Wisconsin’s Public Pool and Water Attraction Program: “The New Pool Code”

Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services

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

“The New Pool Code”“The New Pool Code”

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

Recreational and Educational CampsRecreational and Educational Camps

Wisconsin Division of Public HealthWisconsin Division of Public Health


The New “Pool Code”The New “Pool 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.

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


The Rulemaking ProcessThe Rulemaking Process

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

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


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

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

• ““Clearinghouse Review of Rule”Clearinghouse 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


The Rulemaking ProcessThe Rulemaking Process

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

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

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


The Rulemaking ProcessThe Rulemaking ProcessThe HFS 172 Code Committee:The HFS 172 Code Committee:• Todd Winkler, Wisconsin Innkeepers Association, owner of Holiday InnsTodd Winkler, Wisconsin Innkeepers Association, owner of Holiday Inns• Tom Carrico, Carrico Aquatic Resources, commercial pool industryTom Carrico, Carrico Aquatic Resources, commercial pool industry• Bob Kappel, Neuman Pools Representative, commercial pool industryBob Kappel, Neuman Pools Representative, commercial pool industry• Jason Hammond, Family Land Water ParkJason Hammond, Family Land Water Park• Don Lauritzen, American Red CrossDon Lauritzen, 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 Krey, Milwaukee Health DepartmentDave Krey, Milwaukee Health Department• Mary Ellen Bruesch, Communicable Disease Sect., Milwaukee Health Dept.Mary Ellen Bruesch, 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 – 19 years.industry in 18 – 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 – Two AgenciesOne Program – Two AgenciesDepartment of Department of

CommerceCommerceDepartment of Health & Department of Health &

Family ServicesFamily ServicesComm 90Comm 90 HFS 172HFS 172

““Design and Construction”Design and Construction” ““Operation, Safety and Operation, Safety and Maintenance”Maintenance”

6 Contract Inspectors6 Contract Inspectors23 State Health Inspectors23 State Health Inspectors

Numerous Local InspectorsNumerous Local Inspectors

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


Wisconsin Division of Public HealthWisconsin Division of Public Health

Department 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 - PoolsTerminology - Pools• 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 – Water AttractionsTerminology – Water 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, run-out pools, vanishing edge pools, waterslides, run-out slides, drop slides, pool slides, wave pools, zero-slides, drop slides, pool slides, wave pools, zero-depth entry pools, and any public pool with play depth entry pools, and any public pool with play features except wading pools.features except wading pools.


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

attraction with a depth attraction with a depth greater than 24” greater 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 – Interactive Play Terminology – Interactive Play AttractionsAttractions

• Interactive Play AttractionInteractive Play Attraction (“Splash Pad”): a water (“Splash Pad”): 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 caputred water as part of caputred water as part of the patron activity area.the patron activity area.

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Terminology - SlidesTerminology - Slides• Pool SlidePool Slide: the drop from the : the drop from the

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

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


Terminology - SlidesTerminology - Slides• Children’s SlideChildren’s Slide: : ≤ 4’ high and located in ≤ 4’ high and located in

< 24” of water. < 24” of water.

• Drop SlideDrop Slide: a slide : a slide where the terminus is where the terminus is located located ≥ ≥ 20” above the 20” above the water level.water level.


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

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CryptosporidiosisCryptosporidiosisCryptosporidium…Cryptosporidium…• very resistant to chemical disinfectants,very resistant to chemical disinfectants,• can survive for long periods outside the host,can survive for long periods outside the host,• symptoms generally show 2 – 10 days after symptoms generally show 2 – 10 days after

infection,infection,• people can shed large numbers of oocysts for people can shed large numbers of oocysts for

several weeks after symptoms have ended,several weeks after symptoms have ended,• Infective Dose ~10 – 30 oocysts.Infective Dose ~10 – 30 oocysts.• cause of 65.% of RWI in pools (1993-2002).cause of 65.% of RWI in pools (1993-2002).


Why have a Pool Code?Why have a Pool Code?• Abigail Taylor Abigail Taylor • Disemboweled on Disemboweled on

uncovered suction uncovered suction drain in Minnesota drain in Minnesota (6/29/07).(6/29/07).

