Chapter ATCP 78

ATCP 78.16(1) (1) Written agreement.

ATCP 78.16(1)(a) (a) Signed. A written use agreement shall be signed by both authorized representatives of the camp and the rental group. Pf

ATCP 78.16(1)(b) (b) Designated responsibilities. The written use agreement shall clearly identify the responsibilities of the camp and the rental group. Pf

ATCP 78.16(1)(c) (c) Agreement contents. When the rental group provides specific services, the written use agreement shall indicate how the rental group will meet the minimum requirements pursuant to this chapter including the following:

ATCP 78.16(1)(c)1. 1. Food service requirements pursuant to s. ATCP 78.23. Pf

ATCP 78.16(1)(c)2. 2. Health services staff requirements pursuant to s. ATCP 78.27. Pf

ATCP 78.16(1)(c)3. 3. Health services staff required certifications pursuant to s. ATCP 78.27 (2). Pf

ATCP 78.16(1)(c)4. 4. Responsibility for collecting a camper and camp staff health history as required pursuant to s. ATCP 78.27 (1) (d) and (e). Pf

ATCP 78.16(1)(c)5. 5. Documentation of medication and treatment for campers and staff as required pursuant to s. ATCP 78.27 (5) (b). Pf

ATCP 78.16(1)(c)6. 6. Camp vehicle requirements pursuant to s. ATCP 78.27 (1) (c). Pf

ATCP 78.16(1)(c)7. 7. Specialized program activities and required certifications pursuant to s. ATCP 78.26 (3). Pf

ATCP 78.16(1)(c)8. 8. Adult staff to camper ratio requirements pursuant to s. ATCP 78.25. Pf

ATCP 78.16(1)(c)9. 9. Confirmation that background checks have been done on all staff as required pursuant to s. ATCP 78.26 (1). Pf

ATCP 78.16(1)(c)10. 10. Camper sexual abuse prevention training has been provided as required pursuant to s. ATCP 78.26 (5) (c). Pf

ATCP 78.16(1)(c)11. 11. Primitive camping requirements for water and waste are provided as required pursuant to s. ATCP 78.32. Pf

ATCP 78.16(1)(c)12. 12. The rental group has been informed of the reporting requirements for death, injury or illness to the department or its agent as required pursuant to s. ATCP 78.29. Pf

ATCP 78.16(1)(d) (d) Validation of written use agreement requirements. The camp operator shall retain copies of form templates and certifications for validating par. (c), in the written agreement or provide a written statement with the reviewer’s name or initials that provisions pursuant to par. (c), have been reviewed and validated.

ATCP 78.16(2) (2) Record retention.

ATCP 78.16(2)(a) (a) Agreement retention time. The written use agreements shall be retained for a minimum of 3 years by the camp. Pf

ATCP 78.16(2)(b) (b) Contact information retention time. The camp shall maintain the rental group contact information for a minimum of 3 calendar years. Pf

ATCP 78.16(2)(c) (c) Medication and treatment record retention time. The rental group, if providing health supervision, shall maintain all camper medication and treatment records for a minimum of 3 calendar years and make the records available upon request to the department or its agent within 2 business days of the request. Pf

ATCP 78.16(2)(d) (d) Camp register retention time. The rental group shall keep a register and a method of tracking individuals entering and leaving the camp during operation, as required pursuant to s. ATCP 78.28, and make the register and tracking document available upon request to the department or agent within 2 business days of the request. Pf

ATCP 78.16 History History: CR 21-109: cr. Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 9-24-23; correction in (1) (c) (intro.) made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register June 2023 No. 810.

ATCP 78.17 ATCP 78.17 Location of the camp.

ATCP 78.17(1) (1) Requirements.

ATCP 78.17(1)(a) (a) Well-drained. The camp’s physical facilities shall be located on a well-drained site not subject to flooding.

ATCP 78.17(1)(b) (b) Graded. The premises shall be properly graded to prevent the accumulation of storm or other waters that may create hazards to the camp’s physical facilities or to the health and safety of the campers or camp staff.

ATCP 78.17(1)(c) (c) Free from sources of contamination. No camp’s physical facilities may be located in an area that is situated so that drainage from any source of filth, including garbage or animal waste disposal, can be deposited on the site. Pf

ATCP 78.17 Note Note: A camp’s location with regard to flood plains and shore land areas shall comply with local zoning ordinances and with ch. NR 115 and s. NR 116.12 (2) (b), of the Wisconsin department of natural resources.

