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Archive of "What's Happening at S&B" reports You can receive notices of when the Safety and Buildings monthly division-wide news reports are online by signing up for the "News Reports from S&B" email group (you can also sign up for other email groups). Some links in these archives may be broken due to old documents having been taken off the Web site. December 19, 2011 - The January, 2012, Mine Safety "Management Roundtable" meetings have been cancelled. For more info, contact Dave Vriezen, David.Vriezen@wi.gov. - Updated "Minimum Carbon Monoxide Detector Locations, Multi-family Residential Builidngs," PDF file - Updated Mechanical Refrigeration Brochure, PDF file - Updated Boiler and Pressure Vessels Brochure, PDF file - Updated Gas Systems Brochure, PDF file - Updated Historical and Hobby Boilers Brochure, PDF file - Updated Structural Welding Brochure, PDF file - Updated Solid Fuel-Fired Water Heating Appliances Brochure, PDF file December 15, 2011 - Building and Construction Educational Summit, January 10-12, 2012, in Superior, Wisconsin, offering 30 sessions that can provide continuing education hours for many of the S&B credential holders. Most sessions are 1.5 hours. Contact the provider for specific class credits. See Educational Summit brochure, PDF file. Visit City of Superior Web site, www.ci.superior.wi.us/summit. December 14, 2011 - S&B announces Winter Inspector Update classes for commercial buildings, UDC, and electrical continuing education. See Update Brochure, PDF file. - Wisconsin Building Product Evaluation: 201107-H Tracpipe Counterstrike Conductive Jacketed Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing, Omegaflex, Inc. - Wisconsin Building Product Evaluation: 2009001-G (Corrected, replaces 200329-G) Fire-Rated Ductwork, Flambar BW11, Illingworth-Kilgust Mechanical - HeathCo recalls motion sensing wall switches due to electrical shock hazard, (CPSC) - Two insert pages have been created to cover Wisconsin Commercial Building Code elevator-related Comm 62.3000 sections that were missed when the 2011 insert pages were created in September. See the page with all the insert pages (look in the IBC index of pages for IBC Ch 30 Additional Inserts 1 and 2). Or, see Insert 1, PDF file. Insert 2, PDF file. December 13, 2011 - The City of New London is now a delegated agent municipality for commercial buildings plan review of small building projects and for inspections of projects of all sizes. See list of delegated municipalities. November 29, 2011 - The 2012 Mine Safety Training Newsletter. PDF file. November 28, 2011 - There are several changes January 1, 2012, to the American Welding Society standards referenced in Comm 5, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code. (Comm 5 itself will be renamed and number Jan. 1 to SPS 305.) The new SPS 305.004 has the several updates to the referenced editions of the standards: D1.1-10 - Steel and D1.3-08 - Sheet Steel are the new edition dates. Two new references have been added: D1.2-08 - Aluminum and D1.6-07 - Stainless. The new code language will be online approximately December 28, 2011. See the draft adopted code change document (PDF file). November 8, 2011 - Proposals for general update changes in Comm 5, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code, have been adopted and will in general be effective January 1, 2012. Section 25 or the adopted draft, dealing with elimination of the Electrical Contractor - Resticted Certification, has a delayed effective date of April 1, 2013. Sections 30 and 31 of the adopted draft, dealing with qualfications to take the Automatic Fire Sprinkler Tester Registration exam, has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2013. See code development project documents. November 4, 2011 - With the retirement of inspector James Markiewicz, S&B has adjusted the assigned districts for the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors and the Gas Systems Inspectors (which are basically the same people). See the updated Web pages showing the inspectors districts, which include links to PDF printable maps, - http://dsps.wi.gov/sb/SB-BoilerInspectorsMap.html - http://dsps.wi.gov/sb/SB-GasSystemsInspMap.html October 31, 2011 - Code titles changing: Administrative codes previously under the authority of the Department of Safety and Professional Services are being retitled to reflect the authority of the Department of Safety and Professional Services. "Comm" codes will be "SPS" codes as of January 1, 2012. Also, "300" wll be added to all the current code numbers. For example, Comm 81 will be SPS 381. Comm 5 will be SPS 305. October 26, 2011 - Change January 1, 2012, in which fire protection systems need plan review in Wisconsin. More info. October 25, 2011 - Public swimming pools in Wisconsin are affected by federal agency changing the definition of an “unblockable” drain October 24, 2011 - Updated Structural Welding Program brochure, PDF file - PDF file of PowerPoint presentation at the October, 2011, weld test conductors meeting October 19, 2011 - Paul Parsons is now the Public Employee Occupational Safety Consultant and Amusement Ride / Ski Inspector for southwest Wisconsin. October 13, 2011 - There will be a public hearing on proposed changes to Comm 41, Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, on Friday, November 11, 2011, 10 a.m., at 1400 East Washington Ave, rm 121C, Madison, Wisconsin. See code development project. October 7, 2011 - Updated map of Plumbing Consultants' geographical districts - Updated map of Public Swimming Pool Construction Inspectors' geographical districts October 4, 2011 - S&B fall and winter 2011-12 plumbing and POWTS education classes - PDF brochure - See rosters of registered and paid attendees October 3, 2011 - Memo about adding to automatic elevators according to sprinkler phase I and II fire service requirements, PDF file - "2011 UDC Updates" presentation by Larry Swaziek, PDF file. Handout 1 on wall bracing. Handout 2 on wall bracing (table). September 28, 2011 - Four new commercial buildings materials evaluations: 200710-I (Revised) Celblox® Insulating Concrete Forms(ICFs), Cellox, LLC 201102-I Icynene MD-R-200 Spray Applied Foam Plastic Insulation, Icynene, Inc 201103-I Icynene MD-R-210 Spray Applied Foam Plastic Insulation, Icynene, Inc 201104-I Icynene MD-C-200 Spray Applied Foam Plastic Insulation, Icynene, Inc September 27, 2011 - An "Electrical Exam Prep" class will be presented by S&B in Platteville from November 1, 2011, to December 13, 2011. See PDF brochure for registration. For more information on class content, contact instructor Tom Garvey, tom.garvey@wi.gov. September 23, 2011 - There are a number of new and updated gas systems checklists. See the "Gas Systems" area of the S&B Forms page. September 22, 2011 - The agenda and previous meeting summary are online for the S&B Passenger Ropeways, Comm 33, Code Advisory Council September 21, 2011 - Three sets of 2011 electrical Q&A's - Commercial Buildings - Residential Buildings - Agricultural Buildings September 19, 2011 - Updated lists of fire departments and some FD staff September 16, 2011 - Free insert pages that allow the Wisconsin Commercial Building Code language to be put into 3-ring binder format of International Code Council codes, are here. August 30, 2011 - The electronic versions of the Wisconsin Commercial Building Code (Comm 61-66) chapters have been updated on the Internet. The free insert pages that allow the Wisconsin code sections will be available about September 16, 2011, to be put into 3-ring binder format International Code Council codes. August 29, 2011 - S&B announces fall and winter 2011-12 plumbing and POWTS education classes - PDF brochure August 17, 2011 - Proposed changes to Comm 81-84 related to inventory and maintenance of private sewage systems were sent to the legislature on August 15, 2011, for asssigment for committee review. See code change project documents. August 16, 2011 - Pamela Pelot is a new commercial buildings plan reviewer in Green Bay. Contact info. August 10, 2011 - A Statement of Scope has been issued related to rescinding administrative code that pertains to the licensing of thermal insulators. See code development project documents. - LHQM LED exit signs with emergency lights recalled by Lithonia Lighting, August 9, 2011, (CPSC) August 8, 2011 - New Commercial Buildings Material Evaluation 201008-0 Diamond Pier DP50 Precast Concrete Pier Foundation Assembly, Pin Foundations Inc. August 4, 2011 - Mike McGovern is a new commercial plan reviewer in the Green Bay office. Contact Info. August 1, 2011 S&B PowerPoint Presentations for 2009 International Code Council Codes (PP Viewer Download) - 2009 International Energy Conservation Code with Wisconsin Amendments, PP File 10 MB - 2009 International Building Code Changes, PP File 9 MB - 2009 International Existing Building Code and Comm 66, Wisconsin Commercial Building Code, PP File 4 MB July 28, 2011 - Honeywell recalls baseboard and fan heater electrical thermostats (CPSC) July 27, 2011 - Announcement of S&B credential exam dates for 2012 - The agenda for the August 3, 2011, meeting of the Uniform Dwelling Code Advisory Council is now online as is the summary of the previous meeting. July 26, 2011 - Wisconsin Commercial Building Code changes will be effective September 1, 2011 - More info July 25, 2011 - Building systems that need to be considered before a commercial / public building construction project is finished. PDF Document. - Carbon Monoxide Detector / Alarms in multi-unit residential brochure, SBD-10882 (R7/11), PDF file - The SBD-118 Buildings, HVAC, Fire Protection, and Components Application for Review, (R8/01/11) on the S&B forms page is updated to reflect the Comm 61-65 Commercial Building Code change September 1, 2011 - The SBD-10689 Registration in Lieu of Plan Review (R11/10) on the S&B forms page is updated to reflect the Comm 61-65 Commercial Building Code change September 1, 2011 July 21, 2011 - Public Swimming Pool Drain Cover Notice to Owners and Designers - Special note on Virginia Graeme Baker Act public swimming pool drain cover height. July 19, 2011 - Bill Wendle is now S&B adminstrator, Nardelli moves to another division in new Department of Safety and Professional Services. Announcement PDF file. July 14, 2011 - New Madison office location for S&B license and manufactured home services - Info July 13, 2011- New Madison office location for S&B license and manufactured home services - InfoJuly 13, 2001 - Major Elevator Constructors' Symposium planned for October in Wisconsin. See PDF brochure. July 7, 2011 - Proposals for general update changes in Comm 5, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code, have been sent to the legislature for assignment to committees for review. See code development project documents. - Commercial Building Material Approval Listings - 200604-O (Revised) AKDUCT Underground Plastic Air Duct and Fitting System, AQC Industries July 6, 2011 - Plumbing plan review is again available in the Waukesha S&B office because of the hiring of reviewer Philip Mnuk. Scheduling of plumbing reviews is done in advance online. There is also a calendar online showing the next available plan review appointments in the S&B offices. - Tim Lamb has been hired as an S&B plumbing plan reviewer in Madison. July 5, 2011 - The agenda for the July 14, 2011, inaugural meeting of the current Comm 33, Passenger Ropeways Code Advisory Council is online. - Plans for six National Fire Protection Association-1 2009 Code Training Seminarsscheduled for August and September have been cancelled due to lack of registrations. The accompanying NFIRS training will also not be held. Refunds will be provided to those people who did register. For more information, contact Audrey Fries, 608-266-9375 (Wed. and Thurs.), audrey.fries@wi.gov. - Secretary Dave Ross comments on creation of new Department of Safety and Professional Services, of whcih S&B is now a part. June 30, 2011 - Announcment of formation of new Department of Safety and Professional Services (of which the Safety and Buildings Division is a part), PDF file - Proposed rule changes to Comm 40, Gas Systems Code, and corresponding minor adjustments in Comm 2, 20, and 65, have been adopted and will be effective September 1, 2011. See code development project documents. June 28, 2011 - Philip Mnuk has joined S&B as a plumbing plan reviewer in the Waukesha office. - Retiring from service at S&B are Sue Hansen, Credentialing Unit Customer Representative, Leroy Jansky, Wastewater Specialist, and Mike Valdovinos, Commercial Building Plan Reviewer. Printable PDF listing of division staff contact info. Link to page for maps and lists of various inspector and reviewer groups. June 27, 2011 - Thermal Insulator Credentials - Note: The budget bill signed July 26, 2011, eliminated the previous legislative mandate for three Thermal Insulator credentials. S&B will initiate the repeal of Comm 5.7, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code, language for those credentials and will not be approving any new applications. June 23, 2011 - S&B is looking to hire a building inspector for northeast Wisconsin - See wisc.jobs #1103262 - S&B is looking to hire a fire prevention coordinator for northwest Wisconsin (application deadline 7/1/11) - See wisc.jobs #1103063 June 22, 2011 - Explanation of 2011 Fire Dues Program payments for 2010. - Proposals requested for elevator inspection services in Wisconsin. See PDF information. - Members needed for S&B Elevators / Conveyance Safety Code Advisory Council June 21, 2011 - Reminder: Conveyance (Elevators) Safety Code Council Meeting, June 28, 2011, 9:30 a.m., Town of Westport Administration Building, 5397 Mary Lake Rd, Waunakee, Wisconsin. Map of location. For more information, contact Larry Swaziek, larry.swaziek@wi.gov, 608-267-7701. See council information. June 20, 2011 - Code change proposals related to a general update of the Wisconsin Commercial Building Code, Comm 61-66, have been adopted and will be effective September 1, 2011. See code development project documents. - West Allis has a commercial buildings second class city delegation for plan review and inspection, which means the city can do plan review and inspections of all size projects. Owners can submit projects to either the municipality or to S&B. June 9, 2011 - A Statement of Scope has been issued in advance of beginning a code development project related to updating the Wisconsin Commercial Building Code to reflect and adopt the 2012 International Code Council code editions. The code work could possibly include several building codes related to the Commercial Building Code. June 7, 2011 - New commercial building material evaluation 201001-I (Replaces 200400-I) Modular Sandwich Panels for Walk-In-Coolers and Freezers, Carroll Coolers. June 3, 2011 - Federal residential contruction fall protection rules getting stiffer. See article. June 2, 2011 - The agenda and previous meeting summary are online in advance of the June 9, 2011, POWTS Advisory Council meeting May 30, 2011 - Eight manufacturers recall pool and spa drain covers due to incorrect flow ratings (CPSC) - A public hearing on proposed changes to Comm 81-84 related to inventory and maintenance of private sewage systems will be held Monday, June 27, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. at 201 West Washington Ave. in Madison. See code development project documents. May 24, 2011 - New commercial buildings product evaluation, 200909-I, Walk-In Coolers/Freezers, Kold Locker, Fineline, and Fast-Trak, Nor-Lake, Inc. - Boiler Temperature Limit Controls Memo, PDF file - Two new Commercial Building Code Q&A's: IMC 502.1 Exhaust for aircraft hangers; Comm Table 64.0403 Meaning of "NR" in exhaust table May 16, 2011 - The Safety and Buildings Division is now recruiting for two commercial building plan reviewer positions in the Green Bay office. See announcement. - Proposals for creating chapter Comm 9, Movable Soccer Goals, have been adopted and will be effective July 1, 2011. See code development documents. - Scope Statement issued for Comm 2, Fees, and Comm 5, Licenses, Certifications and Registrations, code development project related to overall Safety and Buildings Division fees. May 11, 2011 - New map of Public Swimming Pool Inspectors' districts, following assignment of Scott Altenberger (printable PDF) - New map of Plumbing Consultants' districts, following assignment of Scott Altenberger (printable PDF) May 9, 2011 - May is national Building Safety Month May 5, 2011 - Two Wisconsin technical colleges are hosting seminars in May, 2011, for businesses wishing to compete for contracts with the the federal government. Gateway Tech, Tues., May 24, Kenosha, PDF announcement. Waukesha Tech, Wed., May 25, Pewaukee, PDF announcement. May 4, 2011 - Laura Hasburgh, Madison office, and Bob Jeske, Green Bay office, are new fire protection system plan reviewers / consultants - Scott Altenberger has joined S&B as a plumbing consultant. After orientation he will be working in the southeast part of Wisconsin. - Commercial Building Product Evaluation: Modular Sandwich Panels for Walk-In Coolers and Freezers, Leer Inc., 200908-I - Shunlai Zhu has rejoined the S&B commercial building plan review staff in Madison office - John Andersen is now an LTE Fire Prevention Coordinator - Randy Baldwin, previously Integrated Services Bureau director, is now an LTE for special projects. (Tom Kasper continues as temporary IS bureau director.) May 2, 2011 - Proposed changes to Comm 61-66, Commercial Building Code, (and several other related codes) have been sent to the state legislature for committee review. See code development documents. April 22, 2011 - Village of Shorewood in Milwaukee County has been delegated authority to do inspections in lieu of S&B for all commercial building projects, regardless of size. - Parents urged to watch children at all times around pools and spas this summer - Consumer Products Safety Commission reports 75 drownings and near-drownings in beginning of 2011, CPSC - June deadline set Globe Fire Sprinkler model J sprinkler recall - Property owners should act now to request replacement of sprinkler heads - From federal Consumer Product Safety Commission April 20, 2011 - S&B offers an 11-week "Electrical Exam Prep Training" course beginning in June, 2011, in cooperation with Northcentral Technical College. See PDF brochure. April 13, 2011 - Beginning May 1, 2011, S&B will contract out enforcement of the UDC in most areas where there is not municipal UDC enforcement. Info. April 11, 2011 - Laura Hasburgh is a new Fire Protection System Plan Reviewer in Madison. Contact info. April 6, 2011 - The agenda for the April 14, 2011, meeting of the Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems code advisory council is online, as is the summary of the February 9 meeting. See council site. - Wisconsin consumer affairs agency warns of potential problems from storm-chasing contractors, PDF file March 29, 2011 - Applications for six new electrical credentials that become effective April 1, 2013 are now available for download. S&B will begin giving exams for the three that require exams in May, 2011, in case someone wishes to get the credentials early. The other three credentials involve apprenticeships. See all electrical credential applications. See all S&B credential applications. See more information, including code language involving new electrical credentials. - S&B and the Wisconsin Boiler Inspector's Association announce plans for Boiler Industry Days, May 18 and 19, 2011, in Janesville. See PDF brochure. The inspector association is handling questions and registrations. March 28, 2011 - A public hearing on proposed changes to Comm 5, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code, (affecting a variety of programs) is scheduled for Wednesday, April 27, 10 a.m., room 3B, Thompson Building, 201 West Washington Ave., Madison, Wisconsin. See code development project documents. - Proposals for creating chapter Comm 9, Movable Soccer Goals, have been sent to the legislature for committee review. See code development documents. March 23, 2011 - Proposals for a general update of Comm 40, Gas Systems Code, were sent to the legislature on March 23, 2011 for committee review. See code development project documents. March 18, 2011 - Consumer Products Safety Commission raises concerns about pool and spa drain cover testing and entrapment risks March 15, 2011March 15, 2011 January 12, 2011January 12, 2011- There will be a meeting of the Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems Code Advisory Council on February 9, 2011 in Madison. See council information. - The Uniform Dwelling Code Advisory Council will meet Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 9:30 a.m., at the Middleton Fire Station, 7600 University Ave. See council information. January 10, 2011 - Sump pumps recalled by ITT Water Technology (Gould, Red Jacket, Bell and Gossett) (CPSC) January 10, 2011 - Sump pumps recalled by ITT Water Technology (Gould, Red Jacket, Bell and Gossett) (CPSC) January 7, 2011 - One- and two-family dwellings in Wisconsin need smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms. January 6, 2011 - There will be a public hearing on creating chapter Comm 9, Moveable Soccer Goals, on February 15, 2011, in room 3B Thompson Center, 201 West Washington Ave, Madison, Wisconsin. See code development project. Quick look at analysis of code proposal. - There will be a public hearing on a general update of Comm 40, Gas Systems Code, including changes to Comm 2, Fee Code, on Tuesday, February 8, 2011, at 10:30 a.m. in the Thompson Center, room 3B, 201 West Washington Ave, Madison, Wisconsin. See code development project. Quick look at analysis of changes. January 4, 2011 - Agenda is online for the January 11, 2011, meeting of the HVAC Code Advisory Council December 30, 2010 - Code change proposals for Comm 14, Fire Prevention Code, have been adopted and are expected to be effective January 1, 2011. See code development documents. See Comm 14 online. - Review of the Comm 14, Fire Prevention Code, January 1, 2011 changes, by Sue Birren and Terry Nolen, from meeting of Wisconsin Fire Inspectors Association - PDF of PowerPoint presentation. - Technical comparison of Comm 