# Part I – Definitions; General Provisions

Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

## § 11-201 “Private outdoor pool” defined.

Balt., Md., Code § 11-201 (2026)

In this subtitle, “private outdoor pool” means any swimming pool that :

(1) is not a public swimming pool subject to Subtitle 3 {“Public Swimming Pools”} of this title; and

(2) is not totally contained within a building and surrounded on all sides by the building’s walls.

*History: Ord. 99-548*

## § 11-202 Purpose.

Balt., Md., Code § 11-202 (2026)

The purpose of this subtitle is to protect the inhabitants of the City, particularly children, from the hazards to life and safety inherent in unenclosed outdoor swimming pools.

*History: Ord. 99-548*

## § 11-203 Scope of subtitle.

Balt., Md., Code § 11-203 (2026)

(a) This subtitle applies to all private outdoor pools in the City, whenever built.

(b) This subtitle establishes minimum enclosure requirements only.   All more stringent enclosure standards and other regulations imposed by the <cite data-path="|building-codes">Building, Fire, and Related Codes Article of Baltimore City</cite> must be complied with to the extent applicable.

*History: Ord. 99-548*

*History: Ord. 13-093*

## §§ 11-204 to 11-205

Balt., Md., Code § 11-204 to 11-205 (2026)

Reserved