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 10.17.01.19 - User Load
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 10.17.01.19
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
A. The Secretary shall determine the user load, as defined in Regulation .05B(32) of this chapter, based on the following criteria:
(1)
For a pool and its deck, one individual is allowed for:
(a) Every 12 square feet of water surface in
shallow areas,
(b) Every 15 square
feet of water surface in areas exceeding 5 feet of water depth, excluding a
diving area, and
(c) The 300
square-foot diving area required for each diving board or diving
platform;
(2) For a spa,
one individual is allowed for every 9 square feet of water surface;
and
(3) For a therapy pool, one
individual is allowed for every:
(a) Therapy
station, or
(b) 20 square feet of
water surface, whichever is less.
B. An owner shall ensure that the:
(1) Number of individuals in a pool or spa
and on the required deck area does not exceed the user load as set forth in
§A of this regulation;
(2)
Number of individuals using an enclosed pool or spa area or a spectator area is
in conformance with local fire code requirements; and
(3) User load of a pool or spa is posted in a
conspicuous place at the pool or spa.
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