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.
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ATCP 78.18(5)(b)
(b)
Containers cleaned and sanitized. Water containers shall be cleaned and sanitized between
uses.
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ATCP 78.18(6)(a)(a)
General. Water shall be provided to campers using any of the following methods:
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 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(1)(1)
Sewage. Sewage,
including
all
liquid
and
water-carried
wastes
from
sinks, bathing and toilet facilities, may not discharge onto the ground surface.
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ATCP 78.19(2)
(2)
Plumbing fixtures. Plumbing fixtures shall meet all of the following:
ATCP 78.19(2)(b)
(b)
Discharge. Discharge to a public sewer or private sewage disposal system.
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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(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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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)(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)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:
ATCP 78.20(1)(f)1.
1. Constructed in accordance with chs.
SPS 361 to
365 and
391, as enforced by the Wisconsin department of safety and professional services.
ATCP 78.20(1)(f)3.
3. Not be located within 15 feet of a building used for human occupancy.
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ATCP 78.20(1)(f)4.
4. Obtain approval by the department for a distance between 15 and 75 feet for other approved privy or toilet types.
ATCP 78.20(1)(g)
(g)
Shower ratio. A
minimum
of
one
shower
or
bathtub
shall
be
provided
for every 20 campers and staff or fraction
thereof.
ATCP 78.20(1)(h)
(h)
Handwashing sinks. Handwashing sinks shall
be
provided
in all rooms having flush toilets and shower facilities
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ATCP 78.20(1)(h)3.
3. Single-use toweling or a hand drying device in locations that are accessible to all campers, staff and visitors.
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ATCP 78.20(1)(i)1.1. Carpeting is prohibited in toilet rooms and shower and bathing
facilities.
ATCP 78.20(1)(i)2.
2. Shower area floors and bathtubs shall be provided with an anti-slip surface or matting.
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ATCP 78.20(2)
(2)
Toilets and bathing facilities for people with physical disabilities. The construction and accessibility of toilets, toilet
rooms,
toilet
buildings,
and
bathing
facilities
shall
comply
with s.
SPS 362.1210 (1m), as enforced by the Wisconsin department of safety and professional services.
ATCP 78.20 History
History: CR 21-109: cr.
Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 9-24-23.
ATCP 78.21(1)(1)
Permanent. This section applies to structures that are enclosed and are permanent in nature, including buildings, cabins, dorms, yurts, covered wagons or tents covering a non-collapsible framework, and that are used as sleeping quarters for more than 30 consecutive days.
ATCP 78.21(1)(a)
(a)
Layout. Camper sleeping quarters shall meet all of the following requirements:
ATCP 78.21(1)(a)3.
3. Camper sleeping arrangement shall be head to toe or in a bed layout configuration that provides at least 6 feet horizontally between the heads of sleepers.
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ATCP 78.21(1)(a)4.
4. When beds are arranged side by side there shall be at least 3 feet between beds to provide an aisle for emergency egress and to help prevent transmission of respiratory illnesses.
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ATCP 78.21(1)(a)5.
5. L-shaped or end to end bed configurations are acceptable if the heads of sleepers are positioned to meet the requirements pursuant to subds. 3 and
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ATCP 78.21(1)(b)
(b)
Platform tents. Platforms constructed to provide a solid, level floor for the tent shall not exceed 3 feet in height above the ground.
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ATCP 78.21(1)(c)
(c)
Bunk beds. When a bunk bed is provided by the camp for campers, the operator shall ensure all of the following requirements are met:
ATCP 78.21(1)(c)2.
2. There shall be a vertical separation of at least 2 1/2 feet measured from the top of the lower mattress to the bottom of the frame of the upper bed.
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ATCP 78.21(1)(c)3.
3. A free space of at least 2 1/2 feet shall be provided above the mattress of the upper bed.
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ATCP 78.21(1)(c)4.
4. Bunk beds shall be located away from potential hazards, including heat sources, ceiling fans, or other ceiling protrusions.
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ATCP 78.21(1)(c)5.
5. When campers sleep in upper bunks, guards shall be installed to prevent occupants from rolling out and shall meet all of the following:
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ATCP 78.21(1)(c)5.a.
a. The top of the rail shall be at least 5 inches above the top of the mattress.
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ATCP 78.21(1)(c)5.b.
b. The bottom of the rail shall be no more than 3 and a half inches above the top of the bed frame.
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ATCP 78.21(1)(d)
(d)
Screening. A camp shall use one of the following screening methods:
ATCP 78.21(1)(d)1.
1. 16 mesh wire or other effective screening kept in good repair shall be provided on all openings in sleeping quarters to prevent the entry of pests.
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ATCP 78.21(1)(e)1.1. If provided, pillowslips, sheets, towels, and washcloths shall be washed at least once a week and before being assigned to a different camper.
ATCP 78.21(1)(e)2.
2. Blankets, spreads, mattresses, sleeping bags and pillows shall be kept clean and free of pest infestation.
ATCP 78.21(1)(e)3.a.
a. Covered with a nonabsorbent cover, pad or have an easily cleanable nonabsorbent mattress surface.
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ATCP 78.21(1)(e)4.
4. The cover, pad, or other approved protection shall be cleaned before being assigned to a different camper and more often if necessary to maintain cleanliness.
ATCP 78.21(1)(e)5.
5. If provided, sleeping bags shall be washed before being assigned to a different camper.
