Section 76.33. Facility maintenance, repair and sanitation.

 

(1)   Pool area.

(a) General. Each pool shall be routinely brushed or vacuumed to keep the basin and surrounding appurtenances free of sediment, lint, hair, debris, algae and slime growth and discoloration. Cracks or other defects shall be repaired and the pool interior shall be refinished as necessary to maintain it in a cleanable condition. The pool and water area shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. Glass and shatterable plastic items shall be prohibited in the pool area.

(b) Deck maintenance and cleaning. Pool areas and appurtenances, including safety pads, shall be maintained in good repair and shall be rinsed daily to prevent microbial growth. Indoor pool decks shall be disinfected at least weekly. Depth markings along the edge of the pool shall be maintained to be clearly visible and readable. The deck shall be kept unobstructed except for easily portable furniture and equipment.

(c) Walls, ceilings and floors. The walls, ceilings and floors in the pool area shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.

(d) Hosing. Hosing shall be provided in adequate lengths to flush the entire pool deck. All hose bibbs shall be protected against backsiphonage by the proper installation of an approved backflow prevention device as required under s. SPS 390.16 (4) .

(e) Equipment. Pool equipment, including equipment on the deck, shall be properly located and installed and maintained and repaired as necessary.

(f) Spectator areas. The spectator area shall be maintained in a clean condition. Spectator areas with tables, chairs and other obstructions may not block the deck.

(g) Drinking fountain. Each drinking fountain required under s. SPS 390.19 shall be maintained in clean and sanitary condition.

(2)   Shower, toilet and dressing facilities.

(a) The walls, partitions and floors of showers, toilet rooms and dressing areas shall be maintained in good repair and shall be cleaned and disinfected daily and more often if necessary to provide clean and sanitary conditions.

(b) Showers shall be maintained in an operable condition and each shower shall provide 3 to 5 gallons of water per minute.

(c) Toilet room fixtures and diaper changing stations shall be kept clean and maintained in good repair.

(d) Lockers and furniture shall be cleaned as needed and maintained in good repair.

(e) Soap shall be continually provided at each hand washing sink and shower in permanently installed dispensing devices. The dispensers shall be maintained in operating condition.

(f) Individual towels in dispensers or hot air dryers shall be provided at hand washing sinks.

(g) A continuous supply of toilet tissue shall be provided in permanently installed dispensing devices.

(h) If bathing suits or towels or caps are furnished to patrons, they shall be thoroughly laundered with detergent and machine dried after each use. Clean suits, towels and caps shall be stored separately from unlaundered articles.

(i) Hose bibbs shall be conveniently located to adequately rinse and sanitize floors in shower, dressing, and toilet facilities.

(3)   Garbage and refuse. All garbage and refuse shall be stored in metal or rigid plastic containers having tight–fitting lids. A sufficient number of containers shall be provided for all garbage and refuse generated. Filled containers of garbage or refuse shall be covered and stored in a manner to prevent harborage for rodents, insect attraction and breeding areas, odors, environmental pollution and accidents. The contents of the containers shall be disposed of as needed and in a sanitary manner. All containers shall be kept clean and maintained in good repair.

(4)   Water heaters, ventilation, electrical.

(a) Water heaters and heat exchangers shall be maintained in operating condition.

(b) Heating, ventilation, and exhaust equipment shall be maintained and operated to provide air movement as required by chs. SPS 361 to 365 to prevent any excessive condensation and air quality problems in indoor enclosures.

(c) Electrical equipment and lighting shall be maintained in good repair and in operating condition.

CR 06-086 : cr. Register August 2007 No. 620 , eff. 2-1-08; CR 09-115 : am. (1) (d) and (g) Register May 2010 No. 653 , eff. 6-1-10; corrections in (1) (d) and (g), (4) (b) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7. , Stats., Register January 2012 No. 673 ; renum. from DHS 172.33 Register June 2016 No. 726 .

Note

See s. SPS 390.19 for additional information. Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 Refer to s. SPS 390.16 for department of safety and professional services installation requirements. Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1