1. Mecklenburg County Public Swimming Pools 2016
Katie Wilson, R.E.H.S
Senior Environmental Health Specialist Public Swimming Pools
Tim Dutcher, R.E.H.S
Environmental Health Supervisor

2. Topics Website Plan Review and Construction VGB and PDSC Forms
Permitting and Applications

3. Website
Meckpools.charmeck.org

4. What’s new on our website?
Pool Drain Safety Compliance (PDSC) form updated for 2016
Pre-Permit Checklist now available in Spanish
Construction checklists provided for pre- construction on swimming pools, wading pools and spas
New VGB Main Drain Compliance List
New Pump and Pump Curve List
Possible live updates to Expiration Dates on Main Drains and Equalizer Line Covers

5. Virginia Graeme Baker Act

6. Virginia Graeme Baker Act
The law became effective on December 19,
Under the law, all public pools and spas must have compliant drain covers installed and a second anti-entrapment system installed, when there is a single main drain other than an unblockable drain.

7. Enforcement – VGB Compliance
PDSC forms will now be verified in the field
What will your inspector be looking for?
Pump manufacturer, model # and hp correct?
Number of main drains, manufacturer and model number of main drain covers correct?
Number of skimmers, manufacturer and model number of equalizer line covers correct?
Permits will be suspended if information on form is not accurate

8. Enforcement – VGB Compliance
What does this mean as a pool operator?
Verify PDSC form that Meck Co has on file is accurate
If incorrect, submit a new form to:
Fax:
Mail: 700 N Tryon St, Suite 208, Charlotte, NC 28202
Please verify ahead of time to eliminate Immediate Suspension of permit or delay in issuance of your permit for pre-permit inspections

9. PDSC Form 2016

10. VGB and Current Standards
All expired drain covers or equalizer line covers must be replaced before the season in order for operating permit to be issued
We are working towards getting regular updates to our data on our website with most current dates
2016 Approved PDSC Form List

11. PDSC Forms – Online
All previously submitted PDSC forms are online on our webpage
Go to meckpools.charmeck.org
Click on icon, “Print Applications and Permits”
Look up facility by Pool ID, Name, or Address
File is listed as “Master File”

12. PDSC Forms – Online A list on our website
Pool Drain Safety Compliance Report
The list shows whether or not we have a PDSC on file and the dates the main drain covers and equalizer line covers were installed
PDSC Report

13. VGB and Current Standards
New for 2016!!
Paramount SDX Retro no longer allowed on Equalizer Lines
Hayward Covers no longer allowed on Equalizer Lines

14. VGB and Current Standards
If your swimming pool, wading pool or spa has Hayward or Paramount covers on equalizer lines, they must be changed before the 2016 pool season
A permit will not be issued until they are changed and an updated PDSC form has been submitted and approved by our department

15. Identification Documents
VGB Approved Drain Cover List
Pump Identification with Pump Curves

16. VGB Reminders
It is the responsibility of the operator or facility to maintain covers and assure they are in compliance
Form must be re-submitted if changes are made to your pool pump(s), drain covers or skimmer equalizer covers
Note: Changes are considered items different than what was originally installed.
Example: A Hayward drain cover is installed instead of an Aquastar drain cover
Example: A Pentair pump is installed instead of Hayward pump

17. How Do I Fill the PDSC Form Out?
A “How To” PowerPoint presentation has been placed on our website at meckpools.charmeck.org
A How To Guide

18. Tips for Completing Your PDSC Form
If new form is filled out, all portions must be completed
Even if you did not replace the equalizer line covers, installation date must be put on form
Please add the correct ID number to the top of the form
Keep a copy of the completed form for your personal records
All completed PDSC forms will be available online once submitted and approved

19. 2016 Permitting

20. 2016 Permitting - Website

21. 2016 Permitting – Application Process
Fields populated with most current info from our database
Make any changes to owner, operator, phone number, address, etc. by striking through and writing in new information
Note: It is important we have most current , mailing address, etc. since this is how we contact operator’s and owners
Return to health department with the permit fee

22. 2016 Permitting - Fees Permit fees will stay the same
Seasonal Fee - $130
Annual Fee - $250
Late fees have not changed = $120

23. 2016 Permitting – Application Process
Payment Invoices will be available again this year

24. How to Pay
Payments can be submitted by check or credit card over the phone
If submitting a payment separate from the application
Write the permit ID on bottom of check or
Write payment by credit card on bottom of application

25. 2016 Permitting – Application Process
Note: Opening and closing date will be used for issuing of permit.
** Any pools indicating opening prior to May 23rd will require a pre-permit inspection to receive their permit **

26. 2016 Pre-Permit Process
If pool wants to open before May 23rd, a pre- permit inspection must be scheduled
A list of every pool and their assigned inspector will be posted on our website: under Inspector Assignment List
List will be available the second week of March
Go to the website, look up your pool, and contact the inspector to schedule an inspection

27. Pre-Permit Checklist

28. Pre-Permit Inspection Reminder
Remember that all items on the pre-permit checklist should be correct before scheduling a pre-permit inspection

29. Why Can’t I Get My Permit After My Inspection?
Any item on the pre-permit checklist is not correct
Permit fees are not paid
Incomplete or incorrect application information
PDSC not approved or on file or expired covers

30. I Passed My Pre-Permit Inspection – Where is my permit?
Once a pre-permit inspection is successfully completed, the permit will be posted on our website at within 3 days
Look for the icon located in the right corner of the page

31. Permitting After May 23rd or Annual Pools
All permits will be batch issued May 23rd for any remaining pools that have not received their permit
Permits will be available online if permit application, fee and PDSC forms are on file
An inspection can be conducted at any time

32. Permits – Changes A hard copy will not be mailed to operators
Print off the permit from our website and post in a visible location
Night Swimming – Added to issued permit
No Night Swimming unless appropriate lighting, as specified in 15A NCAC 18A.2524 Lighting and Ventilation, is provided.

33. Summer Environmental Assistants
Visits made again at pools throughout the Season starting after Memorial Day
These are visits, NOT inspections

34. Summer Environmental Assistants
Looking at critical violations
Checking chlorine and pH; clarity of water
Ring buoys/body hooks in place
Emergency telephones operational
Gates self-closing, self-latching
Equalizer line covers and drain covers in place

35. Summer Environmental Assistants
If there is a violation in this area, you have the ability to close voluntarily
If you chose not to close voluntarily, one of our inspectors will visit the property to conduct an inspection

36. Dates to Remember
February 29, 2016 – Last day to submit permit fee without paying a late penalty
March 24, 2016 – Pre-Permit inspections may begin
April 1, 2016 – Start of the 2016 Seasonal Pool Season
May 1, 2016 – Start of the Annual Swimming Pool Season
May 20, 2016 – Last day for pre-permit inspections

37. Pool Maintenance Reminder…
Do not put chlorine in your pool to rapidly increase your chlorine unless you are shocking your pool
This includes chlorine pucks, granular, sticks, etc
An Immediate Suspension will be issued if staff see this

38. Contact Information
Katie Wilson
(704)
Tim Dutcher
(704)

39. Water Quality – Pool Discharge
Craig Miller
Charlotte Mecklenburg Storm Water Services - City
John McCulloch
Charlotte Mecklenburg Storm Water Services – County

40. Questions?