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Pool Inspection Report
Name of Facility �/ f (JX'V,/iV, Inspector
Address ILir�2
( ,e oao Date
S=Satisfactory U=Unsatisfactory N/A=Not applicable
Water Ouality Signs
1 Free available chlorine* 25. No Lifeguard on Duty
2. Total chlorine* 26. Pool Use Regulations
3. pH* 27. No Diving Shallow Areas S
4. Cyanuric acid level 28. Emergency Phone Numbers -S
5. Total Alkalinity 29. Whirlpool Precautions
.6• Calcium Hardness 30. Directions to Phone/First Aid
7. Test kit available,adequate Equipment
8. Testing records, frequency 31• Make up water fill
9. Water clarity*, cleanliness 32. Gutters/skimmers
10. Automatic disinfectant 33. Filter Operational*
11. Water temperature(whirlpool/spas)* 34. Flow Meter Reading �--(
12. Safety. 35. Hours for Turnover
13. Fencing/gates(operational) 36. Backwash discharge _
14. Depth markers 5 37. Free of cross connections
15. Life-Guard stands }�
16. Life-saving equipment. S Maintenance/Cleanliness
17. Ladders/handrails/platforms 5 38• Showering Facilities
18. Diving board 39. Restrooms
19. Telephone/number displayed --J 40. Deck/walkways -
20. Dram covers secure/intact* �-
21. First Aid kit
22. Chemical storage
23. Pool deck intact. 24. Break point color bands -
*=Critical Items To Be Corrected Immediately
Vi�h 5 Pool: Open Closed
Comments
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Signature of Person in charge Signature of Inspector
August 27, 2008
Advance Property Management/ 1
Steve Cabaniss `
172 Oakwood Drive
Glastonbury, CT 06033
Re: Pool inspection results for Westage, Miller River Meadows, and Cinnamon Springs
Condominiums located in,South Windsor, CT
Dear Mr. Cabaniss:
On August 27, 2008,the above referenced pools were inspected to ensure they are in
compliance with Section 19-13-B 33b, Public Pools, of the State of Connecticut Public
Health Code. The results of the inspections are as follows:
1. Westage Pool
a. No life guard on duty sign.
b. No emergency phone numbers posted.
c. No first aid kit available.
d. No directions to emergency phone and first aid kit.
e. Make up water spout needs repair.
f. Depths markings not on top of pool deck.
g. Pipes in filtration room did not have direction of flow labeled.
a. Pipes in filtration room did not have direction of flow labeled.
b. Flow meter not functional.
c. Pool bottom has black fungal growth.
d. No depth marking on pool deck.
e. No emergency phone.
f. No first aid kit available.
g. No diving on deck surface fading. If a sign is posted than this will not be
required.
h. No emergency phone numbers posted.
i. Flow meter not functional.
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j. Shower in men's restroom not working.
k. Repair broken walls and floor tiles in men's and ladies' restroom.
3. Cinnamon Springs
a. No pool test kit available.
b. Depth markings not on deck surface.
c. No emergency phone.
d. No emergency phone numbers posted.
e. Pool regulations not complete.
f. Fill spout not functional.
In an effort to ensure the pool at your establishments are safe for use and it meets with the
requirements of the public health code, I am requesting that you call this office to arrange
a time we could meet at the pool to conduct the required inspection at the beginning of
next season..
Sincerely,
Robert De Vito, R.S.
Environmental Health Officer
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August 12, 2008
Mill River Condominiums
C/O Advance Property Management
144 Main St.,Unit M
East Hartford, CT 06108
Re: Pool located at the above referenced Condominium Complex in South Windsor, CT
To Whom It May Concern:
As you may know,the pool located at the above referenced address is by definition
considered a public pool and its use is governed by Section 19-13-B 33b,Public Pools,of
the State of Connecticut Public Health Code. Section 19-13-B33b(g)states in part that
"Inspections-shall be conducted by the director of health or his.authorized agent to
evaluate conformance with these regulations and to protect the public health and safety".
I have enclosed a copy of the regulation for your convenience.
In an effort to ensure the pool at your establishments is safe for use and it meets with the
requirements,of the public health code, I am requesting that you call the office to arrange
a time we could meet at the pool to conduct the required inspection.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Sincerel
Robert De Vito,R.S.
