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.
ATCP 76.29(1)(a)2.
2. Rules shall be conveyed using words with letters at least one inch high, or symbols that are at least 4 inches in height and clearly visible to patrons.
ATCP 76.29(1)(a)3.
3. A legible sign showing pool use rules shall be posted in a conspicuous place.
ATCP 76.29(1)(b)1.c.
c. Shower
immediately before
entering
the
pool
and
after
use
of
a steam room, sauna, or toilet
facilities.
ATCP 76.29(1)(c)
(c)
Supervision of children under the age of 12. For a non-lifeguarded pool, a statement indicating that children under the age of 12 shall be supervised by an adult shall be added the signage requirements in par.
(b).
ATCP 76.29(1)(d)
(d) “
No Diving”; signage. A pool that is 200 square feet in area or greater that does not have an approved diving well configuration shall have “NO DIVING” signs in at least 4 inch high letters included with the rules listed under par.
(b).
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ATCP 76.29(1)(e)
(e)
Maximum patron load; signage. A sign showing the maximum patron load shall be
conspicuously
displayed
near
each
pool. The
maximum
patron
load
pursuant to s.
ATCP 76.25, may not be exceeded.
ATCP 76.29(1)(f)
(f)
Breath holding; prohibition. The operator of a pool shall provide signage or otherwise communicate to patrons that activities involving prolonged breath holding are prohibited.
ATCP 76.29(2)
(2)
Pool slides and waterslides and other waterrides. ATCP 76.29(2)(a)
(a) Posting of rules; pool slides and waterslides. For the plunge section of a pool, the pool use rules signage required under sub.
(1), shall be provided. Additionally, the following
rules shall be provided and be conspicuously posted at the entrance to the slide tower in at least one inch lettering:
