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SPS 390.03(25) (25) “Private guest room" means a room or rooms that provide sleeping accommodation offered for pay to tourists or transients.
SPS 390.03(26) (26) “Reconstructed or altered pool" means a pool construction project where replacement of or modification to the pool shell, circulation system and appurtenances occur. It does not include the replacement of equipment or piping previously approved by the department, provided that the type and size of equipment are not changed, nor does it include normal maintenance or repair.
SPS 390.03 Note Note: See listing in ch. SPS 390 Appendix A-390.03 (26).
SPS 390.03(27) (27) “Run-out slide" means a waterslide where the rider does not enter into a plunge pool, but has a deceleration area that permits the rider to come to a stop before exiting the slide flume.
SPS 390.03(28) (28) “Shallow portion" means the portion of a pool having a design water depth of 5 feet or less.
SPS 390.03(29) (29) “Skimmer" means a device installed in a pool wall at the water level that is connected to the circulation piping and is intended to skim debris from the surface of a pool.
SPS 390.03(30) (30) “Slip-resistant" means a material that when wet has a coefficient of friction greater than 0.5.
SPS 390.03(31) (31) “Splash zone" means the area where water falls on the floor of an interactive play attraction.
SPS 390.03(32) (32) “Spray feature" means equipment that produces a flow of water on the patrons as part of a recreational experience.
SPS 390.03 Note Note: Spray features include geysers, water cannons and dumping buckets.
SPS 390.03(33) (33) “Swimming pool complex" means two or more pools that are located within the same enclosure or room.
SPS 390.03(34) (34) “Swimout" means an underwater seat area that has a floor that is higher than the floor of the pool and has walls that are recessed within the main pool wall.
SPS 390.03(35) (35) “Suction outlet" means a discharge port installed in the wall or floor of a pool that connects by way of piping to a pump.
SPS 390.03(36) (36) “Tourist rooming house" has the meaning found in s. 97.01 (15k), Stats.
SPS 390.03 Note Note: Section 97.01 (15k), Stats., reads: “Tourist rooming house" means any lodging place or tourist cabin or cottage where sleeping accommodations are offered for pay to tourists or transients. “Tourist rooming house" does not include:
SPS 390.03 Note (a) A private boarding or rooming house, ordinarily conducted as such, not accommodating tourists or transients.
SPS 390.03 Note (b) A hotel.
SPS 390.03 Note (c) Bed and breakfast establishments.
SPS 390.03(37) (37) “Turnover rate" means the time for a given volume of water to pass through the circulation system. The volume of water is generally the basin volume and the time is usually expressed in hours.
SPS 390.03(38) (38) “Water attraction" means a public facility with design and operational features that provide patron recreational water activity other than conventional swimming and involves partial or total immersion of the body. Types of water attractions include:
SPS 390.03(38)(a) (a) “Activity pool" means a water attraction with a depth of greater than 24 inches designed primarily for play activity that uses constructed features and devices including, but not limited to, pad walks, multiple flotation devices and similar attractions.
SPS 390.03 Note Note: The installation of a single basketball hoop, single flotation device or a single volleyball net does not transform a pool into a water attraction.
SPS 390.03(38)(b) (b) “Leisure river" means a stream of near-constant depth in which the water is moved by pumps or other means of propulsion to provide a river-like flow that transports users over a defined path. A leisure river may include play features and devices. A leisure river may also be referred to as a tubing pool or a current channel.
SPS 390.03(38)(c) (c) “Plunge pool" means a pool with a depth of greater than 24 inches, located at the exit end of a waterslide flume and intended and designed to receive slide users emerging from the flume.
SPS 390.03(38)(d) (d) “Vanishing edge pool" means a water attraction where the top of one or more of the basin walls are submerged with no accompanying decks.
SPS 390.03(38)(e) (e) “Vortex pool" means a circular pool that is equipped with a method of transporting water in the pool for the purpose of propelling users at speeds dictated by the velocity of the moving stream.
SPS 390.03(38)(f) (f) “Wave pool" means a water attraction designed to simulate breaking or cyclical waves for the purposes of surfing or general play.
SPS 390.03(38)(g) (g) “Zero-depth entry pool" means a water attraction having a sloped entrance to where the water depth is zero inches at the shallowest point.
SPS 390.03(39) (39) “Water attraction complex" means an enclosure or room where there are two or more water attractions or a water attraction and any number of public swimming pools.
SPS 390.03(40) (40) “Waterslide" means a slide where a water flow of 100 gallons per minute or more is intended to carry a rider down a flume.
