ATCP 78.16(4)(a)2.b.
b. Once potentially hazardous foods that have been heated leave the kitchen or commissary, the potentially hazardous foods shall not be allowed to cool below 140
°F. (60
°C.) prior to serving.
ATCP 78.16(4)(a)3.
3. Food shall be protected from potential contamination and adulteration, including dirt, insects, rodents or animals.
ATCP 78.16(4)(a)4.
4. Handling of foods shall be minimized. Advanced preparation of potentially hazardous foods such as hamburger patties and presliced foods, is recommended when practical.
ATCP 78.16(4)(a)5.
5. Once food leaves the kitchen or commissary and is served, food not consumed shall not be subsequently served, except that prepackaged or protected foods that are wholesome and are not potentially hazardous foods as prescribed in section 3-306.14 of the ch.
ATCP 75 appendix may be subsequently served.
ATCP 78.16(4)(b)1.1. Utensils and equipment construction and materials shall be appropriate for the type of food service being conducted.
ATCP 78.16(4)(b)2.
2. Utensils and equipment shall be washed, rinsed, sanitized and air-dried in a manner approved by the department using either an approved sanitizer or hot water at 171
°F. (77
°C.) for sanitization. When a chemical sanitizer is used, the manufacturer's directions for the proper use of the sanitizer shall be followed and a chemical test kit appropriate for the sanitizer shall be provided.
ATCP 78.16(4)(c)
(c)
Handwashing. All food handlers shall follow approved handwash procedures.
ATCP 78.16 Note
Note: Approved handwash procedures are described in Chapter
2 of the ch.
ATCP 75 Appendix, Restaurants.
ATCP 78.16 History
History: Cr.
Register, January, 2001, No. 541, eff. 2-1-01;
CR 08-073: renum. from HFS 175.11
Register January 2009 No. 637, eff. 2-1-09; corrections in (1) (a), (2) and (4) (a) 5. made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register January 2009 No. 637; renum. from DHS 175.16
Register June 2016 No. 726; correction in (1) (a), (2), (4) (a) 5. made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register June 2016 No. 726; correction in (4) (a) 4. made under s.
35.17, Stats.,
Register June 2016 No. 726.
ATCP 78.17(1)(1)
State building code. All buildings at a recreational or educational camp shall comply with chs.
SPS 361 to
365.
ATCP 78.17(2)(a)(a) A camp shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition at all times.
ATCP 78.17(2)(b)
(b) The floor surfaces in kitchens, walk-in refrigerators and all other rooms and areas in which food is stored or prepared or in which utensils are washed shall be constructed of smooth, nonabsorbent materials and shall be easily cleanable. Carpeting is prohibited.
ATCP 78.17(2)(c)
(c) In areas subject to spilling or dripping of grease or fatty substances, floor coverings shall be of grease-resistant material.
ATCP 78.17(2)(d)
(d) All walls and ceiling of rooms or areas in which food is prepared or stored or utensils are washed shall be smooth, nonabsorbent, light-colored, and easily cleanable. Impervious baseboards approved by the department shall be installed at floor and wall junctures in all new camps and all new buildings at existing camps. Materials that have perforated or sculptured surfaces or do not have sealed butt joints are not acceptable for wall and ceiling surfaces in kitchens, food storerooms or cooking areas.
ATCP 78.17(2)(e)
(e) All doors and windows opening to the outside shall be effectively screened. Doors shall be self-closing.
ATCP 78.17(2)(f)
(f) Light intensity in all areas where food is prepared or stored or utensils are washed, all dressing rooms, locker rooms, toilet rooms, and garbage and refuse storage areas shall be maintained in accordance with s.
6-303.11 of ch.
ATCP 75 Appendix.
ATCP 78.17(2)(g)
(g) All areas in which food is prepared or stored or utensils are washed and all dressing rooms or locker rooms, toilet rooms and garbage and refuse storage areas shall be well-ventilated. A ventilation hood sized for adequate air velocity, with grease filters, shall be provided to cover each cooking area. Filters shall be readily removable for cleaning or replacement and shall be cleaned at least once each week and more often if necessary.