14, Fire Prevention Code, January 1, 2011, changes - PDF file. - Updated list of S&B staff. Printable PDF copy. December 28, 2010 - Packet of information updated for Uniform Dwelling Permits in areas under S&B permit issuance and inspection responsibility December 23, 2010 - Overview of recent construction-related code changes December 20, 2010 - Commercial buildings sprinkler code change may call for getting plan reviews submitted in December. Info December 16, 2010 - Ryobi recalls portable table saws due to potential laceration hazard, December 16, 2010, CPSC December 13, 2010 - Winter Inspector Update classes presented by S&B and Wisconsin inspector associations have been announced. See PDF flyer. - The Energy Center of Wisconsin is offering attendance scholarships for its 2011 Better Buildings: Better Business conference, which S&B will be a part of. See conference information. According to ECW, the scholarships are designed for post-secondary education students or new trade contractors entering the industry of building performance. The scholarship will cover the cost of the registration fee, pre-conference session, meals included in the conference and two nights of lodging. The application deadline is December 31, 2010. See scholarship info. November 30, 2010 - Construction contractor and weld test conductor code change proposals have been adopted and will be effective Dec. 1, 2010. The number of codes related to the construction contractor rules has increased and penalties have been created for not having appropriate credentials for work under those codes. See more information. November 24, 2010 - There will be a meeting of the Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems Code Advisory Council on December 8, 2010 in Madison. See council information and agenda. November 23, 2010 - There will be a meeting of the Comm 40, Gas Systems Council, on Tuesday, November 30, 2010, in Madison. See council information and agenda. November 22, 2010 - Thermal Insulation Mechanics are the focus of changes in Comm 5, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code, that have been adopted and will be effective Feb. 1, 2011. See code development project. - Rules related to carbon monoxide alarms in dwellings have been adopted and are expected to be effective Feb. 1, 2011. See code development project. November 15, 2010November 15, 2010- S&B offers education for life safety professionals, "Fire Protection Symposium 2011," in Madison on January 25, 2011. See brochure PDF file. Continuing education for fire sprinkler credentials and commercial building inspectors. November 12, 2010 - Code change proposals for Comm 14, Fire Prevention Code, have been adopted and are expected to be effective January 1, 2011. See code development documents. November 11, 2010 - An "Electrical Exam Prep" course is offered on Wednesday afternoons beginning January 12, 2011, through March 23, 2011. See course brochure, PDF file - Plumbing program Questions and Answers have been reviewed and updated - Comm 81 - 87, Plumbing Code, change proposals have been adopted. The effective date is expected to be January 1, 2011. See code development draft documents. November 5, 2010 - Building construction may require state wetlands permit. Wetland Clues Checklist, PDF file. Department of Natural Resources "Locating Wetlands" Web site. "Waking Up to Wetlands" brochure, PDF file. November 4, 2010 - Plumbing water supply air gap calculation spreadsheet, Excel file November 2, 2010 - Information on state building plan review requirements before municipalities issue permits, PDF file can be posted by municipalities - Jan. 19, 2011, Blaster's Conference. See PDF registration brochure. Internet conference registration. November 1, 2010 - There will be a meeting of the Automatic Fire Sprinkler Contractor and Journeyman Council on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010, Wheda Building, 201 West Washington Ave, room 3B, 9:30 a.m. October 28, 2010 - Mercury-containing devices may no longer be sold in Wisconsin under a new law that goes into effect Nov. 1. More Info. October 27, 2010 - Construction contractor and weld test conductor code change proposals have been adopted and will be effective Dec. 1, 2010. The number of codes related to the construction contractor rules has increased and penalties have been created for not having appropriate credentials for work under those codes. See more information. See code development project. October 26, 