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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" citation="COMAR 09.12.56.05" title_num="09" subtitle_num="12" chapter_num="56" heading="Amendments.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In Section 305.1, replace the word “not” with “also” to read “The provisions of this section shall apply to the design of barriers for restricting entry into areas having pools and spas. Where spas or hot tubs are equipped with a lockable safety cover complying with ASTM F1346 and swimming pools are equipped with a powered safety cover that complies with ASTM F1346, the areas where those spas, hot tubs or pools are located shall also be required to comply with Sections 305.2 through 305.7”.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Rename Section 305.2 to “Swimming pools and spas” and replace the text with the following:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A public swimming pool or spa shall be surrounded by a barrier that complies with Sections 305.2.1 through 305.7, except that the top of the barrier where measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool or spa shall be not less than:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>72 inches (1828mm) above grade for a Class A, B, C that is considered an apartment complex, housing subdivision, or mobile home park with more than ten units, or D swimming pool or spa;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>60 inches (1524mm) above grade for a Class C that is considered a hotel, motel, or condominium or E swimming pool or spa; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>36 inches (914.4mm) above grade for a wading pool.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Non-public swimming pools shall be surrounded by a barrier that complies with Sections 305.2.1 through 305.7.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Except as provided in §B(4) of this regulation, Sections 305.2.4 - 305.2.5.1 shall only apply to non-public pools.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Exception: For non-public spas or hot tubs equipped with a lockable safety cover complying with ASTM F1346, the areas where those spas or hot tubs are located shall not be required to comply with Sections 305.2.1 through 305.7.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>In Section 307.1.5, where “International Building Code” appears, substitute “COMAR 09.12.53 Maryland Accessibility Code” and, where “ICC A117.1” appears, substitute “COMAR 09.12.53 Maryland Accessibility Code”.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Replace Section 314.7 with the following:</text>
    <paragraph num="(a)">
      <text>An emergency shutoff switch shall be provided to disconnect power to the recirculation systems.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(b)">
      <text>An emergency shutoff switch shall be provided to disconnect power to feature pump systems, jet system pumps, and air blowers.  These shutoff switches shall be: provided with access; located within sight of the pool or spa; and located not less than 5 feet (1524 mm) horizontally from the inside walls of the pool or spa.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(c)">
      <text>Paragraphs (a) and (b) of this Section do not apply to onground storable pools, permanent inground residential swimming pools, residential spas and residential water features.”</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>In Section 325.7.1, where “International Fire Code” appears, substitute “COMAR 29.06.01 Maryland State Fire Prevention Code.”</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>Replace Section 410.1 “Toilet facilities” with the following:</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="G.">
    <text>Add to Section 609.2.1 “Exception: This requirement shall not apply to Class C semipublic pools (if all units are within 500 feet).”</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>