ATCP 76.22 History
History: CR 22-021: cr.
Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 9-24-23;
correction in (2) (a) 1. made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register November 2023 No. 815. ATCP 76.23
ATCP 76.23
Lifeguard and attendant placement and staffing requirements. ATCP 76.23(1)(a)1.1. Each pool having a
surface
area
of
2,000
square
feet
or
more
shall
be
staffed pursuant to ss.
ATCP 76.23 Table A, and
ATCP 76.23 Table B, when the pool
is
in
use
or
is
open
to
the
public.
If
the
requirements
in
s. ATCP 76.23 Table A or B, conflict, the pool shall comply with
the
strictest
requirements
of
s. ATCP 76.23
Table A or B.
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ATCP 76.23(1)(a)2.
2. An
operator
may
close
a
portion
of
a
pool
to
patrons
in
order to meet
the
lifeguard staffing requirements for square footage pursuant to s.
ATCP 76.23 Table A, except that at least one lifeguard shall be provided.
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ATCP 76.23(1)(a)3.
3. An
operator
may
limit the number of patrons
in
order to meet
s. ATCP 76.23
Table A,
for
lifeguard staffing.
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ATCP 76.23(1)(a)4.
4. When the patron load of a pool exceeds 336 patrons, one lifeguard shall
be
provided
for
each
additional
100
patrons
or
fraction thereof.
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ATCP 76.23(1)(b)
(b)
Department evaluation required. For a pool type that is not addressed in s.
ATCP 76.23 Table A or B, the operator shall request evaluation by the department and follow the requirements specified by the department following the evaluation.
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ATCP 76.23(1)(c)
(c)
Slide flumes. An
additional
lifeguard
shall
be
provided
for
every
2
slide flumes installed
at
a
pool
other
than
a
separate
waterslide
plunge pool.
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ATCP 76.23(1)(d)
(d)
Waterslide attendant. An attendant responsible for enforcing waterslide usage rules shall be stationed at the entrance to the waterslide flume.
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ATCP 76.23(2)
(2)
Signage. Each pool that is not required to have a lifeguard shall post a sign with letters at least 4 inches high stating: “Warning: No Lifeguard on Duty.”
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ATCP 76.23 History
History: CR 22-021: cr.
Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 9-24-23.
ATCP 76.24
ATCP 76.24
Patron safety during pool maintenance. ATCP 76.24(1)(1)
Maintenance operations. The operator shall ensure that no patrons are in the pool during pool maintenance operations.
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ATCP 76.24(2)
(2)
Recirculation system interuption. Patrons shall be removed from the pool when the pool recirculation system is interrupted. Once the recirculation system is restored, patrons shall not reenter the pool until chemical levels are determined to be within acceptable ranges.
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ATCP 76.24 History
History: CR 22-021: cr.
Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 9-24-23.
ATCP 76.25(1)(1)
Water attractions. The maximum number of patrons permitted to be in an
individual
water
attraction
at
any
one
time
shall
be
calculated on the basis of allowing one patron for every 15 square feet of water surface area. The splash zone of any water attraction shall be included in the calculation of the water surface.
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ATCP 76.25(2)(a)(a)
Pools used for swimming. The maximum number of patrons permitted to be in the water of a pool used for swimming at any one time
shall
be
computed
on
the
basis
of
allowing
one
patron
for every 15 square feet of the shallow portion of the pool and one patron for every 25 square feet of the deep portion of the pool.
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ATCP 76.25(2)(b)
(b)
Whirlpools. The maximum number of patrons permitted to
be
in
the
water
of
a
whirlpool
at
any
one
time
shall
be
computed on the basis of allowing one patron for every 10 square feet of whirlpool surface
area.
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ATCP 76.25(2)(c)
(c)
Wading pools. The maximum number of patrons
permitted to be in the water of a wading pool at any one time shall be computed on
the
basis
of
allowing
one
patron
for
every
15
square
feet of wading pool surface
area.
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ATCP 76.25(2)(d)
(d)
Therapy and exercise pools. The maximum number of patrons permitted to be in the water of a therapy or exercise pool at any one time shall be computed on the basis of allowing one patron
every
15
square
feet
of
the
shallow
portion
of
the
pool
and one patron
for
every
25
square
feet
of
the
deep
portion
of
the
pool.
