SPS 390.05(1)(c)2. 2. The compliance statement shall certify that the installation is in compliance with this chapter.
SPS 390.05(1)(c)3. 3. The compliance statement shall be in a format acceptable to the department.
SPS 390.05(2) (2)Construction inspection.
SPS 390.05(2)(a)(a) Every new installation, alteration or reconstruction of a public swimming pool or water attraction shall be inspected as required in this section.
SPS 390.05(2)(b) (b) The construction, alteration or reconstruction of any public swimming pool or water attraction shall be inspected by an authorized representative of the department.
SPS 390.05 Note Note: See ch. SPS 390 Appendix A-390.05 (3) for listing of additional authorized representatives of the department.
SPS 390.05(2)(c)1.1. A rough-in inspection shall be conducted when the piping system is installed and before the piping system is covered.
SPS 390.05(2)(c)2. 2. The supervising construction contractor, architect or engineer shall notify the department's authorized representative by telephone when underground work is complete and ready for an inspection to be scheduled.
SPS 390.05(2)(c)3. 3. Except as provided under subd. 3., work may not proceed until the inspection has been completed.
SPS 390.05(2)(c)4. 4. If the inspection is not made by the end of the normal business day following the day of notification, not including Saturday, Sunday or legal holidays, the installation work may proceed.
SPS 390.05(2)(d)1.1. A final inspection shall be made when the construction, alteration or reconstruction is complete.
SPS 390.05 Note Note: A final inspection includes, but is not limited to, sanitary facilities, pools, fences and decks.
SPS 390.05(2)(d)2. 2. The supervising construction contractor, architect or engineer shall notify the department's authorized representative by telephone when all work is complete and ready for an inspection to be scheduled.
SPS 390.05(2)(d)3. 3. A request for the final inspection shall be made at least 24 hours prior to the requested time for the inspection.
SPS 390.05(2)(d)4. 4. The final inspection shall be completed within 5 business days of the requested inspection date.
SPS 390.05 Note Note: Inspections are only available during standard business hours.
SPS 390.05(2)(e) (e) The supervising construction contractor, architect or engineer shall provide the necessary equipment and personnel required for the inspection as requested by the authorized representative of the department.
SPS 390.05(2)(f) (f) If the authorized representative of the department finds that the installation does not comply with this chapter, necessary corrections shall be made to achieve compliance. The authorized representative of the department shall be notified by the supervising construction contractor, architect or engineer when the corrections are completed.
SPS 390.05(3) (3)Authorized inspection agent.
SPS 390.05(3)(a)(a) Upon request from a governmental unit, the department may delegate to the governmental unit the responsibility to conduct construction inspections of any public swimming pool or water attraction in accordance with this section.
SPS 390.05(3)(b) (b) The delegation of inspection authority by the department shall be contingent upon a request by the governmental unit demonstrating sufficient capabilities to complete the construction inspections.
SPS 390.05(3)(c) (c) The department shall provide the governmental unit with a written decision of authorization or denial relative to the request under this subsection concerning construction inspection.
SPS 390.05(3)(d) (d) The department shall monitor and periodically evaluate the construction inspection functions that are authorized to the governmental unit under this section.
SPS 390.05(3)(e) (e) If a governmental unit wishes to discontinue the authorized construction inspection function under this section, written notification shall be made to the department at least 30 days prior to the discontinuance.
SPS 390.05(3)(f) (f) The authorization to conduct construction inspections may be revoked by the department at the department's sole discretion.
SPS 390.05 History History: CR 08-056: cr. Register February 2009 No. 638, eff. 3-1-09.
SPS 390.07 SPS 390.07Fines. Any person who violates this chapter or any plan or specification included as part of an approval that is issued under this chapter shall be fined pursuant to s. 145.26 (6), Stats., not less than $100 nor more than $5,000 for each violation. Each day of continued violation is a separate offense.
SPS 390.07 History History: CR 08-056: cr. Register February 2009 No. 638, eff. 3-1-09.
subch. II of ch. SPS 390 Subchapter II — The Design of Public Swimming Pool and Water Attractions
SPS 390.10 SPS 390.10Minimum design requirements.
SPS 390.10(1)(1)General requirements.
SPS 390.10(1)(a)(a) Any construction or alteration of a pool or water attraction shall be designed and installed as specified under this subchapter.
SPS 390.10(1)(b) (b) The design of pools and water attractions shall be based on generally accepted engineering practices. Some of the details of design, construction and installation may vary from the specifications of this code, but the basic engineering principles desirable and necessary to protect the health and safety of pool users and patrons shall be used by the department for situations not addressed in this subchapter.
SPS 390.10(2) (2)Location. Pools and water attractions shall be located on a site conducive to proper operation, maintenance and safety of the pool or water attraction. The site shall be well drained.
SPS 390.10(3) (3)Structural stability. All pools and water attractions shall be designed and installed to be structurally sound.
SPS 390.10(4) (4)Materials.
