ATCP 78.24(2)(a)
(a)
Handrails. A flight of stairs with more than 3 risers shall be provided with at least one handrail with a height of 30 to 38 inches above the step for the full length of the flight.
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ATCP 78.24(2)(b)1.a.a. Guards shall be provided on all open sides of stairs consisting of more than 3 risers,
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ATCP 78.24(2)(b)1.b.
b. All elevated surfaces in interior and exterior structures shall be provided with guards on all open sides that are elevated more than 24 inches above the floor or grade,
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ATCP 78.24(2)(b)2.
2. The guard height shall extend to at least 36 inches above the floor or to the underside of a stair handrail.
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ATCP 78.24(2)(b)3.
3. Except as specified in subd.
4., a guard shall not have openings that allow passage of a sphere not less than 4 3/8 inches in diameter.
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ATCP 78.24(2)(b)4.
4. A rope, cable, or similar material used in guard infill shall not have openings that allow passage of a sphere 3 and a half inches in diameter with vertical supports a maximum of 4 feet apart.
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ATCP 78.24(2)(c)1.1. The triangular openings at the open sides of a stair, formed by the riser, tread and bottom rail shall not have openings that allow passage of a sphere 6 inches in diameter.
ATCP 78.24(2)(c)2.
2. Stairs with open risers shall not exceed more than 4 inches in height.
ATCP 78.24(2)(d)
(d)
Exemptions. This section, does not apply to window wells, egress wells, retaining walls, other landscaping features or detached walkways or stairs that are not part of the building structure.
ATCP 78.24(3)(a)1.1. Doors must be arranged to be opened from the occupant's side whenever the building is occupied.
ATCP 78.24(3)(a)2.
2. A latch or other fastening device on a door must be provided with a knob, panic bar, or other simple type of releasing device having a method of operation that is obvious under all lighting conditions.
ATCP 78.24(3)(b)
(b)
Exit signage. All exits and access ways in a public building or place of employment must be marked by an approved sign visible from any direction of exit access as enforced by the Wisconsin department of safety and professional services.
ATCP 78.24(4)(a)1.1. The walls, ceiling, floors and equipment in buildings shall be maintained in a clean condition and in good repair.
ATCP 78.24(4)(a)2.
2. Hot water pipes, steam radiators, fireplaces and permanently installed space heaters and registers shall be shielded, screened or otherwise equipped to protect campers from burns.
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ATCP 78.24(4)(b)1.1. Roofs, exterior walls, doors and windows shall be maintained in good repair.
ATCP 78.24(4)(b)2.
2. Openings to the outside shall be protected from the entrance of pests.
ATCP 78.24(4)(c)
(c)
Grounds. The premises shall be maintained in a clean condition free from refuse and pests.
ATCP 78.24(4)(d)
(d)
Parking and roadways. Parking
areas and roadways
shall
be
maintained
to minimize dust and
dirt.
ATCP 78.24(5)
(5)
Lighting. All rooms shall be illuminated to permit cleaning and
maintenance.
ATCP 78.24(6)(a)1.1. Effective measures to minimize the presence of pests shall be utilized.
ATCP 78.24(6)(a)3.
3. Pest control measures shall be applied
according
to label
instructions.
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ATCP 78.24(7)(a)(a)
Use. Chemicals, flammable materials and other hazardous substances shall be used for their intended purpose and according to the manufacturer's directions stated on the container label.
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ATCP 78.24(7)(b)1.1. Chemicals and other hazardous substances shall
meet all of the following:
ATCP 78.24(7)(b)2.
2. Hazardous substances shall be stored in easily identifiable or labeled containers when removed from the storage area for use.
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ATCP 78.24(7)(c)
(c)
Disposal. Hazardous substances shall be disposed of in a manner and
location
as
directed
on
the
manufacturer's
label
or
the safety
data
sheet
by
the
local
agency
having
jurisdiction over
handling
hazardous
substances
and
the
applicable
sections
of chs.
NR 660 to
670, as enforced by the Wisconsin department of natural resources.
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ATCP 78.24(8)(a)(a)
Written notification of intent to operate. Local fire fighting and law enforcement officials shall be notified in writing when the camp is planning to be in operation or annually if the camp is open year-round.
