# Wis. Admin. Code DCF § 52.02: Applicability

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DCF_52_02

## Section

- **Citation:** Wis. Admin. Code DCF § 52.02
- **Heading:** Applicability
- **Jurisdiction:** Wisconsin
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Wisconsin Administrative Code / DCF / Chapter DCF 52 / § DCF 52.02

## Text

Applicability.
(1) Scope. This chapter applies to the department, to applicants for a license to operate a residential care center for children and youth and to all licensed residential care centers for children and youth, except as provided in s. DCF 52.57 for type 2 residential care center programs, in s. DCF 52.58 for short-term programs and in s. DCF 52.59 for respite care services programs.
(2) Exceptions.
(a) The department may grant an exception to a nonstatutory requirement of this chapter if the department determines that the exception will not jeopardize the health, safety or welfare of any child served by the center. A request for an exception shall be made on a form prescribed by the department. The request shall justify the exception and describe the alternative provision that meets the intent of the requirement.
(b) The department may impose one or more specific conditions on any exception granted under this subsection to protect the health, safety or welfare of residents. Violation of a condition is a violation of this chapter.

## Nearby sections

- [Wis. Admin. Code DCF § 52.01 Authority and purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DCF_52_01.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DCF § 52.02 Applicability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DCF_52_02.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DCF § 52.03 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DCF_52_03.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DCF § 52.11 Licensee responsibilities](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DCF_52_11.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DCF § 52.12 Personnel](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DCF_52_12.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DCF § 52.13 Administrative records](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DCF_52_13.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DCF § 52.21 Admission](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DCF_52_21.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DCF § 52.22 Assessment and treatment planning and review](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DCF_52_22.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DCF § 52.23 Discharge and aftercare](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DCF_52_23.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DCF § 52.31 Resident rights and grievance procedure](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DCF_52_31.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DCF § 52.41 Center program](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DCF_52_41.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DCF § 52.42 Behavior management and control](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DCF_52_42.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DCF § 52.43 Education](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DCF_52_43.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DCF § 52.44 Nutrition](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DCF_52_44.md)

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