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WisconsinWisconsin’’s Public Pool and s Public Pool and Water Attraction Program:Water Attraction Program:

““The New Pool CodeThe New Pool Code””

David W. Pluymers, MSTHA, RSDavid W. Pluymers, MSTHA, RSProgram Manager Program Manager –– Recreational Waters/Recreational Waters/

Recreational and Educational CampsRecreational and Educational CampsWisconsin Division of Public HealthWisconsin Division of Public Health


The New The New ““Pool CodePool Code””•• Almost 5 years in the making.Almost 5 years in the making.

•• Published in August 2007 and will go into effect on Published in August 2007 and will go into effect on February 1, 2008.February 1, 2008.

•• New focus on public pools New focus on public pools andand water attractions.water attractions.

•• Improvements based on research, new designs, new Improvements based on research, new designs, new science and engineering.science and engineering.

•• ItIt’’s not just rectangular swimming pools anymore.s not just rectangular swimming pools anymore.


The Rulemaking ProcessThe Rulemaking Process

Agency [DHFS] Notice of Intent:Agency [DHFS] Notice of Intent:

•• ““Scope StatementScope Statement””Published on 11/29/2002Published on 11/29/2002Updated on 6/18/2003Updated on 6/18/2003



Initial Rules Proposed: Initial Rules Proposed: •• ““Initial Proposed Rulemaking Order Initial Proposed Rulemaking Order ””

Published on 7/7/2006Published on 7/7/2006

•• ““Fiscal EstimateFiscal Estimate””Published on 7/7/2006Published on 7/7/2006(Analysis to determine effect on small business.)(Analysis to determine effect on small business.)


The Rulemaking ProcessThe Rulemaking ProcessComment Period on Proposed Rules:Comment Period on Proposed Rules:•• ““Public Hearing NoticePublic Hearing Notice””


•• ““Clearinghouse Review of RuleClearinghouse Review of Rule””Published on 8/1/2006Published on 8/1/2006

Public Hearings:Public Hearings:•• Madison on 8/9/2006Madison on 8/9/2006•• Wausau on 8/10/2006Wausau on 8/10/2006



Rules Sent to the Legislature:Rules Sent to the Legislature:

•• ““Report to the LegislatureReport to the Legislature””Published on 3/28/2007Published on 3/28/2007

•• ““Final Proposed Rulemaking OrderFinal Proposed Rulemaking Order””Published on 3/28/07Published on 3/28/07



Extension:Extension:•• Assembly CommitteeAssembly Committee’’s review period s review period

extended to 5/10/2007.extended to 5/10/2007.(To address WACO and WIA concerns.)(To address WACO and WIA concerns.)

Rules Filed:Rules Filed:•• ““Final Rulemaking Order FiledFinal Rulemaking Order Filed””



The Rulemaking ProcessThe Rulemaking Process•• Signed by the DHFS Secretary in July 2007Signed by the DHFS Secretary in July 2007

•• Published in the Wisconsin Administrative Published in the Wisconsin Administrative Register in August 2007Register in August 2007

•• Effective Date: The rules shall take effect on the Effective Date: The rules shall take effect on the first day of the sixth month (2/1/08) following first day of the sixth month (2/1/08) following publication.publication.


The Rulemaking ProcessThe Rulemaking ProcessThe HFS 172 Code Committee:The HFS 172 Code Committee:•• Todd Winkler, Wisconsin Innkeepers Association, owner of HolidayTodd Winkler, Wisconsin Innkeepers Association, owner of Holiday InnsInns•• Tom Tom CarricoCarrico, , CarricoCarrico Aquatic Resources, commercial pool industryAquatic Resources, commercial pool industry•• Bob Bob KappelKappel, , NeumanNeuman Pools Representative, commercial pool industryPools Representative, commercial pool industry•• Jason Hammond, Family Land Water ParkJason Hammond, Family Land Water Park•• Don Don LauritzenLauritzen, American Red Cross, American Red Cross•• Lynita Docken, Department of CommerceLynita Docken, Department of Commerce•• Todd Drew, Menasha Health DepartmentTodd Drew, Menasha Health Department•• Steve Todd, Waukesha County Health DepartmentSteve Todd, Waukesha County Health Department•• Duane Jackson, Madison City Health DepartmentDuane Jackson, Madison City Health Department•• Dave Dave KreyKrey, Milwaukee Health Department, Milwaukee Health Department•• Mary Ellen Mary Ellen BrueschBruesch, Communicable Disease Sect., Milwaukee Health Dept., Communicable Disease Sect., Milwaukee Health Dept.•• Tracynda Davis, Department of Health & Family ServicesTracynda Davis, Department of Health & Family Services


Reasons for the Rule ChangeReasons for the Rule Change

•• Current HFS 172 was last revised in 1989.Current HFS 172 was last revised in 1989.•• Significant changes in the water recreation Significant changes in the water recreation

industry in 18 industry in 18 –– 19 years.19 years.•• New code addresses many new pool and water New code addresses many new pool and water

attraction types. attraction types. •• New code allows sufficient flexibility for the New code allows sufficient flexibility for the

development of new water attraction features. development of new water attraction features. •• Department of Commerce stopped inspecting Department of Commerce stopped inspecting

water slides in May 2003 (Comm 34). water slides in May 2003 (Comm 34).