• 6 years old.6 years old.• Received small bowel, Received small bowel,

liver and pancreas liver and pancreas transplant (12/17/07).transplant (12/17/07).


Pool Code Violations - NationallyPool Code Violations - Nationally

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 CodeOld CodeOld Code

(May 2002)(May 2002)New CodeNew Code

(August 2007)(August 2007)

Last revised in 1989Last revised in 1989Developed in Developed in 2002 – 20072002 – 2007

7 Pages7 Pages 15 Pages15 Pages

15 Sections15 Sections 37 Sections37 Sections

““Public Swimming Public Swimming Pools”Pools”

““Public Pools & Water Public Pools & Water Attractions”Attractions”

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


What’s New: FeesWhat’s New: Fees

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

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

Type of FacilityType of Facility Permit FeePermit Fee Pre-Inspection Pre-Inspection FeeFee

Re-Inspection Re-Inspection FeeFee

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

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

Water Attraction w/ Water Attraction w/ ≤≤2 Slides per Basin2 Slides per Basin

$250$250 $250$250 $125$125

Water or Pool Slide Water or Pool Slide per Basinper Basin

$150$150 $150$150 $75$75


What’s New: Turnover TimesWhat’s New: Turnover Times• 172.11(4): Maximum Turnover Times for Therapy 172.11(4): Maximum Turnover Times for Therapy

and Exercise Poolsand Exercise Pools

Temperature Temperature ((°F)°F)

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

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

72 – 9372 – 93 ≥ ≥ 2,5002,500 44

72 – 9372 – 93 ≥ ≥ 450450 22

72 – 9372 – 93 < 450< 450 11

> 93 - 104> 93 - 104 N/AN/A 0.50.5


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

• The Department of Commerce’s pool The Department of Commerce’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.


What’s New: Chemical LabelingWhat’s 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 manufacturer’s must include the chemical manufacturer’s name and address – not the distributor.name and address – not the distributor.

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


What’s New: Rate-of-Flow MeterWhat’s New: Rate-of-Flow Meter

• 172.13(1)(a): A rate-of-flow meter is 172.13(1)(a): A rate-of-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 rate-of-flow meters on disinfectant mount rate-of-flow meters on disinfectant systems’ flexible tubing.systems’ flexible tubing.


What’s New: Feeder Pump What’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 pump’s control circuit and have a separate pump’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.


What’s New: Equipment What’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.


What’s New: Water ChemistryWhat’s New: Water ChemistryPool TypePool Type

Old ClOld Cl22 ResidualResidualMinimumMinimum

New ClNew Cl22 ResidualResidualMinimumMinimum

Old BrOld Br22 Residual Residual MinimumMinimum

New BrNew Br22 Residual Residual MinimumMinimum

Swimming & Activity PoolSwimming & Activity Pool 1.0 ppm1.0 ppm 1.0 ppm1.0 ppm 3.0 ppm3.0 ppm 3.0 ppm3.0 ppm

Swimming & Activity Pool w/ StabilizerSwimming & Activity Pool w/ Stabilizer 1.5 ppm1.5 ppm 1.5 ppm1.5 ppm

Wading PoolWading Pool 2.0 ppm2.0 ppm 2.0 ppm2.0 ppm 4.0 ppm4.0 ppm 4.0 ppm4.0 ppm

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

WhirlpoolWhirlpool 3.0 ppm3.0 ppm 3.0 ppm3.0 ppm 5.0 ppm5.0 ppm 7.0 ppm

Whirlpool w/ StabilizerWhirlpool w/ Stabilizer 4.0 ppm4.0 ppm 4.0 ppm4.0 ppm

Water Attraction (Other than those specified)Water Attraction (Other than those specified) 1.0 ppm 3.0 ppm

Water Attraction w/ Stabilizer Water Attraction w/ Stabilizer 1.5 ppm

Plunge & Wave PoolPlunge & Wave Pool 2.0 ppm2.0 ppm 2.0 ppm2.0 ppm 5.0 ppm5.0 ppm

