Birchcliff Resort

43cited violations

10serious tier

6inspections

Establishment

Type: Pool / recreational water (Pool - Simple)
Inspected by: Adams County Health & Human Services
Status: Permitted
Official record: Adams County Health & Human Services inspection reports

Year by year

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2026	3	29	8
2025	1	6	2
2024	1	7	0
2023	1	1	0

Inspections

Jul 29, 2026 Re-inspection 2 · 2 critical, 7 non-critical, 9 repeat
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  PIPING LABELED, TAGGED OR CODED
  
  The piping is not labeled, tagged or color-coded.
  
  Correction: Ensure that the piping is labeled, tagged or color-coded to indicate valves, piping and direction of water flow.
  
  Code ATCP 76.11(5m)(a) - PIPING NOT LABELED,TAGGED, CODED
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  ALKALINITY
  
  The total alkalinity is 40.
  
  Correction: Maintain the total alkalinity of the water between 60 and 180 ppm as calcium carbonate or be able to demonstrate to the department or its agent that another level of total alkalinity produces chemically balanced water.
  
  Code ATCP 76.14(5)(d) - ALKALINITY
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  COMBINED CHLORINE TEST
  
  Chlorine is used and pool water is not tested at least twice a week for the combined chlorine level.
  
  Correction: Test pool water at least twice a week for the combined chlorine level.
  
  Code ATCP 76.18(1)(b) - WATER TESTED COMBINED CHLORINE,
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  ALKALINITY TEST
  
  Pool water not tested at least once a week for total alkalinity.
  
  Correction: Test pool water at least once a week for total alkalinity.
  
  Code ATCP 76.18(1)(c) - WATER TESTED ALKALINITY
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  POOL EQUIPMENT-REPAIRED AS NECESSARY
  
  The pool ladder on deep end is loose.
  
  Correction: The pool equipment is not repaired as necessary.
  
  Code ATCP 76.33(1)(e)4. - EQPT REPAIRED AS NEEDED
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  DRINKING FOUNTAIN MAINTAINED
  
  The drinking fountain is in need of repair.
  
  Correction: Maintain the drinking fountain in clean and sanitary condition with adequate water pressure.
  
  Code ATCP 76.33(1)(g)2.-DRINKING FOUNTAIN CLEAN
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  VGBA-DRAIN COVER INFO-DOCUMENTS-DRAIN COVER LOG PRESENT
  
  The operator does not have a log that can be used to evaluate the drain covers, and there is no alternative form of proof available about drain cover replacement. [Describe].
  
  Correction: Maintain a log that can be used to evaluate the drain covers, or keep receipts or affidavits that show make and model of drain cover.
  
  Code ATCP 76.38(2)(a) - DRAIN COVER LOG
- Serious Critical Repeat
  PH
  
  The pH is 7.0.
  
  Correction: Maintain the pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Note: *it is strongly encouraged to use a pH meter with an accuracy greater than 0.1 or better.
  
  Code ATCP 76.14(5)(c) - PH
- Serious Critical Repeat
  CO ALARM-POOL EQUIPMENT ROOM
  
  There is a fuel-burning device in the equipment room but no functional CO alarm in the equipment room.
  
  Correction: Provide a CO alarm in the equipment room and install per manufacturer's instructions.
  
  Code ATCP 76.33(4)(d)1. -CO ALARM EQPT ROOM
Jul 9, 2026 Re-inspection · 3 critical, 7 non-critical, 10 repeat
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  PIPING LABELED, TAGGED OR CODED
  
  The piping is not labeled, tagged or color-coded.
  
  Correction: Ensure that the piping is labeled, tagged or color-coded to indicate valves, piping and direction of water flow.
  
  Code ATCP 76.11(5m)(a) - PIPING NOT LABELED,TAGGED, CODED
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  ALKALINITY
  
  The total alkalinity is 40.
  
  Correction: Maintain the total alkalinity of the water between 60 and 180 ppm as calcium carbonate or be able to demonstrate to the department or its agent that another level of total alkalinity produces chemically balanced water.
  
  Code ATCP 76.14(5)(d) - ALKALINITY
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  COMBINED CHLORINE TEST
  
  Chlorine is used and pool water is not tested at least twice a week for the combined chlorine level.
  
  Correction: Test pool water at least twice a week for the combined chlorine level.
  
  Code ATCP 76.18(1)(b) - WATER TESTED COMBINED CHLORINE,
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  ALKALINITY TEST
  
  Pool water not tested at least once a week for total alkalinity.
  
  Correction: Test pool water at least once a week for total alkalinity.
  
  Code ATCP 76.18(1)(c) - WATER TESTED ALKALINITY
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  POOL EQUIPMENT-REPAIRED AS NECESSARY
  
  The pool ladder on deep end is loose.
  
  Correction: The pool equipment is not repaired as necessary.
  
  Code ATCP 76.33(1)(e)4. - EQPT REPAIRED AS NEEDED
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  DRINKING FOUNTAIN MAINTAINED
  
  The drinking fountain is in need of repair.
  