ATCP 78.17(2)(h)
(h) The premises shall be maintained in a clean, neat condition free from refuse, insects and rodents.
ATCP 78.17(2)(i)
(i) Parking areas shall be treated with a material approved by the department to minimize dust and dirt.
ATCP 78.17(2)(j)
(j) The exterior of all buildings shall be well-maintained and kept in good repair.
ATCP 78.17(2)(k)
(k) The floors, carpeting, walls, ceilings, light fixtures, and decorative materials of all rooms shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition and in good repair.
ATCP 78.17(3)
(3) Lighting. All rooms shall be adequately illuminated to permit cleaning and maintenance.
ATCP 78.17(4)(a)
(a) Effective measures to minimize the presence of rodents and insects shall be utilized. Control measures shall be used in a safe manner and according to label instructions.
ATCP 78.17(4)(b)
(b) All doors and windows in food service and storage areas, toilet facilities and sleeping areas that open to the outside shall be tight-fitting and effectively screened. The doors shall be self-closing.
ATCP 78.17 History
History: Cr.
Register, January, 2001, No. 541, eff. 2-1-01; correction in (1) was made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register May 2002 No. 557;
CR 08-073: renum. from HFS 175.12
Register January 2009 No. 637, eff. 2-1-09; correction in (2) (f) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register January 2009 No. 637; correction in (1) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register January 2012 No. 673; renum. from DHS 175.17
Register June 2016 No. 726; correction in (2) (f) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register June 2016 No. 726; correction in (2) (g), (j) made under s. 35.17, Stats.,
Register June 2016 No. 726.
ATCP 78.18(1)(1)
Camper supervision. One staff member, 18 years of age or older, excluding kitchen and maintenance staff, shall be provided for every 10 campers or fraction thereof under age 18, except that for campers 6 years of age and under there shall be one staff member for every 4 campers or fraction thereof.
ATCP 78.18(2)(a)
(a)
Use. Chemicals, flammables and other hazardous substances shall be used for their intended purpose and according to the manufacturer's directions stated on the container label.
ATCP 78.18(2)(b)1.1. Chemicals and other hazardous substances shall be stored in their original, covered and labeled containers in a separate, secure area accessible only by appropriate staff.
ATCP 78.18(2)(b)2.
2. If taken on off-site trips, hazardous substances shall be stored in appropriate, easily identifiable containers.
ATCP 78.18(2)(b)3.
3. Flammable materials shall be stored in a well-ventilated structure, separate from areas occupied by campers and staff.
ATCP 78.18(2)(c)
(c)
Disposal. Hazardous substances shall be disposed of in a manner and location as directed on the manufacturer's label or the material safety data sheet by the local agency having jurisdiction over handling hazardous substances and the applicable sections of chs.
NR 660 to
670.
ATCP 78.18(3)(b)
(b) A trained adult shall supervise high-risk activities. High-risk activities include firearms, archery, ropes or challenge courses, horseback riding, and rock climbing.
ATCP 78.18(3)(c)
(c) No firearms or archery equipment are permitted in a camp except for use in an organized and supervised camp activity. All firearms, ammunition and archery equipment not being used shall be securely stored under lock.
ATCP 78.18(3)(d)
(d) High-risk equipment shall be properly stored or secured when not in use.
ATCP 78.18(4)
(4) Plans for camper security and dealing with emergencies. ATCP 78.18(4)(a)(a)
Written plans. A camp shall have written plans for ensuring camper security and for dealing with emergencies including fire, severe weather, lost campers, and lost swimmers.
ATCP 78.18(4)(b)
(b)
Staff training. Camp staff shall be instructed and periodically drilled in the use of emergency equipment and the procedures to be followed for notifying emergency personnel.
ATCP 78.18(4)(c)1.1. A camp shall have firefighting equipment available in nonpermanent sleeping areas. Where fire barrels or buckets are used, they shall be painted red or plainly marked, maintained and kept filled with water.
ATCP 78.18(4)(c)2.