2010 - A list of the plumbing product descriptions used in finding plumbing / POWTS / pools product approvals - The Uniform Dwelling Code Council meets Wed. Nov. 3, 2010, in Middleton. The agenda and previous meeting's summary are online. October 18, 2010 - Ryobi recalls HP 1802M cordless drills due to fire hazard (CPSC) - S&B is offering a "Wisconsin Lighting Standards" class Dec. 6, 2010, in Marshfield. See PDF brochure. - Minimum Carbon Monoxide Detector Locations in Multi-Unit Residential Buildings, PDF file. October 14, 2010 - Online video courses offered by the U.S. Department of Energy about building energy codes. See catalog. September 27, 2010 - Comm 14, Fire Prevention Code, draft proposals have been sent to the legislature for assignment to committees for review. See code development documents. - NFPA-1 code training is offered January 22, 2011 in Stevens Point. See brochure, PDF file. September 24, 20101 - Check contractors who might be offering to do repairs of flooded buildings. More information on what different contractor credentials are required for varying work. Online flooding resources (PDF file) available from Dept. of Health Services - Beware of mercury in products sold on the Internet for private onsite wastewater treatment systems, PDF file (The restrictions on mercury specified in 2009 Wisconsin Act 44 may have as-yet-unidentified effects in other S&B programs.) - Product Evaluation: Forma-Corr Drainage Pipe and Form for Walls and Footings, Drainage Industries, revised, PDF file - Free digital copies of the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code September 22, 2010 - Statement of scope issued related to a possible review and update of Comm 5, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code. - Construction contractor and weld test conductor code change proposals have been adopted and are expected to be effective Dec. 1, 2010. See code development project. September 16, 2010 - Commercial Buildings plan review submittal checklist, PDF file - Building Plan Review and Inspection Under Wisconsin's Commercial Building and Heating Codes (brochure), PDF file September 13, 2010 - Federal accessibility standards revised. - Phase-out of some component manuals for Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems. See September, 2010 memo. September 9, 2010 July 29, 2010
- Feds announce new crane rules, see
Daily Reporter article
- Watch for the announcement of details for the about S&B Elevator Symposium September 21 and 22, 2010, in Lake Geneva. An email announcement will be sent to subscribers to the Elevator Program email group. You can sign up for the email group.
- S&B will host a "Refrigeration
Workshop" in August in Brookfield. Topics
covered will be from Comm 45, ASHRAE-15, and IIAR-2. See PDF brochure.
Registation deadline is July 16, 2010. May 6, 2010- The Energy Center of Wisconsin
is offering free
online access to some workshops from "Better Buildings:
Better Business" 2010 energy conference March 24, 2010- A public hearing on Comm 5 relating to building contractor registration as mandated by 2009 Wisconsin Act 28 will be May 5, 2010, in the third floor conference room of the Thompson Commerce Center, 201 West Washington Ave., Madison. See code development documents. - S&B is presenting four sessions of NFPA-1 Code training in July and August in conjunction with the National Fire Protection Assoc., See PDF brochure. - Wisconsin Lighting Standards course presented by S&B April 28, 2010, in Janesville, PDF brochure - Updated information about approval of education
courses for Dwelling Contractor Qualifiers, PDF file
- Information for owners of conveyances
serving
commercial buildings in Wisconsin
- New SBD-10896 Solid Fuel-Fired Burning Water-Heating
Appliance Checklist (N02/10) PDF file
- A Statement of Scope was submitted for a Comm 18 code development project, relating to conveyance systems, elevators, escalators and lift devices. - Changes to Comm 22.31 (2) (b) were adopted and will become effective April 1, 2010. The rule relates to the approved version of REScheck software to be used for compliance with the Uniform Dwelling Code thermal envelope requirements. It replaces an Emergency Rule that was effective September 5, 2009. - The December 17, 2009, HVAC Code Advisory Council meeting summary is available
- The summary of the January 21, 2010, joint meeting of Commercial Building
Code Advisory Council and the Multi-Family
Dwelling
Code Advisory Council is online.
