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 10.17.01.32 - Illumination of Water, Deck, and Walkway
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 10.17.01.32
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
An owner shall ensure that an indoor recreational pool, semipublic pool, or public spa, or one used during nighttime, is provided with:
A. Even illumination of the water, deck, and walkways;
B. Illumination of the water and deck that is:
(1) A combination of underwater lighting and
deck lighting so that the:
(a) Underwater
lighting yields at least 0.5 watt per square foot of water surface area,
and
(b) Deck lighting yields at
least 0.6 watt per square foot of required deck area or at least 15
footcandles; or
(2)
Overhead lighting yielding at least 2 watts per square foot of required deck
area or at least 20 footcandles of light that is directed onto the deck and the
water surface so that the entire pool or spa bottom is clearly
visible;
C. Lighting that minimizes reflection from the water surface so that the visibility of the pool or spa bottom is not obscured; and
D. Walkway lighting yielding at least 15 footcandles of light.
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