end to attachment point on ring buoy. I.S. Issued.

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

.2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. Observed gate on the upper level at the front left side to be not self-closing and self-latching. Door must be corrected to be fully self-closing and fully self-latching.

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Apr 26, 2023 4 demerits · 1 violation

Inspector comments: POOL HAS PASSED INSPECTION AND BEEN ISSUED THE PERMIT DECAL. PAPER PERMIT WILL BE AVAILABLE ON-LINE AT THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT WEBSITE. DISPLAY THE PERMIT AND DECAL AT THE POOL DECK AREA. OBSERVED DECK LIGHTS AND POOL LIGHTS FUNCTIONAL FOR NIGHT SWIMMING.

#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4

.2518(k) Replace missing weirs. Observed 2 weirs missing out of 6 total. No Permit Action. More than 50% of weirs in place.

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Sep 14, 2022 24 demerits · details not yet loaded