One Program One Program –– Two AgenciesTwo Agencies

David Pluymers, Prog. Mgr.David Pluymers, Prog. Mgr.Lynita Docken, Prog. Mgr.Lynita Docken, Prog. Mgr.

Numerous Local InspectorsNumerous Local Inspectors

23 State Health Inspectors23 State Health Inspectors6 Contract Inspectors6 Contract Inspectors

““Operation, Safety and Operation, Safety and MaintenanceMaintenance””““Design and ConstructionDesign and Construction””

HFS 172HFS 172Comm 90Comm 90

Department of Health & Department of Health & Family ServicesFamily Services

Department of Department of CommerceCommerce


Wisconsin Division of Public HealthWisconsin Division of Public HealthDepartment of Health and Family Services (DHFS)

Division of Public Health

Bureau of Environmental and

Occupational Health

Food Safety and Recreational

Licensing Section(Inspectors)

Regional Offices

(Program Manager)


State & Local JurisdictionsState & Local Jurisdictions

•• Wisconsin Statute 250.03(1)(b): The Wisconsin Statute 250.03(1)(b): The department [DHFS] shall serve as the department [DHFS] shall serve as the state lead agency for public health.state lead agency for public health.

•• WI Statute 254.015 (Environmental WI Statute 254.015 (Environmental Health): The department [DHFS] may Health): The department [DHFS] may designate a local health department to designate a local health department to carry out a function of the department carry out a function of the department


Terminology Terminology -- PoolsPools•• PoolPool: a structure, basin, chamber or tank used : a structure, basin, chamber or tank used

for wading, swimming, diving, water recreation for wading, swimming, diving, water recreation or therapy.or therapy.

•• Public Swimming PoolPublic Swimming Pool: pool or mobile pool : pool or mobile pool serving or installed at a political subdivision serving or installed at a political subdivision (government), motel, hotel, tourist rooming (government), motel, hotel, tourist rooming house, B&B, campground, resort, camp, club, house, B&B, campground, resort, camp, club, association, housing development, school, association, housing development, school, organization (religious, charitable, youth), or organization (religious, charitable, youth), or institution (educational or rehabilitative). institution (educational or rehabilitative).


Terminology Terminology –– Water AttractionsWater Attractions•• Water AttractionWater Attraction: a public facility with design and : a public facility with design and

operational features that provide patron recreational operational features that provide patron recreational activity other than conventional swimming and activity other than conventional swimming and involves partial or total immersion of the body.involves partial or total immersion of the body.

•• Water AttractionsWater Attractions include activity pools, interactive include activity pools, interactive play attractions, leisure rivers, plunge pools, vortex play attractions, leisure rivers, plunge pools, vortex pools, vanishing edge pools, waterslides, runpools, vanishing edge pools, waterslides, run--out out slides, drop slides, pool slides, wave pools, zeroslides, drop slides, pool slides, wave pools, zero--dept entry pools, and any public pool with play dept entry pools, and any public pool with play features except wading pools.features except wading pools.


Terminology Terminology –– Water AttractionsWater Attractions•• Activity PoolActivity Pool: a water : a water

attraction with a depth attraction with a depth greater than 24greater than 24””designed primarily for designed primarily for play activity that uses play activity that uses constructed features constructed features and devices including and devices including pad walks, flotation pad walks, flotation devices and similar devices and similar attractions.attractions.


Terminology Terminology –– Interactive Play Interactive Play AttractionsAttractions

•• Interactive Play AttractionInteractive Play Attraction((““Splash PadSplash Pad””): a water ): a water attraction using sprayed, attraction using sprayed, jetted, or other water jetted, or other water sources contacting sources contacting patrons and not patrons and not incorporating standing or incorporating standing or caputredcaputred water as part of water as part of the patron activity area.the patron activity area.


Terminology Terminology -- SlidesSlides•• Pool SlidePool Slide: the drop from the : the drop from the

slide terminus is < 20slide terminus is < 20”” and and slide carries slide carries < 100 gallons per < 100 gallons per minuteminute (gpm) of water.(gpm) of water.

