Maryland Pool Regulations
Maryland Swimming Pool Rules and RegulationsÂ
Regulations for the State of Maryland for commercial swimming pools dictates the required safety equipment, pool rules signs, safety signs as well as various other traditional construction and safety regulations related to swimming pools.Â
| Code: | Maryland COMAR 10.17.01.04 |
| Effective Date: | February 2, 1997 |
| Governing Body: | Maryland Department of Environmental Health |
| Notes: | The Maryland COMAR 10.17.01.04 requires distinct wording on their No Lifeguard sign which must be posted at semi-public pools or public spas that do not have a lifeguard on duty. Pool rules must be posted at the entrance. Most commercial swimming pool rules signs will comply with the Maryland rules as long as they incorporate all common safety and health regulations required for swimming pools. |
Required Equipment for Public Pools
Safety Equipment Notes
- Rescue Pole 12' Required
- Ring Buoy 18" Life Ring Buoy Required
- Throw Line 1/4" diameter, 50' required
- Depth Markers In feet, at waterline on wall and on deck. Slip resistant. Deck shall be within 18 inches of the water edge. Installed at maximum and minimum depths and all points of slope change. Installed inermediate increments of water depth not to exceed 2 ft. nor greater than 25 ft. Arranged uniformly on both sides and both ends of pool.
- Rope & Float Line Provided between 1-2 ft. on shallow side of break in grade between shallow and deep portion. Position marked with visible floats at not greater than 7' intervals.
Capacity Signs
Telephone Signs
Safety Notification Signs
Chemical Signs
Pool Rules Signs
Spa Rules Signs
No Diving Signs
Compliance with these recommendations does not guarantee that you will be in conformance with any building code, health code, or federal, state or local regulations regarding safety or pool regulation compliance. Compliance does not ensure the absolute safety of you, your operations or place of business. Aquatic Technology, Inc (Poolweb.com) is not a law firm and does not and will not perform services performed by an attorney.
Maryland Guarantee
Keeping a pool up-to-code is hard work! That's why we have done the homework and specifically crafted each of our signs to meet your state codes.
We guarantee that every Poolweb sign meets or exceeds Maryland codes so you can shop worry-free!