Maine · Pools and spas

The public pool and spa rules in force in Maine now.

Public pools/spas licensed under 22 MRSA c.562 (DHHS); compliance inspection at least every 2 years. Enforced by Dept. of Health and Human Services (Maine CDC health-inspection program), statewide. Checked on the primary source; the state record was last reviewed 2026-11-12.

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Pools and spas in Maine

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In force

Public pools/spas licensed under 22 MRSA c.562 (DHHS); compliance inspection at least every 2 years

22 MRSA 2497 (read): the department must determine compliance with chapter 562 and its rules at least once every two years, by inspection or another method it chooses. It may enter licensed premises at reasonable times without an administrative inspection warrant. Licensing steps and fees are in other sections.

Source: primary document

Who enforces it

Dept. of Health and Human Services (Maine CDC health-inspection program), statewide

Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; confirm the local office for the address.

What changes next

In force

In force, nothing scheduled

The federal layer

The federal Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (drain covers and anti-entrapment) applies to every public pool alongside the state rule below.

What a building has to do

1 recurring duties

These apply when the building has the equipment or fits the type named. The frequency is the standard one; your local official can set a stricter one, so confirm it for the address.

Annual
Public pool or spa: operating permit and health inspectionsState or county pool rules · Health department · Not yet checked line by line against the source.

Questions about the public pool and spa rules in Maine

Which public pool rules apply in Maine today?

Public pools/spas licensed under 22 MRSA c.562 (DHHS); compliance inspection at least every 2 years. 22 MRSA 2497 (read): the department must determine compliance with chapter 562 and its rules at least once every two years, by inspection or another method it chooses. It may enter licensed premises at reasonable times without an administrative inspection warrant. Licensing steps and fees are in other sections.

Who enforces the public pool and spa rules in Maine?

Dept. of Health and Human Services (Maine CDC health-inspection program), statewide.

What changes next for the public pool and spa rules in Maine?

Nothing is scheduled. The rule above stays in force until the state adopts a newer edition or amends the program; AHJ Radar re-checks the source weekly.

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