MAHC compliance
Definition
Voluntary alignment with the CDC's Model Aquatic Health Code, a comprehensive framework for splash pad design, operation and disinfection that many state codes adopt or reference.
The Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC) is the closest thing to a federal aquatic facility standard in the U.S. It is technically voluntary, but most state and county health departments incorporate large sections of it into local pool code, especially for splash pads.
MAHC-aligned splash pads include UV secondary disinfection, automated dosing, daily chemistry logging, and operator training requirements. Pads marketed as 'MAHC-compliant' generally exceed minimum state code on safety and chemistry.