Plunge & Wave Pool w/ StabilizerPlunge & Wave Pool w/ Stabilizer 3.0 ppm3.0 ppm 3.0 ppm3.0 ppm

Interactive Play AttractionInteractive Play Attraction 2.0 ppm 5.0 ppm

Interactive Play Attraction w/ StabilizerInteractive Play Attraction w/ Stabilizer 3.0 ppm 7.0 ppm

Waterslide and Pool SlidesWaterslide and Pool Slides 2.0 ppm 5.0 ppm

Waterslide and Pool Slides w/ StabilizerWaterslide and Pool Slides w/ Stabilizer 3.0 ppm


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

ppmppm..• Total Total alkalinityalkalinity range of range of 60 – 180 ppm60 – 180 ppm as as

calcium carbonate.calcium carbonate.• Combined ClCombined Cl22 maxima: maxima: 0.5 ppm0.5 ppm in Outdoor in Outdoor

Pools & Pools & 0.8 ppm0.8 ppm in Indoor Pools. in Indoor Pools.• ClCl2 2 residual maximum of residual maximum of 10 ppm10 ppm..• BrBr22 total maximum of total maximum of 20 ppm20 ppm..


What’s New: Water TemperaturesWhat’s New: Water Temperatures

OldOld 172.10(2) 172.10(2) Pool Water TemperaturesPool Water Temperatures• Indoor Pools: 72° F to 90°FIndoor Pools: 72° F to 90°F• Outdoor Pools: >65°FOutdoor Pools: >65°F• Whirlpools: ≤104°FWhirlpools: ≤104°F

NewNew 172.19: 172.19: Water TemperatureWater Temperature• Indoor Pools: 72° F to Indoor Pools: 72° F to 95°F95°F• Outdoor Pools: >65°FOutdoor Pools: >65°F• Whirlpools: ≤104°FWhirlpools: ≤104°F• Cold Soak Pools: May be <65°F when water Cold Soak Pools: May be <65°F when water

temperature (°F) is posted in 4” letters.temperature (°F) is posted in 4” letters.


Pool & Spa Test KitsPool & Spa Test Kits172.17(1),(2) & (3) per 172.14(4): Water Test Kits172.17(1),(2) & (3) per 172.14(4): Water Test KitsKits must measure for:Kits must measure for:• pH, (7.2 to 7.8),pH, (7.2 to 7.8),• Free ClFree Cl22: 0 to 10 ppm Cl: 0 to 10 ppm Cl22 in increments of 0.2 ppm, in increments of 0.2 ppm,• Total BrTotal Br22: 0 – 20 ppm Br: 0 – 20 ppm Br22 in increments of 0.2 ppm in increments of 0.2 ppm• Combined ClCombined Cl22, when Cl, when Cl22 is used (0 - 10 ppm in is used (0 - 10 ppm in

increments of 0.2 ppm),increments of 0.2 ppm),• Total Alkalinity (60 -180 ppm as calcium carbonate),Total Alkalinity (60 -180 ppm as calcium carbonate),• Cyanuric Acid (≤30 ppm), when used. Cyanuric Acid (≤30 ppm), when used.


What’s New: Test Kit RequirementsWhat’s New: Test Kit Requirements

• 172.17(3): The 172.17(3): The disinfectant testing disinfectant testing reagent shall be DPD in reagent shall be DPD in powder or liquid form.powder or liquid form.

• Tablets = “Powder”Tablets = “Powder”


Pool & Spa Test KitsPool & Spa Test KitsManufacturersManufacturers::• Hach CompanyHach Company• HF Scientific, Inc.HF Scientific, Inc.• Industrial Test Systems, Inc.Industrial Test Systems, Inc.• LaMotte CompanyLaMotte Company• Palintest, Inc.Palintest, Inc.• Taylor TechnologiesTaylor Technologies


““Approved” Pool & Spa Test Kits:Approved” Pool & Spa Test Kits:Industrial Test Systems: Industrial Test Systems:

