In this subtitle, “private outdoor pool” means any swimming pool that : is not a public swimming pool subject to Subtitle 3 {“Public Swimming Pools”} of this title; and is not totally contained within a building and surrounded on all sides by the building’s walls. Ord. 99-548

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. City Code, 1976/83, art. 19, §184(d) Ord. 99-548

This subtitle applies to all private outdoor pools in the City, whenever built. 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. Ord. 99-548 Ord. 13-093