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May 2, 2019 Dear Jeff: I am sending in some pictures and my letter directly to you this week. From your note it appears that you transferred the er to someone more directly involved with swimming pools. In the letter 1 had pointed out that we had a near drowning last year because someone accidentally went from the shallow end into the deep end because there was no buoy rope. A buoy rope is required at the transition point from "shallow" to "deep" at the 4 1/2' depth level. The primary purpose is to insure that our pools comply with all codes, so if there is an accident our insurance will cover any potential claims. If we were in compliance with all codes then the many hazardous conditions currently existing would be removed or corrected, the primary purpose of the codes themselves. Currently there are many safety hazards to users or those with access to the pools, including bathers, pool personnel, vendors, and observers. The area where pool facilities can be grand -fathered in relates to the State Building Standards Code; "that no rule or regulation as to design or construction of pools shall apply to any pool that has been constructed before the adoption of the regulation, if the pool as constructed is reasonably safe and the manner of the construction does not preclude compliance with the requirements of the regulations as to bacteriological and chemical quality and clarity of the waterin the pool." (Pool Code 116050, p.11) Since Pool 1 was built around 1975 there have been several major replacements, including the water treatment and recirculation systems, enclosure fencing, gates, and re -plastering of the pool. The list I sent includes many items from the ancillary facilities that are not part of the original design and construction of the pool areas. Even those areas do deteriorate over the years, such as the pool decks, and need to be repaired or replaced. It is also my understanding that when a major reconstruction is performed, such as re -plastering the pool, then the area involved is required to be brought up to code. Many other areas in the lists relate to record-keeping and logs and their retention, operational and equipment regulations, and safety signs. The required logging and two year retention is very important. If there is an injury based upon possible water -borne microbes or pathogens it is important to be able to have logs showing that the pool water was being treated as required. Those same concerns is also impacted by any areas on the pool deck or other areas people traverse that is abrasive or hazardous because of causing some type of opening in the skin. With the rise of the "super -bugs' it is critical everyone takes action to reduce the risk of infection. I did not go into detail in my letter, but the importance of actionable emergency signage is important in case there is an emergency. The addresses for each pool uses the street address for the lots to access the pools, those addresses are not posted anywhere for emergency crews to find the pools. In case of a drowning or near -drowning seconds can be critical. To arrange an inspection of our pool facilities please contact the management company: Donna Taylor, Community Manager Common Interest Management Services 209-507-7850, ext. 592 It is very important our pool season be as safe as possible for all users and those with access to our pool facilities. That all pool personnel be trained, certified, and equipped to handle emergencies. I would appreciate receiving a copy of all resulting Inspection Reports. Regards, Joseph (Jody) Holder 415-570-0708, C E IV E -MMENTAL HEALTH :MIriSERViC=S