• eXact EZ Advanced Photometer (Part #481668),eXact EZ Advanced Photometer (Part #481668),LaMotte: LaMotte:

• ColorQ Pool 4 (#2055), ColorQ Pool 4 (#2055), • ColorQ Pool 5 “Health Inspector Kit” (#2055-CYA), ColorQ Pool 5 “Health Inspector Kit” (#2055-CYA), • ColorQ PRO 7 (#2056), ColorQ PRO 7 (#2056), • ColorQ TesTabs PRO 7 (#2057), and ColorQ TesTabs PRO 7 (#2057), and • ColorQ PRO 11.ColorQ PRO 11.

Palintest, Inc.: Palintest, Inc.: • Pooltest 5, Pooltest 5, • Pooltest 9 Professional, Pooltest 9 Professional, • Pooltest 25 Professional.Pooltest 25 Professional.

Taylor Technologies: Taylor Technologies: • K-2006K-2006


Water Testing FrequencyWater Testing FrequencyPools and Water Attractions, 172.18(1)Pools and Water Attractions, 172.18(1)::• pH & Disinfectant Residual daily before the pool pH & Disinfectant Residual daily before the pool

is opened or in use.is opened or in use.• pH & Disinfectant Residual during day’s peak pH & Disinfectant Residual during day’s peak

patron load.patron load.• Combined ClCombined Cl22 twice/week. twice/week.• Total Alkalinity once/week.Total Alkalinity once/week.• Cyanuric Acid once/week.Cyanuric Acid once/week.


What’s New: Oxidation Reducation What’s New: Oxidation Reducation Potential (ORP)Potential (ORP)

• 172.14(5)(a) Electronic 172.14(5)(a) Electronic Monitoring Devices. When Monitoring Devices. When ORP controllers are used, the ORP controllers are used, the water potential shall be kept water potential shall be kept between 650 - 850mV. between 650 - 850mV.

• When <650mV or >850mV, When <650mV or >850mV, operator shall manually test operator shall manually test the water.the water.


Water Testing FrequencyWater Testing FrequencyPools and Water Attractions Pools and Water Attractions with ORPwith ORP, ,

172.18(3)172.18(3)::• pH & Disinfectant Residual once daily. pH & Disinfectant Residual once daily. • Continually monitor ORP device.Continually monitor ORP device.

• Combined ClCombined Cl22 twice/week. twice/week.• Total Alkalinity once/week.Total Alkalinity once/week.• Cyanuric Acid once/week.Cyanuric Acid once/week.


Water Testing FrequencyWater Testing Frequency• Whirlpools, Therapy & Exercise Pools, Whirlpools, Therapy & Exercise Pools,

172.18(2):172.18(2): • pH & Disinfectant Residual daily before the pool pH & Disinfectant Residual daily before the pool

is opened or in use.is opened or in use.• pH & Disinfectant Residual twice when in use. pH & Disinfectant Residual twice when in use. • pH & Disinfectant Residual 4 times/day.pH & Disinfectant Residual 4 times/day.• Combined ClCombined Cl22 once/day. once/day.• Total Alkalinity once/week.Total Alkalinity once/week.


What’s New: Certified Water What’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 “staffed” by at least one certified shall be “staffed” 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 Operator TrainingCertified Operator Training• Certified Pool Operator Training:Certified Pool Operator Training:

• Aquatic Facility Operator Training:Aquatic Facility Operator Training:

http://www.nspf.org/States/Wisconsin.htmlhttp://www.nspf.org/States/Wisconsin.html

http://www.wpraweb.org/aquatics.htmhttp://www.wpraweb.org/aquatics.htm


Certified Operators – Water Certified Operators – Water ChemistryChemistry

Data from 1,417 pool inspections performed during 2005 – 2006.Data from 1,417 pool inspections performed during 2005 – 2006.