•• WaterslideWaterslide: where : where ≥≥ 100 gpm100 gpmwater is intended to carry a water is intended to carry a rider down a flume.rider down a flume.


Terminology Terminology -- SlidesSlides•• ChildrenChildren’’s Slides Slide: : ≤≤ 44’’ high and located in high and located in

< 24< 24”” of water. of water.

•• Drop SlideDrop Slide: a slide : a slide where the terminus where the terminus is located is located ≥≥ 2020””above the water above the water level.level.


Why have a Pool Code?Why have a Pool Code?

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Pool Code Violations Pool Code Violations -- NationallyNationally

Aquatics InternationalAquatics International, Nov/Dec 2007, Vol. 19, No. 10, Nov/Dec 2007, Vol. 19, No. 10


Old Code vs. New CodeOld Code vs. New Code

““Public Pools & Water Public Pools & Water AttractionsAttractions””

““Public Swimming Public Swimming PoolsPools””

37 Sections37 Sections15 Sections15 Sections

15 Pages15 Pages7 Pages7 Pages

Developed in Developed in 2002 2002 –– 20072007

Last revised in 1989Last revised in 1989

New CodeNew Code(August 2007)(August 2007)

Old CodeOld Code(May 2002)(May 2002)

•• New Code goes into effect on 2/1/08.New Code goes into effect on 2/1/08.


WhatWhat’’s New: Feess New: Fees

11 Including swimming, whirlpool, wading, therapy, exercise, cold Including swimming, whirlpool, wading, therapy, exercise, cold soak, mobile, soak, mobile, combination, diving and experimental pools.combination, diving and experimental pools.

22 Including activity pools, interactive play attractions, leisureIncluding activity pools, interactive play attractions, leisure rivers, plunge, vortex, rivers, plunge, vortex, vanishing edge and wave pools. vanishing edge and wave pools.

$75$75$150$150$150$150Water or Pool Slide Water or Pool Slide per Basinper Basin

$125$125$250$250$250$250Water Attraction w/ Water Attraction w/ ≤≤2 Slides per Basin2 Slides per Basin

$75$75$175$175$175$175Water AttractionWater Attraction22

$75$75$150$150$150$150PoolPool11

ReRe--Inspection Inspection FeeFee

PrePre--Inspection Inspection FeeFeePermit FeePermit FeeType of FacilityType of Facility


WhatWhat’’s New: Turnover Timess New: Turnover Times•• 172.11(4)(3): Maximum Turnover Times for 172.11(4)(3): Maximum Turnover Times for

Therapy and Exercise PoolsTherapy and Exercise Pools

0.50.5N/AN/A> 93 > 93 -- 104104

11< 450< 45072 72 –– 9393

22≥≥ 45045072 72 –– 9393

44≥≥ 2,5002,50072 72 –– 9393

Max. Turnover Max. Turnover Time (hours)Time (hours)

Load Load (gals/person)(gals/person)

Temperature Temperature ((°°F)F)


WhatWhat’’s New: Flowmeterss New: Flowmeters172.11(5) Flowmeters, Valves & Gauges172.11(5) Flowmeters, Valves & Gauges: :

•• The Department of CommerceThe Department of Commerce’’s pool s pool construction code, Comm 90, requires construction code, Comm 90, requires Compound Gauges before pool Compound Gauges before pool recirculation pumps.recirculation pumps.

•• Pressure gauges should be located after Pressure gauges should be located after the pump and before the throttling valve.the pump and before the throttling valve.


WhatWhat’’s New: Chemical Labelings New: Chemical Labeling

•• 172.12(1): The label on all pool chemicals 172.12(1): The label on all pool chemicals –– other than erosion feeder chemicals other than erosion feeder chemicals ––must include the chemical manufacturermust include the chemical manufacturer’’s s name and address name and address –– not the distributor.not the distributor.

•• Recommendation: do not label chemical Recommendation: do not label chemical containerscontainers’’ lids because lids may be lids because lids may be mistakenly interchanged. mistakenly interchanged.


WhatWhat’’s New: Rates New: Rate--ofof--Flow MeterFlow Meter

•• 172.31(1)(a): A rate172.31(1)(a): A rate--ofof--flow meter is flow meter is required to measure chemical flow through required to measure chemical flow through the disinfectant feeder system.the disinfectant feeder system.

•• NOTE: At this time, it is not possible to NOTE: At this time, it is not possible to mount ratemount rate--ofof--flow meters on disinfectant flow meters on disinfectant systemssystems’’ flexible tubing.flexible tubing.


WhatWhat’’s New: Feeder Pump s New: Feeder Pump Electrical ConnectionsElectrical Connections

•• 172.13(1)(c): Feeder pumps must be 172.13(1)(c): Feeder pumps must be electrically connected to the recirculation electrically connected to the recirculation pumppump’’s control circuit and have a separate s control circuit and have a separate disconnect switch.disconnect switch.