2. For permanent structures, a camp shall comply with the fire safety requirements of chs.
SPS 314 and
361 to
365, including rules on isolation of fire hazards, fire escapes, fire exits, fire extinguishers, fire alarm systems, smoke detectors, exit lighting, space heaters, ventilation, and directions of escape.
ATCP 78.18(4)(c)4.
4. Local fire fighting and law enforcement officials shall be notified in writing when a camp is planned to be operational or annually if the camp is open the entire year.
ATCP 78.18(5)(a)
(a) All swimming and watercraft activities at a camp shall be under the direction of an adult water activities director who holds a current department-approved lifeguard certification.
ATCP 78.18(5)(b)
(b) Every person serving as a lifeguard at a camp shall hold a current department-approved lifeguard certification, a current first-aid certificate approved by the department and a current certificate approved by the department for the completion of a course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for adults, children and infants, and shall have training, as required by the U.S. occupational safety and health administration under
29 CFR 1910.1030, bloodborne pathogens standard.
ATCP 78.18 Note
Note: Obtain a list of approved certification courses for lifeguarding, first aid, and CPR from the Bureau of Food and Recreational Businesses at (608) 224-4682 or PO Box 8911, Madison, Wisconsin 53708-8911.
ATCP 78.18(5)(c)
(c) Except as allowed in par.
(d), either the water activities director or a staff person who is certified as specified in par.
(b) shall be on duty at each water activity area, such as where boating, canoeing, swimming, or water skiing occurs, for every 50 persons or fraction thereof in the water. In addition, there shall be an overall ratio of one staff person at each water activity area for every 10 persons in the water.
ATCP 78.18(5)(d)
(d) A group consisting only of adults or a group participating in a family camping program with at least one parent or designated adult supervisor present and supervising may use water activity areas, other than swimming, without supervision by camp aquatics staff provided the group receives orientation from camp aquatics staff based on written procedures that specify all of the following:
ATCP 78.18(5)(d)1.
1. Personal flotation devices shall be provided in accordance with s.
30.62 (3) (a), Stats., for each boat under 16 feet in length. Boats 16 feet in length or more shall also be equipped with at least one U.S. coast guard approved type IV throwable flotation device.
ATCP 78.18(5)(d)2.
2. Personal flotation devices shall be worn by all persons at all times when operating or riding on personal watercraft in accordance with s.
30.62 (3) (b), Stats.
ATCP 78.18(5)(d)3.
3. Safety regulations shall be followed, including safety devices for personal watercraft in accordance with s.
30.62 (3m), Stats.
ATCP 78.18(5)(d)4.
4. A designated check-in and check-out system is to be used by camp staff to identify persons using the water activity areas.
ATCP 78.18(5)(e)
(e) An equipped first-aid kit appropriate for its intended use as determined by the water activities director or the camp health supervisor shall be maintained and readily available at each water activity area.
ATCP 78.18 Note
Note: Obtain a list of Department-recommended minimum first-aid kit contents by contacting the Bureau of Food and Recreational Businesses at (608) 224-4682 or PO Box 8911, Madison, Wisconsin 53708-8911.
ATCP 78.18(5)(f)
(f) Lifesaving equipment, including a minimum of at least a backboard, ring buoy, or rescue tube or throw bag and reaching pole, shall be maintained and immediately available at each water activity area.
ATCP 78.18(5)(g)
(g) The camp operator or water activities director shall establish and enforce a method for checking persons in and out of the water.
ATCP 78.18(5)(h)
(h) The camp operator or water activities director shall establish and enforce a method for supervising persons in the water such as the buddy system, the colored cap system or a combination of methods of supervising persons.
ATCP 78.18(5)(i)
(i) The camp operator or water activities director shall designate a separate area for each water activity.
ATCP 78.18(5)(j)
(j) The camp operator or water activities director shall conspicuously post swimming and boating regulations and restrictions at all water activity areas.
ATCP 78.18(5)(k)
(k) Access to a water activity area shall be controlled and the area used for swimming shall be clearly marked and separated into sections for nonswimmers, beginners, intermediates, and proficient swimmers. No person may go into a section beyond his or her classification except when being tested under supervision for the next higher level.
