Wisconsin Administrative Code

SPS 390.14 Circulation systems. A water circulation system consisting of pumps, piping return inlets and suction outlets, filters and other necessary equipment shall be provided that complies with all of the following requirements: (1) TURNOVER RATE. Circulation system equipment …

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 2nF of the operating r…

SPS 390.17 Sanitizing equipment. (1) EQUIPMENT STANDARDS. (a) Sanitizing equipment shall be certified to comply with the requirements of NSF/ANSI 50. (b) A chemical system that provides the residual required by ch. ATCP 76 shall be installed when an alternative means of disinfect…

SPS 390.18 Safety features. (1) ROPE AND FLOAT (a) 1. Except as permitted in subd. 2., a rope and float line shall be provided in all basins: a. To separate activity areas, such as plunge areas, climbing walls, pad walks and other areas where patron activity may harm others. b. T…

SPS 390.19 Toilet room and sanitary facilities. (1) GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) Toilet and handwash facilities, and public drinking fountains shall be located so to be accessible by a length of paved walking surface no greater than 300 feet 14 from the nearest rim of the most dista…

SPS 390.20 Wading pools. Wading pools shall be in compliance with the applicable requirements of ss. SPS 390.04 to 390.19 and with this section: (1) The maximum depth of water in a wading pool may not exceed 24 inches. (2) The maximum depth of water at the accessible perimeter of…

SPS 390.21 Whirlpools and cold soak pools. Whirlpools and cold soak pools shall be in compliance with the applicable requirements of ss. SPS 390.04 to 390.19 and with this section: (1) All walls within 5 feet of the whirlpool or cold soak pool shall be constructed of impervious m…

SPS 390.22 Interactive play attractions. Interactive play attractions shall be in compliance with the applicable requirements of ss. SPS 390.04 to 390.19 and with this section. (1) DESIGN AND MATERIALS. (a) All materials for walking surfaces on an interactive play attraction shal…

SPS 390.30 Play features. (1) GENERAL. Structures and devices not intended for patron activities such as climbing, walking and hanging shall be either designed or supervised to prevent such action. (2) IN-WATER PLAY FEATURES. (a) In-water play features installed shall be subject …

SPS 390.31 Slides. (1) GENERAL. All slides installed as an appurtenance to a public swimming pool or water attraction shall be designed, manufactured and permanently installed so as SPS 390.31 to provide a safe and healthy environment for the rider and other occupants of the faci…

SPS 390.40 Incorporation of standards by reference. (1) CONSENT. Pursuant to s. 227.21 (2), Stats., the attorney general has consented to the incorporation by reference of the standards listed in sub. (3). Note: Copies of the adopted standards are on file in the offices of the de…

SPS 391.01 Purpose. This chapter has the following purposes: (1) This chapter establishes minimum standards and criteria for the design, installation and maintenance of sanitation systems and devices which are alternatives to water-carried waste plumbing fixtures and drain system…

SPS 391.02 Scope. (1) This chapter has the following applications: (a) This chapter applies to all composting toilet systems, incinerating toilets, pit privies and vault privies installed or constructed on or after the effective date of this chapter. (b) This chapter applies to s…

SPS 391.03 Definitions. In this chapter: (1) XAmusement facilityY has the meaning given in s. 101.128 (1) (a), Stats. (2) XComposting toilet systemY means a method that collects, stores and converts by bacterial digestion nonliquid-carried human wastes or organic kitchen wastes, …

SPS 391.04 Registrations. The installation of a vault privy or a pit privy to serve a state-owned facility shall be registered with the department prior to installation. The registration of a vault privy shall be accompanied by sufficient information to determine compliance with …

SPS 391.10 Composting toilet systems. (1) The materials, design, construction and performance of a composting toilet system shall conform to NSF Standard 41. (2) All composting toilet systems shall be listed by a testing agency acceptable to the department. Note: Listing agencies…

SPS 391.11 Incinerating toilets. (1) The design, construction and installation of a gas-fired incinerating toilet shall conform to ANSI Z21.61. (2) The materials, design, construction, and performance of an electric-fired incinerating toilet shall conform to NSF Protocol P157. (3…