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

Certified Operator Certified Operator RequiredRequired

Free Chlorine Free Chlorine ComplianceCompliance

NoNo 69%69%

YesYes 84%84%


Certified Operators – Chemical Certified Operators – Chemical HazardsHazards

1993 – 2005 Data1993 – 2005 Data::• 134 Total Cl134 Total Cl22 Events Events • 45% of Cl45% of Cl22 Events produced victims Events produced victims• 40% of Cl40% of Cl22 Events produced evacuees Events produced evacuees• 28%28% of Clof Cl22 Events involved Events involved poolspools

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


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

• 172.23(1): Tables HFS 172.23-A and HFS 172.23(1): Tables HFS 172.23-A and HFS 172.23-B determine the required number of 172.23-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 stricterstricter requirements of Tables A or B. requirements of Tables A or B.


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 lifeguard’s attentionthe lifeguard’s 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 lifeguard’s ability to or that may hinder the lifeguard’s ability to provide immediate assistance to a patron.provide immediate assistance to a patron.


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.”.”


Lifeguards & Attendants – Minimum Lifeguards & Attendants – Minimum Age RequirementsAge 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.” (7/22/04)instructors or attendants.” (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.


What’s New: First Aid SuppliesWhat’s New: First Aid Supplies172.27 First Aid Supplies172.27 First Aid Supplies

• Two durable blanketsTwo durable blankets• First Aid Kit with:First Aid Kit with:

(a) Gauze pads − 4 x 4.(b) Gauze pads – 8 x 10.(c) Adhesive bandages.(d) Triangular bandages.(e) Scissors.(f) Gauze roller bandage.(g) Tweezers.(h) Adhesive tape.(i) Eye wash.(j) Elastic bandage.(k) Disposable surgical gloves.(L) Resuscitation pocket face mask.(m) Instant cold packs.

• Biohazard Safety Equipment


What’s New: Posting Pool RulesWhat’s New: Posting Pool Rules172.29(1): General Pool Rules (172.29(1): General Pool Rules (≥1”)≥1”)1. Do not enter the pool if you have a communicable

disease or an open cut.2. Do not bring food, drink, gum or tobacco into the pool.3. Shower before entering the pool and after use of toilet

facilities.4. Do not run or engage in rough play in the pool area.5. Do not bring animals into the pool area.6. Diaper changing on the pool deck is prohibited.7. Glass and shatterable items are prohibited in the pool

area.


What’s New: Posting Pool RulesWhat’s New: Posting Pool Rules172.29(1) General Rules (≥1” letters) – continued.c) A pool that is 200 square feet in area or greater that

does not have an approved diving well configuration shall have “NO DIVING” signs in at least 4−inch high letters included with the rules listed under par. (b).

d) A sign showing the maximum patron load shall be conspicuously displayed in each pool area. The maximum patron load as stated in s. HFS 172.25 may not be exceeded.

e) If non−toilet−trained children are permitted in the pool, the children shall be required to wear swim diapers.


What’s New: Posting Slide RulesWhat’s New: Posting Slide Rules

172.29(2): Pool Slides & Waterslides (172.29(2): Pool Slides & Waterslides (≥1”)≥1”)a.a. Do not use the slide while under the Do not use the slide while under the

influence of alcohol or drugs.influence of alcohol or drugs.b.b. Follow the instructions of the attendant.Follow the instructions of the attendant.c.c. No standing, kneeling, rotating or No standing, kneeling, rotating or

stopping in the flume.stopping in the flume.d.d. Keep your hands inside the flume.Keep your hands inside the flume.e.e. Leave the plunge area immediately.Leave the plunge area immediately.f.f. WARNING: Water depth is _____ feet.WARNING: Water depth is _____ feet.


What’s New: Posting Whirlpool RulesWhat’s New: Posting Whirlpool Rules

172.29(3): Whirlpools (172.29(3): Whirlpools (≥1”)≥1”)a. Elderly persons and persons suffering from heart

disease, diabetes, or high or low blood pressure should not enter the whirlpool.

b. Minors under the age of 12 who are unsupervised may not use the whirlpool.

c. Persons under the influence of alcohol or drugs may not use the whirlpool.

d. Pregnant women should consult their physician regarding whirlpool usage.

e. Lengthy exposure may be hazardous to your health and may result in nausea, dizziness or fainting.

f. Minors under the age of 6 and under are not permitted in the whirlpool.


