# Wis. Admin. Code ATCP § 79.02: Scope

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_ATCP_79_02

## Section

- **Citation:** Wis. Admin. Code ATCP § 79.02
- **Heading:** Scope
- **Jurisdiction:** Wisconsin
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Wisconsin Administrative Code / ATCP / Chapter ATCP 79 / § ATCP 79.02

## Text

Scope.
(1) Applicability. This chapter applies to all campgrounds, except that only s. ATCP 79.26 , apply to special event campgrounds.
(2) Variance.
(a)
1. The department may approve a variance to a method, practice, material, equipment or design required under this chapter that will not be contrary to public health, safety or welfare if the department is provided with satisfactory proof that the variance will achieve results that are closely equivalent to the results of literal application of the requirement under this chapter.
2. To apply for a variance, the operator shall apply on a form provided by the department. An application for a variance from the requirements of this chapter shall be made in writing to the department, specifying all of the following. The department may require additional information from the operator before acting on the request:
a. The rule from which the variance is requested.
b. The specific alternative action which the operator proposes.
c. The reason for the request.
d. Justification that the variance will not adversely affect the public health, safety, or welfare.
(b) The department shall approve or deny a request for a variance in writing within 30 business days after receiving a complete application for a variance and any additional information requested by the department. A variance approved by the department under par. (a) may be made conditional for:
1. A defined period of time.
2. Experimental or trial purposes.

## Nearby sections

- [Wis. Admin. Code ATCP § 79.01 Authority and purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_ATCP_79_01.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code ATCP § 79.02 Scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_ATCP_79_02.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code ATCP § 79.03 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_ATCP_79_03.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code ATCP § 79.04 Plans and specifications for campgrounds](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_ATCP_79_04.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code ATCP § 79.05 License to operate a campground](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_ATCP_79_05.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code ATCP § 79.06 Department fees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_ATCP_79_06.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code ATCP § 79.07 Enforcement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_ATCP_79_07.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code ATCP § 79.08 Suspension or revocation of license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_ATCP_79_08.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code ATCP § 79.09 Appeals of actions by the department](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_ATCP_79_09.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code ATCP § 79.10 Appeals of actions by agent health departments](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_ATCP_79_10.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code ATCP § 79.11 Campsite use, designation, location, and density](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_ATCP_79_11.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code ATCP § 79.12 Campground access and road systems](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_ATCP_79_12.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code ATCP § 79.13 Camping units](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_ATCP_79_13.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code ATCP § 79.14 Water supply; water systems and service connections](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_ATCP_79_14.md)

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