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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".42" citation="COMAR 10.17.01.42" title_num="10" subtitle_num="17" chapter_num="01" heading="Approval of Operator's Course.">
  <text>The Secretary shall approve a pool and a spa operator's course based on the following criteria:</text>
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>An approved course shall cover general aspects of public pool and spa operation including:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Applicable regulations;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Disease prevention;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Disinfection;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Filtration;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Circulation system components;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>General pool and spa equipment;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Operation and maintenance of equipment;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>Water chemistry;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(9)">
      <text>Water testing;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(10)">
      <text>Record keeping;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(11)">
      <text>General pool and spa chemicals;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(12)">
      <text>Chemical handling;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(13)">
      <text>Waste water disposal;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(14)">
      <text>Safety;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(15)">
      <text>Sanitation; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(16)">
      <text>Other pertinent topics as specified by the Secretary; and</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>An approved course shall be taught by an individual who has demonstrated to the Secretary:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Expertise in the operational aspects listed in §A of this regulation, as evidenced by combined work experience, training, and formal education; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Successful completion of an approved public pool and spa operator's course.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>