Bathing Beaches

In Frederick County, the Health Department licenses 2 public bathing beaches, Cunningham Falls State Park and Catoctin Quaker Camp. Water sampling and inspections are conducted and complaints are investigated. For further information about bathing beaches throughout Maryland please check out Maryland Health Beaches.

Swimming Pools & Spas

Indoor and outdoor public swimming pools and spas are licensed by the Frederick County Health Department. Inspections are conducted prior to pool openings and during the season. Pool operators that are working in Frederick County will need a Frederick County Pool Operator's Card issued by the Health Department.

To get information about obtaining a Frederick County Pool Operator's Card or to make a complaint about a public swimming pool please call the FCHD at 301-600-1717.

ATTENTION

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Effective December 15, 2017
Permit application processing within Environmental Health Services will end at 4:30 p.m.  This includes, but is not limited to burning permits, temporary food permits, pool operator permits, well and septic permits, etc.  Permit applications can be applied for between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
 

Forms

• Application for Annual Swimming Pool-Spa/Hot Tub Operating Permit
• Workmens Compensation Form
• Frederick County Pre-opening Checklist
• ADA Affidavit for Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
• Pool Owner / Operator Letter
• Construction Application from MD Dept. of Health (needed for chair lifts that are to be installed to meet ADA compliance)
  If you are installing an electric chair lift you will need an electrical inspection from either Frederick County or Frederick City.
• Please check new fees from Maryland Dept. of Health for review of construction permits

Forms for Pools & Pool Operators

• FCHD Closeable Offenses Check Sheet for Pool Operators
• DHMH Postable Public Notice for Swimming Pools
• DHMH Injury / Accident Report Form
• DHMH Policy and Procedures for Fecal Accidents at Public Pools
• DHMH Policy on Loose Fecal Contamination Clean Up
• Suction Entrapment Form
• DHMH Chemical Check Sheet
• List of Responsibilities Pool Operators (coming soon)
• CDC Guidelines for Fecal/Vomit/Blood Incidences at Swimming Pools