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ATCP 76.25 History
History: CR 22-021: cr.
Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 9-24-23.
ATCP 76.26
ATCP 76.26
Rescue equipment. Rescue equipment shall meet all of the following:
ATCP 76.26(1)(a)2.
2. Rescue equipment shall be mounted or positioned in a conspicuous place and shall be readily accessible.
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ATCP 76.26(1)(b)1.a.a. Fo
r eac
h basi
n o
f wate
r ove
r 10 fee
t i
n lengt
h an
d ove
r 2 feet deep, an intact shepherd's crook-type pole shall be provided.
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ATCP 76.26(1)(b)1.b.
b. For non-guarded pools, the shepherd's crook shall be long enough to effect a rescue in the deepest part of the pool.
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ATCP 76.26(1)(b)1.c.
c. If the shepherd's crook is not one continuous pole, the pieces shall be securely connected with durable nuts and bolts or similar hardware.
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ATCP 76.26(1)(b)2.
2. For eac
h lifeguard chair
, o
r fo
r a poo
l 3
0 fee
t o
r mor
e i
n widt
h that does no
t hav
e lifeguar
d chairs
, a
t leas
t on
e o
f th
e followin
g shall b
e provided:
ATCP 76.26(1)(b)2.a.
a. A ring buoy having a minimum outside diameter of 20 inches. Each ring buoy shall be attached to a 1/4 inch rope having a length not less than 1-1/2 times the maximum width of the pool or 50 feet, whichever is
less.
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ATCP 76.26(1)(c)2.
2. The safety rope
shall
remain in place except during a lifeguarded activity or adult-only lap swim.
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ATCP 76.26(1)(c)3.
3. The safety rope and floats shall be maintained in good repair and working order.
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ATCP 76.26(1)(d)
(d)
Spine board. A spine board with straps and head immobilizer in good condition shall
be
available
at
a
pool
where
a
lifeguard
is
required pursuant to s.
ATCP 76.23.
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ATCP 76.26(2)(a)(a)
Connection to emergency services. A telephone capable of connecting with 911 or emergency dispatch services is accessible at all times during
pool
operation.
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ATCP 76.26(2)(b)
(b)
Other technologies. Telecommunication technology, other than a landline telephone, may be used if, in the pool area, the telecommunication device is equipped with all of the following:
ATCP 76.26(2)(c)
(c)
Location. The location of the telephone shall be within 25 feet of the pool area.
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ATCP 76.26(2)(d)
(d)
Emergency numbers and address. A current list of emergency telephone numbers and the facility's location shall be attached to or posted near the telephone.
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ATCP 76.26 History
History: CR 22-021: cr.
Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 9-24-23.
ATCP 76.27(1)(a)(a) Pool area. A first aid kit shall be available at each pool area.
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ATCP 76.27(1)(b)
(b)
Contents. The first aid kit shall contain all of the following
items:
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ATCP 76.27(2)(a)(a)
Location. Biohazard
safety
equipment,
including
a
blood
and
biohazard disposal
kit,
shall
be
located
at
the
first
aid
station
or
another location on the premises.
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ATCP 76.27(2)(b)
(b)
Contents. A biohazard kit shall contain all the following:
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ATCP 76.27(3)
(3)
Emergency blankets. Two conventional or emergency blankets in good condition shall be available in the pool area or as approved by the department or its agent.
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ATCP 76.27 History
History: CR 22-021: cr.
Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 9-24-23.
ATCP 76.28(1)(1)
Location. Food or drink service facilities may not be located within 12 feet of the water's edge of a pool, except for swim-up bars.
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ATCP 76.28(2)
(2)
Utensils. Only shatter-proof utensils for food and drink shall be used in the pool area, except for approved swim-up bars.
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ATCP 76.28 History
History: CR 22-021: cr.
Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 9-24-23.
ATCP 76.29(1)(a)1.
1. The operator shall post pool use rules governing safety and sanitation and shall enforce those rules.
