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Home My WebLink About2014 Aug 28 - Letter from DPH to Bayside Resort Re: Inspection 3 � The Commonwealth of Massachusetts ; -- Execurive Office of Health and Human Services - Department of Public Health Bureau of Environmental Health Community Sanitation Program �U'y�!�'`��J 180 Beamau Street SEP 0 4 2014 nev.v.�.rn�cx West Boylston, MA 01583 GOVII2NOR Jo�w.eo�owicz Telephone: 508-792-7880, ext, 2322 HEALTH DEPT. S��Y Facsimile: 508-792-7706 ct�R�-B^RTLETI',� TTY: 508-835-9796 COMIvIISSIONER . Amy.M.Riordan@state.ma.us August 28,2014 Rod Sroczenski,General Manager Bayside Resort Hotel 225 Route 28 West Yazmout6,MA 02673 Re:Facility Inspectioo-Bayside Resort Hotel,West Yazmouth Deaz Mr.Sroczenski: In accordance with M.G.L.c. 111, §§3 and 127A as well as the Massachusetts Deparhnent of Public Aealth(Department) Regulations ]OS CMR 435.00:Minimum Standards For Swimming Pools(State Sanitary Code,CLapter V),I conducted an inspection of the Bayside Resort Hotel on August 21,2014 at 11:00 am.accompanied by Bruce Murphy,Philip Renaud, Yarmouth Boazd of Health;Ed Morgan,Oceanside Pools;Michael Dean,CPO;Paul Halfinann,Ryan Michaud,Community Sanitation Program;and you. Water test results and violations noted during the inspection aze listed below: WATER OUALITY Water Test Results Water testing was performed in accordance with 105 CMR 43529 by the Community Sanitation Program(CSP),using a Taylor DPD Test Kit#K-2006.Reagents used for testing aze replaced on an annual basis.'fhe following water test resulu, except for the Hydrogen-lon Concenuation(pH),are recorded in parts per million(ppm). Indoor Swimmin¢Pool Testin Tim s : Initial: 11:00 a.m. Additional: 1:05 .m. Sam le Location: Dee end Additional Test Chemical Test Allowable Range Initial Test Result Acceptable � (PPm) (PPm) Test Result? Results f Necessa pH 7.2-7.8 7b Yes Alkalinity 50-150 150 Yes Calcium Hardness 150-1000 N/A N/A Recommended Cyannric Acid 30-100 N/A N/A (if used) Free Chlorine � a3 0 �.2 Yes � (used as a disinfectant) Combined Chlorine 0.0-0.2 1.4 NO 1.6 Bromine Z�� N/A N/A (used as a disinfectant) � Additional testing was conducted to evaluate the effectivrness of cortective actions takrn to achieve cwnpiiance with Uu chemical siandffids required. 435-14West Yazmouth-Bayside Resort Hotel-Report 8-28-14 Page 1 of 5 e � i Testin Tim s : Initial: 11:30 a.m. Additiooal: 1:10 .m. Sam le Location: Shallow end Allowable Range Initisl Test Resalt Acceptable Additional Test Chemical Test Results (ppm) (ppm) Test Result? N�� pH 72-7.8 7.8 Yes Alkalinity 5�150 150 Yes Calcium Hardness I5�1000 N/A N/A (Recommended Cyanuric Acid 30-100 N/A N/A (if used) Free Chlorine 1.�3.0 0.2 NO 0.2 (used as a disinfectant) Combiued Chlorine 0.0--0.2 1.4 NO 12 Bromine Z 0-6 0 N/A N/A used as a disinfectant) Additiunal testing was eonducted M evalus[e the effecuveness-of cocreclive ecboirs t�rn to achieve comp7iance w�the ciiemicsisfsndar�requiied. � - � � ��-- Outdoor Swimmin¢Pool Testin Tim s : Initial: 2:00 .m. Sam le Location: Dee end Allowable Range Initial Test Result Acceptable Additional Test Chemical Test Results (ppm) (ppm) TestResult? tNecessa pH 7.2-'7.8 7.6 Yes Alkalinity 5�150 90 Yes Calcium Hardness 150-1000 N/A N/A (Recommended) CyanuricAcid 30-]00 N/A N/A (if used Free Chlorine �,�3.0 2.2 Yes (used as a disinfectant Combined Chlorine 0.0-0.2 0.0 Yes Bromine Z 0-6 0 N/A N/A (used as a disinfectant) Additional testing was conducted to evaluate the eBectivrness of comctive actions taken to achieve compliance with the chemical standards required. Water Clariri Results _ _ Water clariry is determined to be acceptable if a secchi disk placed on the bottom of the pool,at the deepest point,is clearly visible from the sidewalks of the pool at all distances up to ten yazds measured from a line drawn across the pool duough said disk. Indoor Swimmin¢Pool Testin Tim s : Initial: 11:10 a.m. Locatioo: Dee end Acceptable Additional Test Visibitity Test Allowable Resuk Initial Test Result Test Resnit? Results f Necessa Secchi Disk Cleazly visible Cleazly visible Yes Additional testmg was conducted to evaluale the effectivrness of corrective actions takrn to achieve compliance with tLe water clarity stm�dards required. 