Md. Code Regs. 10.17.01.46

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 10.17.01.46 - Operating Records Required

An operator shall maintain operating records on a form provided by the Secretary or an equivalent form and shall:

A. Except as provided in §B of this regulation, record the information required in §C(1)-(3) of this regulation in 2-hour intervals for a recreational pool and for a public spa, and three times per day for a limited public-use and semipublic pool and record the information required in §C(4)-(9) of this regulation a minimum of three times per day for a public pool and spa, beginning 1/2 hour before opening;

B. For a public pool or spa where an approved automatic controller is used, record the information required in §C of this regulation:

(1) A minimum of three times per day in conformance with the following schedule:

(a) The first recording of the day shall be made 1/2 hour before the pool or spa opens,

(b) The second recording shall be completed between 12 p.m. and 2 p.m., and

(c) The final recording shall be completed 2 hours before closing; and

(2) More frequently if required by the Secretary due to conditions such as high bather load, high temperatures, bright sunlight, or inadequate water quality;

C. Record the following information in the intervals required in §§A and B of this regulation:

(1) Disinfectant residual;

(2) Combined chlorine level, if chlorine is used;

(3) pH;

(4) Water clarity;

(5) Water temperature, if heated;

(6) Flow rate;

(7) Filter influent pressure and effluent pressure;

(8) Pump vacuum; and

(9) Total number of bathers;

D. Record in 1-week intervals for a public pool and in 1-day intervals for a public spa:

(1) Total alkalinity level;

(2) Calcium hardness level; and

(3) Cyanuric acid level, if used;

E. Record daily for a public pool or spa:

(1) The time of filter backwash or cleaning;

(2) An injury or accident at the pool or spa;

(3) Chemicals added to the water; and

(4) Malfunctioning or broken equipment;

F. Date and sign each record sheet;

G. Record the results of the following inspections in the specified intervals to complete a Pool and Spa Entrapment Hazards Checklist:

(1) Daily check before the facility is open to verify that:

(a) Drain covers, vacuum fitting covers, skimmer equalizer covers, and any other suction outlet covers are in place, secure, and unbroken,

(b) Skimmer baskets, weirs, lids, flow adjusters, and suction outlet lines are free of any blockage,

(c) Inlet and return covers or fittings are in place, secure, and unbroken,

(d) Safety warning signs are in place around the pool or spa, including emergency instructions and phone numbers, and

(e) On/off switches for pumps are clearly labeled and the location of the pumps is clearly identified; and

(2) Check all information required in §G(1) of this regulation before filling a pool or spa with water, after periodic maintenance, and after pool or filter cleaning procedures;

H. Keep the records on the premises for a minimum of 3 years; and

I. Submit the records to the Secretary upon request.

Md. Code Regs. 10.17.01.46

Regulation .46 amended effective March 20, 2000 (27:5 Md. R. 584)