Swimming Pools and Bathing Beach Regulations

Environmental Health Services
9100 Franklin Square Drive, Ste. 230
Baltimore, MD 21237-3903
E-mail: ehs@baltimorecountymd.gov

Phone: 410-887-FOOD (3663)
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Regulations

The Code of Baltimore County Regulation (COBCR) 1.01.02 (PDF) - The swimming pool and bathing beaches are promulgated to protect and promote the public health and safety of the users of public swimming pools and bathing beaches in Baltimore County.

Pool and Spa Facilities Listing

View 2011 list of Baltimore County's pools, beaches, and spas (PDF). (PDF may take several minutes to download)

Baltimore County Pool Operator

Pool Operator Application (PDF) - download and submit the application to obtain a Baltimore County Pool Operator's Card, which is a requirement for the management and operation of public swimming Pools in Baltimore County.

Application Instructions

• Please return the original application to Environmental Health Services.

• A legible copy of the certifying organization certificate must be attached to the application. This certificate is only valid in Baltimore County for three years from the date of the examination. NOTE: The certifying organizations must be approved by and registered with Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Center of Environmental Health and Community Services. Call 410-767-8417 for details.

• The fee for a Baltimore County Pool Operator Identification Card is $25. The cost of a replacement card is $15. Make check or money order payable to  Baltimore County, Maryland.  Payment can also be made by credit card.

Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act

The Department of Health enforces the provisions of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act for public swimming pools and spas located in Baltimore County. This Federal legislation, adopted as part of the Maryland Public Swimming pool and Spa regulations (COMAR 10.17.01), requires that certain safety improvements to the pool recirculation system be completed by December 19, 2008 or before the 2009 seasonal opening of the facility.  

• The Aquatic Facility Owner/Operator Cover Letter (PDF)

• The Aquatic Facility Review Form (PDF)

• The Public Swimming Pool or Spa Compliance Schedule Application (PDF)

• The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene “Public Swimming Pool and Spa Stakeholders” memorandum (PDF)

Additional Resources

• U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

• Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH)

• The Association of Pool and Spa Professionals

Revised August 8, 2011

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