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Public Pools
Licensing and permit payments are processed with the Department of Customer Service, located in the Clerk’s Office, Racine City Hall Room 103.
Environmental Health Division office hours: Tuesday, 8 – 10am; Wednesday, 2 – 4pm; or by appointment call 262-636-9203.
Public Pool Permitting and Inspecting
The Environmental Health Division annually permits and inspects public swimming pools, whirlpool facilities, and other water attractions, such as the Dr. Laurel Salton Clark Memorial Fountain in downtown Racine. The permitting and inspection process helps protect the health and well-being of residents and visitors using these facilities by ensuring they remain in proper working order and that chemicals are used to keep the water safe for all to enjoy.
Public Pool Permit Process
- Submit plans and schematics for the water facilities to the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (SPS) Swimming Pools Program. Plans must be approved by SPS before a permit can be issued. The Application for Review should be submitted along with appropriate fees directly to SPS.
- Complete the required application for permit and supplemental questions document.
- Review the appropriate sections of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Administrative Code and Racine Municipal Code.
- Complete and submit a business plan to the Environmental Health Division. The plan should include procedures for the regular completion and submission of the Monthly Swimming Pool Report to the Environmental Health Division. Also include procedures for use of the Swimming Pool and Water Attraction Fecal Incident Response Report. Refer to the CDC Fecal Incident Response Recommendations for more information.
- Pay the one-time pre-inspection/application fee to the Customer Service Department. This must be paid before any site visits will be conducted.
- A pre-inspection of the facility must occur. All pre-inspections must be scheduled. Any violations found during the pre-inspection must be corrected pursuant to applicable state and local requirements prior to issuance of the permit.
- Pay the Permit Fee. The permitting year runs from July 1 through June 30, and the permits fee must be paid annually before July 1 to avoid penalties. It is the responsibility of establishment operators to ensure permit are paid on-time.
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If you have questions or would like more information
Environmental Health Division
PublicHealth@CityofRacine.org
262-636-9203
