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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. Verified on the primary source, re-checked weekly.

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Pools and spas in Maine

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

DHHS licenses public pools and spas (22 MRSA c.562) and must determine compliance, by inspection or other method, at least once every two years statewide.

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; the building view resolves them from your ZIP.

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.

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. DHHS licenses public pools and spas (22 MRSA c.562) and must determine compliance, by inspection or other method, at least once every two years statewide.

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.

Other areas in Maine

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