16demerits
LIFE TIME ATHELETIC - OUTDOOR LAP POOL
11220 GOLF LINKS DR, Charlotte, NC 28277
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530635
Latest result16 demerits
Last inspectedSep 21, 2026
Inspections on record11
On record sinceDec 1, 2021
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Dec 1, 2021Lower is betterSep 21, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 21, 2026 16 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Conducted inspection with CPO Chase Pernell. Pool remains on A status.
Pool heated but heater not currently turned on.
NOTES: 1) Flow meter shall remain operable with flow no greater than 320 gpm due to required design and inlet restriction flow. GUTTER POOL -VARIANCE APPROVAL 2023
Required Lifeguard: YES Const. Date: 12/11/2017 Rope Length: 50' Night Swim?: N
#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.
Some weekends missing in pump room record book. Lifeguards have separate log book to satisfy the weekend requirements. No permit action.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
.2523(a) Depth of the water shall be marked at or above the water surface on the vertical wall of the pool and on the edge of the deck next to the swimming pool.
Wall depth marker knocked over. Operator repaired No permit action.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder loose at footer on right side of pool.
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable.
Outdoor emergency phone servicing lap pool, spa, and leisure pool not operational.
Indoor emergency phone by aquatics desk will be used until outdoor phone is repaired.
Indoor emergency phone by aquatics desk located less than 75 feet from bather entrance satisfying rule 15A NCAC 18A .2530 (f).
Barrier between outdoor pool area and inside emergency phone propped open. New pool barrier satisfied by indoor pool barriers.
Operator posted signs at outdoor emergency phone location, lap pool, spa, and leisure pool detailing location of indoor emergency phone.
No immediate suspension issued.
Mar 11, 2026 22 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: 30 Day Intent to Suspend (ITS) for depth marker, records and gates.
Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when items are in compliance to lift ITS.
Changed to “W” ITS status
Inspection with Chase Pernell
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records missing required main drains in lifeguard record book. .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.
*Permit item
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Observed no depth marker at 5’0”. 4 FT 0 IN tile cracked and coming out of deck.
.2523(a) Provide depth markers on pool walls and pool deck next to the swimming pool. Keep in good repair. Operator replaced 5 FT depth marker and corrected.
Cracked tile *permit item.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder loose at footer on right side of pool.
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed body hooks not accessible behind bushes on ground.
.2530(a) Lifesaving equipment should be conveniently located. Moved during inspection. Corrected.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Gates (3 and 11) not latching at time of inspection.
.2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching.
*Permit item
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Ladder beside piping in equipment room. .2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room.
Oct 22, 2025 20 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Observed address from 911 incorrect. Address listed at Golf Links Drive N. Golf Links Drive N is a different road 1 block away.
Correct within 7 days or the pool permit will be suspended.
Inspection completed by Chris Sells, call 704 576 8678 to schedule return visit when items are corrected.
Intent to suspend issued:
.2528(a) Maintain 2" or less under fence and/or gate (post-May 2010). Intent to suspend.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed ring buoy and body not accessible behind bushes.
.2530(a) Lifesaving equipment should be conveniently located. Moved during inspection.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed 2.5” gap under right gate at gates closest to building near snack bar.
.2528(a) Maintain 2" or less under fence and/or gate (post-May 2010). Intent to suspend.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed cracked depth markers on pool deck. Repair.
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Repeat non-compliant: Observed emergency phone does not audibly ring when receiving incoming calls.
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable.
Operator corrected to ring back and operable.
Mar 18, 2025 18 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Intent to Suspend (ITS) issued for records, gates, fencing, depth marker/no diving and records. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance to lift ITS
No night swimming.
“W” status
Inspection with Alex Schoel
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records missing required daily fields. .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.
*Permit item
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
.2523(a) Provide depth markers on pool walls and pool deck next to the swimming pool. Observed no depth markers on pool deck around perimeter of pool. AT 4 FT 8 IN tile cracked and coming out of deck.
*Permit item
#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 gates not self-closing or self-latching.
.2528(a) Maintain 2" or less under fence and/or gate (post-May 2010). Mulch has washed out in back and left of pool fencing creating gaps greater than 2”.
*permit item
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed emergency phone does not audibly ring when receiving incoming calls.
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable.
Operator corrected to ring back and operable.
Oct 29, 2024 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Chase Pernell present.
Intent to suspend permit issued for gates near cabana not self-closing or self-latching.
