PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL INSPECTION REPORT
  Points RATING
Facility Name: Sea Island Lake Cottages (Main Pool) 76 SATISFACTORY
Facility Address: 123 SEA ISLAND LAKE COTTAGE SAINT SIMONS ISLAND, GA 31522
Permit Number: SP118-2133 Trained Operator's Name: Thompson Brothers UNSATISFACTORY
Inspection Date: 06/23/2021 Time In: 09:55 AM Peak Occupancy: 70
Pool Volume: 42000 gallons Time Out: 10:30 AM Req. Turnover: 116.00 Hrs
Pool Location: Indoor   Outdoor   Both Req. Disinfectant Level: ppm
Pool Class: A-Competition   B-General Recreational   C-Lodging Related   D-Special Purpose   E-Therapy>=90  
Critical violations denote imminent health hazards commonly reported as contributing factors in waterborne illness and injury investigations.
The pool must be closed until imminent health hazards are corrected.
Area Descriptions Item   IN OUT   COS R
CRITICAL VIOLATIONS
(15 POINTS)
Barrier: pool enclosed/fencing in compliance 1    
Self-closing / self-latching gates 2    
Compliant drain covers secure, present and no cracks 3    
Water clarity: main drains clearly visible 4    
Emergency phone operational and accessible 5    
Proper disinfectant level 6    
pH between 7.2 and 7.8 7    
Chemical feeder operational and approved 8    
Filter: approved, maintained and operating 9    
Pump: approved, maintained and operating 10    
Appropriate lifesaving equipment present 11    
  Points OUT N/A  
POOL/SPA AREA & WATER SAFETY
Grab/hand rails, ladders installed and secure 12 2  
Float line in position 13 4  
Vacuum line protected 14 5  
Depth and no diving markers, step marking; installed and contrasting 15 4  
Pool deck: maintained, unobstructed and clean 16 2  
Skimmers/gutters maintained and operable 17 4  
Combined chlorine level 0.4 ppm or less 18 5  
Adequate turnover rate 19 5  
Return inlets maintained 20 4  
Cyanuric acid level not exceeding maximum 21 4  
Signs: peak occupancy/pool/spa/signs legible and in clearview 22 2  
EQUIPMENT / PUMP ROOM
Automated controller operational; pumps interlocked 23 5  
Piping identified and marked 24 1  
Pump strainer: basket cleanable 25 2  
Gauge(s) in proper location; sight glass installed 26 4  
Supplemental disinfection c UV system, c Ozone system 27 4  
Flow meter: appropriate range and location 28 5  
HYGIENE FACILITIES
Toilets & lavatories: clean, maintained, and stocked 29 1  
Deck/rinse shower maintained 30 1  
Dressing showers: clean, maintained, hot and cold water available 31 1  
RECORDS
Operator training certification available onsite and approved 32 4  
Lifeguard training certification available onsite 33 5  
Inspection report placed in public view 34 1  
Operator facility inspections performed; written documentation 35 4  
Daily recordkeeping: water testing and self inspection performed 36 5  
Other violations of the chapter 37 1  
Remarks/Note:
Inspector Name Name of Person in Charge
Eileen Bigornia Thompson Brothers
Signature Signature to acknowledge receipt of inspection report
 
Permit Type
Year Round
Seasonal
 
Inspection Purpose
Construction
Permit/Opening
Routine
Follow-Up
Informal
Complaint
 
Pool Type
Swimming Pool
Spa
Special Purpose Pool
Special Purpose Type:
Water Quality and Gauge Readings
Free Chlorine 1.13 ppm
Bromine ppm
pH 8  
Total Alkalinity 110 ppm
Calcium Hardness 206 ppm
Cyanuric Acid 47 ppm
Combined Chlorine .13 ppm
Water Temperature °F
Flow Meter gpm
Vacuum Gauge  
Pressure Gauge psi
Compliance Closure
(Check Reason)
Voluntary  
Suspension  
Request Hearing  
Require Inspection  

Violations cited in this report must be corrected within the time frames written on the addendum, or as stated in the Georgia Department of Public Health Rules and Regulations Public Swimming Pools Chapter 511-3-5-.23.
Public Swimming Pool Inspection Report Addendum Page 2 of  
Violations cited in this report must be corrected within the time frames specified below, or as stated in the Georgia Department of Public Health Rules and Regulations Public Swimming Pools Chapter 511-3-5, Rule .23
Facility
Sea Island Lake Cottages (Main Pool)
Permit #
SP118-2133
Date
06/23/2021
Address
123 SEA ISLAND LAKE COTTAGE
City/State
SAINT SIMONS ISLAND GA
Zipcode
31522
Item
Number
OBSERVATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
1 Violation of Code: [511-3-5-.18(11)(a)] Observed barrier fencing panel placed in front of nearby panel. CA: Ensure panel is replaced/repaired and self-closing.  New Violation.
2 Violation of Code: [511-3-5-.18(11)(h)] Observed main entrance gate not self-closing. CA: Ensure all gates are self-closing/self-latching.  New Violation.
6 Violation of Code: [511-3-5-.23(5)(a)] Observed free chlorine at 1.13ppm. CPO was not available at the time of the chemical testing. CA: Ensure chlorine levels meet a minimum of 2.0ppm.  New Violation.
7 Violation of Code: [511-3-5-.23(5)(b)] Observed pH level reading at 8.0. CA: Ensure pH level reads between 7.2 and 7.8.  New Violation.
11 Violation of Code: [511-3-5-.18(10)(b)] Observed life ring not having the proper amount of attached rope. CA: Ensure rope is at least 1-1/2 times the width of the pool.
Observed the absence of a shepherd's hook for life-saving equipment. CA: Ensure shepherd's hook is present and accessible.  New Violation.
16 Violation of Code: [511-3-5-.06(1)(f)] Observed several areas where bricks/tiles located around the pool are broken and the seal has separated, presenting uneven surfaces and trip hazards. CA: Fix decking to prevent potential injury.
Observed furniture placement within the 4-ft. clearance area around the pool. CA: Move furniture to allow for 4-ft clearance around pool.  New Violation.
22 Violation of Code: [511-3-5-.18(13)(a)] Observed signage at entrance stating pool address that does not match the address provided by the 911 dispatch. Dispatch states address is 110 Sea Island Lake Cottages. This was mentioned in a prior inspection. CA: Ensure signage and address for pool location are correct and updated.  New Violation.
28 Violation of Code: [511-3-5-.07(4)(b)] Observed flow meters for pool was not working at time of inspection. CA: Ensure flow meters are working.  New Violation.
Person in Charge (Signature)   Thompson Brothers Date:
Inspector (Signature) Eileen Bigornia Date: 06/23/2021