ATCP 78.18(5)(L)
(L) Water activity areas shall be free of hazards, and equipment in water activity areas shall be maintained. Equipment includes docks, ladders, rafts, diving boards, boats, life jackets, and paddles.
ATCP 78.18(5)(m)
(m) A camp may allow swimming after dark in swimming areas if a minimum of 5 foot-candles general overhead lighting is provided. The illumination shall be measured at water level.
ATCP 78.18(5)(n)
(n) A rescue boat shall be readily available when water activities extend beyond the designated swimming area. The boat shall be provided with at least a ring buoy or rescue tube or throw bag attached to 50 feet of
¼ inch rope and a reaching pole.
ATCP 78.18(5)(o)
(o) Personal floatation devices shall be U.S. coast guard approved and shall be sized properly for each individual.
ATCP 78.18 Note
Note: To obtain a copy of the department's “Model Ordinance for Public Beaches," write: Bureau of Environmental Health, P. O. Box 2659, Madison, Wisconsin 53701-2659.
ATCP 78.18(6)
(6) Swimming pools. Any swimming pool, wading pool, whirlpool or similar structure shall comply with ch.
SPS 390 and the camp operator shall obtain a license and operate the pool in accordance with ch.
ATCP 76.
ATCP 78.18 History
History: Cr.
Register, January, 2001, No. 541, eff. 2-1-01; correction in (4) (c) 2. was made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register May 2002 No. 557;
CR 08-073: renum. from HFS 175.13
Register January 2009 No. 637, eff. 2-1-09; corrections in (2) (c) and (6) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register January 2009 No. 637; corrections in (4) (c) 2., (6) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register January 2012 No. 673; renum. from DHS 175.18
Register June 2016 No. 726; correction in (6) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register June 2016 No. 726;
CR 18-019: am. (6)
Register January 2020 No. 769, eff. 2-1-20.
ATCP 78.19(1)(a)(a) Before a camp opens for the first time, and at least annually thereafter, the camp operator shall make written arrangements for medical care of campers and camp staff by a staff physician or consulting physician and for emergency admissions to a designated hospital.
ATCP 78.19 Note
Note: It is recommended that a parent's or guardian's written consent for emergency medical care be secured by the camp director prior to or upon the camper's arrival at camp.
ATCP 78.19(1)(b)
(b) A camp shall have a vehicle available at all times to transport a camper or staff member requiring emergency medical services to a hospital or clinic when the camp cannot provide the needed services.
ATCP 78.19(2)
(2) Health history. Except in a family camping program, each camper and each staff member, upon arrival at the camp, shall present to the health services staff an up-to-date written health history that describes any physical condition, medications or allergies requiring special consideration. For a camper or staff member under 18 years of age, the written health history shall be prepared and signed by a parent or guardian or, if no parent or guardian is available, another adult relative with whom the child resides. Health services staff shall review all health histories and notify the camp operator of special health concerns.
ATCP 78.19 Note
Note: It is recommended that each camper and staff member, upon arrival at the camp, also present to the health services staff a written report of a physical examination performed within the preceding 24 months by a physician, a physician assistant or a registered nurse.
ATCP 78.19(3)
(3) Infirmary. A camp shall have written procedures and space for the temporary isolation of sick or injured campers and staff members. Any person reasonably suspected of having a communicable disease shall be suitably isolated.
ATCP 78.19 Note
Note: Reportable communicable diseases are listed in appendix A to ch.
DHS 145. Cases are to be reported to the local health officer or the Department as required under s.
252.05, Stats., and ch.
DHS 145.
ATCP 78.19(4)
(4) First-aid supplies. A camp shall have on hand first-aid supplies as determined by the health services staff.
ATCP 78.19 Note
Note: Obtain a list of Department-recommended minimum first-aid supplies by contacting the Bureau of Food and Recreational Businesses at (608) 224-4682 or PO Box 8911, Madison, Wisconsin 53708-8911.
ATCP 78.19(5)(a)
(a)
Camp health supervisor. Except as provided under par.
(e), a camp shall have an adult camp health supervisor who shall be responsible for routine and emergency health care supervision at the camp.
