Chapter ATCP 78

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:

ATCP 78.20(1)(e)1. 1. Equipped with a functional privacy lock for each stall.

ATCP 78.20(1)(e)2. 2. Provided with exterior self-closing doors.

ATCP 78.20(1)(e)3. 3. Maintained in a pest-proof condition.

ATCP 78.20(1)(e)4. 4. Effectively screened. Pf

ATCP 78.20(1)(e)5. 5. Maintained in clean and good repair.

ATCP 78.20(1)(e)6. 6. Provided with a supply of toilet paper in each stall.

ATCP 78.20(1)(f) (f) Privies. Privies shall meet the following requirements:

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)2. 2. Maintained in good repair.

ATCP 78.20(1)(f)3. 3. Not be located within 15 feet of a building used for human occupancy. Pf

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 Pf and be provided with all of the following:

ATCP 78.20(1)(h)1. 1. Tempered water Pf

ATCP 78.20(1)(h)2. 2. A supply of soap. Pf

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. Pf

ATCP 78.20(1)(h)4. 4. A waste receptacle.

ATCP 78.20(1)(i) (i) Flooring surfaces.

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. P

ATCP 78.20(1)(i)3. 3. Flooring shall be nonabsorbent and easily cleanable.

ATCP 78.20(1)(i)4. 4. Flooring shall be maintained in good repair.

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 ATCP 78.21 Camper sleeping quarters.

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)1. 1. An individual bed is provided for each camper. Pf

ATCP 78.21(1)(a)2. 2. A ceiling height of at least 7 feet is provided.

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. Pf

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. Pf

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 4. Pf

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. Pf

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)1. 1. No more than 2 beds may be stacked vertically. P

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. Pf

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. Pf

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. Pf

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:P

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. Pf

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. Pf

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. Pf

ATCP 78.21(1)(d)2. 2. Individual camper mosquito-type netting shall be provided. Pf

ATCP 78.21(1)(e) (e) Linens and bedding.

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. 3. Mattresses shall meet all of the following:

ATCP 78.21(1)(e)3.a. a. Covered with a nonabsorbent cover, pad or have an easily cleanable nonabsorbent mattress surface. Pf

ATCP 78.21(1)(e)3.b. b. Maintained clean.

ATCP 78.21(1)(e)3.c. c. Maintained in good repair.

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.

ATCP 78.21(2) (2) Recreational vehicles. If a recreational vehicle is provided by the camp for overnight sleeping quarters for campers, the recreational vehicle shall meet all of the following:

ATCP 78.21(2)(a) (a) Identification. Be provided with an affixed label, symbol, or other identifying mark of approval by a nationally recognized testing laboratory, inspection agency, or other organization, which evaluates products to nationally recognized standards NFPA 1192 or ANSI 119.5.

ATCP 78.21 Note Note: Examples of organizations with recognized standards include the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association and the Recreational Park Trailer Industry Association.

ATCP 78.21(2)(b) (b) Requirements. The chassis and axles remain on the unit with the tow bar or hitch and wheels left at the camp.

ATCP 78.21(3) (3) Open air sleeping experiences. Open air sleeping experiences include sleeping in collapsible tents or tents covering a non-collapsible framework that remains in a single location for less than 29 consecutive days, sleeping outdoors without any structure, in hammocks, under a pavilion, or sleeping in Adirondack shelters.

ATCP 78.21(3)(a) (a) Capacity. The capacity for campers in a tent shall not exceed the manufacturer’s specification for maximum occupancy.

ATCP 78.21(3)(b) (b) Screening or netting. Screening or netting may be provided to a camper upon request.

ATCP 78.21(3)(c) (c) Sleeping bags. If provided, sleeping bags shall be meet the requirements pursuant to sub. (1) (e) 2. and 5.

ATCP 78.21 Note Note: Using a cave for overnight sleeping when bats are present October 1-May 15 is not recommended and may be prohibited if federally threatened or endangered bat species are present. Campers entering caves are subject to compliance with the Wisconsin department of natural resources-approved White-Nose Syndrome decontamination protocols required by s. NR 40.07 (8) (c).

ATCP 78.21 History History: CR 21-109: cr. Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 9-24-23; correction in (1) (c) 2., 3., (3) (intro.) made under s. 35.17, Stats., and correction in (3) (c) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 4., Stats., Register June 2023 No. 810.

ATCP 78.22 ATCP 78.22 Garbage and refuse.

ATCP 78.22(1) (1) Containers.

ATCP 78.22(1)(a) (a) Container design. Garbage and refuse shall be kept in durable, easily cleanable, pest resistant, leak-proof and nonabsorbent containers. Plastic bags may be used to line these containers.

ATCP 78.22(1)(b) (b) Covered and emptied.

ATCP 78.22(1)(b)1. 1. Containers used in food preparation and utensil washing areas for holding garbage and refuse shall be kept covered or closed when not in use.