SPS 391.12 Privies. (1) (a) The storage chamber of a vault privy shall conform with the requirements of s. SPS 384.25 relating to holding tanks, and shall have a minimum storage capacity of 200 gallons or one cubic yard. (b) 1. The storage chamber of a pit privy shall be sited an…

SPS 391.13 Portable restrooms. (1) The storage chamber of a portable restroom into which human waste is to be deposited shall be watertight. (2) The entire floor and the side walls to a height of not less than 4 inches of a portable restroom shall be of a material impervious to w…

SPS 391.14 Equal speed of access to toilets. (1) APPLICATION. This section applies to the toilet fixtures in separate-gender restrooms serving an amusement facility and a specialty events center where the public congregates that are constructed or renovated on or after January 1,…

SPS 391.20 Incorporation of standards by reference. (1) CONSENT. Pursuant to s. 227.21, Stats., the attorney general has consented to the incorporation by reference of the standards listed in sub. (3). (2) COPIES. Copies of the adopted standards are on file in the offices of the …

SPS 4.01 Authorization. The following rules are adopted by the department of safety and professional services pursuant to ss. 440.03 (13) (a) and (am), 440.05, 440.06, and 440.07, Stats. History: Cr. Register, October, 1978, No. 274, eff. 11-1-78; am. Register, July, 1996, No. 48…

SPS 4.02 Definitions. (1) XApplicantY means a person who applies for a license, permit, certificate or registration granted by the department or a board. (1g) XArrest recordY means information indicating that an individual has been apprehended, taken into custody or detention, he…

SPS 4.03 Time for review and determination of credential applications. (1) TIME LIMITS. An authority shall review and make a determination on an original application for a credential within 60 business days after a completed application is received by the authority unless a diffe…

SPS 4.04 Fees for examinations, reexaminations and proctoring examinations. (1) EXAMINATION FEE SCHEDULE. A list of all current examination fees may be obtained at no charge from the Office of Examinations, Department of Safety and Professional Services, 1400 East Washington Aven…

SPS 4.05 Fee for test review. (1) The fee for supervised review of examination results by a failing applicant which is conducted by the department is $28. (2) The fee for review of examination results by a service provider is the fee established by the service provider. History: …

SPS 4.06 Refunds. (1) A refund of all but $10 of the applicant[s examination fee and initial credential fee submitted to the department shall be granted if any of the following occurs: (a) An applicant is found to be unqualified for an examination administered by the authority. (…

SPS 4.07 Investigation. The department shall investigate whether an applicant for any of the following credentials has been charged with or convicted of a crime: (1) Accountant, certified public. (2) Acupuncturist. (3) Advanced practice nurse prescriber. (4) Aesthetician. (5) Aes…

SPS 4.08 Photographs and fingerprints. The department may require an applicant for any of the credentials set forth in s. SPS 4.07 and not listed in sub. (2) to be photographed and fingerprinted as a part of the credentialing process, if there exits reason to believe that the app…

SPS 4.09 Credential holder charges or convictions. (1) Pursuant to the procedures set forth in ch. SPS 2 for the screening of informal complaints, the department may investigate whether a holder of any of the credentials set forth in s. SPS 4.07 has been arrested, charged with or…

SPS 4.10 Failure to renew within 5 years of the renewal date. A credential holder with an expired credential may not reapply for the credential using the initial application process. A credential holder who has not renewed their credential within 5 years of the renewal date shall…

SPS 4.11 Credential Reinstatement. A credential may not be reinstated through the initial application process. A credential holder who has unmet disciplinary requirements and failed to renew the credential within 5 years after the renewal date or whose credential has been surrend…

SPS 50.100 Authority and scope. Pursuant to subch. II of ch. 454, Stats., this chapter applies to licensing of barbers and barbering establishments. Note: Under s. 454.22 (1), Stats., XNo person may engage in barbering unless the person is one of the following: (a) A licensed bar…