Observed emergency phone functioning properly but does not have an audible ring when receiving incoming calls. Correct within 30 days.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
.2523(a) Provide depth markers on pool walls and pool deck next to the swimming pool. Observed no depth markers on pool deck around perimeter of pool. CDI- depth markers were installed.
#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 2 gates near cabana area not self-closing or self-latching. Intent to suspend issued. Correct within 30 days.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed emergency phone does not audibly ring when receiving incoming calls.
Apr 29, 2024 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Chase Pernell and Alex Schoel present.
PDSC information not posted for this pool on the Mecklenburg County Website. Drain covers appeared secure.
Pump model numbers are listed below:
2.5X3X9-SB
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall be accessible to all pool users. Observed emergency phone non operational. CDI- repaired and working as intended.
Aug 9, 2023 18 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Intent to Suspend (ITS) issued for records and gates/doors self-closing, self latching. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance to lift ITS.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records missing weekend entries. .2535 (11) The pool operator shall inspect the pool at least daily and maintain written records.
*Permit item
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Observed standing depth markers missing. This is a permit requirement. Operator placed depth markers at perimeter of pool.
.2523(b) Provide depth markers spaced not to exceed 25 feet when measured along the perimeter of the pool.
*Permit item
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Buoy missing from pool, no lifeguard at this pool.
.2530(a) Lifesaving equipment should be conveniently located. Operator found buoy and placed on deck at pool. Corrected.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Some gates not latching at time of inspection. Some gates propped open. Gone door onto deck not latching.
.2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching.
*Permit item
Apr 4, 2023 8 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: 30 Day Intent to Suspend (ITS) for gates and fencing. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when in compliance to lift ITS.
Will check contrasting band with floats available for breakpoint at return visit.
No Night Swimming.
Moved buoy to more accessible location form behind bushed. Advised more permanent location.
“W” Status
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Diving equipment missing/faded labeling advising patrons not to use. .2517(a)3 Provide labeling affixed to diving equipment.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Some gates not latching at time of inspection. Gaps greater than 2” under fencing in various areas. .2528(a) Maintain 2" or less under fence and/or gate (post-May 2010).
.2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching.
*Permit item
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
One toilet not operable in women's. Keep all fixtures in good repair. Hot water over 110F in showers. .2526(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F.
Nov 3, 2022 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Justen Kirchner present.
Intent to suspend permit issued for missing standing depth markers and gates near bistro and backside of leisure pool not self-closing. Correct within 30 days. Contact Eli Freese at 704.621.2298 once corrected to lift intent to suspend.
Emergency phone does not audibly ring when dialed. The health department recommends the phone audibly ring when dialed.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Observed standing depth markers missing. This is a permit requirement. Intent to suspend 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 gates near bistro and at backside of leisure pool not self-closing. Intent to suspend issued. Correct within 30 days.
Apr 19, 2022 22 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Intent to Suspend issued for perimeter standing depth markers around lap pool. Once corrected, contact Katie at 704-309-5494 to schedule a return visit to verify completion. Permit will not be issued May 1 unless items verified as correct.
Flow meter observed at 216 gpm. Permit restriction of 320 gpm.
Justen Kirchner present during the inspection.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Perimeter standing depth markers required at deck depth markers where <25 ft. apart and also at changes in depths as marked on pool decking. Not all depth markers with perimeter standing depth markers. Intent to Suspend issued.
One cracked depth marker at 4 ft. 0 in. Still in place. Continue to monitor and replace if worsens and not legible.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Grab ropes for existing ring buoys degrading. Replaced with new ring buoys during the inspection. Rope on new ring buoys was too short. Swapped to old rope.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Polymeric sand beginning to wash out around perimeter of pool. Continue to monitor. May require repair prior to 2023 operating season.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Phone does not audibly ring when called back. Phone shall audibly ring. Phone adjusted during the inspection to audibly ring.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
One toilet not operable in women's. Men's locker room could not be viewed at time of inspection. Keep all fixtures in good repair.
Dec 1, 2021 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Logan Krantz present. No signature due to COVID.
Intent to suspend permit issued for gates leading from outdoor café area into pool enclosure not self closing. Repair within 30 days or pool permit will be suspended.
General comment: observed 1 area in decking where a 1" depression exists in pavers near life saving equipment and floor drain.
#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 1 set of gates that lead from outdoor café area into pool deck not self-closing and self-latching. Intent to suspend issued. Repair within 30 days.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “LIFE TIME ATHELETIC - OUTDOOR LAP POOL” or State ID 2060530635). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.