DHS 172.22(1)(a)1.
1. The square footage of the pool, water attraction, and water attraction complex as applicable.
DHS 172.22(1)(a)6.
6. A diagram of the facility that indicates the placement of attendants, lifeguards, chairs and stations for both average and maximum patron capacity. The diagram shall include each obstruction.
DHS 172.22(1)(a)7.
7. A method of communication when 2 or more attendants or lifeguards are required for a water attraction.
DHS 172.22(1)(c)
(c) A pool that is not required under
s. DHS 172.23 to have a lifeguard shall post a sign that states, in letters that are a minimum of 4 inches high, "No Lifeguard on Duty".
DHS 172.22(1)(d)
(d) A plan required under
par. (a) for a whirlpool that is located in a water attraction complex shall specify that at least one attendant shall provide periodic supervision. If a whirlpool is not supervised by an attendant at all times, a sign shall be posted that states in letters at least 4 inches high: "Non-guarded area."
DHS 172.22 Note
Note: To submit a lifeguard and attendant staffing plan to the department or to determine which agent to submit a lifeguard and attendant staffing plan to, write or phone: Bureau of Environmental and Occupational Health, P.O. Box 2659, Madison, Wisconsin 53701-2659 (608-266-2835).
DHS 172.22(2)(a)(a) A copy of each lifeguarding certification, first aid certification, and CPR certification held by lifeguard staff shall be maintained at the pool and shall be made available for inspection by the department.
DHS 172.22(2)(b)
(b) At least one of the lifeguards required under
s. DHS 172.23 (1) to supervise a water attraction that has a surface area of 2,000 square feet or more and a water depth greater than 4 feet shall have one or more of the following additional certifications:
DHS 172.22(2)(b)3.
3. National Pool and Water park International Lifeguard Training Program certificate.
DHS 172.22(2)(c)
(c) Attendants may staff water attractions, waterslides, or pool slides to assist patrons. Attendants may not be used in place of lifeguards.
DHS 172.22(3)(a)(a) At all times when on duty a lifeguard shall wear clothing that is conspicuously marked "Lifeguard" or "Guard", a rescue tube with a harness as instructed in national certification courses, and a whistle.
DHS 172.22(3)(b)
(b) A lifeguard who is assigned to supervise a pool or water attraction may not be assigned duties that may distract the lifeguard's attention from observing a patron in the pool or water attraction area or that may hinder the lifeguard's ability to provide immediate assistance to a patron.
DHS 172.22 History
History: CR 06-086: cr.
Register August 2007 No. 620, eff. 2-1-08;
CR 09-115: am. (2) (b) 1. and 3.
Register May 2010 No. 653, eff. 6-1-10.
DHS 172.23
DHS 172.23 Lifeguard and attendant placement and staffing requirements. DHS 172.23(1)(a)1.1. Each pool having a surface area of 2,000 square feet or more shall be staffed pursuant to Table DHS 172.23-A and Table DHS 172.23-B when the pool is in use or is open to the public. If the requirements in Table DHS 172.23-A and Table DHS 172.32-B conflict, the pool shall comply with the strictest requirements of Table DHS 172.23-A or Table DHS 172.23-B.
DHS 172.23(1)(a)2.
2. An operator may close a portion of a pool to patrons in order to meet the square footage limits in Table DHS 172.23-A for lifeguard staffing, except that lifeguard staffing requirements for a pool of 2,000 to 4,999 square feet shall be maintained.
DHS 172.23(1)(a)3.
3. When the patron load of a pool exceeds 336 patrons, one lifeguard shall be provided for each additional 100 patrons or fraction thereof.
DHS 172.23(1)(b)
(b) A pool type that is not addressed in Table DHS 172.23-A or DHS 172.23-B shall request evaluation by the department and follow the requirements specified by the department following the evaluation.
DHS 172.23(1)(c)
(c) An additional lifeguard shall be provided for every 2 slide flumes installed at a pool other than a separate waterslide plunge pool.
DHS 172.23(1)(d)
(d) An attendant responsible for enforcing waterslide usage rules shall be stationed at the entrance to the waterslide flume.
DHS 172.23 History
History: CR 06-086: cr.
Register August 2007 No. 620, eff. 2-1-08;
CR 09-115: am. Table B
Register May 2010 No. 653, eff. 6-1-10; correction in Table B made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register January 2012 No. 673.