SPS 50.110 Definitions. In this chapter: (1) XAntisepticY means a chemical that kills or inhibits the growth of organisms on skin or living tissue. (1m) XApprenticeY means a person who is learning the practice of barbering under s. 454.26, Stats. (2) XBarberY has the meaning give…

SPS 50.200 Treatments prohibited, infectious and contagious diseases. (1) No licensee may treat any disease of the skin unless under the direction of a physician. (2) No licensee may provide services to a patron suffering from an infectious or contagious scalp or skin disease unl…

SPS 50.210 Practice standards. (1) Services provided by any licensee shall be performed in a manner that is consistent with basic and accepted practice standards and in accordance with all state statutes and department rules applicable to barbering. (2) Licensees may provide only…

SPS 50.211 Unauthorized practice. (1) Licensees may not assist or participate in the unauthorized or unlicensed practice of barbering. (2) Licensees shall report to the department unauthorized or unlicensed practice or other violations of subch. II of ch. 454, Stats., and this ch…

SPS 50.212 Practice outside of a licensed establishment. A person authorized to practice barbering under s. 454.22 (1), Stats. may provide barbering services outside of a licensed establishment if all the following are true: (1) The person owns, manages, is employed by, or is aff…

SPS 50.220 Advertising. (1) Advertising by licensees shall be truthful and accurate and may not mislead the public. (2) An establishment shall either post a list of cost of services Note: Section 454.21, Stats., states: 454.21 Limitations and Exceptions. Barbering does not includ…

SPS 50.230 Responsibilities of owners. The owner of any licensed establishment shall be responsible for compliance with subch. II of ch. 454, Stats., and this chapter. The owner shall do all of the following: (1) Provide supplies and equipment necessary to maintain safe and sanit…

SPS 50.231 Responsibilities of the manager. (1) The manager of a barbering establishment shall be responsible for the daily operations of the establishment and ensure that the establishment is in compliance with subch. II of ch. 454, Stats., and this chapter. The manager shall ma…

SPS 50.232 Responsibilities of licensees. Licensees holding current licenses or permits granted under subch. II of ch. 454, Stats., shall be responsible for all of the following: (1) Compliance with the sanitation and safety precautions contained in ss. SPS 50.270 to 50.290. (2) …

SPS 50.240 Establishment requirements. (1) Barbering may not be practiced outside the confines of a licensed establishment except as provided in s. SPS 50.212. (2) Establishments where apprentices are trained shall provide equipment, supplies, and products for all barbering servi…

SPS 50.241 Establishment management and leasing requirements. (1) MANAGER REQUIRED. The owner of a barbering establishment may not operate the establishment unless a manager is employed for the establishment, subject to the exception for temporary unavailability of a manager in s…

SPS 50.242 Establishment licensure. (1) Before a person may open a new establishment, or change the ownership of an existing establishment, or relocate and create a new establishment as specified in s. SPS 50.260 (2), the person shall submit an application to the department on a …

SPS 50.250 Inspections. (1) Inspections by field representatives or agents of the department may be conducted to assure compliance with subch. II of ch. 454, Stats., and ss. SPS 50.100 to 50.310. (2) Upon notification of violation, licensees shall respond within 10 business days …

SPS 50.260 Change of ownership or location. (1) Change of ownership of any establishment constitutes the creation of a new establishment and shall include submission of an application to the department for a new establishment license. (2) Change of location of any establishment c…

SPS 50.270 Equipment and sanitation. (1) All areas of an establishment and the equipment, tools, and implements used by licensees for services in an establishment shall be maintained in a clean, sanitary, and safe condition. (2) Licensees shall wash their hands thoroughly with so…

SPS 50.271 Disinfection. (1) Unless sterilized, disinfection is required prior to reusing any personal care instruments or contact equipment on another patron. (2) Disinfection for personal care instruments shall consist of cleaning with soap and water to remove all organic mater…

SPS 50.272 Sterilization. (1) Sterilization shall be accomplished by use of a dry heat or steam sterilizer cleared for marketing by the food and drug administration, and shall be used according to the manufacturer[s instructions. If steam sterilization, moist heat, is utilized, h…