435-14-West Yarmouth-Bayside Resort Hotel-Report 8-28-14 Page 2 of 5 : s� Testin Tim s : Initial: 11:40 a.m. Location: Shallow end Acce table Additional Test Visibility Test Allowable Result Initial Test Result p Resutts Test Result? �Necessa Secdu Disk Clearly visible Cleady visible Yes Additlonal testing was conduc[ed[o evaluate the effectiveness of corrective actions taken to acltieve compliance wi[h t}�e watu c1ariTy standards rcquired. . Outdoor SwimminQ Pool Testin Tim s : Initial: 2:10 .m. Location: Dee end Acce table Additional Test Visibility Test Ailowable Result Initial Test Result P Results Test Result? Necessa Secchi Disk Cleazly visible Clearly visible Yes Additional testing was conduc[ed m evaluate ihe effectiveness of cortec[ive actions tal:en to achieve compliance with the water clarity standffids requved. HEALTH AND SAFETY VIOLATIONS ('indicates conditions documented on previous inspection reports) Indoor Swimmin¢Pool 105 CMR435.29(1) Chemical Standazds:Combined chlorine level 1.4 ppm 105 CMR 43529(2) Chemical Standards:Not testing at least 4 times daily 105 CMR 435.29(2) Chemical Standards:Not testing for combined chlorine ]OS CMR 435.25(2) First Aid and Communication:Insufficient emergency wmmunication system 105 CMIt 435.13(1) Walkways and Decks:Obstructed wallcway,patio cbairs 105 CMR 435.05(3) Location,Struct�ual Stability,and Finish: Stairs projected into pool 105 CMR 435.10(3)(e) Skimming Facilities:No throttling devices provided on skimmer inlets 105 CMR 435.10(3xd) Skimming Facilities:Skimmer basket damaged � ]OS CMR 435.29(I) Chemical Standazds:Combined chlorine level 1.4 ppm 105 CMR 435.29(1) Chemical Standazds:Free chlorine leve102 ppm 105 CMR 435.29(2) Chemical Standazds:Not testing at least 4 times daily ]OS CMR 435.29(2) Chemical Standards:Not testing for combined chlorine 105 CMR 435.08(5) Inlets and Outlets:Emergency shut-off switch not prominently marked 105 CMIt 435.08(5) Inlezs and OuBeu:Emergency shut-off switch not in an accessible location 105 CMR 435.13(1) Walkways and Decks:Walkway azound spa less than fow feet in width ]OS CMR 435.05(3) Location,Structural Stability,and Finish: Stairs projected into spa ]OS CMR 435.05(3) Location,Structural Stability,and Finish:Bench projected into spa 105 CMR 435.10(3)(e) Skimming Facilities:No throttling devices provided on skimmer inlets 1Vlsle Bsthroom No Violations Noted Chemicat Closet 105 CMR 435.06(2)(i) Water Cirwlation and Filtrauon Systems:No safety equipment for chemical handling provided Indoor Swimmin¢Pool and Soa Filter Room 105 CMR 435.06(6) Water C'vculation and Filtration Systems:Piping and valve operating equipment not clearly labeled Outdoor Swimmine Pool 105 CMR 435.29(2) Chemical Standards:Not testing at least 4 times daily 105 CMIt 435.29(2) CLemical Standards:Not testing for combined clilorine 105 CMR 435.25(2) First Aid and Communication:Insufficient emergency commimication system ]OS CMR 435.03(12xb) Bathhouse and Sanitary Facilifies:Gate not self-latching 105 CMIt 435.03(12xb) Bathhouse and Sanitary Facilities:Decontive metal fence partially smrounding pool area is not stockade or chain link 435-I4-West Yazmouth-Bayside Resort Hotel-Report 8-28d4 , Page 3 of 5 105 CMR 435.03(12)(b) Bathhouse and Sanitary FaciGties:Gaps in decorative metal fence partially surrounding pool , azea greater than 3 inches 105 CMR 435.03(12xb) Bathhouse and Sanitary Facilities: Stockade fence at the volleyball area is greater than 5 feet in height 105 CMR 435.13(I) Wallcways and Decks:Obstructed walkway, 1 step at the poolside baz 105 CMR 435.14(1) I.adders and Steps:Ladder loose in deep end 105 CMR 