DHS 172.24
DHS 172.24 Instructional programs. A pool that is used for instructional purposes shall be staffed by a lifeguard when the instructional program is in session. If the coach or instructor that provides instruction during the program is a lifeguard, the requirement of this subsection is met provided the coach or instructor can supervise the entire group. A pool that normally requires a lifeguard and that is open to the public during an instructional program session shall be supervised by an additional lifeguard or attendant pursuant to
s. DHS 172.23.
DHS 172.24 History
History: CR 06-086: cr.
Register August 2007 No. 620, eff. 2-1-08.
DHS 172.25(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.
DHS 172.25(2)(a)(a)
Pools used for swimming and combination pools. The maximum number of patrons permitted to be in the water of a pool used for swimming or a combination pool 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. Three hundred square feet of pool water surface around each diving board and platform may be excluded in computing the permissible patron load. An additional 10 patrons for each diving board shall be included in the computation.
DHS 172.25(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.
DHS 172.25(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.
DHS 172.25(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.
DHS 172.25 History
History: CR 06-086: cr.
Register August 2007 No. 620, eff. 2-1-08.
DHS 172.26(1)(a)(a) All rescue equipment shall be maintained in good repair. Rescue equipment shall be mounted in a conspicuous place and shall be readily accessible.
DHS 172.26(1)(b)
(b) For each basin of water over 4 feet in length and over 2 feet deep, a shepherd's crook-type pole shall be provided. In addition, 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:
DHS 172.26(1)(b)1.
1. 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 11/2 times the maximum width of the pool or 50 feet, whichever is less.
DHS 172.26(1)(c)
(c) The safety rope required in
s. SPS 390.18 (1) shall remain in place except during a lifeguarded activity or adult only lap swim. The responsible supervisor shall ensure the rope is in place during required times.
DHS 172.26(1)(d)
(d) A spine board with straps and head immobilizer in good condition shall be available at a pool where a lifeguard is required.
DHS 172.26(2)
(2) Telephone. For outdoor pools, a working telephone shall be available in the pool area. For indoor pools, a working telephone shall be available within the enclosed area around a pool. A current list of emergency numbers and the facility's location shall be attached to or posted near the telephone. Cellular or cordless phones may not be used to comply with this subsection.
DHS 172.26 Note
Note: A request for an alternative location for a telephone or another system of communication that provides access to emergency service during hours of pool operation may be made under s.
DHS 172.03 (2).
DHS 172.26 History
History: CR 06-086: cr.
Register August 2007 No. 620, eff. 2-1-08;
CR 09-115: am. (1) (b) and (c)
Register May 2010 No. 653, eff. 6-1-10; correction in (1) (c) made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register January 2012 No. 673.
DHS 172.27(1)(1) A first aid kit of a sort approved by the department and 2 durable blankets in good condition shall be available at each pool area. The first aid kit shall contain all of the following items:
DHS 172.27(2)
(2) Biohazard safety equipment, including a blood and biohazard disposal kit shall be located at the first aid station or another location on the premises approved by the department.
DHS 172.27 History
History: CR 06-086: cr.
Register August 2007 No. 620, eff. 2-1-08.
DHS 172.28
DHS 172.28 Food and drink. Food or drink service facilities may not be located within 12 feet of the water's edge of a pool.
DHS 172.28 History
History: CR 06-086: cr.
Register August 2007 No. 620, eff. 2-1-08.
DHS 172.29
DHS 172.29 Posting pool and water attraction rules. DHS 172.29(1)(a)(a) The operator shall post pool use rules governing safety and sanitation and shall enforce those rules.
DHS 172.29(1)(b)
(b) A legible sign showing pool use rules shall be posted in a conspicuous place or places in the pool area. The sign shall include at least all of the rules in this paragraph in letters at least one inch high. Pool rules in connection with water attractions, therapy pools or other specialized pools defined in
ch. SPS 390 or this chapter may not be eliminated or modified without approval by the department.
DHS 172.29(1)(b)1.
1. Do not enter the pool if you have a communicable disease or an open cut.
DHS 172.29(1)(c)
(c) A pool that is 200 square feet in area or greater that does not have an approved diving well configuration shall have "NO DIVING" signs in at least 4-inch high letters included with the rules listed under
par. (b).
DHS 172.29(1)(d)
(d) A sign showing the maximum patron load shall be conspicuously displayed in each pool area. The maximum patron load as stated in
s. DHS 172.25 may not be exceeded.
DHS 172.29(1)(e)
(e) If non-toilet-trained children are permitted in the pool, the children shall be required to wear swim diapers.
DHS 172.29(2)
(2) Pool slides and waterslides. For the plunge section of a pool, the pool use rules signage required under
sub. (1) shall also be conspicuously posted at the entrance to the slide tower and include all of the following rules:
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