MARYLAND CODE INFORMATION
In the State of Maryland, pool operator is required.
You can view Maryland's State Bathing Code here.
10.17.01.00. Title 10 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE Subtitle 17 SANITATION Chapter 01 Public Swimming Pools and Spas Authority: Health-General Article, §2-102, 2-104, 18-102, and 20-303, Annotated Code of Maryland, and U.S.C. §8003
Section 10.17.01.41 Pool and Spa Operator Certification states
“A. A person may not act as or perform the duties of a public pool or spa operator without a pool and spa operator certification card issued by the Secretary as required in §§B and G of this regulation.
B. The Secretary shall issue a 3-year public pool and spa operator certification card only to an individual 16 years old or older who has:
(1) Completed a 14-hour approved public pool and spa operator's course or a course offered by the Secretary with a minimum grade of 70 percent on an approved written examination given following the completion of that course; or
(2) Presented proof of previous certification and has:
(a) Completed an approved 4-hour refresher course; or
(b) Passed a challenge exam offered by the Secretary.
G. The Secretary shall issue a 3-year limited public-use pool operator certification card to an individual 16 years old or older who has completed:
(1) An approved 4-hour limited public-use pool operator's course and passed an approved written examination with a minimum grade of 75
Operators must follow state, county, city and local laws as well as federal laws pertaining to the operation and maintenance of pools and spas."
Operators must follow state, county, city and local laws as well as federal laws pertaining to the operation and maintenance of pools and spas.
MARYLAND CODE EXCERPTS
| CRITERIA |
MARYLAND |
| What is to be recorded |
Free chlroine, Total Chlroine. Combined Chlorine, pH, temperature,clarity |
| Water Testing Frequency |
Every 2 hours |
| Chlorine Levels (Min-Max) |
CHLORINE: 1.5-10.0 PPM (Pool), 4.0-10.0 PPM (Spa)
BROMINE: 3.0-8.0 PPM (Pool), 4.0-8.0 PPM (Spa) |
| pH Levels (Min-Max) |
7.2-7.8 |
| Chlorine Test Kit Requirements |
DPD |
| pH Test Kit Requirements |
No standard |
| Cyanuric Acid Levels (Min-Max) |
30-100 PPM |
| Water Clarity |
6" Bllack Disc Test |
| Turnover Rate |
POOL: 8 hrs
SPA: 30 minutes
WADING: 2 hrs |
| Bather Load (per bather) |
POOL: 1/12-15 sq ft, Diving - 1/300 sq ft
SPA: 1 person/per 9 square feet
WADING: 1 person/per 12 square feet |
| Depth Markings |
Deck and Pool |
| CPO® Required |
YES |
MARYLAND CPO® CLASS SCHEDULE
Classes run from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM daily (Photo Identification required for registration)
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MARYLAND |
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March 13-14, 2012 |
Gaithersburg, MD |
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March 15-16, 2012 |
Baltimore, MD |
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April 10-11, 2012 |
Hagerstown, MD |
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April 12-13, 2012 |
Annapolis, MD |
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April 26-27, 2012 |
Baltimore, MD |
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May 22-23, 2012 |
Baltimore, MD |
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August 14-15, 2012 |
Baltimore, MD |
To register by check, print and complete registration form and mail with check
to
Pool Operation Management, 54 Dock Road, Brick, NJ 08723. Please
make
checks payable to Pool Operation Management.
To register online by credit card, click here.
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