ATCP 78.24(2)(c)2. 2. Stairs with open risers shall not exceed more than 4 inches in height.
ATCP 78.24(2)(d) (d) Exemptions. This section, does not apply to window wells, egress wells, retaining walls, other landscaping features or detached walkways or stairs that are not part of the building structure.
ATCP 78.24(3) (3)Means of egress.
ATCP 78.24(3)(a)(a) Doors.
ATCP 78.24(3)(a)1.1. Doors must be arranged to be opened from the occupant's side whenever the building is occupied.
ATCP 78.24(3)(a)2. 2. A latch or other fastening device on a door must be provided with a knob, panic bar, or other simple type of releasing device having a method of operation that is obvious under all lighting conditions.
ATCP 78.24(3)(b) (b) Exit signage. All exits and access ways in a public building or place of employment must be marked by an approved sign visible from any direction of exit access as enforced by the Wisconsin department of safety and professional services.
ATCP 78.24(4) (4)Maintained clean and in good repair.
ATCP 78.24(4)(a) (a) Interior.
ATCP 78.24(4)(a)1.1. The walls, ceiling, floors and equipment in buildings shall be maintained in a clean condition and in good repair.
ATCP 78.24(4)(a)2. 2. Hot water pipes, steam radiators, fireplaces and permanently installed space heaters and registers shall be shielded, screened or otherwise equipped to protect campers from burns. P
ATCP 78.24(4)(b) (b) Exterior.
ATCP 78.24(4)(b)1.1. Roofs, exterior walls, doors and windows shall be maintained in good repair.
ATCP 78.24(4)(b)2. 2. Openings to the outside shall be protected from the entrance of pests.
ATCP 78.24(4)(c) (c) Grounds. The premises shall be maintained in a clean condition free from refuse and pests.
ATCP 78.24(4)(d) (d) Parking and roadways. Parking areas and roadways shall be maintained to minimize dust and dirt.
ATCP 78.24(5) (5)Lighting. All rooms shall be illuminated to permit cleaning and maintenance.
ATCP 78.24(6) (6)Pest control.
ATCP 78.24(6)(a)(a) Effective measures.
ATCP 78.24(6)(a)1.1. Effective measures to minimize the presence of pests shall be utilized.
ATCP 78.24(6)(a)2. 2. Pest control measures shall be used in a safe manner.
ATCP 78.24(6)(a)3. 3. Pest control measures shall be applied according to label instructions. P
ATCP 78.24(6)(b) (b) Restricted use pesticides. A restricted use pesticide shall be applied only by an applicator certified and licensed in accordance with ss. 94.704 and 94.705, Stats., and ss. ATCP 29.25, 29.26 and 29.40. Pf
ATCP 78.24(7) (7)Hazardous substances.
ATCP 78.24(7)(a) (a) Use. Chemicals, flammable materials and other hazardous substances shall be used for their intended purpose and according to the manufacturer's directions stated on the container label. P
ATCP 78.24(7)(b) (b) Storage.
ATCP 78.24(7)(b)1.1. Chemicals and other hazardous substances shall meet all of the following:
ATCP 78.24(7)(b)1.a. a. Stored in their original, covered and labeled containers. P
ATCP 78.24(7)(b)1.b. b. Stored in a separate, secure area accessible only to staff. P
ATCP 78.24(7)(b)2. 2. Hazardous substances shall be stored in easily identifiable or labeled containers when removed from the storage area for use.P
ATCP 78.24(7)(b)3. 3. Flammable materials shall be stored:
ATCP 78.24(7)(b)3.a. a. Following safety data sheet storage instructions. P
ATCP 78.24(7)(b)3.b. b. Separately from areas occupied by campers and staff. P
ATCP 78.24(7)(c) (c) Disposal. Hazardous substances shall be disposed of in a manner and location as directed on the manufacturer's label or the safety data sheet by the local agency having jurisdiction over handling hazardous substances and the applicable sections of chs. NR 660 to 670, as enforced by the Wisconsin department of natural resources. Pf
ATCP 78.24(8) (8)Fire prevention.
ATCP 78.24(8)(a)(a) Written notification of intent to operate. Local fire fighting and law enforcement officials shall be notified in writing when the camp is planning to be in operation or annually if the camp is open year-round. Pf
ATCP 78.24 Note Note: Camps should invite local fire and law enforcement to the camp, so they are familiar with the camp road systems and building structures.
ATCP 78.24(8)(b) (b) Fire extinguisher location. A fire extinguisher shall be located in all public buildings or places of employment according to the local fire official.
ATCP 78.24(8)(c) (c) Fire extinguisher maintenance. Annual maintenance shall be performed and then recorded on a tag or label attached to each fire extinguisher that indicates the month and year the maintenance was performed, the initials of the person performing the service and the name of the company performing the service. Pf
ATCP 78.24(8)(d) (d) Smoke detectors. The operator shall install and maintain smoke detectors in compliance with the requirements of s. 101.145, Stats. P
ATCP 78.24(8)(e) (e) Fire alarm and detection systems. When required, the operator shall install and maintain a fire alarm system in compliance with ss. SPS 362.0907 and 314.13, as required and enforced by the Wisconsin department of safety and professional services and shall meet all of the following:
ATCP 78.24(8)(e)1.a.a. The fire alarm system shall be operational at all times that the building is occupied. P
ATCP 78.24(8)(e)1.b. b. A camp operator shall immediately notify the fire alarm technician or other fire inspection or testing personnel in response to any illuminated indicator for alarm, trouble or supervisory notifications on the fire alarm panel.
