1. (1) Pools.

   1. (a) General requirement. Each pool shall be under the supervision of at least one operator, except that if multiple pools are located on the same premise, and licensed by the same person, they may be supervised by one operator. _Pf
   2. (b) Operator responsibilities. Each operator shall be responsible for pool operation and maintenance including equipment shut-down, backwashing, daily maintenance and vacuuming, and maintenance of water quality pursuant to ch. ATCP 76. _Pf

2. (2) Pool operator certification.

   1. (a) Pool operator certification required.

      1. 1. Each water attraction or multiple water attractions on the same premise shall have at least one certified operator._Pf
      2. 2. An owner of a pool who demonstrates a lack of active managerial control over the pool operation by having 2 or more reinspections in a 3-year period is required to have a certified operator. _Pf

      3. 3. Pool operator certification for a water attraction shall be obtained within 90 days of receiving a new license or a pool meeting the conditions under subd. 2. _Pf

         1. a. A pool that is required to have a certified operator under subd. 2, may contract with a certified operator.
         2. b. The certified operator shall be able to respond within 3 hours.
      4. 4. The owner of a pool shall replace a certified operator within 90 days after a certified operator’s departure. _Pf

   2. (b) Certified operator duties. A certified operator is responsible for all of the following:

      1. 1. The certified operator will perform service related to water quality parameters pursuant to ss. ATCP 76.14, 76.16, and 76.19.
      2. 2. The certified operator shall ensure that equipment is properly functioning pursuant to ss. ATCP 76.11, 76.13, 76.15, and 76.17.
   3. (c) Documentation of certification. A current copy of the certified operator’s certification shall be maintained at the pool. _Pf

History

History: CR 22-021: cr. Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 9-24-23.