Public Swimming Pools
Program Code Chapter: SPS 390 and SPS 390 Appendix
Disclaimer: Review WI statute for full program requirements
Overview
Reviews plans and specifications for the construction or alteration of public swimming pools, including whirlpools, water recreation attractions, and pool equipment. Provides consultation and inspection.
Plan Review
Plan review is required for the construction, alteration, or reconstruction of a public swimming pool or public whirlpool.
"Public swimming pool" means a pool used for one or more purposes described in SPS 390.03(11), except for a pool serving fewer than three individual residential quarters such as homes or apartments. This includes a pool serving or installed for the state or any political subdivision of the state, including: a school district; a motel, hotel, resort, camp, club, association, housing development or school; a religious, charitable or youth organization; a mobile pool; and a pool at an educational or rehabilitative institution.
Owner information
Site location
Pool information
Plan set
Plan review and PTO fee payment
See the eSLA Information page for user guides and general instructions.
Permit
DSPS does not issue construction permits for public swimming pools. See the local municipality covering your project location. However, note that a local permit is conditional on an approved plan review.
Inspection
Inspection is required for every public swimming pool in accordance with the plan review conditional approval letter.
Rough-In
A rough-in inspection is required when the piping system is installed and before concrete is poured. The pool contractor, engineer, or architect must contact the DSPS inspector to schedule the rough-in inspection.
Final
A final inspection is required when the pool is complete. The architect or engineer responsible for the project must contact the inspector to schedule the inspection. The architect or engineer responsible for the project must also provide the equipment required for the inspection. A pool shall not be licensed before the inspector approves the construction.
City of Milwaukee
Contact the City of Milwaukee, Department of Neighborhood Services, for inspections of pools within its jurisdiction. You can call (414) 286-5799. The address is 4001 South Sixth Street, Milwaukee
Product Approval
Plumbing Products
Products identified under Table 384.10 must be approved by DSPS before the product may be sold for use, or installed, in a plumbing system. See the Plumbing Program page or more information.
Use the eSLA Look-Up Tool to view approvals of plumbing, private onsite wastewater treatment systems, and pool products.
Resources
Forms
Reference Material
Contact Us
Use the Inspector Look-Up Tool to determine the DSPS-appointed inspector for your county.
Email dspssbpooltech@wisconsin.gov.
DSPS maintains program-specific email inboxes (tech boxes) to answer general code questions. Responses should not be construed as formal code interpretations nor do they supersede any previously issued correspondence from DSPS. Tech boxes should not be used for projects where code officials are already involved.
Amusement Rides: DspsSbHealthAndSafetyTech@wisconsin.gov
Boilers and Pressure Vessels: DspsSbBoilertech@wisconsin.gov
Camping Units: DspsSbUdcTech@wisconsin.gov
Commercial Buildings and HVAC: DspsSbBuildingTech@wisconsin.gov
Electrical: DspsSbElectricTech@wisconsin.gov
Elevators: DspsSbElevatorTech@wisconsin.gov
Fire Prevention and Fire Departments: DSPSSBFirePrevention@wisconsin.gov
Fire Suppression and Fire Alarm Systems: DspsSbFireProTech@wisconsin.gov
Gas Systems: DspsSbBoilertech@wisconsin.gov
Manufactured Home Communities: DspsSbUdcTech@wisconsin.gov
Mines and Explosives: DSPSMineSafety@wisconsin.gov
Modular Dwellings: DspsSbUdcTech@wisconsin.gov
One- and Two-Family Dwellings: DspsSbUdcTech@wisconsin.gov
Plumbing and Cross Connection: DspsSbPlbgTech@wisconsin.gov
Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment (POWTS): DspsSbPowtsTech@wisconsin.gov
Product Evaluations (Building, Plumbing, Pools, POWTS): DspsSbProductTech@wisconsin.gov
Public Sector Safety: DspsSbHealthAndSafetyTech@wisconsin.gov
Public Swimming Pools: DspsSbPoolTech@wisconsin.gov
Refrigeration Systems: DspsSbBoilertech@wisconsin.gov
Ski Lifts and Tows: DspsSbHealthAndSafetyTech@wisconsin.gov
Welding (Structural): DspsSbBoilertech@wisconsin.gov
For general questions not related to specific programs or technical codes, use these contacts:
General permitting, plan submittal, invoicing, eSLA: eSLAsupport@wisconsin.gov
Materials Orders: DspsSbMaterialOrders@wisconsin.gov
Fire Safe Cigarettes: eslaSupport@wisconsin.gov
Fire Dues: DSPSSBFireDues@Wisconsin.gov
NERIS: DSPSISNERIS@wisconsin.gov
Delegated Agents: DSPSSBDelegations@wisconsin.gov
Grants: DSPSGrants@wisconsin.gov
Credential (licenses, certifications, registrations): https://license.wi.gov/s/file-a-complaint
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