PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL INSPECTION REPORT
  Points RATING
Facility Name: Holiday Inn Express & Suites ( Pool ) 66 SATISFACTORY
Facility Address: 1388 E OGLETHORPE HWY HINESVILLE, GA 31313
Permit Number: SPP-089-000070 Trained Operator's Name: John Dietz UNSATISFACTORY
Inspection Date: 06/20/2023 Time In: 11:00 AM Peak Occupancy: 45
Pool Volume: 15360 gallons Time Out: 11:40 AM Req. Turnover: 6.00 Hrs
Pool Location: Indoor   Outdoor   Both Req. Disinfectant Level: 2.00 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:
Facility may not open until source of leak is addressed and ceiling is repaired.
Inspector Name Name of Person in Charge
Christopher Gowen Stephanie Perry
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 0 ppm
Bromine ppm
pH 7.5  
Total Alkalinity 96 ppm
Calcium Hardness 125 ppm
Cyanuric Acid 31 ppm
Combined Chlorine 0 ppm
Water Temperature °F
Flow Meter gpm
Vacuum Gauge  
Pressure Gauge 19 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
Holiday Inn Express & Suites ( Pool )
Permit #
SPP-089-000070
Date
06/20/2023
Address
1388 E OGLETHORPE HWY
City/State
HINESVILLE GA
Zipcode
31313
Item
Number
OBSERVATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
6 Violation of Code: [.17((1)(c)] Observed no measurable free chlorine in pool.  New Violation.
14 Violation of Code: [511-3-5-.10(7)] Observed unprotected vacuum port in pool.

The vacuum line shall be protected with a self-closing, self-latching fitting that complies with the current IAMPO SPS 4- Special Use Suction Fitting for Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs.  New Violation.
17 Violation of Code: [511-3-5-.11(3)(d)] Observed no weirs in skimmers.

(d) Each skimmer shall have a weir that adjusts automatically to variations in water level over a minimum range of four inches.  New Violation.
28 Violation of Code: [511-3-5-.07(4)(b)] Observed flow meter float appears to be stuck. Observed what appears to be sand or mineral scale around float. Flow meter does not appear to be registering the actual flow.  New Violation.
35 Violation of Code: [511-3-5-.22(5)] Observed CPO does not appear to be logging visits to the pool at least twice per week.

(5) The trained operator must perform a minimum of two visits weekly and be able to provide assistance whenever needed.  New Violation.
37 Roof over pool is leaking. Ceiling is damaged over pool/deck area. Observed water dripping into pool.  New Violation.
Person in Charge (Signature)   Stephanie Perry Date:
Inspector (Signature) Christopher Gowen Date: 06/20/2023