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ATCP 76.07(3)(b)1. 1. A temporary order shall take effect upon delivery to the operator or responsible supervisor. Except as provided in par. (c), the temporary order shall remain in effect for 14 days from the date of its delivery, but a temporary order may be reissued for one additional 14 day period if necessary to complete any analysis or examination of samples, specimens, or other evidence.
ATCP 76.07(3)(b)2. 2. No operation or method of operation prohibited by the temporary order may be resumed without the approval of the department or its agent until the order has terminated or the time period specified in subd. 1., has expired, whichever occurs first, unless as provided under par. (c), the department or its agent provides a notice that an immediate danger to health or safety is present. If, upon completed analysis or examination, the department or its agent determines that construction, sanitary condition, operation, or method of operation of the premises or equipment does not constitute an immediate danger to health or safety, the department or its agent shall immediately notify the owner, operator, or responsible supervisor in writing and the temporary order shall terminate upon receipt of the written notice.
ATCP 76.07(3)(c) (c) Notice of findings upon analysis or examination. If the analysis or examination under sub. (1) shows that the construction, sanitary condition, operation, or method of operation of the premises or equipment constitutes an immediate danger to health or safety, the department or its agent, within the effective period of the temporary order specified in par. (b) 1., shall provide written notice of the findings to the owner, operator or responsible supervisor. Upon receipt of the notice, the temporary order remains in effect until a final decision is issued pursuant to s. ATCP 76.09. The notice shall include a statement that the facility has a right to request a hearing pursuant to s. ATCP 76.09, within 15 days after issuance of the notice.
ATCP 76.07(3)(d) (d) Failure to comply with a temporary order. Any person who fails to comply with a temporary order issued by the department or its agent shall forfeit $50 for each day of noncompliance after the order is served upon or directed to them pursuant to s. 97.12 (5); and, pursuant to s. 97.65 (5) (a), Stats., may be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than one year in the county jail, or both. A person may appeal a forfeiture or penalty pursuant to s. ATCP 76.09.
ATCP 76.07(4) (4)Action plans.
ATCP 76.07(4)(a)(a) When required by the department or its agent, the operator shall develop, on a form provided by the department or its agent, an action plan for compliance. The action plan shall include all of the following:
ATCP 76.07(4)(a)1. 1. A description of the violation and code citation.
ATCP 76.07(4)(a)2. 2. The steps the operator will take to correct the violation.
ATCP 76.07(4)(a)3. 3. The date compliance will be achieved.
ATCP 76.07(4)(b) (b) The pool is placed on a conditional license pursuant to s. ATCP 76.05 (5) (c).
ATCP 76.07(4)(c) (c) The department or its agent shall void the pool license pursuant to s. ATCP 76.05 (5) (c), if the operator continues to be out of compliance or fails to meet the objectives outlined in the action plan past the date provided in the action plan.
ATCP 76.07 History History: CR 22-021: cr. Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 9-24-23; correction in (3) (c) made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register June 2023 No. 810.
ATCP 76.08 ATCP 76.08 Suspension or revocation of license. The department or its agent may, by summary order and without prior notice or hearing, suspend a license issued under this chapter if the department or its agent finds that there has been a substantial failure to comply with the applicable requirements of this chapter and that the continuation of the violations constitutes a serious danger to public health. The order shall be in writing, have the force and effect of an order issued pursuant to s. 93.18, Stats., and is subject to right of hearing before the department or its agent, if requested within 10 days after date of service.
ATCP 76.08 History History: CR 22-021: cr. Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 9-24-23; correction made under. s. 35.17, Stats., Register June 2023 No. 810.
ATCP 76.09 ATCP 76.09 Appeals of actions by the department. If requested in writing within 10 days after date of the service of an order, a hearing shall be conducted pursuant to ch. ATCP 1. Enforcement of the order shall not be stayed pending action on the hearing. A request for hearing does not automatically stay or modify a summary special order.
ATCP 76.09 Note Note: A request for hearing shall be submitted to the DATCP Secretary via email at datcpappeals@wisconsin.gov, faxed to (608) 224-5034, mailed to PO Box 8911, Madison, Wisconsin 53708-8911, or hand delivered to 2811 Agriculture Drive, Madison, Wisconsin 53718. The hearing may be conducted by the department secretary or designee.
ATCP 76.09 History History: CR 22-021: cr. Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 9-24-23.
ATCP 76.10 ATCP 76.10 Appeals of actions by agent health departments. If an agent issues a license under this chapter, the operator shall appeal enforcement action to the agent health department.
ATCP 76.10 History History: CR 22-021: cr. Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 9-24-23.
subch. II of ch. ATCP 76 Subchapter II Standards for Pools
ATCP 76.105 ATCP 76.105Qualifications of an authorized representative conducting inspections. An authorized representative of the department or its agent who inspects a pool or conducts a plan review for compliance pursuant to ch. ATCP 76 shall meet the staffing qualification requirements pursuant to s. ATCP 74.08.