SPS 390.10(4)(a)(a) Pools and water attraction surfaces shall be impervious, easy to clean, inert and nontoxic to humans.
SPS 390.10(4)(b) (b) Pools and water attractions shall be constructed of materials that do not create a toxic condition in the environment.
SPS 390.10(5) (5)Freezing. Where subject to freezing temperatures, the basin and appurtenances, piping, filter system, pump and motor and other components shall be designed and constructed to facilitate protection from damage due to freezing.
SPS 390.10(6) (6)Equipment and material approval. All material and equipment used in the operation of a pool or water attraction within the scope of ANSI/NSF 50 shall conform to ANSI/NSF 50 or the equivalent.
SPS 390.10(7) (7)Ventilation. Ventilation shall be provided for all indoor pools and water attractions.
SPS 390.10 Note Note: See ch. SPS 364 for requirements for ventilation.
SPS 390.10(8) (8)Slip resistance.
SPS 390.10(8)(a)(a) The surfaces intended to provide patron footing within the pool enclosure or on the deck shall have a slip-resistant surface.
SPS 390.10(8)(b) (b) The surfaces intended to provide patron footing include patron walkways, deck, stair treads, zero-depth entries and water levels less than 24 inches in depth.
SPS 390.10 Note Note: Slide flume surfaces are not intended to provide patron footing.
SPS 390.10(9) (9)Construction tolerances. Construction tolerances may not exceed the applicable design dimensions beyond those designated in Table 390.10.
Table 390.10
Construction Tolerances - See PDF for table PDF
a The construction tolerance is measured over the entire staircase at the center of the treads.
b The construction tolerance for skimmer pools is measured as the difference between skimmer vertical center lines.
SPS 390.10 History History: CR 08-056: cr. Register February 2009 No. 638, eff. 3-1-09; correction in (9) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register December 2011 No. 672.
SPS 390.11 SPS 390.11Basin design.
SPS 390.11(1) (1)General.
SPS 390.11(1)(a)(a) Except as provided in par. (b) or (c), pool and water attraction basins shall conform to all of the requirements in this section.
SPS 390.11(1)(b) (b) Therapy pool basin designs shall comply with the basic principles in s. SPS 390.10 (1) (b).
SPS 390.11(1)(c) (c) Competition pool basins may be designed in accordance with the standards of the sanctioning organization.
SPS 390.11(1)(d) (d) Competition pool basins that do not comply with s. SPS 390.10 (8) and made available for open swim shall be permitted only where another pool or water attraction that complies with s. SPS 390.10 (8) is available at the site for open swim.
SPS 390.11(2) (2)Stress relief. Provision shall be made for the relief of stress to basin walls and floors which may occur as a result of unbalanced hydrostatic pressures.
SPS 390.11(3) (3)Diving areas.
SPS 390.11(3)(a)(a) Basins that include diving apparatus shall conform to one of the following:
SPS 390.11(3)(a)1. 1. The basin shall comply with the standards in this subsection.
SPS 390.11(3)(a)2. 2. The basin shall comply with the standards of a sanctioning organization acceptable to the department.
SPS 390.11 Note Note: See ch. SPS 390 Appendix for further information.
SPS 390.11(3)(b) (b) The design of a basin that includes a diving area shall comply with the profiles in Figure 390.11-1 and Table 390.11-1.
Figure 390.11-1
Diving Area Dimensions
Table 390.11-1
Dimensions Related to Figure 390.11-1 - See PDF for table PDF
* No limiting dimension.
** Distance is as required by the diving equipment manufacturer.
1 The D-1 measurement shall be taken at the end wall or not more than 6 inches from the wall.
2 The diving board length extending over the pool shall not be less than “A" and in accordance with the diving equipment manufacturer's installation instructions.
3 This dimension is only applicable to pools with wall inlets.
SPS 390.11(4) (4)Basin obstructions.
SPS 390.11(4)(a)1.1. Protrusions, extensions and other functional elements within a basin may not create a safety hazard.
SPS 390.11(4)(a)2. 2. Protrusions, extension and other functional elements may not negatively impact the circulation system.
SPS 390.11(4)(a)3. 3. When an obstruction is a recreational object in water of 24 inches or more in depth, the obstruction shall be a color that contrasts with the color of the basin.
SPS 390.11(4)(a)4. 4. Basin obstructions in public swimming pools shall be no more than 2 feet in diameter, protrude undiminished in diameter to at least 5 feet above the pool floor and no less than 3 feet above the water level.
SPS 390.11(4)(a)5. 5. Obstructions including handrails, exercise equipment and therapy structures may only be installed in therapy pools.
SPS 390.11(4)(b) (b) Stair and ladder handrails are not considered basin obstructions when installed in accordance with s. SPS 390.12.
SPS 390.11(5) (5)Walls and bulkheads.
SPS 390.11(5)(a)(a) Basin walls.
SPS 390.11(5)(a)1.1. Basin walls shall be vertical.
SPS 390.11(5)(a)2. 2. Except for vanishing edge designs, basin walls shall extend above the highest water level at all times during operation.
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