8demerits
BRADHAM AT NEW BERN
145 NEW BERN ST, Charlotte, NC 28209
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530567
Latest result8 demerits
Last inspectedOct 2, 2026
Inspections on record15
On record sinceMay 22, 2020
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 22, 2020Lower is betterOct 2, 2026
Inspections & violations
Oct 2, 2026 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Chris Johnson.
1) Flow meter must remain operable. Flow required at 84 gpm to 89 gpm to meet turnover and flow restriction of the suction lines. Flow greater than 168 gpm exceeds the main drain flow (combined with feature). Suction Hazard. Both pumps pull through the same set of main drains.
2) SALT NOT APPROVED AS PRIMARY CHLORINATION.
Rope Length: 46'
Night Swim?: N
Inspector Info: Kurtis Nelson (980) 378-7896
#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. Two out of four weirs missing. No permit action.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. Gaps around some skimmer lids and skimmers lids starting to sink into deck. No permit action.
Mar 3, 2026 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Conducted inspection with operator. Pool remains on E status due to detached in water pool light.
Call EHS Devon when pool water light is corrected 7049981122.
Skimmers on wood planks sinking. Repair before area becomes a 1/2” offset trip hazard.
EHS recommends reducing chlorine level for bather comfort.
PERMIT RESTRICTION: FILTRATION PUMP MUST BE SET AT 84GPM MINIMUM TO MEET TURNOVER MAX FLOW NOT TO EXCEED 89GPM FOR PIPING RESTRICTIONS. PROPERLY INSTALLED FLOW METER MUST BE OPERATIONAL AT ALL TIMES.SALT NOT APPROVED AS PRIMARY CHLORINATION
Const. Date: 2/10/2020 Rope Length: 46' Night Swim?: No
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
.2530(a) Provide ring buoy for rope 1.5 times the width of the pool or 50 ft whichever is less.
Throw rope too long. Corrected to 46’. No permit action.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
.2524(c) Lighting fixtures shall not present a hazard to the public.
In water light detached from wall. Permit remains suspended until light is reattached to wall.
Nov 24, 2025 28 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: EHS Devon performed pool inspection. Immediate suspension issued for pH level and ring buoy rope. Pool placed on E status and must close. Call EHS Devon when items are corrected and ready for a re inspection 7049981122.
Intent to suspend items must be corrected upon return visit to EHS may issue a 30 day Intent to Suspend.
Skimmers on wood planks sinking. Repair before area becomes a 1/2” offset trip hazard.
Water level too high to see depth markers. Ensure water level is low enough to read depth markers but high enough to have operable skimmers.
EHS recommends reducing chlorine level for bather comfort.
PERMIT RESTRICTION: FILTRATION PUMP MUST BE SET AT 84GPM MINIMUM TO MEET TURNOVER MAX FLOW NOT TOEXCEED 89GPM FOR PIPING RESTRICTIONS. PROPERLY INSTALLED FLOW METER MUST BE OPERATIONAL AT ALL TIMES.SALT NOT APPROVED AS PRIMARY CHLORINATION.
Const. Date: 2/10/2020 Rope Length: 46' Night Swim?: N
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Pool water pH greater than 8.0. Immediate suspension item.
#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.
EHS could not verify records during visit. Ensure records are complete and ready to review upon return visit. Intent to suspend item.
#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 or damaged skimmer basket.
Skimmer basket broken near pump room. Replace.
.2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction.
All skimmers full of leaves and debris. Clean out.
EHS could not confirm weirs due to skimmer debris and high water level. Ensure all weirds are present and functional.
Intent to suspend items.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
.2530(a) Provide ring buoy for rope 1.5 times the width of the pool or 50 ft whichever is less. Ring buoy rope tangled and inaccessible. Immediate suspension item.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Pool gate shall be at least 48" in height measured from outside of barrier.
Some furniture pressed up against patio fencing from outside creating a foothold. Remove footholds and remind residents to keep furniture away from pool facing patio fencing. Intent to suspend item.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Filter pump flow meter functional but reading 45 GPM. Per permit condition, flow must be between 84gpm and 89gpm to meet turn over and pipe size limitation. No suction hazard. Intent to suspend item.
Apr 15, 2025 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Conducted inspection with . Pool remains in good standing and on A status. Ensure pump is running at 84gpm to maintain pool
turnover but does not exceed 89gpm. No night swimming.
#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. Posted pool telephone number incorrect. EHS verified correct number provided by Kings 3 and operator posted corrected number. No permit action.
Jul 30, 2024 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Conducted inspection with Bennie. Pool remains in good standing and on A status. Ensure pump is running at 84gpm to maintain pool turnover but does not exceed 89gpm. No night swimming.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
.2530(a) Provide ring buoy for rope 1.5 times the width of the pool or 50 ft whichever is less. Ring buoy rope tangled and inaccessible. Operator corrected and untangled. No permit action.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534. Some chemicals stored in pump room. Move all pool chemicals to designated chemical storage room.