•• Purpose: to prevent flow and potentially Purpose: to prevent flow and potentially dangerous accumulation of chemical while dangerous accumulation of chemical while a recirculation pump is not running. a recirculation pump is not running.


WhatWhat’’s New: Equipment s New: Equipment MaintenanceMaintenance

•• 172.13(2): All maintenance that presents a 172.13(2): All maintenance that presents a danger to pool patrons shall be performed danger to pool patrons shall be performed when the pool is not in use or is closed to when the pool is not in use or is closed to the public.the public.

•• Purpose: Safety of pool patrons in the Purpose: Safety of pool patrons in the event of an accidental chemical release.event of an accidental chemical release.


WhatWhat’’s New: Water Chemistrys New: Water Chemistry

3.0 ppm3.0 ppmWaterslide and Pool Slides w/ StabilizerWaterslide and Pool Slides w/ Stabilizer

5.0 ppm5.0 ppm2.0 ppm2.0 ppmWaterslide and Pool SlidesWaterslide and Pool Slides

7.0 ppm7.0 ppm3.0 ppm3.0 ppmInteractive Play Attraction w/ StabilizerInteractive Play Attraction w/ Stabilizer

5.0 ppm5.0 ppm2.0 ppm2.0 ppmInteractive Play AttractionInteractive Play Attraction

3.0 ppm3.0 ppm3.0 ppm3.0 ppmPlunge & Wave Pool w/ StabilizerPlunge & Wave Pool w/ Stabilizer

5.0 ppm5.0 ppm2.0 ppm2.0 ppm2.0 ppm2.0 ppmPlunge & Wave PoolPlunge & Wave Pool

1.5 ppm1.5 ppmWater Attraction w/ Stabilizer Water Attraction w/ Stabilizer

3.0 ppm3.0 ppm1.0 ppm1.0 ppmWater Attraction (Other than those specified)Water Attraction (Other than those specified)

4.0 ppm4.0 ppm4.0 ppm4.0 ppmWhirlpool w/ StabilizerWhirlpool w/ Stabilizer

7.0 ppm7.0 ppm5.0 ppm5.0 ppm3.0 ppm3.0 ppm3.0 ppm3.0 ppmWhirlpoolWhirlpool

3.0 ppm 3.0 ppm 3.0 ppm3.0 ppmWading Pool w/ StabilizerWading Pool w/ Stabilizer

4.0 ppm4.0 ppm4.0 ppm4.0 ppm2.0 ppm2.0 ppm2.0 ppm2.0 ppmWading PoolWading Pool

1.5 ppm1.5 ppm1.5 ppm1.5 ppmSwimming & Activity Pool w/ StabilizerSwimming & Activity Pool w/ Stabilizer

3.0 ppm3.0 ppm3.0 ppm3.0 ppm1.0 ppm1.0 ppm1.0 ppm1.0 ppmSwimming & Activity PoolSwimming & Activity Pool

New BrNew Br22Residual Residual MinimumMinimum

Old BrOld Br22Residual Residual MinimumMinimum

New ClNew Cl22ResidualResidualMinimumMinimum

Old ClOld Cl22ResidualResidualMinimumMinimum

Pool TypePool Type


WhatWhat’’s New: Water Chemistrys New: Water Chemistry172.14: New Chemical Standards172.14: New Chemical Standards•• Cyanuric Acid (stabilizer) maximum of 30 Cyanuric Acid (stabilizer) maximum of 30

ppm.ppm.•• Total alkalinity range of 60 Total alkalinity range of 60 –– 180 ppm as 180 ppm as

calcium carbonate.calcium carbonate.•• Combined ClCombined Cl22 maxima: 0.5 ppm in maxima: 0.5 ppm in

Outdoor Pools & 0.8 ppm in Indoor Pools.Outdoor Pools & 0.8 ppm in Indoor Pools.•• ClCl2 2 residual maximum of 10 ppm.residual maximum of 10 ppm.•• BrBr2 2 total maximum of 20 ppm.total maximum of 20 ppm.


WhatWhat’’s New: Test Kit Requirementss New: Test Kit Requirements

•• 172.17(3): test kits must 172.17(3): test kits must be able to provide for be able to provide for direct measurement of direct measurement of free and combined Clfree and combined Cl22from 0 to 10 ppm in from 0 to 10 ppm in increments of 0.2 ppm.increments of 0.2 ppm.


