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

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

3.  Meckpools.charmeck.org Meckpools.charmeck.org

4.  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

6.  The law became effective on December 19, 2008.  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.  PDSC forms will now be verified in the field ◦ What will your inspector be looking for? 1.Pump manufacturer, model # and hp correct? 2.Number of main drains, manufacturer and model number of main drain covers correct? 3.Number of skimmers, manufacturer and model number of equalizer line covers correct?  Permits will be suspended if information on form is not accurate

8.  What does this mean as a pool operator? 1.Verify PDSC form that Meck Co has on file is accurate 2.If incorrect, submit a new form to:  Email: Katie.Wilson@mecklenburgcountync.govKatie.Wilson@mecklenburgcountync.gov  Fax: 704-336-5306  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

10.  All expired drain covers or equalizer line covers must be replaced before the 2016 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 2016 Approved PDSC Form List

11.  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.  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 PDSC Report

13.  New for 2016!! ◦ Paramount SDX Retro no longer allowed on Equalizer Lines ◦ Hayward Covers no longer allowed on Equalizer Lines

14.  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.  VGB Approved Drain Cover List VGB Approved Drain Cover List  Pump Identification with Pump Curves Pump Identification with Pump Curves

16. ◦ 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.  A “How To” PowerPoint presentation has been placed on our website at meckpools.charmeck.org  A How To Guide A How To Guide

18.  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

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

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

23.  Payment Invoices will be available again this year

24.  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. Note: Opening and closing date will be used for issuing of permit. ** Any pools indicating opening prior to May 23 rd will require a pre- permit inspection to receive their permit **

26.  If pool wants to open before May 23 rd, a pre- permit inspection must be scheduled  A list of every pool and their assigned inspector will be posted on our website: http://meckpools.charmeck.org under Inspector Assignment List http://meckpools.charmeck.org ◦ 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

28.  Remember that all items on the pre-permit checklist should be correct before scheduling a pre-permit inspection

29.  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.  Once a pre-permit inspection is successfully completed, the permit will be posted on our website at http://meckpools.charmeck.org within 3 dayshttp://meckpools.charmeck.org  Look for the icon located in the right corner of the page

31.  All permits will be batch issued May 23 rd 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.  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.  Visits made again at pools throughout the 2016 Season starting after Memorial Day  These are visits, NOT inspections

34.  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.  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.  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.  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.  Katie Wilson Katie.Wilson@mecklenburgcountync.gov (704) 309-5494  Tim Dutcher Tim.Dutcher@mecklenburgcountync.gov (704) 336-5553 http://meckpools.charmeck.org

39.  Craig Miller ◦ Charlotte Mecklenburg Storm Water Services - City  704-336-7605  cmmiller@ci.charlotte.nc.us  John McCulloch ◦ Charlotte Mecklenburg Storm Water Services – County  980-314-3219  John.Mcculloch@mecklenburgcountync.gov

40.  Questions?