SPS 390.03 History History: CR 08-056: cr. Register February 2009 No. 638, eff. 3-1-09; renumbering of (39) and (40) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 1., Stats., Register February 2009 No. 638; correction in (14) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 6., Stats., Register December 2011 No. 672; correction in (6), (36) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register February 2017 No. 734.
SPS 390.04 SPS 390.04Plan review and approval.
SPS 390.04(1) (1)Review.
SPS 390.04(1)(a)(a) Review requirements. All designs under the scope of this chapter shall be submitted to the department for review and receive approval from the department prior to the start of construction in accordance with this section.
SPS 390.04 Note Note: The Department forms required in this chapter are available for a nominal fee at telephone 800-DOC-SALE or 411 (Telecommunications Relay) or at docsales@doa.state.wi.us, or at no charge at the Department's Web site at http://dsps.wi.gov through links to Division of Industry Services forms.
SPS 390.04 Note Note: For submittal of plumbing plans, see s. SPS 382.20.
SPS 390.04(1)(b) (b) Plans and specifications.
SPS 390.04(1)(b)1.1. At least 4 and no more than 5 complete sets of plans and one copy of specifications for the public swimming pool or water attraction design shall be submitted for review. These sets of plans and copies shall be clear, legible and permanently marked.
SPS 390.04(1)(b)2. 2. Plans submitted for review shall be accompanied by sufficient information for the department to determine if the installation and its performance will meet the requirements of this chapter.
SPS 390.04 Note Note: Sufficient information may include the diving board manufacturer's installation requirements and skimmer NSF/ANSI 50 ratings.
SPS 390.04(1)(b)3.a.a. Plans and specifications, including adequate supporting design data, shall be prepared by a Wisconsin registered architect or professional engineer and bear that person's seal and signature.
SPS 390.04(1)(b)3.b. b. Structural review of pool slides shall be based on conformance with the design requirements of slides and tower structures under ch. SPS 362.
SPS 390.04(1)(b)4. 4. The design for and extent of replaced or altered equipment and piping shall be included on the submittal of reconstructed or altered swimming pools or water attractions.
SPS 390.04(1)(b)5. 5. Pursuant to s. SPS 302.07 (3), the department shall review and make a determination on an application for plan review within 15 business days.
SPS 390.04(1)(c) (c) Revised submittals. All changes or modifications, involving the provisions of this chapter, shall be approved in writing by the department prior to installation.
SPS 390.04(1)(d) (d) Revocation of approval. The department may revoke any approval, issued under the provisions of this chapter, for any false statements or misrepresentation of facts on which the approval was based.
SPS 390.04(1)(e) (e) Expiration of approval. Plans approved by the department shall expire 2 years after the date indicated on the approval letter, if construction has not commenced within that 2-year period.
SPS 390.04(1)(f) (f) Limitations. A conditional approval of a plan by the department shall not be construed as an assumption by the department of any responsibility for the design. The department does not hold itself liable for any defects in construction or for any damages that may result from the specific installation.
SPS 390.04(1)(g) (g) Fees. Fees for plan review submittals shall be as specified in ch. SPS 302.
SPS 390.04(2) (2)Details.
SPS 390.04(2)(a)(a) General.
SPS 390.04(2)(a)1.1. The name and address of the owner shall be included on the plans or in a separate report.
SPS 390.04(2)(a)2. 2. A map indicating the exact location of the facility with street address shall be included on the plans or in a separate report.
SPS 390.04(2)(b) (b) Site. Site information shall be included on the plans indicating at least the location of all wells and utilities, topography and natural water features.
SPS 390.04(2)(c) (c) Plot plan.
SPS 390.04(2)(c)1.1. A general map and detailed scaled drawings shall be submitted showing the site plan or floor plan of pertinent portions of the public swimming pool or water attraction structure, public swimming pool or water attraction orientation, including the location of all slides, interactive play attractions and play features. The designed pool water elevation shall be shown on the detailed drawing.
SPS 390.04(2)(c)2. 2. All water supply facilities, sources of drinking water, public or private sewers and relative elevations of paved or other walkways and the equipment room floor shall be shown on the plans.
SPS 390.04(2)(c)3. 3. When public water and sewer systems are proposed to serve the public swimming pool or water attraction, the elevations of storm and sanitary sewer inverts and street grade shall be shown on the plans.
