Milwaukee County has no residential pool safety code. Private pool safety comes from municipal ordinances and Wisconsin's Uniform Dwelling Code, while public pools follow state ch. SPS 390 enforced by state inspectors and local health departments.
Milwaukee County does not regulate residential pool safety because it holds no building or zoning authority over its 19 incorporated cities and villages. Private pool safety features, such as barriers, gate latching, and covers, are set by your municipality and by Wisconsin's Uniform Dwelling Code (SPS 320-325) for one- and two-family dwellings, enforced by the municipal building inspector. Public and semi-public pools, including apartment, hotel, and club pools serving three or more residential units, must meet the state's detailed design and safety standards in Wis. Admin. Code ch. SPS 390, covering barriers, depth markings, drains, and lifesaving equipment. Direct residential safety questions to your city or village; public-pool questions to Wisconsin DSPS.
Public-pool operators face state inspection failures, closure orders, and license action; private-pool owners face municipal citations for unsafe or unbarriered pools.
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