2023 Parks and Recreation Aquatics Master Plan

Aquatic Facilities Master Plan FACILITY AUDIT

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SMITH ACTIVE ADULT CENTER Overview › Indoor 24’x48’ 42,000 gallon 4-lane multipurpose lap pool. › Pool depths range from 3’ in the shallow end to 7’ in the deep end. › Two handrails and two stairs were in good repair. › The water was clear but not tested. The pool plaster surface appears to be in good condition. Minor stains werebnoted. Lap Pool Stairs and Main Drains › Handrails were tight and the skimmers were in good condition. › Two main drain covers were present and were evaluated from deck level. › The client should ensure that all drains comply with ASME/ANSI A122.19.8-2007 NC Code .2537, .2539 ADA Chair › ADA Chair was present. › Rescue equipment and signage were present but not evaluated. Filtration System › The single sand filter and pump with a 3hp motor appeared to be in good condition. A strainer basket was present. › Valve and plumbing labeling were minimal. › The pump room was clean and organized and appeared to be leak-free. Safety Concern › An empty cyanuric acid container was found in a chemical storage area that was hand-labeled “Cal Flake” CDC Chemical Safety Handling: Store chemicals in original, manufacturer’s-labeled containers.

Equipment Room Chemical Delivery System › The chemical delivery system was installed and appeared operational. › The interlock device and flow switches were not tested. › Safety concern: Imcopataible chemicals should be stored separately where possible. All liquid chemicals should have a secondary containment device. 15A NCAC 18A .2534 CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM (5) The chemical storage room shall be arranged so that chemicals that can react with other pool chemicals are stored separately and shall be constructed and arranged to permit easy cleanup of chemical spills. Chemical Storage - Safety Concern › Chlorine and acid barrels - open bungs pose a safety concern for staff and patrons. › From the original supplied plans, there was a separately ventilated storage room for chlorine gas but that room is now used for various pool chemical storage. Suggest restoring this room to its original designed intent. This room should be used to store chlorine or acid but not both incompatible chemicals. Heating and Ventilation System › The pool boiler and associated equipment appear to be a modern unit and in good working condition. › Pool exhaust system for reference. This system was not evaluated.

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