ATCP 76.34(6)(b) (b) Separation. Landscaping features such as bark, gravel, shrubs, or flowers may be located within the pool enclosure but shall be separated from the pool by an additional 5 feet of impervious area or maintained lawn.

ATCP 76.34(6)(c) (c) Maintenance. Landscaped areas within a pool enclosure shall be continually maintained to prevent debris from entering the water.

ATCP 76.34(6)(d) (d) Trees. Trees used as landscaping features may not overhang the required deck area.

ATCP 76.34(6)(e) (e) Sand. Sand may not be located within a pool enclosure unless the sand area is made inaccessible from the pool area by a barrier that is at least 42 inches high. Alternatively there may be controlled entrances to the pool area if the entrances are controlled and provided with showers.

ATCP 76.34 History History: CR 22-021: cr. Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 9-24-23; renum. of (4) (a) (intro.), 1. to 4., 5. to (4) (a) 1m. (intro.), 1m. a. to d. and 2m. made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 1., Stats., (4) (b) title created under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 2., Stats., and corrections in (4) (a) 1m. made under ss. 13.92 (4) (b) 4. and 35.17, Stats., Register June 2023 No. 810.

ATCP 76.35 ATCP 76.35 Waterslide and pool slide design.

ATCP 76.35(1) (1) Designed and installed. All waterslides and pool slides shall be designed, installed, and lubricated pursuant to s. SPS 390.31. Pf

ATCP 76.35(2) (2) Continuously separated. The portion of the pool water surface that is used as a plunge area for a drop slide or waterslide shall be continuously separated from other areas of the pool in a manner approved by the department or its agent, as long as the slide is in use. P

ATCP 76.35 History History: CR 22-021: cr. Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 9-24-23.

ATCP 76.36 ATCP 76.36 Water attraction, play features, and slide design.

ATCP 76.36(1) (1) General. Water attraction, play features, and slide design shall meet all of the following:

ATCP 76.36(1)(a) (a) Design and construction requirements. Water attractions and play features shall be designed, assembled, constructed, and maintained in accordance with recognized safe practices as defined in s. SPS 334.01 (15), and so that maximum patron loads do not stress any part of the water attraction beyond recognized safe practices. Pf

ATCP 76.36(1)(b) (b) Free from hazardous projections. Interior and exterior parts of any water attractions a patron may come into contact with shall be free of abrasives and splinters, sharp edges and corners, protruding studs, bolts, screws, and other hazardous projections.P

ATCP 76.36(1)(c) (c) Padding. Padding or other means to minimize injury due to patron impact resulting from the action of the water attraction shall be provided in accordance with recognized safe practice, pursuant to s. SPS 334.01 (15). P

ATCP 76.36(1)(d) (d) Enclosure of hazardous parts. All hazardous parts, including pinch points and shear points of water attractions and play features, shall be enclosed, barricaded, or otherwise arranged to effectively prevent injury in accordance with recognized safe practice, as defined in s. SPS 334.01 (15). P

ATCP 76.36(1)(e) (e) Guards. Guards removed for any purpose shall be replaced before normal operation of the water attraction is resumed. P

ATCP 76.36(1)(f) (f) Wheels and levers. Wheels and levers used by patrons in the control of the action of the water attraction shall be designed and maintained to prevent pinches, strains, abrasions, and body actions that could result in injuries. Wheels and levers shall be padded. Wheels shall have a solid center in lieu of spokes. Pf

ATCP 76.36(1)(g) (g) Fences and barriers. Water attractions shall be fenced, barricaded, or otherwise arranged in accordance with recognized safe practice, as defined in s. SPS 334.01 (15), so that the public is effectively prevented from entering hazardous areas. P

ATCP 76.36(1)(h) (h) Fence design and construction. Fences shall be constructed to meet all of the following requirements:

ATCP 76.36(1)(h)1. 1. Be at least 42 inches above the surface on which the spectators or patrons stand. Pf

ATCP 76.36(1)(h)2. 2. Constructed to reject a 4 inch ball at all openings, including between the bottom of the fence and the surface upon which it rests. P

ATCP 76.36(1)(h)3. 3. Be designed, constructed, and erected to inhibit overturning by spectators or patrons. P

ATCP 76.36(1)(h)4. 4. Where used, gates shall open away from the water attraction unless equipped with a self-closing latching device. Pf

ATCP 76.36(1)(i) (i) Gate opening. Gates shall be designed such that, if opened during the water attraction’s operation, the gate will not contact the water attraction or cause a hazard to patrons. P

ATCP 76.36(1)(j) (j) Separation. Fences and gates shall be constructed to inhibit spectator contact with the water attraction and patron contact with fences or gates. Pf Horizontal members in a fence or gate may be used to improve construction or efficiency, but should be minimized to reduce the ease of climbing.

ATCP 76.36(1)(k) (k) Loading and unloading areas. Loading and unloading areas that are an integral part of the water attraction shall be separated from moving parts by barriers or guardrails. P

ATCP 76.36(1)(L) (L) Preventing access. A flexible barrier, such as a rope or chain, may be used to prevent access to the passenger–carrying devices, provided the barrier is no longer than necessary and is controlled by an authorized attendant. Pf

ATCP 76.36(1)(m) (m) Moving sweeps. Water attractions with moving sweeps shall be guarded by a standard guardrail or a center cover designed and maintained to safely support a minimum load of 200 pounds.Pf

ATCP 76.36(1)(n) (n) Spectator area. Where a spectator area is provided, it shall be separated by a railing or other barrier from the water area. Pf