Section 390.04. Plan review and approval.

 

(1)   Review.

(a) Review requirements. All designs under the scope of this chapter shall be submitted to the department for review and receive approval from the department prior to the start of construction in accordance with this section.

(b) Plans and specifications.

1. At least 4 and no more than 5 complete sets of plans and one copy of specifications for the public swimming pool or water attraction design shall be submitted for review. These sets of plans and copies shall be clear, legible and permanently marked.

2. Plans submitted for review shall be accompanied by sufficient information for the department to determine if the installation and its performance will meet the requirements of this chapter.

3.

a. Plans and specifications, including adequate supporting design data, shall be prepared by a Wisconsin registered architect or professional engineer and bear that person's seal and signature.

b. Structural review of pool slides shall be based on conformance with the design requirements of slides and tower structures under ch. SPS 362 .

4. The design for and extent of replaced or altered equipment and piping shall be included on the submittal of reconstructed or altered swimming pools or water attractions.

5. Pursuant to s. SPS 302.07 (3) , the department shall review and make a determination on an application for plan review within 15 business days.

(c) Revised submittals. All changes or modifications, involving the provisions of this chapter, shall be approved in writing by the department prior to installation.

(d) Revocation of approval. The department may revoke any approval, issued under the provisions of this chapter, for any false statements or misrepresentation of facts on which the approval was based.

(e) Expiration of approval. Plans approved by the department shall expire 2 years after the date indicated on the approval letter, if construction has not commenced within that 2-year period.

(f) Limitations. A conditional approval of a plan by the department shall not be construed as an assumption by the department of any responsibility for the design. The department does not hold itself liable for any defects in construction or for any damages that may result from the specific installation.

(g) Fees. Fees for plan review submittals shall be as specified in ch. SPS 302 .

(2)   Details.

(a) General.

1. The name and address of the owner shall be included on the plans or in a separate report.

2. A map indicating the exact location of the facility with street address shall be included on the plans or in a separate report.

(b) Site. Site information shall be included on the plans indicating at least the location of all wells and utilities, topography and natural water features.

(c) Plot plan.

1. A general map and detailed scaled drawings shall be submitted showing the site plan or floor plan of pertinent portions of the public swimming pool or water attraction structure, public swimming pool or water attraction orientation, including the location of all slides, interactive play attractions and play features. The designed pool water elevation shall be shown on the detailed drawing.

2. All water supply facilities, sources of drinking water, public or private sewers and relative elevations of paved or other walkways and the equipment room floor shall be shown on the plans.

3. When public water and sewer systems are proposed to serve the public swimming pool or water attraction, the elevations of storm and sanitary sewer inverts and street grade shall be shown on the plans.

(d) Construction plans. Detailed scaled and dimensional drawings for each individual pool or water attraction shall include at least all of the following:

1. A layout plan showing dimensioned longitudinal and transverse cross sections of the public swimming pool or water attraction. Include location and type of inlets, overflows, pool drains, suction outlets, deck drains, drinking fountains or sources of drinking water, piping, entries and exits, hosebibbs, fences, telephones, design of deck, curb or walls enclosing the pool, paved walkways, overflow gutters or devices, ladders, stairs, diving boards, slides and play features.

2. A flow diagram showing the location, plan, elevation and isometrics of filters, pumps, chemical feeders, ventilation devices, heaters, surge tanks including operating levels, backflow preventers, valves, piping, flow meters, gauges, thermometers, test cocks, sight glasses and the drainage system for the disposal of pool and filter wastewater.

3. The plan drawings for all available sanitary facilities and any bathhouse facilities provided including dressing rooms, lockers and basket storage, showers and all other plumbing fixtures.

4. A single table with the specifications for the pool or water attraction and all associated equipment.

5. The design information used to determine the surface area and volume of the pool or water attraction.

(e) Specifications. Complete technical specifications for the construction of the pool or water attraction and all appurtenances to accompany the drawings under par. (d) , shall include at least all of the following:

1. All construction details not shown on the plans.

2. Detailed requirements for the type, size, operating characteristics and rating of all mechanical and electrical equipment.

3. Number and location of plumbing fixtures and piping associated with the pool.

4. The sources of all water supplies.

5. Filter media such as diatomaceous earth, sand, gravel or other approved material.

6. Any information related to the project requested on the plan submittal application.

7. Any other information necessary to determine compliance with this chapter.

(3)   Alternate public swimming pool or water attraction design review.