  Correction: Maintain the drinking fountain in clean and sanitary condition with adequate water pressure.
  
  Code ATCP 76.33(1)(g)2.-DRINKING FOUNTAIN CLEAN
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  VGBA-DRAIN COVER INFO-DOCUMENTS-DRAIN COVER LOG PRESENT
  
  The operator does not have a log that can be used to evaluate the drain covers, and there is no alternative form of proof available about drain cover replacement. [Describe].
  
  Correction: Maintain a log that can be used to evaluate the drain covers, or keep receipts or affidavits that show make and model of drain cover.
  
  Code ATCP 76.38(2)(a) - DRAIN COVER LOG
- Serious Critical Repeat
  PH
  
  The pH is 7.0.
  
  Correction: Maintain the pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Note: *it is strongly encouraged to use a pH meter with an accuracy greater than 0.1 or better.
  
  Code ATCP 76.14(5)(c) - PH
- Serious Critical Repeat
  TELEPHONE ACCESSIBLE
  
  A telephone or other approved communication technology capable of connecting to emergency services is not working or not present.
  
  Correction: Provide a working telephone or other technology capable of connecting with emergency services.
  
  Code ATCP 76.26(2)(a) - TELEPHONE ACCESSIBLE
- Serious Critical Repeat
  CO ALARM-POOL EQUIPMENT ROOM
  
  There is a fuel-burning device in the equipment room but no functional CO alarm in the equipment room.
  
  Correction: Provide a CO alarm in the equipment room and install per manufacturer's instructions.
  
  Code ATCP 76.33(4)(d)1. -CO ALARM EQPT ROOM
Jun 3, 2026 Routine · 3 critical, 7 non-critical, 3 repeat
- Not serious Non-critical
  PIPING LABELED, TAGGED OR CODED
  
  The piping is not labeled, tagged or color-coded.
  
  Correction: Ensure that the piping is labeled, tagged or color-coded to indicate valves, piping and direction of water flow.
  
  Code ATCP 76.11(5m)(a) - PIPING NOT LABELED,TAGGED, CODED
- Not serious Non-critical
  ALKALINITY
  
  The total alkalinity is 40.
  
  Correction: Maintain the total alkalinity of the water between 60 and 180 ppm as calcium carbonate or be able to demonstrate to the department or its agent that another level of total alkalinity produces chemically balanced water.
  
  Code ATCP 76.14(5)(d) - ALKALINITY
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  COMBINED CHLORINE TEST
  
  Chlorine is used and pool water is not tested at least twice a week for the combined chlorine level.
  
  Correction: Test pool water at least twice a week for the combined chlorine level.
  
  Code ATCP 76.18(1)(b) - WATER TESTED COMBINED CHLORINE,
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  ALKALINITY TEST
  
  Pool water not tested at least once a week for total alkalinity.
  
  Correction: Test pool water at least once a week for total alkalinity.
  
  Code ATCP 76.18(1)(c) - WATER TESTED ALKALINITY
- Not serious Non-critical
  POOL EQUIPMENT-REPAIRED AS NECESSARY
  
  The pool ladder on deep end is loose.
  
  Correction: The pool equipment is not repaired as necessary.
  
  Code ATCP 76.33(1)(e)4. - EQPT REPAIRED AS NEEDED
- Not serious Non-critical
  DRINKING FOUNTAIN MAINTAINED
  
  The drinking fountain is in need of repair.
  
  Correction: Maintain the drinking fountain in clean and sanitary condition with adequate water pressure.
  
  Code ATCP 76.33(1)(g)2.-DRINKING FOUNTAIN CLEAN
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  VGBA-DRAIN COVER INFO-DOCUMENTS-DRAIN COVER LOG PRESENT
  
  The operator does not have a log that can be used to evaluate the drain covers, and there is no alternative form of proof available about drain cover replacement. [Describe].
  
  Correction: Maintain a log that can be used to evaluate the drain covers, or keep receipts or affidavits that show make and model of drain cover.
  
  Code ATCP 76.38(2)(a) - DRAIN COVER LOG
- Serious Critical
  PH
  
  The pH is 7.0.
  
  Correction: Maintain the pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Note: *it is strongly encouraged to use a pH meter with an accuracy greater than 0.1 or better.
  
  Code ATCP 76.14(5)(c) - PH
- Serious Critical
  TELEPHONE ACCESSIBLE
  
  A telephone or other approved communication technology capable of connecting to emergency services is not working or not present.
  
  Correction: Provide a working telephone or other technology capable of connecting with emergency services.
  
  Code ATCP 76.26(2)(a) - TELEPHONE ACCESSIBLE
- Serious Critical
  CO ALARM-POOL EQUIPMENT ROOM
  
  There is a fuel-burning device in the equipment room but no functional CO alarm in the equipment room.
  
  Correction: Provide a CO alarm in the equipment room and install per manufacturer's instructions.
  
