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 VI - Pool Construction and Design
Section ATCP 76.37 - Maintenance, repair, and modifications of water attractions
Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง ATCP 76.37
Current through August 26, 2024
(1) GENERAL.
(a)
Maintained safe.
Water attractions shall be maintained, repaired, and modified
in accordance with recognized safe practice as defined in s. SPS 334.01 (15).
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(b)
Closure. Improperly
maintained, repaired, or modified water attractions may not be opened to the
public.
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(c)
Maintenance.
1. Defective, improper, worn, or missing
parts shall be replaced or repaired.
2. Maintenance, repair, and replacement parts
shall be of a quality equal to or better than the original parts.
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3. All work shall be performed by a competent
qualified mechanic capable of understanding the function of the parts and the
proper installation.
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4. Non-graded bolts, nails, fasteners, and
wire shall be used only for their intended purposes.
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5. Rotted, split, or otherwise structurally
unsound material shall be replaced.
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(2) INSPECTIONS AND TESTING.
(a)
General.
1. The owner shall arrange for all water
attractions to be periodically inspected and for operational tests to be
performed as specified in this subsection.
2. Such inspections and tests shall be
documented by written records and the records shall be kept pursuant to s. ATCP 76.32 (3) (b).
(b)
Daily inspection and operational testing.
1. Water attractions shall be inspected and
their operation tested each day before use by patrons.
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2. The inspection and operational test shall
include the operation of all control devices and safety equipment.
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(c)
Waterslide inspection.
Every 5 years, all waterslides 6 feet and higher shall be evaluated by an
engineer for the structural stability and integrity of the slide and platform.
A copy of a report signed by the engineer shall be kept on site as pursuant to
s. ATCP 76.32.
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This section is created eff. 9-24-23 by CR 22-021.
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