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ATCP 76.18 ATCP 76.18 Water testing frequency.
ATCP 76.18(1)(1)All pools, except whirlpools, therapy, and excercise pools.
ATCP 76.18(1)(a)(a) pH and disinfectant or sanitizer. Except as provided under sub. (3), water shall be tested for pH and disinfectant or sanitizer residual at the following times:
ATCP 76.18(1)(a)1. 1. Daily before the pool is open to the public or before the pool is in use. Pf
ATCP 76.18(1)(a)2. 2. At least one other time during the day's peak patron load.Pf
ATCP 76.18(1)(b) (b) Combined chlorine. If chlorine is used, the water shall also be tested at least twice a week for the combined chlorine level. Pf
ATCP 76.18(1)(c) (c) Alkalinity. Water shall also be tested at least once a week for total alkalinity. Pf
ATCP 76.18(1)(d) (d) Cyanuric acid. If cyanuric acid is used in the water basin, the cyanuric acid concentration in the water shall be tested at least once a week. Pf
ATCP 76.18(2) (2)Whirpool, therapy, and exercise pools.
ATCP 76.18(2)(a) (a) pH and disinfectant or sanitizer. Except as provided under sub. (3), water shall be tested for pH and disinfectant or sanitizer residual at the following times:
ATCP 76.18(2)(a)1. 1. Before the pool is open to the public or before the pool is in use and at least 4 times daily. Pf
ATCP 76.18(2)(a)2. 2. Two of the tests shall be during the day's peak patron load.Pf
ATCP 76.18(2)(b) (b) Combined chlorine. When chlorine is used, the water shall be tested at least once daily for the combined chlorine level. Pf
ATCP 76.18(2)(c) (c) Alkalinity. Water shall be tested at least once a week for total alkalinity. Pf
ATCP 76.18(2)(d) (d) Cyanuric acid. When cyanuric acid is used in the water basin, the cyanuric acid concentration in the water shall be tested at least once a week. Pf
ATCP 76.18(3) (3)Electronic monitoring device. For a properly maintained electronic monitoring device installed to control pH and disinfectant or sanitizer, the operator shall:
ATCP 76.18(3)(a) (a) Frequency. Manually tested the pool at least once a day for pH and disinfectant or sanitizer residual with an approved test kit pursuant to s. ATCP 76.17 Table A. Pf
ATCP 76.18(3)(b) (b) Maintenance. Periodically monitor the device to determine if it meets operating criteria pursuant to s. ATCP 76.14 (5). Pf
ATCP 76.18(4) (4)Increased testing. The department or its agent may require more frequent testing if the testing logs are not maintained and the operator demonstrates a lack of active managerial control.Pf
ATCP 76.18 History History: CR 22-021: cr. Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 9-24-23.
ATCP 76.19 ATCP 76.19 Water supply and temperature.
ATCP 76.19(1)(1)Water supply protection. A minimum air gap of 2 pipe diameters or 6 inches, whichever is less, shall exist between the potable water supply inlet and the overflow point of any pool, makeup tank, surge tank, solution tank, or slurry tank unless another approved backflow and backsiphonage prevention device is provided. P
ATCP 76.19(2) (2)Water source. The water supplied to a pool shall be from a source approved by the Wisconsin department of natural resources pursuant to ch. NR 108, 811, or 812. P
ATCP 76.19(3) (3)Water level. Proper water level shall be maintained at all times when the pool is open. Pf
ATCP 76.19(3)(a) (a) Skimmers. Water levels in pools with skimmers shall be maintained at a level such that the weir is half submerged or in the case of a floating weir, used according to manufacturer's directions. Pf
ATCP 76.19(3)(b) (b) Gutters. Pools designed with gutters shall have a continuous water supply over the gutter to provide effective skimming. Pf
ATCP 76.19(4) (4)Water temperature.
ATCP 76.19(4)(a)(a) Thermometer accuracy and location.
ATCP 76.19(4)(a)1.1. An accurate thermometer shall be located in the pool water return line. Pf
ATCP 76.19(4)(a)2. 2. The thermometer shall be accessible for observation by the operator. Pf
ATCP 76.19(4)(b) (b) Pool water temperature.
ATCP 76.19(4)(b)1.1. Except as provided in par. (d), the water temperature of an indoor pool shall be between 70°F or 21°C and 90°F or 32°C. P
ATCP 76.19(4)(b)2. 2. The minimum water temperature for an outdoor pool shall be 65°F or 18°C. P
ATCP 76.19(4)(c) (c) Whirlpool water temperature. The water temperature in a whirlpool shall be greater than 90°F or 32°C, and may not exceed 104°F or 40°C. P
ATCP 76.19(4)(d) (d) Cold soak pool water temperature.
ATCP 76.19(4)(d)1.1. Cold soak pools may be operated at a lower temperature than specified under par. (b).
ATCP 76.19(4)(d)2. 2. The pool shall post the water temperature on signage pursuant to s. ATCP 76.29 (5). Pf
ATCP 76.19 History History: CR 22-021: cr. Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 9-24-23.
subch. IV of ch. ATCP 76 Subchapter IV — Staffing Pools
ATCP 76.20 ATCP 76.20 Operator.
ATCP 76.20(1)(1)Pools.
