Wis. Admin. Code ch. ATCP 76 (DATCP) public pools and water attractions operation rule, revised effective Sep 24, 2023; ch. SPS 390 (DSPS) design and construction. Enforced by DATCP Division of Food and Recreational Safety licenses and inspects, with agent local health departments under agreement; DSPS Division of Industry Services approves plans before new or altered pools are built. Checked on the primary source; the state record was last reviewed 2026-11-12.
2023 revision (certified operator rules effective Sep 24, 2023): water attractions, and public pools with two reinspections in three years, need a certified operator. Licenses run Jul 1-Jun 30. New pools need DSPS-approved plans and DSPS installation approval before DATCP licensing. Drain-cover and lifeguard-certificate guidance posted.
Source: primary document
Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; confirm the local office for the address.
In force; DATCP water recreation page re-read Oct 24, 2026 (certified-operator rule from Sep 24, 2023; licenses expire Jun 30); ATCP 76 effective date not stated on that page
The federal Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (drain covers and anti-entrapment) applies to every public pool alongside the state rule below.
These apply when the building has the equipment or fits the type named. The frequency is the standard one; your local official can set a stricter one, so confirm it for the address.
Wis. Admin. Code ch. ATCP 76 (DATCP) public pools and water attractions operation rule, revised effective Sep 24, 2023; ch. SPS 390 (DSPS) design and construction. 2023 revision (certified operator rules effective Sep 24, 2023): water attractions, and public pools with two reinspections in three years, need a certified operator. Licenses run Jul 1-Jun 30. New pools need DSPS-approved plans and DSPS installation approval before DATCP licensing. Drain-cover and lifeguard-certificate guidance posted.
DATCP Division of Food and Recreational Safety licenses and inspects, with agent local health departments under agreement; DSPS Division of Industry Services approves plans before new or altered pools are built.
Nothing is scheduled. The rule above stays in force until the state adopts a newer edition or amends the program; AHJ Radar re-checks the source weekly.
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