Section SPS 390.16 - Mechanical systems(1). ELECTRICAL. Electrical components shall comply with the requirements of ch. SPS 316.(2). WATER HEATERS. (a) Water heating equipment shall comply with chs. SPS 364 and 365.(b) A thermometer accurate to within plus or minus 2oF of the operating range shall be installed in the circulation piping.(c) The thermometer required in par. (b) shall be accessible for reading.(d) The use of a toxic solution, such as, but not limited to, heat transfer fluid in a single-wall heat exchanger, is prohibited.(e) Water heaters and hot water storage tanks shall be equipped with temperature and pressure relief valves in accordance with ch. SPS 384.(3). ILLUMINATION. (a) Artificial lighting shall be provided so that all areas of the pool, including the bottom, shall be visible when the pool or water attraction is used during periods of low illumination.(b) For outdoor facilities, overhead lighting shall provide a minimum of 3 footcandles of illumination at the water surface and on the deck.(c) For indoor facilities, overhead lighting shall provide a minimum of 10 footcandles at the water surface and on the deck.(d)1. Except as permitted in subd. 2., underwater lighting shall provide a minimum of 1/2-watt incandescent light per square foot of water surface area or equivalent.2. If overhead lighting provides a minimum of 15 footcandles illumination at the water surface, no underwater lighting is required.(e) For exterior facilities, areas that are designed to operate during periods of low illumination shall be provided with sufficient emergency lighting to permit evacuation of the facility.(f) For exterior facilities, emergency lighting shall activate within 10 seconds of lighting failure.(4). WATER SUPPLY.(a)Water quality. The water supply for all public swimming pools and water attractions shall meet the water quality requirements as listed in ch. SPS 382, Table 382.70-1. Note: Refer to Appendix A-390.16 (4) for s. SPS 382.70 Table 382.70-1.
(b)Cross connection control. Protection of the potable water supply shall comply with s. SPS 382.41.(c)Makeup water quality. Makeup water to maintain the water level in all public swimming pools and water attractions and water used as a vehicle for disinfectants or other pool chemicals, for pump priming or for other such additions, shall meet the requirements listed in ch. SPS 382, Table 382.70-1. Note: Refer to Appendix A-390.16 (4) for s. SPS 382.70 Table 382.70-1.
(d)Spray feature water. Water used for spray features or water falling onto patrons shall be disinfected if supplied from a whirlpool or wading pool basin.(5). WASTEWATER DISPOSAL. Wastewater discharges shall be in accordance with ss. SPS 382.38 Table 382.38-1 and 382.33. Note: See ch. SPS 390 Appendix for a reprint of Table 382.38-1.
(6). EQUIPMENT ROOM. (a) An equipment room or equipment enclosure shall be provided to serve all public swimming pools and water attractions. 1. An equipment room shall be ventilated in accordance with ch. SPS 364.2. An equipment room shall be drained.3. An equipment room shall be accessible for operation and maintenance of equipment.(b) The doors to all rooms in which a chlorine gas feeder is located or a cylinder of compressed chlorine gas is located or stored shall be labeled "DANGER-CHLORINE GAS" in clearly readable letters.Wis. Admin. Code Department of Safety and Professional Services SPS 390.16
CR 08-056: cr. Register February 2009 No. 638, eff. 3-1-09; correction in (1), (2) (a), (e), (4) (a), (b), (c), (5), (6) (a) 1. made under s. 13.92(4) (b) 7, Stats., Register December 2011 No. 672.