Environmental Health Officer
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South Windsor Health Department
Pool Inspection Report
Name of Facility 1 "//"Ix Inspector
Address � _ �Z((�•�k Date
S=Satisfactory U=Unsatisfactory N/A=Not applicable
Water Ouality Signs
1 Free available chlorine* 25. No Lifeguard on Duty O�C
2• Total chlorine* 26• Pool Use Regulations
3. PH* 27. No Diving Shallow AreasC�p%
4 Cyanuric acid level 28. Emergency Phone Numbers ,vvA-e— a5
5• Total Alkalinity 29• Whirlpool Precautions
.6• Calcium Hardness 30. Directions to Phone/First Aid
7• Test kit available,adequate VV 5 Equipment
8. Testing records, frequency 31. Make up water fill `
9• Water clarity*, cleanliness C(ft 32• Gutters/skimmers
10. Automatic disinfectant �� 33. Filter Operational* t7 g4
11. Water temperature(whirlpool/spas)* 34. Flow Meter Reading Y F4N[na,
12. Safe 35. Hours for Turnover P-fD
13. Fencing/gates(operational) _ _ 36. Backwash discharge 15tw4a";-F
14. Depth markers 6Xo7 0.�1 6 u�i�aJ 37. Free of cross connections _
15. Life-Guard stands
16. Life-saving equipment . Maintenance/Cleanliness
17. Ladders/handrails/platforms 38. Showering Facilities A outu /J 6k**
18. Diving board 10 39. Restrooms w it i is/r-lae - �,rz
19. Telephone/number displayed h 40. Deck/walkways
20. Drain covers secure/intact* 6000 -
21. First Aid kit Rto 1 (oLJ4 .
22. Chemical storage
23• Pool deck intact (4�
24• Break point color bands _
*=Critical Items To Be Corrected Immediately
Pool: Open Closed
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July 31,2008
Gordon Diwinski
74 Greenfield Drive
South Windsor, CT 06074
Re: Pool located at Mill River Condominiums, South Windsor, CT
Dear Mr.Diwinski:
As you may know,the pool located at the above referenced address is by definition
.considered a public pool and its use is governed by Section 19-13-B 33b,Public Pools, of
the State of Connecticut Public Health Code. Section 19-13-B33b(g) states in part that
"Inspections shall be conducted by the director of health or his authorized agent to
evaluate conformance with these regulations and to protect the public health and safety".
I have enclosed a copy of the regulation for your convenience.
In an effort to ensure the pool at your establishments is safe for use and it meets with the
requirements of the public health code, I am requesting that you call the office to arrange
a time we could meet at the pool to conduct the required inspection.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
Robert De Vito,R.S.
Environmental Health Officer
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Memo
To: Supervisory Personnel/Current Pool Operator
From: Robert De Vito, Environmental Health Officer
Date: 1/8/2009
Re: Virginia Graeme Baker Pool&Spa Safety Act
Enclosed for your convenience is Circular Letter #2008-91from the Department of Public Health,
Environmental Health Section, explaining the mandatory requirement for the installation of suction
entrapment avoidance equipment and the time frame for installation.
As you can see, all public pools must change out the existing main drain covers and install main drain
covers that conform to the ASME?ANSI Al 12.19.8-2007 Standard.A licensed professional(Consumer
Protection License SP-1 for contractors and SP-2 for journeymen/workers)should do all the work.
If at any time you require assistance or have questions, please contact the health department at 860-
234-2601.
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STATE OF CONNECTICUT
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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SECTION
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EHS Circular Letter#2008-91
DATE: December 1,2008
TO: Directors of Health/Districts
Chief Sanitarians
Building Officials
Pool Contractors
FROM: Pamela E. Scully,Sanitary Engineer 3
Recreation Program,Environmental Health Section
RE Guidance on the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool& Spa Safety Act for All Public Pools
The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act(Act)was signed into federal law in December 2007.The Act
is being administered by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission(CPSC)and goes into effect December 19,
'2008. The Act imposes mandatory requirements for suction entrapment avoidance,to promote the safety of pools,
spas and hot tubs.The Act requires:
• Safety Drain Covers.Each swimming pool or spa drain cover manufactured,distributed,or entered
into commerce in the United States shall conform to the American National Standard ASME Al 12.19.8
-2007 Suction Fittings for Use in Swimming Pools,Wading Pools,Spas,and Hot Tubs published by
the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). Compliance with this Standard will be
enforced by the CPSC as a consumer product safety rule.
• Public Pool Drain Covers.Every public pool and spa,both new and existing,must change out the
existing main drain covers and install main drain covers that conform to the ASME/ANSI Al 12.19.8-
2007 Standard.("Main Drain"as defined in the Act is"a submersible suction outlet typically located at
the bottom of a pool or spa to conduct water to a circulating pump'
• Public Pool Drain Systems.Every public pool and spa,both new and existing,with a single main
drain,other than an unblockable drain,or with multiple main drains that are less than three(3)feet
apart,shall be equipped with one or more additional devices or systems designed to prevent suction
entrapment that meet the requirements of any applicable ASME/ANSI Standard. Such additional
devices or systems include a safety vacuum release system(SVRS),or suction limiting vent system,or
gravity drainage system,or automatic pump shutoff system.