43524 Safety Equipment:Ring buoy not readily accessible Outdoor Swimmina Pool Filter Room 105 CMR 435.06(6) Water Circulation and Filtration Systems:Piping and valve operating equipment not clearly labeled t05 CMR 435.06(2)(i) Water Circularion and Filtraflon Systems:No safety equipment for chemical handling provided GENERAL SAPTITATION VIOLATIONS (�indicates conditions documented on previous rnspection reports) Indoor Swimmina Pool 105 CMR 43538 General Sanitation: Skimmer covers not secure 105 CMR 435.38 General Sanitation:Exit door to parking lot was boazded up Female Bathroom 105 CMR 43538 General Sanitation:Ceiling vent dusty Chemical Closet 105 CMR 435.38 Genenl Sanitation:No safety shield on lights 105 CMR 43538 General Sanitation:No secondary containment 105 CMR 435.38 Geneml Sanitation:ChemicaLs stored on ground 105 CN1R 43538 General Sanitation:Chemical closet door not labeled Indoor Swimmina Pool and Soa Filter Room 105 CMR 43538 General Sanitation:No safety shield on lights 105 CMR 43538 General Sanitation:No secondary containmeot 105 CMR 43538 General Sanitation: Standing water on floor Outdoor Swimmine Pool 105 CMR 435.38 General Sanitation: Skimmer covers not secure Outdoor Swimmina Pooi Filter Room 105 CMK 435.38 General Sanitation:Filter room not locked 105 CMR 43538 Genenl Sanitation:No safery shield on lights 105 CMR 43538 General Sanitation:No secondary containment 105 CMR 43538 Genenl Sanitation: Soda syrup stored in the filter room 105 CMR 43538 General Sanitation:CO2 tank for soda not secured to wall t05 ChiR 43538 General Sanitalion:Mi�ced chemicals,hypochloric acid stored above chlorine 105 CMR 43538 Genetal Sanitation:Filter room door not labeled Observations and Recommendations 1. When ordering new chemicals used in the operation of the pool the Department recommends updating all MSDS sheets. 2. The Consumer Product Safety Commission(CPSC)has issued a notice of recall for certain drain covers originally listed as compliant with the V irginia Graeme Baker Pool&Spa Safety Act.The Department recommends you contact the manufacturer of your drain covers to ensure they have not been recalled and remain compliant wit6 the Act. 3. The Department recommends contacting the manufacturer of the drain covers to confum the life span of eacL cover and that they aze still in compliance with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool&Spa Safery Act.If wvers aze expired,submit documentaUon to the Yarmouth Boazd of Health when the covers have been replaced. 4. At the time of the inspection the Yarmouth Boazd of Health ordered the indoor swimming pool and spa remain closed until the pool chemistry is in compliance. 5. The Yarmouth Building Department has requ'ved the indoor swimming pool and spa remain closed until the exit door to the parking bt is repaired. 6. The Departrnent recommends the thermometer in the spa be more readily accessble to the general public using the spa 435-14-West Yazmouth-Bayside Resort Hotel-Report 8-28-14 Page 4 of 5 � 7. 7'he Depaztrnent recommends the emergency communication system at the indoor swunming pool and spa as well as the outdoor swimming pool be prominently identified. This facility dces not comply with the DepartmenYs Regularions cited above. In accordance with 105 CMR 435A2,the Yarmouth Boazd of Health may inspect and issue correction orders to ensure that the violations noted in this report have been remedied. To review the specific regulatory requiremenu,please visit our website at www.mass.Qov/dnlildcs and click on"Swimming Pools" (available in both PDF and RT'F formats). This inspection report is signed and certified under the pains and penalries of perjury. Sincarel -� `-'""� 'or MPH Environmental Malyst,CSP,BEH cc: Suzanne K.Condon,Assceiate Commissioner,Director,BEH Steven Hughes,Director,CSP,BEH Bruce Murphy,RS,C.H.O.,MPH,Director,Yarcnouth Boazd of Health 435-14West YarmouttrBayside Resort Hotel-Repori 8-28-14 Page 5 of 5