What’s New: Posting Vortex & What’s New: Posting Vortex & Current Pool RulesCurrent Pool Rules

172.29(4): Vortex & Current Pools 172.29(4): Vortex & Current Pools

……in ≥4” letters:in ≥4” letters:

““Artificial Current; Strong Swimmers Only.”Artificial Current; Strong Swimmers Only.”


What’s New: Posting Cold Soak What’s New: Posting Cold Soak Pool RulesPool Rules

172.29(5): Cold Soak Pools 172.29(5): Cold Soak Pools

……in in ≥4” letters:≥4” letters:

The water temperature in Fahrenheit.The water temperature in Fahrenheit.


What’s New: Posting Interactive Play What’s New: Posting Interactive Play Attractions RulesAttractions Rules

172.29(2): Interactive Play Attractions (172.29(2): Interactive Play Attractions (≥1”)≥1”)a.a. Do not enter the interactive play attractions if you have Do not enter the interactive play attractions if you have

a communicable disease or an open cut. a communicable disease or an open cut. b.b. Do not bring food, drink, gum, tobacco, glass, or street Do not bring food, drink, gum, tobacco, glass, or street

shoes into the interactive play attraction.shoes into the interactive play attraction.c.c. Do not bring animals into the interactive play attraction Do not bring animals into the interactive play attraction

area.area.d.d. Recreational wheel-based methods of transportation Recreational wheel-based methods of transportation

are prohibited.are prohibited.e.e. Diaper changing is permitted in designated area only, Diaper changing is permitted in designated area only,

and not allowed on splash areas.and not allowed on splash areas.


What’s New: Death, Injury and/or What’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. .


What’s New: Record KeepingWhat’s 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.


On-Site RecordsOn-Site RecordsPer 172.32, On-site records must include:Per 172.32, On-site records must include:

• Monthly operating reports,Monthly operating reports,• Laboratory bacteriological reports,Laboratory bacteriological reports,• Copy of most current HFS 172 Copy of most current HFS 172

http://dhfs.wisconsin.gov/fsrl/codes/index.htmhttp://dhfs.wisconsin.gov/fsrl/codes/index.htm• Pool construction plans,Pool construction plans,• Pool Equipment Manufacturer’s instructions/records Pool Equipment Manufacturer’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, and• Lifeguard staffing plan, if required.Lifeguard staffing plan, if required.


What’s New: Waterslide What’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.


What’s New: Water Attraction and What’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 Testing • Each day before use. Each day before use. • All control devices and safety equipment.All control devices and safety equipment.

• Waterslide Inspection Waterslide Inspection • 5-year evaluation of slide & platform structural 5-year evaluation of slide & platform structural

stability & integrity by a Professional Engineer.stability & integrity by a Professional Engineer.• Engineer-signed report will be kept on site.Engineer-signed report will be kept on site.


Telephones at PoolsTelephones at Pools172.26(2) TELEPHONE • For outdoor pools, a working telephone shall be

available in the pool area. • For indoor pools, a working telephone shall be

available within the enclosed area around a pool.

• A current list of emergency numbers and the facility’s location shall be attached to or posted near the telephone.

• Cellular or cordless phones may not be used to comply with this subsection.


Telephones at PoolsTelephones at Pools

172.26(2) TELEPHONE • Note: A request for an alternative location

for a telephone or another system of communication that provides access to emergency service during hours of pool operation may be made under s. HFS 172.03(2).


““Grandfathered” in or not?Grandfathered” in or not?When are older pools required to upgrade to When are older pools required to upgrade to

the standards in the new code?the standards in the new code?

The key questionThe key question::

Is it Structural/Mechanical or Operational?Is it Structural/Mechanical or Operational?