SAY TABLE:
TYPE OF POOL Change Drain Covers Install Auxiliary Drain System
One(1)Main Drain Yes Yes -if blockable
No—if unblockable(larger than 18"x23"
Two(2)or More Drains -drains Yes No
more than 3 feet apart
Two(2)or More Drains—drains Yes Yes—if blockable
less than 3 feet apart No—if unblockable(larger than 18"x23"
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EHS Circular Letter 2008-91
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EXISTING PUBLIC POOLS:
Public Health Code(PHC) Section 19-13-B33b(g)states that the Director of Health,if there exists a condition that
constitutes a`Isafety hazard", '!may order such public pool closed until the correction is made". The Act is a federal
law,which the State of Connecticut has not adopted it into regulation,however it is the exn�at_g of the DPH
that the Directors of Health,under the authority of PHC Section 19-13-B33b(g),will take action to ensure
that the public pools are safe with regards to the entrapment issues addressed in the Act. Thereforo the DPH-
Recreation Program recommends and will support local health directors on the following course of action
pertaining to recognizing the issues that arise from the Act:
1. All public pools,as defined in PHC Section 19-13-B33b,with the exception of gravity drain pools,that
have not complied with the requirements of the Act by December 19,2008 for pools that are open,or by
the date they re-open for seasonal pools,where products for compliance are commercially currently
available or not,should be ordered closed until such time as they are in compliance.These pools present a
safety hazard since they are not in compliance with the Act.Pools used by children pose the greatest risk.
Therefore the local health directors should exercise their own judgment and enforce the PHC by closing the
pool under PHC Section 19-13-B33b(g).
2. Gravity drain public pools,as defined in PHC Section 19-13-B33b,that have not complied with the
requirements of the Act by December 19,2008 for pools that are open,or by the date they re-open for
seasonal pools,where products for compliance are NOT commercially available,may file a letter with the
local health officials and the DPH Recreation Program that documents their efforts to comply with the Act
and stating their intent to fully comply once the products needed for compliance are commercially available
to them.These pools should be allowed to remain open for use up to three months after products are
commercially available. Gravity drains,due to their design,pose a much lower risk for entrapment.
(Gravity dram pools are pools with a gutter system,having a surge tank or balancing tank. For these types
of pools the main drains are not directly connected to a circulating pump.) DPH will offer training;
including recognition of gravity drain pools,in the first quarter of 2009.
3. All public pools,as defined in PHC Section 19-13-B33b,that have complied with the requirements of the
Act may send a written statement to the local health officials stating that they are or will be incompliance
either by December 19,2008 or the date in which they re-open for use.Please note that this letter is not a
legal requirement,but a suggested method to help track compliance.
4. Splash pads/Spray parks,with no standing water,by definition are exempted from the Act. They do not
need to make any changes to their main drains and can remain open and continue to operate as usual.
5. A licensed professional(Consumer Protection License SP-1 for contractors and SP-2 for
journeymen/workers)should do all the work necessary for compliance to ensure that correct flows are
maintained across the drain and that the correct connection of the main drain cover to the sump is achieved.
6. As in the past,any public pool that is missing a main drain cover or has a broken main drain cover should
be ordered closed until a repair is made. These pools present a high safety hazard and should be closed
immediately under PHC Section 19-13-B33b(g).
NEW PUBLIC POOLS:
PHC Section 19-13-B33b(1)requires that new pools be built in compliance with the Connecticut Public Swimming
Pool Design Guide as it is amended from time to time. The Design Guide was amended to require drain covers as
set forth in the Act. Therefore no plans will be approved after December 19,2008 without the necessary covers.
Public Pools that have already received approval from the DPH on their plans and specifications and are presently
under construction will be treated as "existing"public pools for compliance with the Act at the time when they seek
approval to open for use.
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EHS Circular Letter 2008-91
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Background/Issues With Regards This Act:
The Act was passed prior to the availability of products,specifically main drain covers,necessary for existing pools
to become in compliance with the requirements of the Act. Since passage,some main drain covers have become
available allowing some pool owners to come into compliance with the Act.Note that the Act requires that all main
drain covers be certified by specific agencies such as the NSF:We are advised the certification process,and then
the manufacturing,distribution and installation process takes time,more time than the Act allotted for. The majority
of pools,like hotel and condominium pools should be able to comply with the Act since this type of main drain is
very common and products exist for these type pools. Seasonal pools have until when they re-open next season to
comply. The CPSC is supposedly maintaining a web site with a list of cover manufacturers at
www.cgsc.gov/whatsnew.html#t)ool
The larger indoor pools (municipal pools,school pools,YMCAs,etc.)are at risk for being out of compliance come
December 19,2008. Drains for these type pools can be of a unique design or so large that products have not been
designed,manufactured or certified as being in compliance with the requirements of the Act.Fortunately most of
these pools are gutter pools with gravity drains that are,due to their design,an extremely low risk for entrapment.
Any of these larger pools with drains other than gravity drains,would a safety hazard and should be closed until
they are in compliance with the Act.
Many of the additional devices or systems(i.e. SVRS,automatic pump shut of systems)necessary for compliance
with the Act,for the pools with single main drains,other than an unbloekable drain,or with multiple main drains
less than three(3)feet apart,are available on the market.
Resources:
CPSC has indicated that they will be maintaining a list of approved products.This list and other information
distributed by CPSC on this Act can be found at:www cnsc og_v/,_w_hatsnew.html#pool
To check out what these covers look like just visit any of the manufacture's websites and search for main drain
covers. They all proudly display their covers and the ASME/ANSI certification they have received.
cc: Suzanne Blancaflor,MS.,Chief,Environmental Health Section
Ellen Blaschinski,RS.,M.B.A.,Chief,Regulatory Services Branch
(1212/2008)