Md. Code Regs. 10.17.01.35

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 25, December 13, 2024

Section 10.17.01.35 - Toilet, Hand Sink, and Shower Facilities

A. Except as provided in §B of this regulation, an owner shall ensure that a recreational pool, semipublic pool, or public spa has:

(1) A bathhouse, toilets, hand sinks, and showers within 100 feet of an entrance gate to the pool or spa in accordance with the American National Standard for Public Swimming Pools, Articles 19.1-19.6.13;

(2) At least a minimum number of toilets, hand sinks, and showers based on:

(a) The maximum user load of the pool or spa set forth in Regulation .19 of this chapter;

(b) Fixture ratios set forth in §A(1) of this regulation; and

(c) State and local building codes;

(3) 50 percent of the required fixtures designated for use by each sex, unless the pool or spa is for one sex only; and

(4) At least 50 percent of the required showers located within a bathhouse.

B. An owner is not required to provide toilet, hand sink, and shower facilities at a recreational pool, semipublic pool, or public spa when bathers have access to equivalent facilities in:

(1) Living quarters not more than 500 feet from a pool or a spa entrance; or

(2) A building or buildings not more than 500 feet from a pool or a spa entrance.

C. An owner shall ensure that equivalent facilities used by recreational pool, semipublic pool, or public spa bathers and patrons of a recreational center, health club, marina, or other facility are in compliance with:

(1) Section A of this regulation; and

(2) State or local plumbing codes regarding fixtures and dressing area for the patrons sharing the equivalent facilities.

Md. Code Regs. 10.17.01.35

Regulation .35A amended effective December 19, 2005 (32:25 Md. R. 1942)