WhatWhat’’s New: Certified Water s New: Certified Water Attraction OperatorsAttraction Operators

•• 172.20(2): Starting 1/1/09, each water 172.20(2): Starting 1/1/09, each water attraction and water attraction complex attraction and water attraction complex shall be shall be ““staffedstaffed”” by at least one certified by at least one certified water attraction operator:water attraction operator:

Certified Pool Operator (CPO)Certified Pool Operator (CPO)oror

Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO)Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO)


Certified Operators Certified Operators –– Water Water ChemistryChemistry

Data from 1,417 pool inspections performed during 2005 Data from 1,417 pool inspections performed during 2005 –– 2006.2006.

Bryan F. Buss, DVM, MPH Bryan F. Buss, DVM, MPH –– Nebraska Department of Health and Human Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (October, 2007)Services (October, 2007)

84%84%YesYes69%69%NoNo

Free Chlorine Free Chlorine ComplianceCompliance

Certified Operator Certified Operator RequiredRequired


Certified Operators Certified Operators –– Chemical Chemical HazardsHazards

1993 1993 –– 2005 Data2005 Data::134 Total Cl134 Total Cl22 Events Events 45% of Cl45% of Cl22 Events produced victimsEvents produced victims40% of Cl40% of Cl22 Events produced evacueesEvents produced evacuees28% 28% of Clof Cl22 Events involvedEvents involved poolspools

Wisconsin Hazardous Substance Emergency Wisconsin Hazardous Substance Emergency Event Surveillance (HSEES) Program Event Surveillance (HSEES) Program


WhatWhat’’s New: Lifeguard Staffing & s New: Lifeguard Staffing & PlansPlans

•• 172.23(1): Tables HFS 172.23172.23(1): Tables HFS 172.23--A and HFS A and HFS 172.23172.23--B determine the required number of B determine the required number of lifeguards based on pool square footage lifeguards based on pool square footage and pool types/features, respectively.and pool types/features, respectively.

•• Per 172.23(1)(a), the pool shall comply with Per 172.23(1)(a), the pool shall comply with the the stricteststrictest requirements of Tables A or B.requirements of Tables A or B.


Lifeguarding & Instructional Lifeguarding & Instructional ProgramsPrograms

•• 172.24: 172.24: ““A pool that is used for instructional A pool that is used for instructional purposes shall be staffed by a lifeguard when the purposes shall be staffed by a lifeguard when the instructional program is in session.instructional program is in session. If the coach If the coach or instructor that provides instruction during or instructor that provides instruction during the program is a lifeguard, the requirement the program is a lifeguard, the requirement of this subsection is met of this subsection is met provided the provided the coach or lifeguard can supervise the entire coach or lifeguard can supervise the entire groupgroup..””


Lifeguarding & Instructional Lifeguarding & Instructional ProgramsPrograms

•• 172.22(3)(b): A lifeguard who is assigned 172.22(3)(b): A lifeguard who is assigned to supervise a pool or water attraction to supervise a pool or water attraction may may not be assigned duties that may distract not be assigned duties that may distract the lifeguardthe lifeguard’’s attentions attention from observing a from observing a patron in the pool or water attraction area patron in the pool or water attraction area or that may hinder the lifeguardor that may hinder the lifeguard’’s ability to s ability to provide immediate assistance to a patron.provide immediate assistance to a patron.


Lifeguards & Attendants Lifeguards & Attendants ––Minimum Age RequirementsMinimum Age Requirements

•• ““Wisconsin child labor regulations Wisconsin child labor regulations prohibit the employment of prohibit the employment of persons under 16 years of agepersons under 16 years of age as lifeguards, swimming as lifeguards, swimming instructors or attendants.instructors or attendants.”” (7/22/04)(7/22/04)

-- Bob Anderson, Bureau of Labor Standards, Wisconsin Department Bob Anderson, Bureau of Labor Standards, Wisconsin Department of Workforce Developmentof Workforce Development

•• DWD 270.12(12)(2)(c): Minors 16 and 17 years of age may be DWD 270.12(12)(2)(c): Minors 16 and 17 years of age may be employed in occupations involving the loading or unloading of employed in occupations involving the loading or unloading of passengers on water slides.passengers on water slides.

•• DWD 270.12(14): Minors 16 and 17 years of age may not be DWD 270.12(14): Minors 16 and 17 years of age may not be employed as lifeguards and swimming instructors and aides employed as lifeguards and swimming instructors and aides unless they have successfully completed a bona fide life unless they have successfully completed a bona fide life saving course. saving course. Minors 14 and 15 years of age may not be Minors 14 and 15 years of age may not be employed as lifeguards and swimming instructors and aides. employed as lifeguards and swimming instructors and aides.


WhatWhat’’s New: Death, Injury and/or s New: Death, Injury and/or Illness ReportingIllness Reporting

•• 172.32(2): Operators shall 172.32(2): Operators shall reportreport incidents incidents resulting in death, injury and/or illness resulting in death, injury and/or illness requiring emergency medical personnel to requiring emergency medical personnel to the Division of Public Health by the the Division of Public Health by the end of end of the next working daythe next working day. .