  Code ATCP 76.33(4)(d)1. -CO ALARM EQPT ROOM
Jun 17, 2025 Routine · 2 critical, 4 non-critical, 2 repeat
- Not serious Non-critical
  SPARE STRAINER BASKET OR SCREEN AVAILABLE
  
  Spare strainer or screen not available
  
  Correction: Provide a spare strainer or screen
  
  Code ATCP 76.11(2)(d) 2. - SPARE STRAINER OR SCREEN
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  COMBINED CHLORINE TEST
  
  Chlorine is used and pool water is not tested at least twice a week for the combined chlorine level.
  
  Correction: Test pool water at least twice a week for the combined chlorine level.
  
  Code ATCP 76.18(1)(b) - WATER TESTED COMBINED CHLORINE,
- Not serious Non-critical Repeat
  ALKALINITY TEST
  
  Pool water not tested at least once a week for total alkalinity.
  
  Correction: Test pool water at least once a week for total alkalinity.
  
  Code ATCP 76.18(1)(c) - WATER TESTED ALKALINITY
- Not serious Non-critical
  VGBA-DRAIN COVER INFO-DOCUMENTS-DRAIN COVER LOG PRESENT
  
  The operator does not have a log that can be used to evaluate the drain covers, and there is no alternative form of proof available about drain cover replacement.
  
  Correction: Maintain a log that can be used to evaluate the drain covers, or keep receipts or affidavits that show make and model of drain cover.
  
  Code ATCP 76.38(2)(a) - DRAIN COVER LOG
- Serious Critical
  INTERLOCK-PRESENT (Electrical or Flow)
  
  Recirculation system not equipped with either electrical or flow interlock.
  
  Correction: Install proper chemical feed interlocks.
  
  Code ATCP 76.13(1)(c) - INTERLOCK OF EITHER TYPE PRESENT
- Serious Critical
  MINIMUM DISINFECTANT RESIDUAL
  
  Minimum disinfectant or sanitizer level is 0.4 ppm.
  
  Correction: Close the pool until disinfectant level is in compliance with ATCP 76.14 Table A.
  
  Code ATCP 76.14(5)(a) - MINIMUM DISINFECTANT RESIDUAL
Jun 18, 2024 Routine · 7 non-critical
- Not serious Non-critical
  FLOWMETER, VALVE, OR GAUGE NOT MAINTAINED
  
  The flowmeter is not working.
  
  Correction: Adjust or repair the flowmeter
  
  Code ATCP 76.11(5)(a) - FLOWMETER, VALVE, GAUGE NOT MAINTAINED
- Not serious Non-critical
  REAGENTS REPLACED
  
  Test kit reagents not replaced as recommended by the manufacturer. Chemicals are past expiration date. .
  
  Correction: Discard expired reagents. Replace test kit reagents as recommended by the manufacturer.
  
  Code ATCP 76.17 (2)(b) - REAGENTS REPLACED
- Not serious Non-critical
  POOL WATER TESTED PEAK PATRON LOAD, PH AND SANITIZER
  
  Pool water not tested for pH and disinfectant at least one other time during the day’s peak patron load. Pool log states pool is tested twice a day, but the same PH and free chlorine is written down for weeks in a row.
  
  Correction: Test pool water for pH and disinfectant before opening and at least one time during the day’s peak patron load. Ensure tests are being performed properly.
  
  Code ATCP 76.18(1)(a)2 - WATER TESTED, SANITIZER, PH, PEAK LOAD P
- Not serious Non-critical
  COMBINED CHLORINE TEST
  
  Chlorine is used and pool water is not tested at least twice a week for the combined chlorine level.
  
  Correction: Test pool water at least twice a week for the combined chlorine level.
  
  Code ATCP 76.18(1)(b) - WATER TESTED COMBINED CHLORINE,
- Not serious Non-critical
  ALKALINITY TEST
  
  Pool water not tested at least once a week for total alkalinity.
  
  Correction: Test pool water at least once a week for total alkalinity.
  
  Code ATCP 76.18(1)(c) - WATER TESTED ALKALINITY
- Not serious Non-critical
  POSTING SIGNAGE-NO DIVING
  
  No-Diving signage is not present where it is required.
  
  Correction: Post signage indicating No-Diving.
  
  Code ATCP 76.29(1)(d) - NO DIVING
- Not serious Non-critical
  POOL EQUIPMENT-PROPERLY MAINTAINED
  
  The pool equipment is not properly maintained. Pool ladder and railing are in need of tightening.
  
  Correction: Maintain the pool equipment.
  
  Code ATCP 76.33(1)(e)3. - MAINTENANCE OF POOL EQPT
Jun 6, 2023 Routine · 1 non-critical
- Not serious Non-critical
  EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINED
  
  Hand rail and pool ladder need tightening.
  
  Correction: Repair and maintain all equipment pursuant to ATCP 76.33(1)(e).
  
  Code ATCP 76.33(1)(e)

Source: Adams County Health & Human Services. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.