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:
DHS 172.29(2)(a)
(a) Do not use the slide while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
DHS 172.29(3)
(3) Whirlpools. For whirlpools, the signage required under
sub. (1) shall also be conspicuously posted in the whirlpool area and include all of the following rules preceded by the word WARNING conspicuously printed in at least 1 inch letters:
DHS 172.29(3)(a)
(a) Elderly persons and persons suffering from heart disease, diabetes, or high or low blood pressure should not enter the whirlpool.
DHS 172.29(3)(b)
(b) Minors under the age of 12 who are unsupervised may not use the whirlpool.
DHS 172.29(3)(c)
(c) Persons under the influence of alcohol or drugs may not use the whirlpool.
DHS 172.29(3)(d)
(d) Pregnant women should consult their physician regarding whirlpool usage.
DHS 172.29(3)(e)
(e) Lengthy exposure may be hazardous to your health and may result in nausea, dizziness or fainting.
DHS 172.29(3)(f)
(f) Minors under the age of 6 are not permitted in the whirlpool.
DHS 172.29(4)
(4) Vortex pool and current pools. For vortex pool and current pools, the signage required in
sub. (1) shall also be conspicuously posted in the vortex pool and current pool area and include "Artificial Current; Strong Swimmers Only." in 4 inch or larger letters.
DHS 172.29(5)
(5) Cold soak pools. For cold soak pools, the signage required under
sub. (1) shall also be conspicuously posted in the cold soak area and include a sign that states the water temperature in Fahrenheit in at least 4 inch high letters.
DHS 172.29(6)
(6) Interactive play attractions. Signage shall be conspicuously posted on the periphery of the interactive play water attraction and shall clearly state all of the following in at least 1 inch letters:
DHS 172.29(6)(a)
(a) Do not enter the interactive play attraction if you have a communicable disease or an open cut.
DHS 172.29(6)(b)
(b) Do not bring food, drink, gum, tobacco, glass, or street shoes into the interactive play attraction.
DHS 172.29(6)(c)
(c) Do not bring animals into the interactive play attraction area.
DHS 172.29(6)(d)
(d) Recreational wheel-based methods of transportation are prohibited.
DHS 172.29(6)(e)
(e) Diaper changing is permitted in designated areas only, and not allowed on splash area.
DHS 172.29 History
History: CR 06-086: cr.
Register August 2007 No. 620, eff. 2-1-08;
CR 09-115: am. (3) (f)
Register May 2010 No. 653, eff. 6-1-10; correction in (1) (b) made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register January 2012 No. 673.
DHS 172.30
DHS 172.30 Pool closing criteria. Any of the following conditions or situations shall constitute sufficient reason for the operator or responsible supervisor to close a pool or for the department or its agent under
s. DHS 172.07 (3) to order that the pool be closed:
DHS 172.30(1)
(1) The presence of a hazardous substance or object in the pool or the existence of any condition creating an immediate danger to health or safety, including fecal accident events.
DHS 172.30(3)
(3) Failure to comply with the disinfectant residual levels established in
s. DHS 172.14, or pH values that are less than 6.8 or equal to or greater than 8.0.
DHS 172.30(4)
(4) A non-operational circulation pump, filter, or disinfectant feeder.
DHS 172.30(6)
(6) Absence or non-availability of a responsible supervisor.
DHS 172.30 History
History: CR 06-086: cr.
Register August 2007 No. 620, eff. 2-1-08.
DHS 172.31(1)(1) In responding to a fecal accident, the operator shall consider guidelines for fecal accidents in pools used for swimming published by the federal centers for disease control and prevention.
DHS 172.31(2)
(2) The operator shall document each fecal contamination as follows:
DHS 172.31(2)(a)
(a) The date and time of the event and the free available chlorine and pH level at the time of the event and after the event, before re-opening the pool to the public.
DHS 172.31(2)(c)
(c) The procedures followed in responding to the fecal contamination.
DHS 172.31(2)(d)
(d) The number of patrons in the pool and the length of time between the occurrence, detection, and resolution of the incident.
DHS 172.31 History
History: CR 06-086: cr.
Register August 2007 No. 620, eff. 2-1-08
.
DHS 172.32
DHS 172.32 Monthly reports and records. DHS 172.32(1)(1)
Operating reports. The pool operator or responsible supervisor shall complete monthly reports of daily pool operation on forms provided by the department or agent. The monthly reports shall be submitted, as requested, to the appropriate regional office of the department or to the agent as appropriate no later than the tenth day of the following month.