““Grandfathered” in or not?Grandfathered” in or not?• If it’s a If it’s a structural structural or or mechanicalmechanical issue, the issue, the

features or equipment that were approved by features or equipment that were approved by the Department of Commerce, the Department of Commerce, when the pool when the pool was builtwas built, are not required to upgrade…unless:, are not required to upgrade…unless:

1.1. There is an immediate threat to public health There is an immediate threat to public health and safety.and safety.

2.2. This is a specifically articulated requirement This is a specifically articulated requirement in the new code requiring upgrading (none in the new code requiring upgrading (none at this time). at this time).


““Grandfathered” in or not?Grandfathered” in or not?If it’s an If it’s an operationaloperational issue, the pool or water issue, the pool or water

attraction must comply with the new code.attraction must comply with the new code.

Operational issues includeOperational issues include::• Lifeguard staffing and staffing plans,Lifeguard staffing and staffing plans,• Disinfectant levels,Disinfectant levels,• Water Chemistry standards,Water Chemistry standards,• Certified Operators, etc.Certified Operators, etc.


Code CorrectionsCode CorrectionsCode

Section Topic Correction

172.04(4) Pool Slide Definition “per minute” needs to be added.

172.04(45) Superchlorination Definition Duplicate phrase, “to raise the level of the oxidizer.”

172.13(a) Disinfectant rate- of-flow meter

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

172.14(3)(e) Outdoor Pool Combined Chlorine concentration

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

172.15(1) Chlorine Generators and Superchlorination

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

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

172.22(2) Lifeguard Qualifications Red Cross water park lifeguard requirement needs to be corrected.

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

172.26 (2) Incorrect Note The note should refer to 172.03(2).


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

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

CDC’s Fecal Accident Response RecommendationsCDC’s Fecal Accident Response Recommendations

**18,000 (20 ppm for 15 hours) when Cyanuric Acid is ≤50 ppm, per Tracynda Davis of the NSPF on 11/19/07.

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

2004 2004 RecommendationRecommendation

12/2007 12/2007 RecommendationRecommendation

10/2007 10/2007 RecommendationRecommendation

w/ Stabilizerw/ Stabilizer

9,6009,600(10 ppm for 16 hours)(10 ppm for 16 hours)

15,30015,300(10 ppm for 25.5 hours)(10 ppm for 25.5 hours)

No No Recommendation*Recommendation*


Vomit in Pool WaterVomit in Pool Water• CDC Fact Sheet (provided)CDC Fact Sheet (provided)

• Public Health Concern: NorovirusesPublic Health Concern: Noroviruses

• Response: Response: • Use CDC’s formed fecal accident Use CDC’s formed fecal accident

response,response,• ClCl22 at 2 ppm & pH 7.2 – 7.5 for 25 at 2 ppm & pH 7.2 – 7.5 for 25

minutesminutes

http://www.sillyjokes.co.uk/big-picture.php?Picture=images/p-jokes/fake/vomit-fake-big.jpg&JS=No&ReturnPath=p-jokes/fav/sick.html


Blood in Pool WaterBlood in Pool Water• CDC Fact Sheet (provided)CDC Fact Sheet (provided)• Possible Blood-borne Pathogen (Hep B or Possible Blood-borne Pathogen (Hep B or

HIV) ConcernHIV) Concern• CDC: “These germs do not survive long CDC: “These germs do not survive long

when diluted into properly chlorinated when diluted into properly chlorinated water.”water.”

• No public health reason to recommend No public health reason to recommend pool closure. However, patron pool closure. However, patron expectations may be different. expectations may be different.


Cleaning Up Body Fluid Spills on Cleaning Up Body Fluid Spills on Pool SurfacesPool Surfaces

• CDC Fact Sheet (provided)CDC Fact Sheet (provided)http://www.cdc.gov/healthyswimming/fecal_response.htm#otherhttp://www.cdc.gov/healthyswimming/fecal_response.htm#other

• Recipe for Bleach Disinfecting Solution:Recipe for Bleach Disinfecting Solution:• 9 parts cool water,9 parts cool water,• 1 part household bleach,1 part household bleach,• Add bleach to water, gently mix,Add bleach to water, gently mix,

• Allow bleach solution to Allow bleach solution to remain on surface for 20 remain on surface for 20 minutes.minutes.


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.