ATCP 76.105 History History: CR 22-021: cr. Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 9-24-23.
ATCP 76.106 ATCP 76.106Inspections.
ATCP 76.106(1)(1)Refused inspection; process. If a person denies access to the department or its agent to the licensed pool, the department or its agent shall inform the person of all the following:
ATCP 76.106(1)(a) (a) Department access. The license holder is required to allow access to the department or its agent pursuant to s. 97.65 (1), Stats.
ATCP 76.106(1)(b) (b) License condition. Access is a condition of the acceptance and retention of a pool license pursuant to s. ATCP 76.046 (1).
ATCP 76.106(1)(c) (c) Denied access. If the pool license holder denies access to an authorized representative of the department or its agent, the department or its agent may apply for an inspection warrant to allow access pursuant to s. 66.0119, Stats.
ATCP 76.106(2) (2)Reporting of refused access. If the person in charge continues to refuse access after the department or its agent presents credentials, provides the explanation in sub. (1), and makes a final request for access, the department or its agent shall document details of the denial of access on an inspection report form.
ATCP 76.106(3) (3)Frequency of inspection. The department or its agent shall inspect a pool at least once during the licensing period or as approved by the department.
ATCP 76.106(4) (4)Inspection documentation. The department or its agent shall document all of the following on an inspection report form:
ATCP 76.106(4)(a) (a) Establishment information. Administrative information about the pool's legal identity, street and mailing addresses, type of establishment and operation, inspection date, and other information such as type of water supply and sewage disposal, status of the license, and personnel certificates that may be required at the pool.
ATCP 76.106(4)(b) (b) Inspection findings. The conditions or other violations from this chapter that require corrective action by the license holder. An accompanying narrative shall contain all of the following:
ATCP 76.106(4)(b)1. 1. A factual description of the violation observed, including location of the observed violation.
ATCP 76.106(4)(b)2. 2. Citation and a brief description of the statute, administrative rule, or local ordinance for the observed violation.
ATCP 76.106(4)(b)3. 3. A statement indicating what corrective action the license holder has taken, or shall take, to regain compliance with the administrative rule, statute, or local ordinance.
ATCP 76.106(4)(b)4. 4. Unless otherwise indicated on the inspection report, each violation shall have a corrective action deadline. The corrective action deadline shall be based on the following criteria:
ATCP 76.106(4)(b)4.a. a. The nature of the potential hazard involved and the complexity of the corrective action needed. The department or its agent may agree to or specify additional time, not to exceed 72 hours after the inspection, for the license holder to correct violations of a priority item.
ATCP 76.106(4)(b)4.b. b. The license holder has a maximum time of 10 calendar days after the inspection for the license holder to correct violations of a priority foundation item.
ATCP 76.106(4)(b)4.c. c. The license holder shall correct core items by a deadline agreed to or specified by the department or its agent, but no later than 90 calendar days after the inspection. The department or its agent may approve a written compliance schedule that extends beyond 90 calendar days, if the license holder submits a written schedule of compliance and no health hazard exists, or will result, from allowing an extended schedule for compliance.
ATCP 76.106(5) (5)Issuing a report and obtaining acknowledgment of receipt. At the conclusion of the inspection, an authorized representative of the department or its agent shall sign the completed inspection report. The department or its agent shall then perform an exit interview and obtain a signature on the inspection report from the license holder's designated person in charge. A copy of the inspection report shall be left with the person in charge at the completion of the inspection, emailed, or otherwise presented within 2 business days after completion of the inspection.
ATCP 76.106(6) (6)Refusal to sign inspection report. If the license holder's designated person in charge refuses to sign the inspection report, the department or its agent shall do all of the following:
ATCP 76.106(6)(a) (a) Receipt of inspection report. Inform the person who declines to sign the inspection report that a written acknowledgment of receipt is not an agreement with findings.
ATCP 76.106(6)(b) (b) License holder's obligation. Inform the person that refusal to sign the inspection report will not affect the license holder's obligation to correct the violations noted in the inspection report by the deadlines specified.
ATCP 76.106(6)(c) (c) Refusal documentation. Document the refusal to sign in the inspection report.
ATCP 76.106(7) (7)Posting of inspection reports. The department or its agent shall make inspection reports available to the public on the internet.
ATCP 76.106 History History: CR 22-021: cr. Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 9-24-23.
subch. III of ch. ATCP 76 Subchapter III — Water Treatment Systems and Water Quality
ATCP 76.11 ATCP 76.11 Recirculation system.
ATCP 76.11(1)(1)General. Each pool shall have a water recirculation system with disinfection treatment and filtration equipment consisting of overflow gutters or skimmers, main drains, inlets, pumps, piping, holding tanks, and filters. The system shall be operated continuously except for seasonal closing or during periods of necessary maintenance. P
ATCP 76.11 Note Note: See s. SPS 390.14 for design requirements for the recirculation system.
