Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Part 3
Subtitle 17 - SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS
Chapter 10.17.01 - Public Swimming Pools and Spas
Section 10.17.01.18 - Standards for Public Therapy Pools
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 10.17.01.18
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
An owner shall ensure that a public therapy pool:
A. Is in compliance with:
(1) This chapter;
(2) Applicable State and local codes;
and
(3) The American National
Standard for Public Swimming Pools;
B. Has:
(1)
A deck with a minimum width of 4 feet around at least 50 percent of the therapy
pool that provides access to individuals using the therapy pool, not including
any ramp, entrance area, or exercise area; and
(2) A transition area between a shallow and a
deep area that has:
(a) A floor slope that
does not exceed 1 foot of drop to 3 feet of run; or
(b) Steps or ramps with handrails or a swing
lift to transfer bathers from a shallow area to a deep area; and
C. Is used only for the purpose of supervised therapy.
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