New Issues: MRSA & PoolsNew Issues: MRSA & Pools• I would say that staph [Staphylococcus Aureus] I would say that staph [Staphylococcus Aureus]

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 biofilm that builds up and precautions, due to the biofilm that builds up and promotes bacterial growth in the jets. promotes bacterial growth in the jets. (10/19/07)(10/19/07)

Gwen Borlaug, CIC [Certified in Infection Control], MPH Gwen Borlaug, 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 [Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)] This [Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (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://dhfs.wisconsin.gov/communicable/factsheets/MRSA.htmhttp://dhfs.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 – 5000 ppm Salt 3000 – 5000 ppm

(0.3% - 0.5%)(0.3% - 0.5%)• New code requires a New code requires a secondary disinfection secondary disinfection system.system.


New Issues: Ultraviolet (UV) New Issues: Ultraviolet (UV) DisinfectionDisinfection

• Cryptosporidium and Giardia are Cryptosporidium and Giardia are inactivated by high doses of UV inactivated by high doses of UV light.light.

• New York Health Department New York Health Department issued an emergency code issued an emergency code (January 2007) requiring UV (January 2007) requiring UV systems at sprayparks.systems at sprayparks.

• UV breaks apart chloramines.UV breaks apart chloramines.


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” tall.>42” 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. Here’s how to complaints and lawsuits. Here’s how to stay on top of this emerging issue and stay on top of this emerging issue and keep the air healthy.” by Rin-rin Yukeep the air healthy.” by Rin-rin Yu

October 2006


New Issues – Air QualityNew Issues – Air QualityFive factors to ensuring health indoor air Five factors to ensuring health indoor air

quality at indoor pools:quality at indoor pools:• Pool water temperature 2 – 5 degrees cooler Pool water temperature 2 – 5 degrees cooler

than the air temperature,than the air temperature,• Relative humidity 50 – 60%,Relative humidity 50 – 60%,• Minimum of 25 – 30% fresh air exchange Minimum of 25 – 30% fresh air exchange

through HVAC (maybe 100% in winter),through HVAC (maybe 100% in winter),• Air exchange (supply and return) both high Air exchange (supply and return) both high

and low,and low,• Negative pressure in the pool area.Negative pressure in the pool area.


New Issues: Activist SwimmersNew Issues: Activist Swimmers

The “Activist Swimmer” or the “Empowered The “Activist Swimmer” or the “Empowered Pool Patron”:Pool 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 – On the HANDPH Pool Policies – On the HANFood Safety & Recreational LicensingFood Safety & Recreational LicensingTopic AreaTopic Area


DPH Pool Policies – on the HANDPH Pool Policies – on the HAN

Pools and Pools and Water Water AttractionsAttractions


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

Fountains/Bottled WaterFountains/Bottled Water• Potassium MonopersulfatePotassium Monopersulfate• Cameras in Remote Pool AreasCameras in Remote Pool Areas• Coin-operated Showers at Public Coin-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,• ““Premises” Definition.Premises” Definition.


Pool & Water Slide Inspection ProcedurePool & Water Slide Inspection Procedure

Initial “brainstorm” on 10/25/07:Initial “brainstorm” 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, delamination, wear or other damage) of deterioration, delamination, 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/SB-http://www.commerce.state.wi.us/SB/SB-

SwimmingPoolsDataReport.htmlSwimmingPoolsDataReport.html


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

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

Recommendation*Recommendation*

Wisconsin Division Wisconsin Division of Public Health of Public Health

AverageAverage

~215-246 Facilities ~215-246 Facilities per Sanitarianper Sanitarian

≥≥730 Facilities 730 Facilities per Sanitarianper Sanitarian

**Draft Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards –Standard No. 8 Program Support and Draft Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards –Standard No. 8 Program Support and Resources (January 2005). USFDA.Resources (January 2005). USFDA.(@1.3 average inspections/facility/year = 30% re-inspection rate)(@1.3 average inspections/facility/year = 30% re-inspection rate)


Thank YouThank You

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

phone: 608-266-8294phone: [email protected]@dhfs.state.wi.us

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