ATCP 76.11(2) (2)Skimmers and recirculation flow. Skimmers and recirculation flow shall meet all of the following:
ATCP 76.11(2)(a) (a) Skimmer flow.
ATCP 76.11(2)(a)1.1. The flow through each skimmer shall be adjusted as often as necessary to maintain a vigorous skimming action at each skimmer. Pf
ATCP 76.11(2)(a)2. 2. The pool water level shall be maintained at an elevation so that continuous effective surface skimming is accomplished through skimmers or over the gutter lip. Pf
ATCP 76.11(2)(a)2.a. a. For gutter pools, approximately 75 percent of the required recirculation flow shall be through the gutter and 25 percent through the main drain during normal operation. Pf
ATCP 76.11(2)(a)2.b. b. For pools with skimmers, approximately 80 percent of the recirculation flow shall be through skimmers and 20 percent through the main drain. Pf
ATCP 76.11(2)(a)2.c. c. For reverse flow pools, 100 percent of the required recirculation shall be through the gutter or skimmer. Pf
ATCP 76.11(2)(b) (b) Skimmers maintained.
ATCP 76.11(2)(b)1.1. Skimmers, skimmer weirs, and overflow gutters and drains shall be maintained so that they are clean.
ATCP 76.11(2)(b)2. 2. Skimmers, skimmer weirs, and overflow gutters shall be repaired or replaced as needed.
ATCP 76.11(2)(b)3. 3. Skimmer covers shall be securely seated on deck.
ATCP 76.11(2)(c) (c) Inlets. Inlets shall be checked and adjusted to ensure that the rate of flow through each inlet is such that a uniform distribution pattern is established. Inlets in pools with surface skimmers shall be directed as necessary to ensure that there is effective skimming in all areas. Pf
ATCP 76.11(2)(d) (d) Strainer baskets or screens.
ATCP 76.11(2)(d)1.1. Strainer baskets or screens shall be continuously in use and maintained.
ATCP 76.11(2)(d)2. 2. Clean spare strainer baskets or screens shall be available.
ATCP 76.11(2)(d)3. 3. Strainer baskets for skimmers and pump strainers shall be cleaned at least daily.
ATCP 76.11(3) (3)Surge tanks. Surge tanks shall be operated within designed water levels.
ATCP 76.11(4) (4)Pumps. Pump operation shall meet all of the following:
ATCP 76.11(4)(a) (a) Operational specification. The pump manufacturer's maintenance and operating instructions shall be followed. Pf
ATCP 76.11(4)(b) (b) Continuous operation. Recirculation pumps shall continuously achieve the designed pool water recirculation rate except during maintenance operations. Pf
ATCP 76.11(4)(c) (c) Turnover rate. The turnover time for pools shall be pursuant to s. ATCP 76.11 Table A and B. Pf
ATCP 76.11(4)(d) (d) Alternative pool type; turnover rate. If a pool is used as an alternate type of pool including a whirlpool used as a pool, the recirculation shall follow the stricter turnover time. Pf - See PDF for table PDF
s. ATCP 76.11 Table B Maximum Turnover Time for
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ATCP 76.11(5) (5)Flowmeters, valves, and gauges. Flowmeters, values, and gauges shall be all of the following:
ATCP 76.11(5)(a) (a) Maintained. Maintained in operating condition.
ATCP 76.11(5)(b) (b) Installed. Installed per manufacturer instructions or as verified by the pump curve. Pf
ATCP 76.11(5m) (5m)Piping. Piping shall comply with all of the following:
ATCP 76.11(5m)(a) (a) Identification. Water treatment system piping shall have permanent labels, numbered tags, or a color coding system that identifies valves, piping, and the direction of water flow.
ATCP 76.11(5m)(b) (b) Readable chart. Labels, tags, or color coding shall correspond to a conspicuously posted, easily read chart that explains the system.
ATCP 76.11(6) (6)Filters.
ATCP 76.11(6)(a) (a) General requirements.
ATCP 76.11(6)(a)1.1. The manufacturer's data plate shall be visible on all filters.
ATCP 76.11(6)(a)2. 2. Filter shells and appurtenances shall be maintained in operating condition. Pf
ATCP 76.11(6)(a)3. 3. The backwash procedure shall follow the filter manufacturer's written directions.
ATCP 76.11(6)(a)4. 4. Backwash procedures shall be conspicuously posted in the filter area on an easily read chart.
ATCP 76.11(6)(a)5. 5. Filter media shall be inspected annually and cleaned or replaced when necessary.
ATCP 76.11(6)(b) (b) Sand filters. The following types of sand filters shall be backwashed as recommended by the manufacturer:
ATCP 76.11(6)(b)1. 1. Rapid-rate sand filters. Pf
ATCP 76.11(6)(b)2. 2. High-rate sand filters. Pf
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