ATCP 78.24(8)(e)2. 2. The camp operator shall maintain documentation that verifies the fire alarm system has been inspected and tested annually by a fire alarm system service company. Pf
ATCP 78.24(8)(e)3. 3. Documentation required in subd. 2. shall be provided to the department or its agent upon request. Pf
ATCP 78.24 Note Note: Documentation can include the fire alarm and emergency communication system inspection and testing form provided by the service company or the fire inspection report provided by the local fire department.
ATCP 78.24(8)(f) (f) Building evacuation diagrams. Building evacuation diagrams shall be prepared and posted in all buildings that have 2 or more exit doors to the outside, and shall comply with all of the following:
ATCP 78.24(8)(f)1. 1. Be conspicuously posted. Pf
ATCP 78.24(8)(f)2. 2. Indicate the viewer's location. Pf
ATCP 78.24(8)(f)3. 3. Indicate a minimum of 2 evacuation routes to fire exits. Pf
ATCP 78.24(9) (9)Carbon monoxide alarms.
ATCP 78.24(9)(a) (a) Installation. The operator shall install and maintain carbon monoxide alarms in compliance with the requirements of s. 101.149, Stats. P
ATCP 78.24(9)(b) (b) Prohibitions. The use of unvented furnaces and space heaters fueled by natural gas, kerosene, alcohol or other fuel shall be prohibited.
ATCP 78.24 History History: CR 21-109: cr. Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 9-24-23; correction in (2) (b) 3., (7) (b) 2., (8) (e) 3. made under s. 35.17, Stats., June 2023 No. 810.
ATCP 78.25 ATCP 78.25 Adult camp staffing. During camp operation the adult camp staff to camper ratio shall be as required pursuant to s. ATCP Table 78.25. P For the purposes of determining staff to camper ratio, personnel that do not have responsibility for providing training or direct supervision to campers, including kitchen staff, maintenance staff, housekeeping, or administrative office staff, are not included. - See PDF for table PDF
ATCP 78.25 History History: CR 21-109: cr. Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 9-24-23; correction made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register June 2023 No. 810.
ATCP 78.26 ATCP 78.26Camper supervision and safety.
ATCP 78.26(1)(1)Camp staff screening.
ATCP 78.26(1)(a) (a) General requirements. Camps shall take into account criminal background check information during the hiring of camp staff and any additional individuals 14 years or older residing on the camp's premises with access to campers.
ATCP 78.26(1)(a)1. 1. Written employment application forms shall require the applicant to provide all of the following:
ATCP 78.26(1)(a)1.a. a. Legal first and last name, date of birth, and address. Pf
ATCP 78.26(1)(a)1.b. b. Disclosure of sexual criminal history. Pf
ATCP 78.26(1)(a)1.c. c. Permission for a background check. Pf
ATCP 78.26(1)(b) (b) Background check completed.
ATCP 78.26(1)(b)1.1. Prior to hiring any camp staff, the camp shall review the national sex offender public registry of the United States department of justice and other relevant available public record information. P
ATCP 78.26(1)(b)2. 2. For international camp staff, review with the United States department of state sponsor to determine what criminal background check information will be provided by that country.
ATCP 78.26(1)(c) (c) Background check threshold.
ATCP 78.26(1)(c)1.1. Each camp shall set a policy that prevents employment or volunteer selection of any person who meets any of the following:
ATCP 78.26(1)(c)1.a. a. A record of a violent crime against a person or animal. Pf
ATCP 78.26(1)(c)1.b. b. Crimes against nature where children were affected. Pf
ATCP 78.26(1)(c)1.c. c. Any crime involving a child as the victim. Pf
ATCP 78.26(1)(c)1.d. d. Possession or facilitation of child pornography. Pf
ATCP 78.26(1)(c)2. 2. This policy shall be reviewed, signed and dated within the last 3 years. Pf
ATCP 78.26(1)(d) (d) Background check frequency. All existing camp staff prior to extending employment shall have a background check performed at least every 2 years. This requirement also applies to any additional individuals who reside on the camp's premises with access to campers. P
ATCP 78.26(2) (2)Non-specialized program activity.
ATCP 78.26(2)(a) (a) General supervision.
ATCP 78.26(2)(a)1.1. A non-specialized program activity may be directly led by a non-adult camp staff member provided the staff member is at least 2 years older than the campers in that activity. Pf
ATCP 78.26(2)(a)2. 2. Non-specialized program activities shall be under the general supervision of adult camp staff. P
ATCP 78.26(3) (3)Specialized program activities.
ATCP 78.26(3)(a) (a) General supervision.
ATCP 78.26(3)(a)1.1. Except as specified pursuant to subd 6. and par. (c) 5., a trained adult shall directly supervise each specialized program activity. P
ATCP 78.26(3)(a)2. 2. The trained adult supervisor shall provide prior training and instruction to camp staff that assist with a specialized program activity. Pf
ATCP 78.26(3)(a)3. 3. The trained adult supervisor shall document camp staff training provided, relevant to their assigned duties. Pf
ATCP 78.26(3)(a)4. 4. Provision of firearms or archery equipment to campers shall be considered a specialized program activity at the camp and meet all of the following requirements: P
ATCP 78.26(3)(a)4.a. a. When not being used shall be securely stored and locked.P
ATCP 78.26(3)(a)4.b. b. Signage shall be posted that communicates clear safety signals and range commands to control activity at the firing line and during the retrieval of arrows or targets. Pf
ATCP 78.26(3)(a)5. 5. Other specialized program equipment shall be securely stored when not in use by utilizing fencing, barriers or other access prevention strategies. Pf
ATCP 78.26(3)(a)6. 6. A vendor provided specialized program activity is under the supervision of the third party provider.
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Published under s. 35.93, Stats. Updated on the first day of each month. Entire code is always current. The Register date on each page is the date the chapter was last published.