ATCP 76.33 History History: CR 22-021: cr. Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 9-24-23.

ATCP 76.335 ATCP 76.335 Dog swims. A pool operator shall ensure all of the following during dog swim events:

ATCP 76.335(1) (1) Operation.

ATCP 76.335(1)(a) (a) Water level. Before the dog swim event, the water level shall be adjusted so that the pool water in the basin does not enter the recirculation system. P

ATCP 76.335(1)(b) (b) Disinfectant residual. Initial disinfectant residual must be 4 ppm free chlorine or 8 ppm if cyanuric acid present. P

ATCP 76.335(1)(c) (c) Registration. Registration of the dog and caretaker are required. Pf

ATCP 76.335(1)(d) (d) Rabies vaccination. All dogs shall be 6 months of age or older and the owner shall provide proof of a current rabies vaccination. P

ATCP 76.335(1)(e) (e) Prohibited. Splash pads, spray features, play structures, whirlpools, diving boards, and slides are prohibited from operation. Pf

ATCP 76.335(1)(f) (f) Relief area. Grass or an alternate area shall be provided and accessible to patrons with their dogs with adequate space and trash receptacles. Pf

ATCP 76.335(1)(g) (g) Waste water. Pool water shall be drained by bypassing the filtration system. P

ATCP 76.335(1)(h) (h) Post-event cleaning.

ATCP 76.335(1)(h)1. 1. Pool shall be scrubbed and cleaned after draining. P

ATCP 76.335(1)(h)2. 2. The pool shall be superchlorinated before startup occurs during the following season. P

ATCP 76.335(1)(i) (i) Restrooms and showers available. Locker rooms may be closed, but restrooms with handwashing facilities and showers must be conveniently located. Pf

ATCP 76.335(1)(j) (j) Responsible supervisor. The responsible supervisor or designee shall be present at the pool before, during, and after the dog swim event. P

ATCP 76.335(1)(k) (k) Duration. Event shall be limited to 3 hours total from time when the first dog enters the water. Pf

ATCP 76.335(2) (2) Rules. The following rules must be conveyed to patrons:

ATCP 76.335(2)(a) (a) Only dogs are allowed in the pool, except in the event of an emergency.

ATCP 76.335(2)(b) (b) A dog must be capable of swimming, unassisted by a human, in the depth and type of pool used for the dog swim.

ATCP 76.335(2)(c) (c) A dog must be willing and comfortable participating in the swim.

ATCP 76.335(2)(d) (d) A dog exhibiting aggression must be removed immediately.

ATCP 76.335(2)(e) (e) A dog with an open cut or sore may not enter the water.

ATCP 76.335(2)(f) (f) A dog with loose stools may not enter the water.

ATCP 76.335(2)(g) (g) A patron bringing a dog must supervise the dog at all times.

ATCP 76.335(2)(h) (h) The patron must clean up any feces immediately and dispose of waste properly.

ATCP 76.335(3) (3) Number of dogs per patron. A maximum of one dog per person may participate in a dog swim event.

ATCP 76.335 History History: CR 22-021: cr. Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 9-24-23.

subch. VI of ch. ATCP 76 Subchapter VI — Pool Construction and Design

ATCP 76.34 ATCP 76.34 Pool design.