ATCP 78.17(2) (2) Sources of odor or flies. Cooking, dining and sleeping quarters shall not be located within 100 feet of a barn or enclosure housing livestock, a petting zoo, or other source of odors or flies.

ATCP 78.17 History History: CR 21-109: cr. Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 9-24-23.

ATCP 78.18 ATCP 78.18 Water supply.

ATCP 78.18(1) (1) Water systems.

ATCP 78.18(1)(a) (a) General. The water source used to supply the camp shall be a public or a private water system.

ATCP 78.18(1)(b) (b) Well compliance with ch. NR 812. The operation, construction, installation, materials, and maintenance of the water system used to supply water to the camp shall comply with ch. NR 812, as enforced by the Wisconsin department of natural resources. Pf

ATCP 78.18(2) (2) Potable water supply.

ATCP 78.18(2)(a) (a) Drinking water standards. A camp shall be supplied with potable water under pressure that meets the drinking water standards in ch. NR 809, as enforced by the Wisconsin department of natural resources. P

ATCP 78.18(2)(b) (b) Water test report. The operator shall provide a copy of the water system bacteriological analysis for total coliform and E.coli in ss. NR 809.30 and 809.31 (1), and analysis for nitrate in s. NR 809.115 (4), report to the department or its agent for each well that supplies water to the camp based on the following:

ATCP 78.18(2)(b)1. 1. If the camp operates seasonally, the operator shall have the water tested and the report available within the preceding 2 months before the season begins for review by the department or its agent.

ATCP 78.18(2)(b)2. 2. If the camp is operated year round, the operator shall have the water tested and the report available for review by the department or its agent within one year prior to the requested review. Pf

ATCP 78.18 Note Note: Public water systems may require additional water testing as required by the Wisconsin department of natural resources in ch. NR 809.

ATCP 78.18(2)(c) (c) Unsafe potable water. The operator shall discontinue use of a public or private water system used to supply water to the camp, whenever the potable water from the system does not meet nitrate and bacteriologically safe drinking water standards in ch. NR 809. P

ATCP 78.18 Note Note: Bottles for collection of water samples may be obtained by writing to the Wisconsin state laboratory of hygiene, 2601 Agriculture Drive, Madison, WI 53708 or by calling [phone]. Use of any private or public certified laboratory is acceptable to satisfy the requirement.

ATCP 78.18(3) (3) Plumbing.

ATCP 78.18(3)(a) (a) General. All plumbing shall comply with the requirements of chs. SPS 382 and 384, as enforced by the Wisconsin department of safety and professional services, that apply to camps.

ATCP 78.18(3)(b) (b) Backflow prevention, air gap. An air gap between any water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the plumbing fixture or equipment shall comply with State Uniform Plumbing codes, chs. SPS 381 to 387, as enforced by the Wisconsin department of safety and professional services. P

ATCP 78.18(3)(c) (c) Backflow prevention device, design standard. A backflow or backsiphonage prevention device installed on a water supply system shall meet standards for construction, installation, maintenance, inspection, and testing as specified by the State Uniform Plumbing Code, chs. SPS 381 to 387, as enforced by the Wisconsin department of safety and professional services.

ATCP 78.18 Note Note: Backflow or backsiphonage prevention devices stamped with ASSE 1011 or ASSE 1052 are common examples used on a hose bib connection that are recognized as in compliance with this section. The Wisconsin department of safety and professional services plumbing product online search is also available to confirm devices meet State Uniform Plumbing Code.

ATCP 78.18(4) (4) Water service connections. The plumbing system for the water service and water distribution system for a toilet building, shower building, food facility or other buildings supplied with water shall comply with chs. SPS 382 and 384, as enforced by the Wisconsin department of safety and professional services.

ATCP 78.18 Note Note: To minimize the risk of Legionella growth and other diseases associated with water, adequate provisions should be made to ensure that all water systems including sink faucets, drinking fountains, and showers are safe particularly with regard to any water aged over 3 weeks that is at greater risk for proliferation of Legionella. It is strongly advised that each camp develop and implement a water management program as recommended by the United States centers for disease control water management program toolkit.

ATCP 78.18(5) (5) Containers for transporting drinkable water.

ATCP 78.18(5)(a) (a) Labeling and construction. Containers shall meet all of the following requirements for transporting water for human consumption and be:

ATCP 78.18(5)(a)1. 1. Labeled and easily distinguishable from other containers.