WhatWhat’’s New: Record Keepings New: Record Keeping

•• 172.32(3): 172.32(3): Operators shall Operators shall keep records keep records regarding each regarding each fecal accident fecal accident response. response.


OnOn--Site RecordsSite RecordsPer 172.32, OnPer 172.32, On--site records must include:site records must include:

Monthly operating reports,Monthly operating reports,Laboratory bacteriological reports,Laboratory bacteriological reports,Copy of most current HFS 172Copy of most current HFS 172Pool construction plans,Pool construction plans,Pool Equipment ManufacturerPool Equipment Manufacturer’’s instructions/records s instructions/records (including pump performance curves),(including pump performance curves),CDC fecal accident response document,CDC fecal accident response document,Daily inspection and operational test records, andDaily inspection and operational test records, andLifeguard staffing plan, if required.Lifeguard staffing plan, if required.


WhatWhat’’s New: Waterslide s New: Waterslide InspectionsInspections

Why?Why?•• In May 2003, the Department of In May 2003, the Department of

Commerce repealed the waterslide section Commerce repealed the waterslide section from Comm 34, Amusement Rides and from Comm 34, Amusement Rides and Attractions. Attractions.

•• Informal inspections of pool and water Informal inspections of pool and water slides, as pool appurtenances, began in slides, as pool appurtenances, began in Summer 2006.Summer 2006.


WhatWhat’’s New: Water Attraction and s New: Water Attraction and Waterslide InspectionsWaterslide Inspections

172.37(2): The owner shall arrange periodic inspection, 172.37(2): The owner shall arrange periodic inspection, operational testing, and keep the records:operational testing, and keep the records:

•• Daily Inspection and Operational TestingDaily Inspection and Operational TestingEach day before use. Each day before use. All control devices and safety equipment.All control devices and safety equipment.

•• Waterslide Inspection Waterslide Inspection 55--year evaluation of slide & platform structural year evaluation of slide & platform structural stability & integrity by a Professional Engineer.stability & integrity by a Professional Engineer.EngineerEngineer--signed report will be kept on site.signed report will be kept on site.


Code CorrectionsCode Corrections

The note should refer to 172.03(2). Incorrect Note172.26 (2)

National Pool and Water Park Lifeguard Training certificate needs to be corrected.Lifeguard Qualifications172.22(b)(1)(3)

Red Cross water park lifeguard requirement needs to be corrected. Lifeguard Qualifications172.22(2)

Section 172.22(1) is incorrectly numbered.Missing Subsection (b)172.22(1)

The sentence should read that an additional system is required for maintaining disinfectant levels during peak usage periods.

Chlorine Generators and Superchlorination172.15(1)

The acceptable indoor pool combined chlorine level should be changed to 0.4 or 0.6 ppm.

Indoor Pool Combined Chlorine concentration172.14(3)(e)

At this time, it is not possible to meet this code requirement.

Disinfectant rate- of-flow meter172.13(a)

Duplicate phrase, “to raise the level of the oxidizer.”SuperchlorinationDefinition172.04(45)

“per minute” needs to be added.Pool Slide Definition172.04(4)

CorrectionTopicCode Section


New Issues: Fecal Accident New Issues: Fecal Accident Response and CryptosporidiumResponse and Cryptosporidium

•• Presentation by Michael J. Beach, PhD of CDCPresentation by Michael J. Beach, PhD of CDC’’s s Healthy Swimming programs.Healthy Swimming programs.

•• October 2, 2007 World Aquatic Health Conference in October 2, 2007 World Aquatic Health Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio.Cincinnati, Ohio.

•• New Fecal Accident Response Recommendations.New Fecal Accident Response Recommendations.

•• Previous Crypto inactivation research done at 80 ppm Previous Crypto inactivation research done at 80 ppm free chlorine & pH 7.0free chlorine & pH 7.0


New Issues: Fecal Accident New Issues: Fecal Accident Response and CryptosporidiumResponse and CryptosporidiumCDCCDC’’s Fecal Accident Response Recommendationss Fecal Accident Response Recommendations

No No RecommendationRecommendation15,80015,8009,6009,600

10/2007 10/2007 RecommendationRecommendation

w/ Stabilizerw/ Stabilizer

10/2007 10/2007 RecommendationRecommendation

2004 2004 RecommendationRecommendation

Cryptosporidium CT Factor Cryptosporidium CT Factor (Disinfectant Concentration x Time)(Disinfectant Concentration x Time)


MRSA: An Issue for Pools?MRSA: An Issue for Pools?•• MRSA infects > 90,000 Americans a year, MRSA infects > 90,000 Americans a year,

with > 18,000 deaths. with > 18,000 deaths. 10/17/07 Journal of the American Medical Association10/17/07 Journal of the American Medical Association

•• The MRSA death rate topped the AIDS The MRSA death rate topped the AIDS death rate in 2005. death rate in 2005.