SPS 390.04(2)(d) (d) Construction plans. Detailed scaled and dimensional drawings for each individual pool or water attraction shall include at least all of the following:
SPS 390.04(2)(d)1. 1. A layout plan showing dimensioned longitudinal and transverse cross sections of the public swimming pool or water attraction. Include location and type of inlets, overflows, pool drains, suction outlets, deck drains, drinking fountains or sources of drinking water, piping, entries and exits, hosebibbs, fences, telephones, design of deck, curb or walls enclosing the pool, paved walkways, overflow gutters or devices, ladders, stairs, diving boards, slides and play features.
SPS 390.04(2)(d)2. 2. A flow diagram showing the location, plan, elevation and isometrics of filters, pumps, chemical feeders, ventilation devices, heaters, surge tanks including operating levels, backflow preventers, valves, piping, flow meters, gauges, thermometers, test cocks, sight glasses and the drainage system for the disposal of pool and filter wastewater.
SPS 390.04(2)(d)3. 3. The plan drawings for all available sanitary facilities and any bathhouse facilities provided including dressing rooms, lockers and basket storage, showers and all other plumbing fixtures.
SPS 390.04(2)(d)4. 4. A single table with the specifications for the pool or water attraction and all associated equipment.
SPS 390.04(2)(d)5. 5. The design information used to determine the surface area and volume of the pool or water attraction.
SPS 390.04(2)(e) (e) Specifications. Complete technical specifications for the construction of the pool or water attraction and all appurtenances to accompany the drawings under par. (d), shall include at least all of the following:
SPS 390.04(2)(e)1. 1. All construction details not shown on the plans.
SPS 390.04(2)(e)2. 2. Detailed requirements for the type, size, operating characteristics and rating of all mechanical and electrical equipment.
SPS 390.04(2)(e)3. 3. Number and location of plumbing fixtures and piping associated with the pool.
SPS 390.04(2)(e)4. 4. The sources of all water supplies.
SPS 390.04(2)(e)5. 5. Filter media such as diatomaceous earth, sand, gravel or other approved material.
SPS 390.04(2)(e)6. 6. Any information related to the project requested on the plan submittal application.
SPS 390.04(2)(e)7. 7. Any other information necessary to determine compliance with this chapter.
SPS 390.04(3) (3)Alternate public swimming pool or water attraction design review.
SPS 390.04(3)(a)(a) Innovation. The provisions of this chapter are not intended to prevent innovative designs for public swimming pools or water attractions. The department may issue an approval of an alternate design if the design complies with the intent of this chapter.
SPS 390.04(3)(b) (b) Alternate designs.
SPS 390.04(3)(b)1.1. For an alternate public swimming pool or water attraction design, an approval shall be required before statewide installation and use.
SPS 390.04(3)(b)2. 2. Alternate designs submitted for review shall be accompanied by sufficient information for the department to determine if the design and its performance will meet the requirements of this chapter.
SPS 390.04(3)(b)3. 3. The department shall review and make a determination on an application for an alternate design submittal within 90 days of receipt of all information and fees required for completion of the review.
SPS 390.04(3)(b)4. 4. The department may include specific conditions in issuing an approval for an alternate design, including an expiration date for the approval. Violations of the conditions under which an approval is issued shall constitute a violation of this chapter.
SPS 390.04(3)(b)5. 5. If, upon review, the department determines that an alternate design does not comply with the intent of this chapter, the request for approval shall be denied in writing.
SPS 390.04(3)(b)6. 6. If a design receives alternate approval, a plan for the site-specific public swimming pool or water attraction complying with the alternate design approval shall be submitted in accordance with sub. (1).
SPS 390.04(3)(c) (c) Revisions. If an approved alternate design is modified or additional assertions of function or performance are made, the approval shall be considered null and void, unless the design is resubmitted to the department for review and approval is granted.
SPS 390.04(3)(d) (d) Revocation of approval. The department may revoke an approval issued under this section for any false statements or misrepresentation of facts or data on which the approval was based, or as a result of design failure.
SPS 390.04(3)(e) (e) Limitations. An approval issued by the department for an alternate design may not be construed as an assumption of any responsibility for defects in design, construction or performance of any installation or for any damages that may result.
SPS 390.04(3)(f) (f) Fees. Fees for the review of an alternate design under this section and any onsite inspections shall be submitted in accordance with ch. SPS 302. Fees for any miscellaneous inspections shall be as specified in s. SPS 302.04 (2).
SPS 390.04(4) (4)Experimental public swimming pool or water attraction design review.
SPS 390.04(4)(a)(a) Experimental review. The provisions of this chapter are not intended to prevent innovative designs for public swimming pools or water attractions. The department may issue an approval of an experimental public swimming pool or water attraction design for the purpose of proving compliance with the intent of this chapter.
SPS 390.04(4)(b) (b) Experimental designs.
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