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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".43" citation="COMAR 10.17.01.43" title_num="10" subtitle_num="17" chapter_num="01" heading="Pool and Spa Operation.">
  <text>An owner shall ensure that a certified pool and spa operator:</text>
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Is on-site at all times when a recreational pool is open;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Is available at a semipublic pool, public spa, and at a limited public-use pool for performance of all requirements of this chapter and is able to respond to operational problems within:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>30 minutes when not available on-site; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>If a contractual certified pool and spa operator, 2 hours when not available on-site;</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Measures and records, or supervises and verifies the measurement and recording of, all information required in Regulation .46 of this chapter;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Performs all duties related to the operation of a pool or spa as required in this chapter;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Cleans the filtration system when the filter pressure differential reaches a level specified by the equipment's manufacturer or as specified below:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>High rate sand filters at 15 psi;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Rapid rate sand filters at 8 psi;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Cartridge filters at 10 psi;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Pressure diatomaceous earth filters at 10 psi; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Vacuum diatomaceous earth filters at 15 inches of mercury;</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>Maintains disinfection residuals according to Regulation .44 of this chapter;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="G.">
    <text>Maintains water chemistry according to Regulation .45 of this chapter; and</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="H.">
    <text>Adds a nonstabilized oxidizer into the pool or spa water equivalent to an amount of free chlorine equal to at least 10 times the measured combined chlorine residual plus sufficient free chlorine to oxidize the ammonia and nitrogenous compounds in the water, on a recommended schedule of once per week for a pool and once per day for a wading pool and for a spa.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>