Subtitle 17 SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS › Chapter 01 Public Swimming Pools and Spas

.51 Injury and Illness Reports. A public pool or spa owner shall ensure that: A. An injury, drowning, near drowning, or suction entrapment occurring at a pool or spa that results in death or that requires resuscitation or admission to a hospital is reported to the Secretary withi…

.52 Disinfection of Swimsuits and Towels. An owner shall ensure that a swimsuit or towel furnished to an individual by the owner or operator of a public pool or spa is: A. Washed in a washing machine with laundry detergent in hot water with a temperature of at least 175?F; and B.…

.53 Variances. A. An owner who has been granted a variance by the Secretary before February 10, 1997 may continue to operate under that variance. B. An owner may request a variance from a requirement of this chapter by submitting a written application that: (1) Contains specific …

.54 Compliance Schedules. A. The owner of a public pool or spa that has a structure, equipment, or appurtenance that is not in compliance with this chapter as determined by the Secretary may submit to the Secretary for approval a compliance schedule for meeting the requirements o…

.55 Standardization and Audits of Local Health Departments. A. The Department shall: (1) Standardize one employee related to the enforcement of this chapter for each local health department to serve as the local standardization officer; (2) Audit local health department pool and …