ATCP 76.20(1)(a)(a) General requirement. Each pool shall be under the supervision of at least one operator, except that if multiple pools are located on the same premise, and licensed by the same person, they may be supervised by one operator. Pf
ATCP 76.20(1)(b) (b) Operator responsibilities. Each operator shall be responsible for pool operation and maintenance including equipment shut-down, backwashing, daily maintenance and vacuuming, and maintenance of water quality pursuant to ch. ATCP 76. Pf
ATCP 76.20(2) (2)Pool operator certification.
ATCP 76.20(2)(a) (a) Pool operator certification required.
ATCP 76.20(2)(a)1.1. Each water attraction or multiple water attractions on the same premise shall have at least one certified operator.Pf
ATCP 76.20(2)(a)2. 2. An owner of a pool who demonstrates a lack of active managerial control over the pool operation by having 2 or more reinspections in a 3-year period is required to have a certified operator. Pf
ATCP 76.20(2)(a)3. 3. Pool operator certification for a water attraction shall be obtained within 90 days of receiving a new license or a pool meeting the conditions under subd. 2. Pf
ATCP 76.20(2)(a)3.a. a. A pool that is required to have a certified operator under subd. 2, may contract with a certified operator.
ATCP 76.20(2)(a)3.b. b. The certified operator shall be able to respond within 3 hours.
ATCP 76.20(2)(a)4. 4. The owner of a pool shall replace a certified operator within 90 days after a certified operator's departure. Pf
ATCP 76.20(2)(b) (b) Certified operator duties. A certified operator is responsible for all of the following:
ATCP 76.20(2)(b)1. 1. The certified operator will perform service related to water quality parameters pursuant to ss. ATCP 76.14, 76.16, and 76.19.
ATCP 76.20(2)(b)2. 2. The certified operator shall ensure that equipment is properly functioning pursuant to ss. ATCP 76.11, 76.13, 76.15, and 76.17.
ATCP 76.20(2)(c) (c) Documentation of certification. A current copy of the certified operator's certification shall be maintained at the pool. Pf
ATCP 76.20 History History: CR 22-021: cr. Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 9-24-23.
ATCP 76.21 ATCP 76.21 Responsible supervisor.
ATCP 76.21(1)(1)Responsibilities.
ATCP 76.21(1)(a)(a) Supervision. Each pool shall be under the supervision of at least one responsible supervisor at all times when the pool is in use or is open to the public. P
ATCP 76.21(1)(b) (b) Availability. The responsible supervisor shall be on the premises or immediately available via a phone number posted by the emergency phone and shall respond to an unsafe or unsanitary condition within 15 minutes, at any time the pool is open for use.P
ATCP 76.21(1)(c) (c) Duties. The responsible supervisor shall ensure all of the following:
ATCP 76.21(1)(c)1. 1. Order is maintained. P
ATCP 76.21(1)(c)2. 2. Safety and rescue equipment is in place. P
ATCP 76.21(1)(c)3. 3. Pool use regulations are enforced. P
ATCP 76.21(1)(c)4. 4. Sanitation and water testing is performed. P
ATCP 76.21(1)(c)5. 5. Monthly interlock testing is performed.
ATCP 76.21(1)(c)6. 6. Monthly secondary anti-entrapment device testing is performed, if applicable. P
ATCP 76.21(1)(c)7. 7. Records are maintained. P
ATCP 76.21(1)(c)8. 8. Chemical safety training is provided to staff. P
ATCP 76.21(1)(c)9. 9. The rope separating the shallow and deep portions of the pool is in place during required times. P
ATCP 76.21(1)(c)10. 10. The pool is closed pursuant to s. ATCP 76.30. P
ATCP 76.21(1)(c)11. 11. A pool cover or blanket, if provided, does not pose a safety hazard to patrons. P
ATCP 76.21 History History: CR 22-021: cr. Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 9-24-23.
ATCP 76.22 ATCP 76.22 Lifeguards and attendants.
ATCP 76.22(1)(1)Lifeguard and attendant staffing plans. A pool that is not required to have an attendant or lifeguard is not required to have a lifeguard or attendant staffing plan.
ATCP 76.22(1)(a) (a) Staffing plan requirements. The owner or operator of a pool, including a whirlpool over 4 feet deep and a pool with a visual obstruction, shall have a written lifeguard and attendant staffing plan. Pf
ATCP 76.22(1)(b) (b) Plan criteria. The written lifeguard and attendant staffing plan shall include all of the following:
ATCP 76.22(1)(b)1. 1. The square footage of the pool. Pf
ATCP 76.22(1)(b)2. 2. The maximum and average patron load. Pf
ATCP 76.22(1)(b)3. 3. The hours of operation. Pf
ATCP 76.22(1)(b)4. 4. The location of each lifeguard station, lifeguard roaming or walking patrol ensuring that glare conditions are assessed from each location to determine if the bottom and objects in the pool are clearly visible. Pf
ATCP 76.22(1)(b)5. 5. The location of each first aid station. Pf
ATCP 76.22(1)(b)6. 6. The number of lifeguards or attendants on duty pursuant to s. ATCP 76.23. Pf
ATCP 76.22(1)(b)7. 7. Diagrams shall be provided with the following information for each use of the pool, for both average and maximum capacity:
ATCP 76.22(1)(b)7.a. a. The placement of attendants. Pf
ATCP 76.22(1)(b)7.b. b. The placement of lifeguards. Pf
ATCP 76.22(1)(b)7.c. c. The location of the lifeguard roaming area or walking patrol. Pf
ATCP 76.22(1)(b)7.d. d. Location of lifeguard chairs or stations. Pf
ATCP 76.22(1)(b)7.e. e. Location of each obstruction. Pf
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