Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
ATCP 55-89 - Food, Lodging, and Recreation Safety
Chapter ATCP 76 - Safety, Maintenance, and Operation of Public Pools and Water Attractions
Subchapter V - Operation and Management
Section ATCP 76.26 - Rescue equipment
Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง ATCP 76.26
Current through August 26, 2024
Rescue equipment shall meet all of the following:
(1) REQUIRED EQUIPMENT.
(a)
Good repair and
accessible.
1. All rescue equipment
shall be maintained in good repair.
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2. Rescue equipment shall be mounted or
positioned in a conspicuous place and shall be readily accessible.
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(b)
Shepherd's crook, ring buoy, and
rescue tube.
1.
a. Fo r eac h basi n o f wate r ove r 10 fee
t i n lengt h an d ove r 2 feet deep, an intact shepherd's crook-type pole
shall be provided.
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b. For non-guarded pools, the shepherd's
crook shall be long enough to effect a rescue in the deepest part of the pool.
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c. If the shepherd's crook is not one
continuous pole, the pieces shall be securely connected with durable nuts and
bolts or similar hardware.
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2. For each lifeguard chair, or for a pool 3
0 fee to rmore in width that does not have lifeguard chairs, at least one of
the following shall be provided:
a. 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 1-1/2 times the
maximum width of the pool or 50 feet, whichever is less.
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b. A rescue tube.
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(c)
Safety rope.
1. If applicable, a safety rope shall be
provided pursuant to s. SPS 390.18 (1).
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2. The safety rope shall remain in place
except during a lifeguarded activity or adult-only lap swim.
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3. The safety rope and floats shall be
maintained in good repair and working order.
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(d)
Spine board. A spine
board with straps and head immobilizer in good condition shall be available at
a pool where a lifeguard is required pursuant to s. ATCP 76.23.
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(2) TELEPHONE.
(a)
Connection to emergency
services. A telephone capable of connecting with 911 or emergency
dispatch services is accessible at all times during pool operation.
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(b)
Other technologies.
Telecommunication technology, other than a landline telephone, may be used if,
in the pool area, the telecommunication device is equipped with all of the
following:
1. A permanent continuous power
supply with battery backup.
2. A
reliable service connection.
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(c)
Location. The location
of the telephone shall be within 25 feet of the pool area.
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(d)
Emergency numbers and
address. A current list of emergency telephone numbers and the
facility's location shall be attached to or posted near the telephone.
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This section is created eff. 9-24-23 by CR 22-021.
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