Centers for Disease Control and PreventionCenters for Disease Control and Prevention

•• News coverage over the MRSA deaths of News coverage over the MRSA deaths of two students two students -- in Virginia and Brooklyn in Virginia and Brooklyn --prompted new questions for Sanitarians. prompted new questions for Sanitarians.


New Issues: MRSA & PoolsNew Issues: MRSA & Pools•• I would say that I would say that staphstaph [Staphylococcus [Staphylococcus AureusAureus] ]

are no harder to keep in check than the other are no harder to keep in check than the other organisms of concern in a swimming pool, i.e. E. organisms of concern in a swimming pool, i.e. E. coli, Pseudomonas and other vegetative coli, Pseudomonas and other vegetative bacteria, so those levels of free chlorine should bacteria, so those levels of free chlorine should be fine. It's whirlpools, as you know, that we be fine. It's whirlpools, as you know, that we have to be concerned about with extra cleaning have to be concerned about with extra cleaning precautions, due to the precautions, due to the biofilmbiofilm that builds up and that builds up and promotes bacterial growth in the jets. promotes bacterial growth in the jets. (10/19/07)(10/19/07)

Gwen Gwen BorlaugBorlaug, CIC [Certified in Infection Control], MPH , CIC [Certified in Infection Control], MPH Wisconsin Bureau of Communicable Disease and PreparednessWisconsin Bureau of Communicable Disease and Preparedness


New Issues: MRSA & PoolsNew Issues: MRSA & Pools•• This [This [MethicillinMethicillin--resistant Staphylococcus resistant Staphylococcus aureusaureus (MRSA)] (MRSA)]

should not be an issue, normal chlorine levels [in pools should not be an issue, normal chlorine levels [in pools and water attractions] should kill these critters. (10/19/07)and water attractions] should kill these critters. (10/19/07)

John Archer, Communicable Disease Epidemiologist John Archer, Communicable Disease Epidemiologist Wisconsin Bureau of Communicable Disease and PreparednessWisconsin Bureau of Communicable Disease and Preparedness

•• Wisconsin Division of Public Health MRSA Fact Sheet at:Wisconsin Division of Public Health MRSA Fact Sheet at:http://http://dhfs.wisconsin.gov/communicable/factsheets/MRSA.htmdhfs.wisconsin.gov/communicable/factsheets/MRSA.htm


New Issues: Salt ChlorinationNew Issues: Salt Chlorination•• Converts salt into sodium hypochlorite using Converts salt into sodium hypochlorite using

electrolysiselectrolysis•• Less handling and storage of aggressive Less handling and storage of aggressive

chemicalschemicals•• Salt 3000 Salt 3000 –– 5000 ppm 5000 ppm

(0.3% (0.3% -- 0.5%)0.5%)•• New code requires a New code requires a

secondary disinfection secondary disinfection system.system.


New Issues: Climbing WallsNew Issues: Climbing Walls•• Addition of a climbing wall requires plan review.Addition of a climbing wall requires plan review.•• Must comply with drop slide criteria in Comm 90.Must comply with drop slide criteria in Comm 90.•• Water depthWater depth

be equivalentbe equivalentto wall height.to wall height.

•• Patrons must bePatrons must be>42>42”” tall.tall.


New Issues: Air QualityNew Issues: Air Quality

Air SicknessAir Sickness““New studies suggest indoor aquatic New studies suggest indoor aquatic environments can trigger, or even environments can trigger, or even cause, asthma and other respiratory cause, asthma and other respiratory ailments, opening the door for ailments, opening the door for complaints and lawsuits. Herecomplaints and lawsuits. Here’’s how to s how to stay on top of this emerging issue and stay on top of this emerging issue and keep the air healthy.keep the air healthy.”” by Rinby Rin--rin Yurin Yu

October 2006


New Issues: Activist SwimmersNew Issues: Activist Swimmers

The The ““Activist SwimmerActivist Swimmer”” or the or the ““Empowered Empowered Pool PatronPool Patron””::


New Issues: Dog Swimming EventsNew Issues: Dog Swimming Events•• Several misconceptions and many concernsSeveral misconceptions and many concerns•• Illinois: NoIllinois: No•• Minnesota: NO!Minnesota: NO!

Yes, that’s what you think it is.