(a) Innovation. The provisions of this chapter are not intended to prevent innovative designs for public swimming pools or water attractions. The department may issue an approval of an alternate design if the design complies with the intent of this chapter.

(b) Alternate designs.

1. For an alternate public swimming pool or water attraction design, an approval shall be required before statewide installation and use.

2. Alternate designs submitted for review shall be accompanied by sufficient information for the department to determine if the design and its performance will meet the requirements of this chapter.

3. The department shall review and make a determination on an application for an alternate design submittal within 90 days of receipt of all information and fees required for completion of the review.

4. The department may include specific conditions in issuing an approval for an alternate design, including an expiration date for the approval. Violations of the conditions under which an approval is issued shall constitute a violation of this chapter.

5. If, upon review, the department determines that an alternate design does not comply with the intent of this chapter, the request for approval shall be denied in writing.

6. If a design receives alternate approval, a plan for the site-specific public swimming pool or water attraction complying with the alternate design approval shall be submitted in accordance with sub. (1) .

(c) Revisions. If an approved alternate design is modified or additional assertions of function or performance are made, the approval shall be considered null and void, unless the design is resubmitted to the department for review and approval is granted.

(d) Revocation of approval. The department may revoke an approval issued under this section for any false statements or misrepresentation of facts or data on which the approval was based, or as a result of design failure.

(e) Limitations. An approval issued by the department for an alternate design may not be construed as an assumption of any responsibility for defects in design, construction or performance of any installation or for any damages that may result.

(f) Fees. Fees for the review of an alternate design under this section and any onsite inspections shall be submitted in accordance with ch. SPS 302 . Fees for any miscellaneous inspections shall be as specified in s. SPS 302.04 (2) .

(4)   Experimental public swimming pool or water attraction design review.

(a) Experimental review. The provisions of this chapter are not intended to prevent innovative designs for public swimming pools or water attractions. The department may issue an approval of an experimental public swimming pool or water attraction design for the purpose of proving compliance with the intent of this chapter.

(b) Experimental designs.

1. Experimental public swimming pool or water attraction designs submitted for review shall be accompanied by sufficient information as requested by the department.

2. The department shall review and make a determination on an application for an experimental submittal within 120 days of receipt of all information and fees required for completion of the review.

3. The department may include specific conditions in issuing an approval for an experimental design, including an expiration date for the approval. Violations of the conditions under which an approval is issued shall constitute a violation of this chapter.

4. If, upon review, the department determines that an experimental design is not acceptable, the request for approval shall be denied in writing.

5. If a design receives experimental approval, a plan for the site-specific public swimming pool complying with the experimental design approval shall be submitted in accordance with sub. (1) .

6. The department may limit the number of applications for review of experimental systems.

(c) Revisions. If an approved experimental design is modified or additional assertions of function or performance are made, the approval shall be considered null and void, unless the design is resubmitted to the department for review and approval is granted.

(d) Revocation of approval. The department may revoke an approval issued under this section for any false statements or misrepresentation of facts or data on which the approval was based, or as a result of design failure.

(e) Limitations. An approval issued by the department for an experimental design may not be construed as an assumption of any responsibility for defects in design, construction or performance of any installation or for any damages that may result.

(f) Fees. Fees for the review of an experimental design under this section and any onsite inspections shall be submitted in accordance with ch. SPS 302 . Fees for any miscellaneous inspections shall be as specified in s. SPS 302.04 (2) .

CR 08-056 : cr. Register February 2009 No. 638 , eff. 3-1-09; correction in (1) (b) 3. b., 5., (g), (3) (f), (4) (f) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7. , Stats., Register December 2011 No. 672 .

Note

The Department forms required in this chapter are available for a nominal fee at telephone 800-DOC-SALE or 411 (Telecommunications Relay) or at [e-mail] , or at no charge at the Department's Web site at http://dsps.wi.gov through links to Division of Industry Services forms. Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 For submittal of plumbing plans, see s. SPS 382.20 . Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 Sufficient information may include the diving board manufacturer's installation requirements and skimmer NSF/ANSI 50 ratings. Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 Plans and specifications are to be submitted to the Department's Division of Industry Services, P.O. Box 7162, Madison, WI 53707-7162 or to 1400 East Washington Avenue, Madison, WI 53703. Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1