ATCP 78.18(5)(a)2. 2. Constructed of a food grade material that does not allow the migration of deleterious substances to the water or impart colors, odors or tastes. P

ATCP 78.18(5)(a)3. 3. Easily cleanable.

ATCP 78.18(5)(b) (b) Containers cleaned and sanitized. Water containers shall be cleaned and sanitized between uses. P

ATCP 78.18(6) (6) Drinking facilities.

ATCP 78.18(6)(a) (a) General. Water shall be provided to campers using any of the following methods:

ATCP 78.18(6)(a)1. 1. An approved drinking fountain as required pursuant to s. SPS 362.2902. P

ATCP 78.18(6)(a)2. 2. Individual disposable drinking cups. Pf

ATCP 78.18(6)(a)3. 3. Personal water containers. Pf

ATCP 78.18(6)(b) (b) Water containers for reuse. Reusable individual water containers shall be cleaned as often as necessary or when returning from primitive camping trips.

ATCP 78.18(6)(c) (c) Prohibition. Common drinking cups are prohibited. P

ATCP 78.18 History History: CR 21-109: cr. Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 9-24-23; correction in (2) (b) 1., (3) (b) made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register June 2023 No. 810.

ATCP 78.19 ATCP 78.19 Sewage disposal system.

ATCP 78.19(1) (1) Sewage. Sewage, including all liquid and water-carried wastes from sinks, bathing and toilet facilities, may not discharge onto the ground surface. P

ATCP 78.19(2) (2) Plumbing fixtures. Plumbing fixtures shall meet all of the following:

ATCP 78.19(2)(a) (a) Connection. Connected to the building drainage system. P

ATCP 78.19(2)(b) (b) Discharge. Discharge to a public sewer or private sewage disposal system. P

ATCP 78.19(3) (3) Public sewer. When a public sewer facility is available to the camp, connection to, and use of, that facility are required.

ATCP 78.19 Note Note: See s. SPS 383.03 (2), Public Sewer Connection.

ATCP 78.19(4) (4) POWTS disposal.

ATCP 78.19(4)(a) (a) Designed, constructed and operated.

ATCP 78.19(4)(a)1. 1. Any POWTS system used by a camp under this chapter shall be located, designed, constructed and operated in accordance with chs. SPS 382, 383 and 384, as enforced by the Wisconsin department of safety and professional services. P

ATCP 78.19(4)(a)2. 2. The operator shall ensure that access opening covers to a POWTS remain locked or secured, except for inspection, evaluation, maintenance, or servicing purposes. P

ATCP 78.19 Note Note: See s. 145.195, Stats., regarding building on unsewered property.

ATCP 78.19(4)(b) (b) Failing private sewage system. A failing private sewage system shall be brought into compliance, replaced or its use discontinued. In this subsection, “failing private sewage system” has the meaning given in s. 145.245 (4), Stats. P

ATCP 78.19(4)(c) (c) Required approvals. A camp shall submit plan and installation details for the design and construction, alteration or extension of a private sewage disposal system to the Wisconsin department of safety and professional services or its designated agent for approval and shall acquire a sanitary permit before altering or extending the private sewage disposal system. Pf

ATCP 78.19 Note Note: Local jurisdictions may require additional approvals.

ATCP 78.19 History History: CR 21-109: cr. Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 9-24-23; correction in (4) (b) made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register June 2023 No. 810.

ATCP 78.20 ATCP 78.20 Toilet and shower facilities.

ATCP 78.20(1) (1) Requirements.

ATCP 78.20(1)(a) (a) Toilet facilities. Toilet facilities construction shall comply with State Building code as enforced by the Wisconsin department of safety and professional services.

ATCP 78.20(1)(b) (b) Ratio.

ATCP 78.20(1)(b)1. 1. A camp shall provide a minimum of one toilet and one handwash facility for every 10 campers and staff or fraction thereof.

ATCP 78.20(1)(b)2. 2. The camp operator shall designate toilet facilities based on the attendance at the camp.

ATCP 78.20(1)(c) (c) Lighting. Toilet facilities shall be provided with adequate artificial lighting.

ATCP 78.20(1)(d) (d) Location. Toilet facilities shall be located within 400 feet of lodging units.

ATCP 78.20(1)(e) (e) Operation. Toilet facilities shall meet all of the following requirements and be: