Current through August 26, 2024
All labeling, storing, mixing, and handling of chemicals
must be in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
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(1) LABELING.
(a)
Chemical container.
Except as provided in par. (b), all chemicals used in the operation and
maintenance of pools, and bulk storage tanks containing the chemicals, shall be
conspicuously labeled with all the following information:
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1. Name of the product.
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2. Manufacturer's name and address.
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3. Active ingredients.
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4. Directions for use.
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5. Hazardous ingredient warning.
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6. For chemicals used for the primary purpose
of controlling microbial or algal growth, the United States environmental
protection agency registration number.
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(b)
Erosion feeders. For
chemicals used with erosion feeders, only the name of the chemical need be
provided on the label.
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(2) CHEMICAL STORAGE AND CHEMICAL STORAGE
AREAS. Chemical storage and chemical storage areas shall meet all of the
following:
(a)
Original
container. Chemicals shall be stored in the original or a properly
labeled container.
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(b)
Location. Chemicals
shall be covered and kept in a clean, dry, well ventilated, and locked area
away from flammables, incompatible chemicals, and heat sources.
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(c)
Separation. Oxidizers
shall be stored separately from acids.
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(d)
Access. Only authorized
personnel shall have access to a chemical storage area.
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(e)
Chlorine gas. Chemicals
shall not be stored in a chlorine gas storage area.
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(f)
Food. Food may not be
stored in a chemical storage area.
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(g)
Smoking. Smoking is
prohibited in a chemical storage area.
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(h)
Ventilation. Ventilation
in chemical storage areas shall comply pursuant to ch. SPS 364, as enforced by
the Wisconsin department of safety and professional services.
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(i)
Doors. Doors to chemical
storage areas shall be locked and marked to indicate entry is for authorized
personnel only.
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(j)
Emergency telephone
numbers. A list of emergency telephone numbers shall be in the
chemical storage area or be readily accessible.
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Note: For pools with liquid disinfectant and
acid it is strongly encouraged to provide secondary containment in the chemical
storage area.
(3)
MIXING OF CHEMICALS. The mixing of chemicals shall meet all of the following:
(a)
Added to water. A
chemical solution shall be added to water, not by adding water to the chemical.
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(b)
Separately added. Each
chemical or chemical solution shall be separately added to the water.
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(c)
Restriction of patrons.
Patrons shall not be in the pool when chemicals are added directly into the
pool basin.
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(4) HANDLING OF CHEMICALS.
(a)
Smoking. Smoking by
anyone handling chemicals or by anyone within the immediate vicinity of
chemicals being mixed is prohibited.
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(b)
Safety data sheet.
1. For each chemical used, a safety data
sheet shall be readily accessible to staff and the department or its agent.
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Note: For example, the operator may keep the
safety data sheet in a binder or on a computer as long as the operator or
designated representative has immediate access to the information without
leaving the pool area.
2. A
paper back-up of the safety data sheet shall be available for rapid access in
the case of a power outage or other emergency.
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3. Staff shall be trained in the use of the
safety data sheet and where they are located.
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This section is created eff. 9-24-23 by CR
22-021.
