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Wisconsin state plan review is necessary when modifying swimming pools and water attractions to comply with December 2008 federal Virginia Graeme Baker Act suction regulations. Read More. Current plan review and inspection fees are in SPS 302.68, Fee Code, and are on the Public Swimming Pools Application for Review, SBD-9808 (R11/11). - Link to federal Consumer Products Safety Commission VGBA info - Link to Dec. 15, 2008, CPSC memo about compliance with VGBA and enforcement - Questions and Answers about public swimmings pools and the federal VGB regulations. - Plan submittal checklist for VGBA compliance, PDF file - See the alternate pool approval for additional options for pools (updated 6/10/09) The update recognizes the center of the grates for existing pool modification for VGBA can be 3-foot center to center measured from the center of the grates. It also recognizes the Safety Valve Relief System's that are listed to comply with the ASTM standard can be used with the hydrostatic relief valves. Public Swimming Pool Program Contacts - Email technical questions about public swimming pools to: DspsSbPoolTech@wi.gov - Fax technical questions to the Pools Program: 608-283-7406 - Swimming Pool Plan Reviewer Glen Jones, glen.jones@wisconsin.gov, 608-267-5265- Public Swimming Pool Inspectors map - S&B Credentialing Unit, 608-261-8500, DspsSbCredentialing@wi.gov. - S&B database of pool product approvals- Plan Review Status Check: Enter customer ID number and learn the status of S&B plan review - How are campgrounds in Wisconsin affected by the Public Swimming Pools Program? Detailed Info. Swimming Pool Construction Inspections: There are two required inspections of public swimming pool construction projects, rough-in and final. Those inspections are done by S&B staff in all counties, and by agents in three municipalities. Inspection fees are paid as part of the plan review for inspections done by S&B staff, or are paid to the inspection agents when done by the agents. Contact S&B staff for inspections in all counties Contact the following municipalities for inspections of pools located within their jurisdiction: - City
of Madison,
Department of Public Health, 210 M L King Jr. Blvd.,
Rm 507, Madison, 608-266-4821 Public swimming pools in Wisconsin are affected by federal agency changing the definition of an “unblockable” drainThe federal Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has changed the definition of an “unblockable” public swimming pool drain. This definition change affects public pools in Wisconsin having a single drain. Pool owners and the pool industry need to consider the situation.Under the federal “Virginia Graeme Baker Act” (VGBA), public pools that have a single drain that is not unblockable must install one or more additional devices, such as a Safety Vacuum Relief System (SVRS), automatic pump shut off, gravity drainage system, or suction limiting vent system. The new definition of the single pool “unblockable” drain means that the sump, in addition to the drain cover, must measure more than 18 by 23 inches and meet certain other criteria. The new ruling has now been posted on the Federal Register with an October 11, 2011, effective date. See the federal register Web site for the interpretation revocation notice: http://www.cpsc.gov/businfo/frnotices/fr12/vgbunblockable.html. Pool Owners in Wisconsin - If you have an existing pool that is affected by the CPSC definition change, contact your pool professional for direction on how to meet the requirements. Pool Designers in Wisconsin - All new pool and “VGBA” plans submitted to the Safety and Buildings Division for review must meet the current CPSC requirements for unblockable drains. Where plans had been reviewed prior to the change in CPSC requirements and the pool has not been inspected yet, if it has a “blockable” drain by the new definition, the inspection will focus on the approved plan. The compliance declaration will include a note that the pool drain now requires a secondary level of protection per the CPSC ruling. - Existing swimming pools, whirlpools, wading pools, and water attractions that have previously received VGBA compliance declarations must also meet the current CPSC requirements for unblockable drains. If a modification to an existing pool basin and/or sump is necessary to meet the CPSC requirements, a pool modification plan must be submitted for review and approval prior to the modification being made. The modification plan must follow all applicable design requirements. Additional information, including a list of FAQ’s is posted at the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals Web site. http://www.apsp.org/Public/Home/index.cfm. County Web sites || City/Town/Village Web sites || State Portal || Build Your Business The Department of Safety and Professional Services Safety and Buildings Division is an equal opportunity service provider and employer. If you need assistance to access services or need material in an alternate format, please contact us, 608-266-3151, TDD Relay dial 711 in Wisconsin or 800-947-3529. |