WATER RECREATION INSPECTION REPORT PUBLIC HEALTH - SEATTLE & KING COUNTY Downtown Office 401 - 5th Ave., Ste 1100 Seattle, WA 98104 206-263-9566 PURPOSE OF VISIT: Routine Inspection/Field Review of a Year-Round Indoor Pool establishment (PE=5160) PERMIT SUSPENDED Use Category: Limited ESTABLISHMENT INFORMATION: QUALITY INN & SUITES 225 AURORA AV N Seattle, WA 98109 206-728-7666 INSPECTION INFORMATION: Date of Inspection: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 Time In: 11:23 am Time Out: 12:35 pm Inspector: Keith Chhum Program Record: PR0009375 Drain Covers Must be Replaced by: 6/19/2017 Result: UNSATISFACTORY RED VIOLATIONS FOUND (Items related directly to the protection of the public that must have immediate corrective action. Repeated violations may lead to enforcement action, or to permit suspension or revocation) comply by: 5/28/2013 0110 - Disinfectant level very low - CLOSURE Free chlorine level is at 0.0ppm. Note: The chlorine switch control at the pump room was turned off. Must maintain free chlorine at 1.5 ppm minimum for liquid sodium hypochlorite solution. Maximum free chlorine 10.0ppm. Note: Pool operator closed the pool until free chlorine is at the proper range. Must call me before reopen the pool. 206-263-8440 BLACK VIOLATIONS FOUND (Items that must be corrected by the next regular inspection or according to the compliance schedule noted.) comply by: 5/28/2013 0410 - Water clarity hazy or cloudy Water is cloudy and hazy. Must improved water quality by balancing water chemistry to proper level. Note: If you cannot see the maindrain cover, please close the pool immediately. comply by: 5/28/2013 1200 - Problem with stair treads/color, handrails secure Two handrails not secure. Have them fixed immediately. 2010 - Equipment room not locked comply by: 5/28/2013 Chemical storage at the pool room not locked. Must lock the chemical storage room at all times. WATER QUALITY OBSERVATIONS: Item pressure gauge (sand filter) free chlorine total alkalinity total chlorine flow rate pH Finding 18.0 psi 0.0 ppm 50.0 ppm 0.1 ppm 50.0 gpm 7.4 pH OVERALL INSPECTION COMMENTS: Entrance doors secure. VGB (1) in place - ok Note: Must test the alarm system twice per year. ---- Page 1 of 3 Routine Inspection/Field Review - QUALITY INN & SUITES - 5/28/2013 Location -------------------------------------Based on an inspection this day, the above listed items identify the violations which must be corrected as noted. Failure to comply with this notice may result in immediate suspension of your permit to operate this pool(s). An opportunity for an appeal will be provided if a written request for a hearing is filed with the jurisdictional health authority within the period of time established. Note: Filing for appeal does not stay a suspension. Nothing in this inspection report may in any way be construed as making any claim, statement, or conclusion as to whether this water recreation facility is in compliance with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, Public Law 110-140, title XIV ("VGB"). As of December 19, 2008, all public pool owners/operators must bring their facilities into compliance wih the VGB. For more information about the VGB, see the Consumer Product Safety Commission's webpage, http://www.cpsc.gov/businfo/vgb/poolspa.aspx, and Public Health-Seattle & King County's website, http://www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/ehs/pools.aspx. Keith Chhum Neila Bohn Health & Environmental Investigator Owner Rep PIC Phone #: 253-861-1170 Email: neilab@qualityinnseattle.com Page 2 of 3 Routine Inspection/Field Review - QUALITY INN & SUITES - 5/28/2013 INSPECTION CHECKLIST OUT The following items are evaluated during inspections. Violations cited as out of compliance during this inspection are highlighted below . Out=out of compliance OUT X 0110 - Disinfectant level very low - CLOSURE 2600 - Lighting inadequate 2700 - Lighting fixtures & covers need repair 2800 - Ventilation inadequate 2900 - Locker & restrooms improperly maintained/operated 2910 - Locker/diaper station not secure or maintained 3000 - Floors, walls, or ceilings in unsanitary condition 3100 - Toilets, showers, or sinks not sanitary/maintained 3200 - Shower temperature exceeds maximum 120# F. 3300 - Pool sides are rough or have protrusions 3400 - Pool surface color is not white or light color 3500 - Depth markings not adequate 3600 - Float/marking line not provided at break point 3700 - Pool surfaces in dirty & unsanitary condition 3800 - Lifeguards not present when required - CLOSURE 3810 - Attendant not present when required - CLOSURE 3820 - Lifeguard or attendant inattentive 3900 - Personnel lack required certificates 4000 - Emergency response training/documentation provided 4200 - Phone not provided &/or inoperable 4210 - Emergency shutoffs &/or alarm not operating 4300 - When guard required rescue tube/backboard provided 4400 - Lack required emerg equip when no guard is present 4500 - First aid kit/emergency blanket not provided 4600 - Water Supply not in compliance with WAC 246-290 4700 - Water Supply not protectd against cross connection 4800 - Pool not protected against cross connection 4900 - Sewage & waste disposal not in compliance w/code 5000 - When lifeguard not required/supervision inadequate - CLOSURE 5100 - Signs not conspicuously posted or inadequate 5110 - Inadequate notification at non-guarded facilities 5200 - Spectator/food area improperly separated from pool 5300 - Monitoring & recordkeeping improperly maintained 5400 - Operations plan developed &/or used 5500 - Pool improperly secured during non-use 5600 - Lack of valid operating permit on premises 5700 - Other concerns for referral to other agencies 5710 - Pool modifications made without required plan review and approval 5800 - Miscellaneous concerns 0111 - Disinfectant level low - below minimum 0120 - Disinfectant level very high - CLOSURE 0121 - Disinfectant level high - above maximum 0122 - Combined chlorine level > 50% of free chlorine 0210 - pH very low - CLOSURE 0211 - pH low - below minimum 0220 - pH very high - CLOSURE 0221 - pH high - above maximum 0300 - Test Kit not adequate 0400 - Water clarity - main drain/pool bottom not visible CLOSURE X 0410 - Water clarity hazy or cloudy 0500 - Water temperature = or >106# F. - CLOSURE 0510 - Water temperature > 104? F. & < 106? F. 0600 - Cyanuric acid high 0700 - Walking surfaces are not adequate 0800 - Barrier height is not adequate 0810 - Barrier construction is not adequate 0830 - Gates/doors are not self-closing 0840 - Self-latching mechanism is not adequate 0850 - Gates/doors not lockable when facility is closed 0900 - Main drains improperly secured & or not intact CLOSURE 0910 - Suction outlet cover past 'replace by' date 0920 - Single main drain without safety device or system - CLOSURE 0925 - Spa without state required emergency shut off/alarm - CLOSURE 1010 - Overflow system improperly functioning 1020 - Skimmer weirs not in place 1030 - Skimmer equalizer line does not prevent entrapment - CLOSURE 1100 - Ladders/stairs not provided as required X 1200 - Problem with stair treads/color, handrails secure 1300 - Diving boards not properly secured or repaired 1400 - Starting block protection not adequate 1500 - Turnover rate not adequate 1510 - Pump does not meet approved system design specifications 1600 - No flow meter 1610 - Flow meter inoperative 1700 - Pumps not operating - CLOSURE 1710 - Filters not operating or severely malfunctioning CLOSURE 1800 - Pumps & filters need maintenance 1900 - Pump strainer needs maintenance 1910 - Extra cartridge not provided for cartridge filter 2000 - Equipment room access not adequate X 2010 - Equipment room not locked 2100 - Disinfection equip improperly installed/maintained 2110 - Disinfection feeder operation problem 2200 - Gas cylinders not properly secured & housed 2300 - Chemicals improperly stored & locked 2400 - Chlorine gas not proper safety equip & controls 2500 - No interlocks between feed pumps/ recirculation Page 3 of 3 Routine Inspection/Field Review - QUALITY INN & SUITES - 5/28/2013