DPH Pool PoliciesDPH Pool Policies

Pool Code Policy & Interpretation CommitteePool Code Policy & Interpretation Committee•• Previous total of 37 policies.Previous total of 37 policies.

5 kept, as is.5 kept, as is.10 still valuable, but need updating.10 still valuable, but need updating.22 eliminated or rescinded.22 eliminated or rescinded.

•• All policies on the Health Alert Network.All policies on the Health Alert Network.•• 28 new policies to be created28 new policies to be created


DPH Pool Policies DPH Pool Policies –– On the HANOn the HANFood Safety & Recreational LicensingFood Safety & Recreational LicensingTopic AreaTopic Area


DPH Pool Policies DPH Pool Policies –– on the HANon the HAN

Pools and Pools and Water Water AttractionsAttractions


DPH Pool PoliciesDPH Pool PoliciesCurrent Policies:Current Policies:•• Plan Specifications Approval Plan Specifications Approval –– Water Water

Fountains/Bottled WaterFountains/Bottled Water•• Potassium Potassium MonopersulfateMonopersulfate•• Cameras in Remote Pool AreasCameras in Remote Pool Areas•• CoinCoin--operated Showers at Public operated Showers at Public

Swimming FacilitiesSwimming Facilities•• Aqua Climbing WallsAqua Climbing Walls


New Policies, Procedures, GuidelinesNew Policies, Procedures, Guidelines

•• Pool & Water Slide Inspection Procedure,Pool & Water Slide Inspection Procedure,•• Minimum Age of Lifeguards,Minimum Age of Lifeguards,•• Death, Injury and Illness Reporting Death, Injury and Illness Reporting

Procedure and Forms,Procedure and Forms,•• Responsible Supervisor,Responsible Supervisor,•• Instructional Programs,Instructional Programs,•• ““PremisesPremises”” Definition.Definition.


Pool & Water Slide Inspection ProcedurePool & Water Slide Inspection ProcedureInitial Initial ““brainstormbrainstorm”” on 10/25/07:on 10/25/07:•• Identify the slide type (body, mat, raft),Identify the slide type (body, mat, raft),•• Note and determine the water flow down the slide flume,Note and determine the water flow down the slide flume,•• Note if the slide is being used as intended,Note if the slide is being used as intended,•• Note the condition (rust, corrosion, breakage, cracking, Note the condition (rust, corrosion, breakage, cracking,

deterioration, deterioration, delaminationdelamination, wear or other damage) of , wear or other damage) of handrails, stair treads, fasteners (nuts, bolts, screws), handrails, stair treads, fasteners (nuts, bolts, screws), grates and/or structures.grates and/or structures.

•• Note missing fasteners (nuts, bolts, screws) or other Note missing fasteners (nuts, bolts, screws) or other slide hardware.slide hardware.

•• Are slide mats or rafts sanitary and in good functioning Are slide mats or rafts sanitary and in good functioning condition?condition?

•• Are slide rules posted?Are slide rules posted?


Commerce Pool PoliciesCommerce Pool Policieshttp://www.commerce.state.wi.us/SB/SBhttp://www.commerce.state.wi.us/SB/SB--SwimmingPoolsDataReport.htmlSwimmingPoolsDataReport.html


Aquatics and Public HealthAquatics and Public Health

Aquatics InternationalAquatics InternationalNov/Dec 2007Nov/Dec 2007Vol. 19, No. 10Vol. 19, No. 10


Aquatics and Public HealthAquatics and Public Health

Aquatics InternationalAquatics International

Nov/Dec 2007, Vol. 19. No. 10Nov/Dec 2007, Vol. 19. No. 10


Aquatics and Public HealthAquatics and Public HealthInspection Loads:Inspection Loads:

~730 Facilities ~730 Facilities per Sanitarianper Sanitarian

~175~175--200 Facilities 200 Facilities per Sanitarianper Sanitarian

Wisconsin Division Wisconsin Division of Public Health of Public Health

AverageAverage

U.S. Food & Drug U.S. Food & Drug Administration Administration

Recommendation*Recommendation*

**Draft Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program StandardDraft Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards s ––Standard No. 8 Program Support and Resources (January 2005). USFStandard No. 8 Program Support and Resources (January 2005). USFDA.DA.

(@1.6 average inspections/facility/year)(@1.6 average inspections/facility/year)


Thank YouThank You

David W. Pluymers, MSTHA, RSDavid W. Pluymers, MSTHA, RSProgram Manager Program Manager –– Recreational WatersRecreational WatersWisconsin Division of Public HealthWisconsin Division of Public Health1 West Wilson Street, P.O. Box 26591 West Wilson Street, P.O. Box 2659Madison, Wisconsin 53701Madison, Wisconsin 53701--26592659

phone: 608phone: [email protected]@dhfs.state.wi.us

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