Wisconsin Legislature: SPS 390.19

2. Depth markers shall be plainly and conspicuously installed at all of the following locations:

a. On the vertical basin wall except where no portion of the basin wall is visible and above the waterline.

b. On the top of the coping or edge of the deck next to the basin.

Note: Additional depth markings may also be indicated in metric.

(e) When additional depth markers are indicated in metric, “meters” shall be abbreviated as “M.”

(f) All water depths indicated on depth markers shall be the depth at the location of the depth marker.

(g) All depth markers installed on vertical basin walls shall be located so as to be read from the waterside.

(h) Depth markers installed on decks shall be located no greater than 18 inches from the basin edge and positioned so as to be read while standing on the deck facing the water along the affected perimeter.

(i) All depth markers installed on decks shall be of slip resistant materials.

(j) The minimum height of depth marker characters shall be 4 inches. Characters shall be clearly visible and of permanent contrasting color to the background on which applied.

(k) Depth markers for water deeper than 5 feet shall indicate the maximum basin depth.

(3) Warning markers.

(a) Pools or water attractions having water depths of 5 feet or less shall be provided with diving prohibition markers located on the deck at intervals of no more than 25 feet.

(b) Diving prohibition markers shall be printed with the text, “No Diving.”

(d) Diving prohibition markers shall include the international “No Diving” symbol.

(e) “No Diving” text and the “No Diving” symbol shall be clearly visible and of a contrasting color to that of the marker background.

(4) Barriers.

(a) Except as provided in par. (b), public swimming pools, water attractions and water attraction complexes shall be separated from surrounding property by a barrier consisting of a fence, wall or building.

(b) Independent interactive play attractions are not required to be surrounded by a barrier.

(d) The barrier shall be at least 5 feet in height.

(e) Gates in the barrier shall be equipped with a self-closing, lockable closure mechanism at a height of at least 54 inches from the bottom of the gate.

(f) Fences serving as barriers shall have no opening greater than 4 inches in width or diameter.

(g) The bottom of a fence or wall shall be a maximum of 4 inches from grade.

(h) Doors in fences and walls shall be self-closing and lockable.

(5) Emergency stop buttons. Wave action pools, vortex pools, water slides and leisure rivers shall have emergency stop buttons accessible to designated staff as outlined in a staffing plan for the purpose of stopping the propulsion system.

Note: See the electrical code, ch. SPS 316, for location and installation requirements.

History: CR 08-056: cr. Register February 2009 No. 638, eff. 3-1-09.

SPS 390.19 Toilet room and sanitary facilities.

(1) General requirements.

(a) Toilet and handwash facilities, and public drinking fountains shall be located so to be accessible by a length of paved walking surface no greater than 300 feet from the nearest rim of the most distant public swimming pool or water attraction.

(b) Showers and dressing facilities shall be provided and located on the premises and accessible by a length of paved walking surface.

Note: All applicable building requirements of chs. SPS 361 to 366 shall apply to the construction of bathhouses.

(c)

1. The floors of toilet rooms and dressing areas serving public swimming pools or water attractions shall have a smooth, hard, nonabsorbent, slip-resistant surface.

2. A smooth, hard, nonabsorbent surface shall extend upward on the walls at least 6 inches.

3. Junctions between walls and floors shall be coved.

4. When floor drains are installed, drain openings shall be ¼ inch or less in width or diameter.

(2) Drainage of covered areas.

(a) Floor drains shall be installed in toilet rooms and locker rooms where sanitary fixtures are located and where the room door is adjacent to the deck or adjacent to the impervious walkway draining to the deck.

(b) Floor drain openings shall be ¼ inch or less in width or diameter.

(3) Walls. Toilet room and locker room walls shall have a smooth, hard, nonabsorbent surface to a height of at least 4 feet above the floor.

(4) Lockers. Lockers shall be set either on solid masonry bases at least 4 inches high or on legs extending at least 10 inches above the floor.

(5) Required number of sanitary fixtures.

(a) The required minimum number of toilets, lavatories and showers shall be provided in accordance with Table 390.19.

(b)

1. Except as provided in subd. 2., the minimum number of drinking fountains shall be provided adjacent to the required deck in accordance with Table 390.19.

2. For bed and breakfast establishments, tourist rooming houses or private guest rooms, a source of potable drinking water shall be provided in the enclosure by a fixture installed as per ch. SPS 382 or by providing commercially bottled drinking water.

(6) Diaper changing station.

