ATCP 76.26(1)(b)2.a.a. A ring buoy having a minimum outside diameter of 20 inches. Each ring buoy shall be attached to a 1/4 inch rope having a length not less than 1-1/2 times the maximum width of the pool or 50 feet, whichever is less. P ATCP 76.26(1)(c)2.2. The safety rope shall remain in place except during a lifeguarded activity or adult-only lap swim. Pf ATCP 76.26(1)(c)3.3. The safety rope and floats shall be maintained in good repair and working order. Pf ATCP 76.26(1)(d)(d) Spine board. A spine board with straps and head immobilizer in good condition shall be available at a pool where a lifeguard is required pursuant to s. ATCP 76.23. P ATCP 76.26(2)(a)(a) Connection to emergency services. A telephone capable of connecting with 911 or emergency dispatch services is accessible at all times during pool operation. P ATCP 76.26(2)(b)(b) Other technologies. Telecommunication technology, other than a landline telephone, may be used if, in the pool area, the telecommunication device is equipped with all of the following: ATCP 76.26(2)(c)(c) Location. The location of the telephone shall be within 25 feet of the pool area. P ATCP 76.26(2)(d)(d) Emergency numbers and address. A current list of emergency telephone numbers and the facility’s location shall be attached to or posted near the telephone. Pf ATCP 76.26 HistoryHistory: CR 22-021: cr. Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 9-24-23. ATCP 76.27(1)(a)(a) Pool area. A first aid kit shall be available at each pool area. P ATCP 76.27(1)(b)(b) Contents. The first aid kit shall contain all of the following items: Pf ATCP 76.27(2)(a)(a) Location. Biohazard safety equipment, including a blood and biohazard disposal kit, shall be located at the first aid station or another location on the premises.Pf ATCP 76.27(2)(b)(b) Contents. A biohazard kit shall contain all the following:Pf ATCP 76.27(3)(3) Emergency blankets. Two conventional or emergency blankets in good condition shall be available in the pool area or as approved by the department or its agent. Pf ATCP 76.27 HistoryHistory: CR 22-021: cr. Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 9-24-23. ATCP 76.28(1)(1) Location. Food or drink service facilities may not be located within 12 feet of the water’s edge of a pool, except for swim-up bars. Pf ATCP 76.28(2)(2) Utensils. Only shatter-proof utensils for food and drink shall be used in the pool area, except for approved swim-up bars.Pf ATCP 76.28 HistoryHistory: CR 22-021: cr. Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 9-24-23. ATCP 76.29(1)(a)1.1. The operator shall post pool use rules governing safety and sanitation and shall enforce those rules. ATCP 76.29(1)(a)2.2. Rules shall be conveyed using words with letters at least one inch high, or symbols that are at least 4 inches in height and clearly visible to patrons. ATCP 76.29(1)(a)3.3. A legible sign showing pool use rules shall be posted in a conspicuous place. ATCP 76.29(1)(b)1.c.c. Shower immediately before entering the pool and after use of a steam room, sauna, or toilet facilities. ATCP 76.29(1)(c)(c) Supervision of children under the age of 12. For a non-lifeguarded pool, a statement indicating that children under the age of 12 shall be supervised by an adult shall be added the signage requirements in par. (b). ATCP 76.29(1)(d)(d) “No Diving”; signage. A pool that is 200 square feet in area or greater that does not have an approved diving well configuration shall have “NO DIVING” signs in at least 4 inch high letters included with the rules listed under par. (b). Pf ATCP 76.29(1)(e)(e) Maximum patron load; signage. A sign showing the maximum patron load shall be conspicuously displayed near each pool. The maximum patron load pursuant to s. ATCP 76.25, may not be exceeded. ATCP 76.29(1)(f)(f) Breath holding; prohibition. The operator of a pool shall provide signage or otherwise communicate to patrons that activities involving prolonged breath holding are prohibited. ATCP 76.29(2)(2) Pool slides and waterslides and other waterrides. ATCP 76.29(2)(a)(a) Posting of rules; pool slides and waterslides. For the plunge section of a pool, the pool use rules signage required under sub. (1), shall be provided. Additionally, the following rules shall be provided and be conspicuously posted at the entrance to the slide tower in at least one inch lettering: ATCP 76.29(2)(b)(b) Special instruction. The operator shall ensure that the patron is instructed using words, pictures, or symbols on how to position themselves and safely ride or otherwise participate in the attraction. ATCP 76.29(3)(3) Whirlpools. For whirlpools, the signage required under sub. (1) shall be conspicuously posted in the whirlpool area and include at a minimum, all of the following rules preceded by the word “WARNING” conspicuously printed in at least one inch letters: ATCP 76.29(3)(a)(a) Persons suffering from heart disease, diabetes, or high or low blood pressure should consult their physician before using a whirlpool. ATCP 76.29(3)(b)(b) Persons under the influence of alcohol or drugs may not use the whirlpool. ATCP 76.29(3)(c)(c) Pregnant women should consult their physician regarding whirlpool usage. ATCP 76.29(3)(d)(d) Lengthy exposure may be hazardous to your health and may result in nausea, dizziness, or fainting. ATCP 76.29(3)(e)(e) Minors under the age of 6 are not permitted in the whirlpool. ATCP 76.29(4)(4) Vortex pool, current pool, and other rides that rapidly move or change position of the patron. For vortex pool, current pool and other rides that rapidly move or change position of the patron, the signage required in sub. (1), shall be conspicuously posted and include “Artificial Current; Strong Swimmers Only.” in 4 inch or larger letters. ATCP 76.29(5)(5) Cold soak pools. For cold soak pools, the signage required under sub. (1), shall be conspicuously posted in the cold soak area and include a sign that states the water temperature in Fahrenheit in at least 4 inch high letters. ATCP 76.29(6)(6) Interactive play attractions. The signage required under sub. (1) shall be conspicuously posted on the periphery of the interactive play attraction. ATCP 76.29 HistoryHistory: CR 22-021: cr. Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 9-24-23; correction in (6) made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register June 2023 No. 810. ATCP 76.30(1)(1) Reasons for closure. The operator or responsible supervisor shall close a pool for any of the following: ATCP 76.30(1)(a)(a) The presence of a hazardous substance or object in the pool or the existence of any condition creating an immediate danger to health or safety, including fecal accident events. P ATCP 76.30(1)(c)(c) Failure to comply with the disinfectant or sanitizer residual levels pursuant to s. ATCP 76.14, or pH values that are less than 6.8 or equal to or greater than 8.0. P ATCP 76.30(1)(d)(d) A nonoperational circulation pump, filter, or disinfectant or sanitizer feeder. P
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