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USA Statutes : maine
Title : Title 22. HEALTH AND WELFARE
Chapter : Chapter 602. PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS
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Title 22 - §2661. Purpose
Title 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE
Subtitle 2: HEALTH
Part 5: FOODS AND DRUGS
Chapter 602: PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS
§2661. Purpose
The purpose of this chapter is to provide minimum requirements and standards for the protection of the public health, safety
and welfare of persons using public swimming pools or spas.
[1985, c. 150 (new).]
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
This page created on: 2005-10-01
Title 22 - §2662. Definitions
Title 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE
Subtitle 2: HEALTH
Part 5: FOODS AND DRUGS
Chapter 602: PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS
§2662. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
[1985, c. 150 (new).]
1. Communicable disease. "Communicable disease" is a disease capable of being transmitted from one person to another.
[1985, c. 150 (new).]
2. Department. "Department" means the Department of Health and Human Services.
[1985, c. 150 (new); 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (rev).]
3. Pool depth. "Pool depth" means the distance between the floor of the pool and the maximum operating water level.
[1985, c. 150 (new).]
4. Private spa. "Private spa" means any constructed spa which is used in connection with a single or multifamily residence and available
only to the residents and private guests.
[1985, c. 150 (new).]
5. Private swimming pool. "Private swimming pool" means any constructed pool which is used as a swimming pool in connection with a single or multifamily
residence and available only to the residents and private guests.
[1985, c. 150 (new).]
6. Public spa. "Public spa" means any constructed spa other than a private spa.
[1985, c. 150 (new).]
7. Public swimming pool. "Public swimming pool" means any constructed or prefabricated pool other than a private swimming pool.
[1985, c. 150 (new).]
8. Spa. "Spa" means a unit containing water primarily designed for nontherapeutic use which is not drained, cleaned or refilled
for each individual. It may include, but is not limited to, hydrojet circulation, hot water, cold water, mineral baths, air
induction bubbles or any combination thereof. The term spa includes, but is not limited to, hot tubs.
[1985, c. 150 (new).]
9. Swimming pool. "Swimming pool" means any basin, chamber or tank constructed of impervious material, located either indoors or outdoors
containing an artificial body of water for swimming or recreational bathing and having a depth of 2 feet or more at any point.
This includes any related equipment, structures, areas and enclosures that are intended for the use of persons using or operating
the swimming pool such as equipment, dressing lockers, showers and toilet rooms.
[1985, c. 150 (new).]
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
This page created on: 2005-10-01
Title 22 - §2663. Existing installations
Title 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE
Subtitle 2: HEALTH
Part 5: FOODS AND DRUGS
Chapter 602: PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS
§2663. Existing installations
1. Public pool or spa; existing use. Any public swimming pool or spa installed prior to the effective date of this chapter may have its existing use, maintenance
or repair continued if the use, maintenance or repair is in accordance with the original design and location and no hazard
to the public health, safety or welfare has been created by the installation.
[1985, c. 150 (new).]
2. Public pool or spa; maintenance. The owner or his designated agent shall be responsible for the maintenance of the public swimming pool or spa in a safe
and sanitary condition.
[1985, c. 150 (new).]
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
This page created on: 2005-10-01
Title 22 - §2664. Rules
Title 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE
Subtitle 2: HEALTH
Part 5: FOODS AND DRUGS
Chapter 602: PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS
§2664. Rules
The department may promulgate and enforce rules necessary to protect public health and safety and carry out the provisions
of this chapter relating directly to the safe and sanitary design, construction and operation of public swimming pools and
spas.
[1985, c. 150 (new).]
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
This page created on: 2005-10-01
Title 22 - §2665. Submission of plans
Title 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE
Subtitle 2: HEALTH
Part 5: FOODS AND DRUGS
Chapter 602: PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS
§2665. Submission of plans
No person may begin construction of a public swimming pool or spa or substantially alter or reconstruct any public swimming
pool or spa without first having submitted plans and specifications to the department for review and approval. The department
review shall be limited to matters relating directly to safety and sanitation.
[1985, c. 150 (new).]
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The design criteria to be followed by the department in the review and approval is the minimum standard for public swimming
pools and the minimum standard for public spas published by the National Swimming Pool Institute.
[1985, c. 150 (new).]
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
This page created on: 2005-10-01
Title 22 - §2666. Health and safety
Title 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE
Subtitle 2: HEALTH
Part 5: FOODS AND DRUGS
Chapter 602: PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS
§2666. Health and safety
1. Employment; communicable disease. No person having a communicable disease may be employed or work at a public swimming pool or spa.
[1985, c. 150 (new).]
2. Nuisance. Any public swimming pool or spa found to be unsanitary, as defined by the department's rules, is declared to be a nuisance.
[1985, c. 150 (new).]
3. Supervision. Every public swimming pool or spa shall be under the supervision of a capable individual who shall assume the responsibility
for compliance with this chapter relating to the safe and sanitary operation and maintenance of a public swimming pool or
spa. Nothing in this chapter may be construed to require a lifeguard to be on duty when a public swimming pool or spa is
open to the public.
[1985, c. 150 (new).]
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
This page created on: 2005-10-01
Title 22 - §2667. Inspections
Title 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE
Subtitle 2: HEALTH
Part 5: FOODS AND DRUGS
Chapter 602: PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS
§2667. Inspections
The department may conduct the inspections as it deems necessary to insure compliance with the provisions of this chapter
and shall have right of entry at any reasonable hour to public swimming pools or spas for this purpose.
[1985, c. 150 (new).]
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
This page created on: 2005-10-01
Title 22 - §2668. Closure
Title 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE
Subtitle 2: HEALTH
Part 5: FOODS AND DRUGS
Chapter 602: PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS
§2668. Closure
The department may close any public swimming pool or spa for failure to comply with the provisions of this chapter.
[1985, c. 150 (new).]
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Before closing a public swimming pool or spa, the department shall issue a notice in writing enumerating instances of failure
to comply with the law or rules. The owner shall have an opportunity to request a fair hearing before the department pursuant
to Title 5, sections 9052 to 9064.
[1985, c. 150 (new).]
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Closed public swimming pools and spas shall be reopened upon presentation of evidence that the deficiencies causing the closing
have been corrected.
[1985, c. 150 (new).]
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
This page created on: 2005-10-01
Title 22 - §2669. Penalties
Title 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE
Subtitle 2: HEALTH
Part 5: FOODS AND DRUGS
Chapter 602: PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS
§2669. Penalties
The department may seek injunctive or other appropriative judicial relief for violations of any provisions of this chapter.
[1985, c. 150 (new).]
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
This page created on: 2005-10-01
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