ATCP 76.23(1)(b)(b) Department evaluation required. For a pool type that is not addressed in s. ATCP 76.23 Table A or B, the operator shall request evaluation by the department and follow the requirements specified by the department following the evaluation. P
ATCP 76.23(1)(c)(c) Slide flumes. An additional lifeguard shall be provided for every 2 slide flumes installed at a pool other than a separate waterslide plunge pool. P
ATCP 76.23(1)(d)(d) Waterslide attendant. An attendant responsible for enforcing waterslide usage rules shall be stationed at the entrance to the waterslide flume. P
ATCP 76.23(2)(2)Signage. Each pool that is not required to have a lifeguard shall post a sign with letters at least 4 inches high stating: “Warning: No Lifeguard on Duty.” Pf
s. ATCP 76.23 Table A
Required Number of Lifeguards Based on Square Footage
- See PDF for table PDF
- See PDF for table PDF
ATCP 76.23 HistoryHistory: CR 22-021: cr. Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 9-24-23.
ATCP 76.24ATCP 76.24Patron safety during pool maintenance.
ATCP 76.24(1)(1)Maintenance operations. The operator shall ensure that no patrons are in the pool during pool maintenance operations. P
ATCP 76.24(2)(2)Recirculation system interuption. Patrons shall be removed from the pool when the pool recirculation system is interrupted. Once the recirculation system is restored, patrons shall not reenter the pool until chemical levels are determined to be within acceptable ranges. P
ATCP 76.24 HistoryHistory: CR 22-021: cr. Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 9-24-23.
subch. V of ch. ATCP 76Subchapter V — Operation and Management
ATCP 76.25ATCP 76.25Maximum patron load.
ATCP 76.25(1)(1)Water attractions. The maximum number of patrons permitted to be in an individual water attraction at any one time shall be calculated on the basis of allowing one patron for every 15 square feet of water surface area. The splash zone of any water attraction shall be included in the calculation of the water surface. Pf
ATCP 76.25(2)(2)Pools.
ATCP 76.25(2)(a)(a) Pools used for swimming. The maximum number of patrons permitted to be in the water of a pool used for swimming at any one time shall be computed on the basis of allowing one patron for 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(2)(b)(b) Whirlpools. The maximum number of patrons permitted to be in the water of a whirlpool at any one time shall be computed on the basis of allowing one patron for every 10 square feet of whirlpool surface area. Pf
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 HistoryHistory: CR 22-021: cr. Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 9-24-23.
ATCP 76.26ATCP 76.26Rescue 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