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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See PDF for table 
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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ATCP 78.26(3)(a)1.1. Except as specified pursuant to subd 6. and par.
(c) 5., a
trained
adult
shall directly supervise
each specialized program activity.
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ATCP 78.26(3)(a)2.
2. The trained adult supervisor shall provide prior training and instruction to camp staff that assist with a specialized program activity.
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ATCP 78.26(3)(a)3.
3. The trained adult supervisor shall document camp staff training provided, relevant to their assigned duties.
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ATCP 78.26(3)(a)4.
4. Provision of firearms
or
archery
equipment
to campers shall be considered a specialized program activity at the camp and meet all of the following requirements:
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ATCP 78.26(3)(a)4.b.
b. Signage shall be posted that communicates clear safety signals and range commands to control activity at the firing line and during the retrieval of arrows or targets.
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ATCP 78.26(3)(a)5.
5. Other specialized program equipment shall be securely stored when not i
n use by utilizing fencing, barriers or other access prevention strategies.
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ATCP 78.26(3)(a)6.
6. A vendor provided specialized program activity is under the supervision of the third party provider.
ATCP 78.26(3)(b)1.
1. A camp offering one or more challenge courses shall have all of the following:
ATCP 78.26(3)(b)1.a.
a. Written evidence of an inspection conducted by a third party that is qualified from the Association for Challenge Course Technology, Professional Ropes Course Association or is a structural engineer licensed in Wisconsin.
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ATCP 78.26(3)(b)1.c.
c. Documentation that corrective action was taken based on the findings of the third party inspection.
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ATCP 78.26(3)(b)2.
2. The third party inspection documentation shall include all of the following:
ATCP 78.26(3)(b)2.a.
a. The name of person or company performing the inspection, their certification information and the inspection date.
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ATCP 78.26(3)(b)2.d.
d. Condition of each element at the time of inspection or any prohibitions on the element's use in its observed condition.
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ATCP 78.26(3)(b)2.e.
e. Concerns warranting continued observation which may be critical for ensuring safety of campers and camp staff.
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ATCP 78.26(3)(b)2.g.
g. A list of life safety system equipment not inspected and an explanation for any omissions when apparent.
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ATCP 78.26(3)(b)2.h.
h. The condition of each piece of life safety system equipment at the time of the inspection or any prohibitions against its use in the observed condition.
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ATCP 78.26(3)(b)3.
3. A camps challenge course shall operate under the supervision of an individual certified or an individual that has documentation they have received training according to applicable ANSI/ACCT 03-2019 or ANSI/PRCA 1.0-.3-2014, challenge course industry standards for the specific challenge course activities.
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ATCP 78.26(3)(b)4.
4. A camp offering a challenge course shall maintain operational policies and procedures.
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ATCP 78.26(3)(b)5.
5. A camp's challenge course staff shall participate in an annual documented training that is site-specific and includes hands-on skills assessment, relevant to the staff member's duties.
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ATCP 78.26(3)(b)6.
6. Any newly constructed challenge course after July 1, 2023, shall complete an initial acceptance validation inspection by a qualified third party from the Association for Challenge Course Technology, Professional Ropes Course Association or a structural engineer licensed in Wisconsin, before beginning operation.
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ATCP 78.26(3)(c)1.1. All swimming and watercraft activities at a camp shall be under the direction of an adult aquatic supervisor who holds a current lifeguard certification, including certification for first aid and professional CPR with AED included in the course or AED certification earned separately.
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ATCP 78.26(3)(c)2.
2. The camp shall develop a written lifeguard and attendant staffing plan.
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