Briarwood Apartments
1802 FORDEM AVE, Madison, WI 53704 · Dane County
Establishment
- Type
- Pool / recreational water (Swimming Pool)
- Inspected by
- Public Health Madison & Dane County
- License / ID
- 47698-36615
- Official record
- Public Health Madison & Dane County inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jun 24, 2026 Re-Inspection · No Reinspection Required
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Not serious
Action taken:
09a - FLOW METER (P - Not Corrected
The flow meter is not functional.
Correction: Repair, replace, or install the flowmeter so an accurate rate of flow can be recorded.
Code ATCP 76.11(5)
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Not serious
Action taken:
16c - ALKALINITY (Pf) - Not Corrected
The total alkalinity is 200 ppm.
Correction: Maintain the total alkalinity between 60 and 180 ppm.
Code ATCP 76.14(5)(d)
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Not serious
Action taken:
24b - LIFEGUARD - SIGNAGE MISSING (Ppf) - Not Corrected
A pool basin in the facility does not have a 'Warning: No Lifeguard on Duty' sign with 4 inch lettering.
Correction: Provide a 'Warning: No Lifeguard on Duty Sign' with 4 inch letters.
Code ATCP 76.23(2)
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Not serious
Action taken: Cease to operate orders is
26n - TELEPHONE - NOT WORKING (P) - Not Corrected
The emergency telephone does not work.
Correction: Provide a functional emergency telephone immediately.
Code ATCP 76.26(2)
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Not serious
Action taken: Operator working on plumbi
29g - DRINKING FOUNTAIN (P) - Not Corrected
The drinking fountain is not functional.
Correction: Repair/clean the drinking fountain.
Code ATCP 76.33(1)(g)
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Not serious
Action taken:
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Jun 8, 2026 Routine Inspection · Reinspection Required
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Not serious
Action taken:
09a - FLOW METER (P
The flow meter is not functional.
Correction: Repair, replace, or install the flowmeter so an accurate rate of flow can be recorded.
Code ATCP 76.11(5)
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Not serious
Action taken:
16c - ALKALINITY (Pf)
The total alkalinity is 200 ppm.
Correction: Maintain the total alkalinity between 60 and 180 ppm.
Code ATCP 76.14(5)(d)
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Not serious
Action taken:
24b - LIFEGUARD - SIGNAGE MISSING (Ppf)
A pool basin in the facility does not have a 'Warning: No Lifeguard on Duty' sign with 4 inch lettering.
Correction: Provide a 'Warning: No Lifeguard on Duty Sign' with 4 inch letters.
Code ATCP 76.23(2)
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Not serious
Action taken: Cease to operate orders is
26n - TELEPHONE - NOT WORKING (P)
The emergency telephone does not work.
Correction: Provide a functional emergency telephone immediately.
Code ATCP 76.26(2)
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Not serious
Action taken: Operator working on plumbi
29g - DRINKING FOUNTAIN (P)
The drinking fountain is not functional.
Correction: Repair/clean the drinking fountain.
Code ATCP 76.33(1)(g)
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Not serious
Action taken:
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Jun 29, 2023 Re-Inspection · Reinspection Required
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Not serious
Action taken:
Repeat
16b - CYANURIC ACID - Not Corrected
The cyanuric acid concentration is above 30 ppm.
Correction: Lower the concentration of cyanuric acid to 30 ppm or lower.
Code ATCP 76.14(4)(b)
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Not serious
Action taken:
16c - ALKALINITY - Not Corrected
The total alkalinity is 260 ppm.
Correction: Maintain the total alkalinity between 60 and 180 ppm.
Code ATCP 76.14(4)(d)
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Not serious
Other
41a - MISCELLANEOUS - Not Corrected
No record of when main drain grate or equalizer covers have been replaced to meet VGBA requirements.
Correction: Provide evidence that main drain grate and equalizer covers have not expired or have been replaced. Please send inspector relevant paperwork within 30 days to avoid an additional re-inspection.
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Not serious
Action taken:
Repeat
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Jun 12, 2023 Routine Inspection · Reinspection Required
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Not serious
Action taken:
09a - FLOW METER
The flow meter is not functional.
Correction: Repair or replace the flowmeter so an accurate rate of flow can be recorded.
Code ATCP 76.11(5)
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Not serious
Action taken:
Repeat
16b - CYANURIC ACID
The cyanuric acid concentration is above 30 ppm.
Correction: Lower the concentration of cyanuric acid to 30 ppm or lower.
Code ATCP 76.14(4)(b)
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Not serious
Action taken:
16c - ALKALINITY
The total alkalinity is 260 ppm.
Correction: Maintain the total alkalinity between 60 and 180 ppm.
Code ATCP 76.14(4)(d)
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Not serious
Action taken:
26f - PATRON LOAD - NOT POSTED
The maximum patron load is not posted in the facility.
Correction: Post the maximum patron load.
Code ATCP 76.29(1)(d)
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Not serious
Action taken:
26n - TELEPHONE - LOCATION
There is no emergency phone is the pool enclosure.
Correction: Provide a functional emergency telephone in an accessible location in the enclosure. The pool must remain closed until a working phone is provided and a re-inspection is completed.
Code ATCP 76.26(2)
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Not serious
Action taken:
26p - FIRST AID KIT - AVAILABLE
A first aid kit is not available in the pool area.
Correction: Provide a first aid kit in the pool area.
Code ATCP 76.27(1)
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Not serious
Action taken:
26r - BLANKETS MISSING
2 durable blankets are not available in the pool area.
Correction: Provide 2 durable blankets in the pool area.
Code ATCP 76.27(1)
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Not serious
Action taken:
Repeat
28d - MONTHLY REPORTS AVAILABLE
Water chemistry logs are not being kept.
Correction: Keep records available for review.
Code ATCP 76.32(3)
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Not serious
Action taken:
29g - DRINKING FOUNTAIN
The drinking fountain is working poorly.
Correction: Repair/clean the drinking fountain.
Code ATCP 76.33(1)(g)
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Not serious
Other
41a - MISCELLANEOUS
No record of when main drain grate or equalizer covers have been replaced or if they are still within manufacturer's lifespan.
Correction: Provide evidence that main drain grate and equalizer covers have not expired or have been replaced for meeting VBGA requirements. Please send inspector relevant paperwork within 30 days to avoid an additional re-inspection.
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Not serious
Action taken:
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Aug 27, 2019 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Jun 26, 2018 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Aug 24, 2016 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Aug 26, 2015 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Aug 6, 2014 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Aug 29, 2013 Reinspection · Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Aug 15, 2013 Routine Inspection · Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Aug 20, 2012 Routine Inspection · Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Jun 19, 2012 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
Source: Public Health Madison & Dane County. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.