Mar 21, 2024 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Performed inspection with CPO Trivod Brown. All items in compliance. Ensure flow is maintained at at least 84 GPM to maintain turnover.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 10, 2023 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with operator Trivod Brown. All permit items found to be in compliance. New pump install verified as follows:
Piping - return 2” main drain and 2.5” skimmer
Pentair VST 11533 pump
Blue White flow meter installed with 18” straight pipe on each side
Flow verified at 84 gpm with pump set at 2570 rpm
Filter - Pentair TR100C
2 - Waterway 640 main drain covers
4 - skimmers
7 - returns
Permit re-instated. Permit status returned to A “open for business”
Note: PDSC shows 24” of 2” pipework on both inlet and outlet side of flow meter. Update PDSC to accurately represent the length of pipework on inlet and outlet side of flow meter which is 18”.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Mar 27, 2023 18 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with operator Trivod Brown. Immediate suspension of permit issued due to pool water pH greater than 8.0 and unable to correct during inspection. Pool closed and signs posted during inspection. Pool must remain closed until pool chemistry is in compliance and verified. Call Hope McIntosh at 980-229-7549 once corrected and pool ready to be re-evaluated.
At that time, window limiters will also be evaluated. If windows that open directly onto the pool deck are not limited to opening no more than 4”, a 30 day intent to suspend the permit will be issued.
Night swimming is not approved.
Note: observed some residents have strung party lights on balcony railing. EHS unable to determine glass or plastic bulbs. Ensure only plastic bulbs are used on light fixtures directly on deck.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Pool water pH greater than 8.0.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
.2530(a) Provide ring buoy for rope 1.5 times the width of the pool or 50 ft whichever is less. Ring buoy with throw rope 47’9”. Corrected to 46’.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Ground level windows shall not open greater than 4" on to pool deck or child protected by audible alarm. Observed windows open greater than 4” from residences directly onto pool deck. After discussion, operator noted that it is possible to “switch off” limiters on some windows. Windows must be made to open no more than 4” directly onto pool deck. Limiters should not be “switched off” or “over-ridden”.
*permit item
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2534(4) Provide storage for pool chemicals in waterproof containers or store up off the floor. Observed bags of dry chemicals stored directly on chemical room floor.
Jul 7, 2022 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Visit to pool to lift suspension for water quality. At time a visit, water quality in compliance. Lifted suspension. Changed to “A Open for Business.
Buoy moved for accessibility. Furniture on balconies has been moved to remove horizontals less than 45”.
No night swimming.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jul 6, 2022 18 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Issued Immediate suspension for water quality. Pool must remain closed with signage posted until suspension is lifted by health department. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance.
Salt not approved as primary.
“E” Immediate Suspension
Will verify buoy placement and balcony furniture
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
0 ppm chlorine.
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm.
Immediate suspension item. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance to lift suspension
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Buoy rope tangled at time of inspection and behind plant. .2530(a) Lifesaving equipment should be conveniently located. Operator untangled. Keep accessible.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Balcony chairs, furniture on multiple balconies creating horizontal less than 45" in height. .2528(b) Horizontals shall not be located less than 45" in height.
*ITS item
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Liquid chemicals stored over dry. Bags of chemical on floor. .2534(5) Chemicals shall be stored as to prevent a reaction and permit for easy clean-up.
.2534(4) Provide storage for pool chemicals in waterproof containers or store up off the floor.
Mar 14, 2022 36 demerits · 8 violations
Inspector comments: 30 Day Intent to Suspend (ITS) for records, gate gaps greater than 1/2" within 18" of latching mechanism and horizontals less than 45" in height on balconies. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance to lift ITS.
Changed to "W" Status
Inspection with Trivod Brown
No signature due to COVID
Note: Extra screws, not in place, in main drains. Per manufacturer, 4 screws appear to be installed correctly. Advised ensuring screws that are not in allocated holes do not jeopardize integrity of cover.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH 8.2 at time of inspection.
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8
*Immediate suspension item. Operator added acid and corrected to 7.4. Pool voluntarily closed while chemicals are balanced.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Some daily records missing on day of inspection, multiple months of same readings daily. Reading should be recorded, then maintenance of adjusting water quality to reflect work done on pool.
.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.
.2535 (11) The pool operator shall inspect the pool at least daily and maintain written records.
*Permit item
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Leaves covering main drains at time of inspection.
.2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris. Operator cleaned and corrected.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Some debris in skimmers at time of inspection. .2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. Operator emptied and cleaned. Corrected.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Balcony chairs, furniture, coolers and items on multiple balconies creating horizontal less than 45" in height. .2528(b) Horizontals shall not be located less than 45" in height.
Gate metal piece has been moved, creating gaps greater than 1/2" within 18" of latching mechanism.
.2528(a) Gate latches located at less than 54" shall require the use of key, combination lock or card reader or be located on the inside of the gate at least three inches below the top of the gate with no greater than 1/2" within 18" of latch mechanism.
*Permit items
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some items and chairs within 6' of pool.
.2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. Operator moved and corrected.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Trash can blocking emergency phone at time of inspection.
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall be accessible to all pool users. Operator moved trash can and made accessible. Corrected.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Vacuum cap in pool with screw protruding out, causing hazard. Keep in good repair. .2518(f) Provide a vacuum cap or self-closing cap for pools built after May 1, 2010.
Operator removed screw, replaced cap and corrected.
Aug 2, 2021 18 demerits · details not yet loaded
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Mar 4, 2021 6 demerits · details not yet loaded
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Jul 10, 2020 8 demerits · details not yet loaded
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May 22, 2020 0 demerits · details not yet loaded
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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “BRADHAM AT NEW BERN” or State ID 2060530567). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.