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ATCP 78.24 Note
Note: Camps should invite local fire and law enforcement to the camp, so they are familiar with the camp road systems and building structures.
ATCP 78.24(8)(b)
(b)
Fire extinguisher location. A fire extinguisher shall be located in all public buildings or places of employment according to the local fire official.
ATCP 78.24(8)(c)
(c)
Fire extinguisher maintenance. Annual maintenance shall be performed and then recorded on a tag or label attached to each fire extinguisher that indicates the month and year the maintenance was performed, the initials of the person performing the service and the name of the company performing the service.
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ATCP 78.24(8)(d)
(d)
Smoke detectors. The operator shall install and maintain smoke detectors in compliance with the requirements of s.
101.145, Stats.
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ATCP 78.24(8)(e)
(e)
Fire alarm and detection systems. When required, the operator shall install and maintain a fire alarm system in compliance with ss.
SPS 362.0907 and
314.13, as required and enforced by the Wisconsin department of safety and professional services and shall meet all of the following:
ATCP 78.24(8)(e)1.a.a. The fire alarm system shall be operational at all times that the building is occupied.
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ATCP 78.24(8)(e)1.b.
b. A camp operator shall immediately notify the fire alarm technician or other fire inspection or testing personnel in response to any illuminated indicator for alarm, trouble or supervisory notifications on the fire alarm panel.
ATCP 78.24(8)(e)2.
2. The camp operator shall maintain documentation that verifies the fire alarm system has been inspected and tested annually by a fire alarm system service company.
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ATCP 78.24(8)(e)3.
3. Documentation required in subd.
2. shall be provided to the department or its agent upon request.
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ATCP 78.24 Note
Note: Documentation can include the fire alarm and emergency communication system inspection and testing form provided by the service company or the fire inspection report provided by the local fire department.
ATCP 78.24(8)(f)
(f)
Building evacuation diagrams. Building evacuation diagrams shall be prepared and posted in all buildings that have 2 or more exit doors to the outside, and shall comply with all of the following:
ATCP 78.24(9)(a)
(a)
Installation. The operator shall install and maintain carbon monoxide alarms in compliance with the requirements of s.
101.149, Stats.
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ATCP 78.24(9)(b)
(b)
Prohibitions. The use of unvented furnaces and space heaters fueled by natural gas, kerosene, alcohol or other fuel shall be prohibited.
ATCP 78.24 History
History: CR 21-109: cr.
Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 9-24-23; correction in (2) (b) 3., (7) (b) 2., (8) (e) 3. made under s.
35.17, Stats., June 2023 No. 810.
ATCP 78.25
ATCP 78.25
Adult camp staffing. During camp operation the adult camp staff to camper ratio
shall
be
as required pursuant to s. ATCP Table 78.25.
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ATCP 78.25 History
History: CR 21-109: cr.
Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 9-24-23; correction made under s.
35.17, Stats.,
Register June 2023 No. 810.
ATCP 78.26
ATCP 78.26 Camper supervision and safety. ATCP 78.26(1)(a)
(a)
General requirements. Camps shall take into account criminal background check information during the hiring of camp staff and any additional individuals 14 years or older residing on the camp's premises with access to campers.
ATCP 78.26(1)(a)1.
1. Written employment application forms shall require the applicant to provide all of the following:
ATCP 78.26(1)(b)1.1. Prior to hiring any camp staff, the camp shall review the national sex offender public registry of the United States department of justice and other relevant available public record information.
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ATCP 78.26(1)(b)2.
2. For international camp staff, review with the United States department of state sponsor to determine what criminal background check information will be provided by that country.
ATCP 78.26(1)(c)1.1. Each camp shall set a policy that prevents employment or volunteer selection of any person who meets any of the following:
ATCP 78.26(1)(c)2.
2. This policy shall be reviewed, signed and dated within the last 3 years.
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ATCP 78.26(1)(d)
(d)
Background check frequency. All existing camp staff prior to extending employment shall have a background check performed at least every 2 years. This requirement also applies to any additional individuals who reside on the camp's premises with access to campers.
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ATCP 78.26(2)(a)1.1. A non-specialized program activity may be directly led by a non-adult camp staff member provided the staff member is at least 2 years older than the campers in that activity.
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ATCP 78.26(2)(a)2.
2. Non-specialized program activities shall be under the general supervision of adult camp staff.
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