ATCP 76.25(2)(c) (c) Wading pools. The maximum number of patrons permitted to be in the water of a wading pool at any one time shall be computed on the basis of allowing one patron for every 15 square feet of wading pool surface area. Pf

ATCP 76.25(2)(d) (d) Therapy and exercise pools. The maximum number of patrons permitted to be in the water of a therapy or exercise pool at any one time shall be computed on the basis of allowing one patron every 15 square feet of the shallow portion of the pool and one patron for every 25 square feet of the deep portion of the pool.Pf

ATCP 76.25 History History: CR 22-021: cr. Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 9-24-23.

ATCP 76.26 ATCP 76.26 Rescue equipment. Rescue equipment shall meet all of the following:

ATCP 76.26(1) (1) Required equipment.

ATCP 76.26(1)(a) (a) Good repair and accessible.

ATCP 76.26(1)(a)1. 1. All rescue equipment shall be maintained in good repair. P

ATCP 76.26(1)(a)2. 2. Rescue equipment shall be mounted or positioned in a conspicuous place and shall be readily accessible. Pf

ATCP 76.26(1)(b) (b) Shepherd’s crook, ring buoy, and rescue tube.

ATCP 76.26(1)(b)1. 1.

ATCP 76.26(1)(b)1.a. a. For each basin of water over 10 feet in length and over 2 feet deep, an intact shepherd’s crook-type pole shall be provided. P

ATCP 76.26(1)(b)1.b. b. For non-guarded pools, the shepherd’s crook shall be long enough to effect a rescue in the deepest part of the pool. P

ATCP 76.26(1)(b)1.c. c. If the shepherd’s crook is not one continuous pole, the pieces shall be securely connected with durable nuts and bolts or similar hardware. P

ATCP 76.26(1)(b)2. 2. For each lifeguard chair, or for a pool 30 feet or more in width that does not have lifeguard chairs, at least one of the following shall be provided:

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)(b)2.b. b. A rescue tube. P

ATCP 76.26(1)(c) (c) Safety rope.

ATCP 76.26(1)(c)1. 1. If applicable, a safety rope shall be provided pursuant to s. SPS 390.18 (1). Pf

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) (2) Telephone.

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)(b)1. 1. A permanent continuous power supply with battery backup.

ATCP 76.26(2)(b)2. 2. A reliable service connection. P

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 History History: CR 22-021: cr. Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 9-24-23.