(a) Except as permitted in par. (b), all toilet rooms providing the required sanitary fixtures shall be equipped with a diaper changing station.

(b) Diaper changing stations are not required in toilet rooms exclusively serving therapy pools.

(7) Spectator access. Spectator walkways, restrooms, dressing rooms and seating areas shall be separated from pool patron required deck.

Table 390.19
Minimum Number of Sanitary Fixtures Required at
Public Pools and Water Attractions

- See PDF for table

F = female; M = male; < = less than; > = greater than

a For pools with spectator areas, see chs. SPS 361 to 366 that contain the requirements for sanitary facilities.

b For water attractions in excess of 37,500 sq ft., use the following additions:

• For each 7,500 sq. ft. or fraction thereof add one sanitary unit – 0.7 male water closets, 1.0 male urinal, 0.85 male lavatories, 1.0 male showers, 0.6 drinking fountains, 4.0 female water closets, 1.0 female lavatory and 1.0 female shower.

For pools in excess of 7,500 sq. ft. and Type 1 above, and for pools in excess of 15,000 sq. ft. and Type 2 above, use the following additions:

• For each 4,000 sq. ft. or fraction thereof, add one sanitary unit – 1.0 male water closet, 1.0 male urinal, 1.0 male lavatory, 4.0 male showers, 1.0 drinking fountain, 4 female water closets, 1.0 female lavatory, 4.0 female showers.

For the requirements listed for additional sanitary facilities each fraction represents an additional fixture.

History: CR 08-056: cr. Register February 2009 No. 638, eff. 3-1-09; correction in (5) (a), (b) 1., 2., Table 390.19 made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register December 2011 No. 672.

Subchapter III — Wading Pools, Whirlpools, Interactive Play Attractions and Cold Soak Pools — Special Requirements

SPS 390.20 Wading pools. Wading pools shall be in compliance with the applicable requirements of ss. SPS 390.04 to 390.19 and with this section:

(1) The maximum depth of water in a wading pool may not exceed 24 inches.

(2) The maximum depth of water at the accessible perimeter of a wading pool may not exceed 18 inches.

(3) A piping system may be used to allow a wading pool to be filled using pool water from an adjacent basin, other than a whirlpool, when the water quality meets the requirements in ch. ATCP 76 prior to use.

Note: See ch. SPS 390 Appendix for filling options.

(4) Obstructions extending from the walls or bottom of the wading pool are not permitted except with the approval of the department based on design safety.

History: CR 08-056: cr. Register February 2009 No. 638, eff. 3-1-09; correction in (3) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register February 2009 No. 638; correction in (intro.) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register December 2011 No. 672; correction in (3) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register February 2017 No. 734.

SPS 390.21 Whirlpools and cold soak pools. Whirlpools and cold soak pools shall be in compliance with the applicable requirements of ss. SPS 390.04 to 390.19 and with this section:

(1) All walls within 5 feet of the whirlpool or cold soak pool shall be constructed of impervious material to a height of at least 3 feet above the deck.

(2)

(a)

1. Except as provided in subd. 2. or 3., an observation window shall be provided if a whirlpool is located in a separate, enclosed room to allow the owner or operator a clear observation of the whirlpool or cold soak pool from outside the room.

2. A private guest room equipped with a telephone.

3. A whirlpool or cold soak pool room where a camera and remote observed monitor is provided.

(b) Where a camera is provided as in par. (a) 3., signage shall be installed to notify patrons of the camera’s use.

(3)

(a) Except as provided in par. (b), whirlpools or cold soak pools may not be located:

1. Within 11 feet of a basin where the water exceeds 5 feet in depth.

2. Within 11 feet of a basin whose water depth is 6 inches deeper than that of the whirlpool or cold soak pool.

(b) Whirlpools or cold soak pools may be located adjacent to a pool or water attraction basin if a common wall constructed in accordance with s. SPS 390.11 (5) separates the two basins.

(4) The maximum water depth of a whirlpool or cold soak pool shall be 4 feet measured from the water line.

(5) If the water depth exceeds 24 inches in a whirlpool or cold soak pool, stairs shall be provided.

(a) Stairways shall be recessed and may not extend past a bench installed in the basin.

(b) Recessed stairways shall have a minimum unobstructed horizontal tread depth of 10 inches, with a riser height no greater than 12 inches, and shall be uniform except that when the bottom tread is used for a seat, the bottom riser may be a maximum of 14 inches above the whirlpool floor.