Chapter ATCP 78

Chapter ATCP 78

RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL CAMPS

Subchapter I — Definitions, Authority and Purpose

ATCP 78.01   Authority and purpose.

ATCP 78.02   Scope.

ATCP 78.03   Definitions.

Subchapter II — Licensing and Fees

ATCP 78.04   License holder qualifications.

ATCP 78.05   License holder responsibilities.

ATCP 78.06   Plan review.

ATCP 78.07   Licenses.

ATCP 78.08   Department fees.

Subchapter III — Enforcement and Appeals

ATCP 78.09   Enforcement.

ATCP 78.10   Suspension or revocation of license.

ATCP 78.11   Appeals of actions by the department.

ATCP 78.12   Appeals of actions by agent health departments.

Subchapter IV — Standards for Recreational and Educational Camps

ATCP 78.13   Qualifications of an authorized representative conducting inspections.

ATCP 78.14   Inspections.

ATCP 78.15   Active managerial control.

Subchapter V — General Provisions

ATCP 78.16   Camps serving rental groups.

ATCP 78.17   Location of the camp.

ATCP 78.18   Water supply.

ATCP 78.19   Sewage disposal system.

ATCP 78.20   Toilet and shower facilities.

ATCP 78.21   Camper sleeping quarters.

ATCP 78.22   Garbage and refuse.

ATCP 78.23   Food preparation and service.

ATCP 78.24   Buildings and grounds.

ATCP 78.25   Adult camp staffing.

ATCP 78.26   Camper supervision and safety.

ATCP 78.27   Camp wellness and health staff.

ATCP 78.28   Camp register.

ATCP 78.29   Death, injury or illness reports.

ATCP 78.30   Playground equipment.

ATCP 78.31   Petting zoo and other animal education interactions.

ATCP 78.32   Primitive camping trips.

Ch. ATCP 78 Note Note: Chapter H 75 as it existed on August 31, 1978, was repealed and a new Chapter H 75 was created effective September 1, 1978. Chapter H 75 was renumbered Chapter HSS 175 effective June 1, 1982; Chapter HSS 175 as it existed on October 31, 1985 was repealed and a new Chapter HSS 175 was created effective November 1, 1985. Chapter HSS 175 was renumbered chapter HFS 175 under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 1., Stats., and corrections were made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 6. and 7., Stats., Register, January 1997, No. 493. Chapter HFS 175 as it existed on January 31, 2001, was repealed and a new chapter HFS 175 was created effective February 1, 2001. Chapter HFS 175 was renumbered chapter DHS 175 effective February 1, 2009, and corrections made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register January 2009 No. 637. Chapter DHS 175 was renumbered chapter ATCP 78 under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 1., Stats., Register June 2016 No. 726; Chapter ATCP 78 as it existed on September 23, 2023, was repealed and a new chapter ATCP 78 was created effective September 24, 2023.

subch. I of ch. ATCP 78 Subchapter I — Definitions, Authority and Purpose

ATCP 78.01 ATCP 78.01 Authority and purpose. This chapter is promulgated under the authority of ss. 93.07 (1), 97.67 (1) and (4), 97.30 (2) (a), 97.625, and 227.11 (2) (a), Stats., to prescribe rules for recreational and educational camps and hospitality activities for enforcement by the department and agent local health departments to protect public health and safety.

ATCP 78.01 History History: CR 21-109: cr. Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 9-24-23.

ATCP 78.02 ATCP 78.02 Scope.

ATCP 78.02(1) (1) Applicability. This chapter applies to the operators of recreational and educational camps and to the department and its agents.

ATCP 78.02(2) (2) Variances. When it appears to the department that strict adherence to a provision of this chapter is impractical for a particular camp, the department may approve a variance from that provision requested by that camp’s operator if the operator provides the department with satisfactory proof that the approval of the variance will not jeopardize the public’s health, safety, or welfare.

ATCP 78.02(3) (3) Procedure for variance request.

ATCP 78.02(3)(a) (a) Application. Request for modification or waiver of a requirement of this chapter shall be submitted in writing to the department or its agent having jurisdiction along with documentation specified in par. (d).

ATCP 78.02(3)(b) (b) Local review. A local inspector shall review the request and forward it to the department with recommendations for approval or disapproval.

ATCP 78.02(3)(c) (c) Department action on a variance. On receipt of a complete variance request as specified in this section, the department shall review the request and grant or deny the request in writing within 30 working days. A variance approved by the department shall be made conditional for a defined period of time, or shall expire 5 years from the date of issuance. The department or its agent shall maintain a copy of the variance in the establishment’s inspection history file.

ATCP 78.02(3)(d) (d) Application contents. Documentation justifying a proposed variance from the requirements of this chapter shall include all of the following:

ATCP 78.02(3)(d)1. 1. A statement of the proposed variance from this chapter requirement citing relevant chapter location numbers.

ATCP 78.02(3)(d)2. 2. The rationale for how the potential public health hazards and nuisances addressed by the relevant chapter section will be alternatively addressed by the proposed variance.

ATCP 78.02(4) (4) Conformance with approved variance. If the department grants a variance as specified in sub. (2), the license holder shall meet all of the following requirements:

ATCP 78.02(4)(a) (a) Conditions. Comply with the department’s conditions for the variance approval. P

ATCP 78.02(4)(b) (b) Records. Maintain a copy of the approved variance at the camp.

ATCP 78.02(5) (5) Tranferability. An approved variance is not transferable to any other camp, entity, or licensee.

ATCP 78.02(6) (6) Reissuance.

ATCP 78.02(6)(a) (a) Request. A license holder who wishes to continue a variance after its expiration shall file a request with the department for reissuance of the variance at least 30 days prior to its expiration, unless permission for a later date has been granted by the department.

ATCP 78.02(6)(b) (b) Status of existing variance. When a license holder has made timely and sufficient application for the reissuance of a variance in reference to any activity of a continuing nature, the existing variance does not expire until the application has been finally acted upon by the department.