- The agenda is online for a joint meeting Commercial Building
and Multifamily
Dwellings Code Advisory Councils on Thursday, March 11,
2010, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the
City of
Middleton Fire
Station
#1, 7600 University Ave., Middleton, Wisconsin. The councils are
considering possible commercial building code changes. - A public hearing on Comm 6, No Smoking in Places of Employment and Public Buildings, will be April 6, 2010, in the first floor conference room of the Thompson Commerce Center, 201 West Washington Ave., Madison. See code development documents. February 12, 2010
- S&B will have staff at the Energy Center March 3-5, 2010, "Better Buildings: Better
Business" conference in Wisconsin Dells. Continuing
education credit hours are available for some S&B credentials. January 5, 2010
- Updated SBD-6154 (R12/09) Application for Plumbing Plan Review and Cross Connection Assembly Registration paper form. See plumbingforms. - The agenda for the January 6, 2010, meeting of the Plumbing Advisory Code
Council is online, as is the summary of the previous meeting. - An emergency rule related to the fees for swimming pool construction plan review of projects related to the federal Virginia Graeme Baker regulations will go into effect January 1, 2010. The emergency rule adopted December 15 by the Department of Safety and Professional Services will be effective January 1, 2010, PDF file. A public hearing on the rule will be January 21, 2010, in Madison: Hearing Announcement and Transmittal Documents, PDF file. The hearing draft language reduces fees for public swimming pool construction plan reviews for Virginia Graeme Baker federal requirements (section 1) and sets a new July 1, 2010, fee schedule for other pool plan reviews. Hearing Draft, PDF file.
- Updated pool review application form:
SBD-9808 Public
Swimming Pools Application for Review (R12/09) PDF
file, Word
file - New SBD-10893 Historical / Hobby Boiler Inservice Inspection Requirements Checklist (N12/09) PDF file, Word file
- New SBD-10894 Historical / Hobby Boiler
Internal and Hydro Checklist (N12/09) PDF
file, Word
file -SBD-10892 Pressure Vessel for Human Occupancy inspection Checklist (R11/09) PDF file, Word file -PDF of PowerPoint presentation about Uniform Dwelling Code wall bracing, October 2009
- New UDC form: SBD-10891 Wisconsin Energy Efficiency Certificate
(N11/09) PDF
file - The University of Wisconsin will be presenting the annual Wisconsin Building Code Refresher Feb. 15-17, 2010, at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. Safety and Buildings Division staff will again be part of the sessions.
- Effective Dec. 1, 2009, Safety and Buildings Division staff does direct
enforcement of the UDC in most areas where there have been
state-contracted inspection agencies. More information,
or 608-789-5656, udctech@commerce.state.wi.us
- News article about solar energy industry in Wisconsin, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Nov. 16, 2009 - Wisconsin Dept. of Health Services to administer lead paint removal, PDF file November 12, 2009 - Information on natural cut vegetation (i.e., christmas trees and boughs) in buildings used for assemblies of people, PDF file - Q&A on Liquefied Natural Gas Supplier licenses
- A code change
package related to fees,
notably Permit-to-Operate and Water Treatment Device fees, was adoption
Nov. 12 and is expected to be effective January 1, 2010.
- There will be a joint meeting of the Commercial Building
Code Advisory Council and the Multifamily
Dwelling Code
Advisory Council
on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009 in Middleton, part of the ongoing
consideration of changes to the Commercial Building Code, Comm
60-66.
- Elevator Inspectors districts map
updated, PDF
file
- Daily Reporter article, Legislation offers job
protection for volunteers, PDF
file
- 2010 credential exam dates announced
- PDF file
of October 22, 2009, S&B training presentation
for Weld test Conductors
- The agenda is online for the Nov. 5, 2009, Conveyance Safety Code Advisory Council meeting - The draft meeting summary is online for the August 26, 2009, Commercial Buildings Fire Safety Code Advisory Council, part of the consideration of possible revisions to the Commercial Building Code
- Public Swimming Pools
plan review application 9808 updated - Wisconsin receives several grants to boost solar energy industry, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article - Craft breweries and bathroom fixtures both part of water use discussion, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article
- Kohler Company is 2009 federal
Environmental Protection Agency "Watersense
Manufacturer of the Year." More about "Watersense."
- Governor announces energy training grants for
electrical workers, PDF
file
- Instructions to weld test conductors on how to fill out the weld test for titled "Structural Steel Welding"
- Agenda is online for the October 28, 2009, meeting of the S&B Energy
Conservation Code Advisory Council
- Commentator cautions about relations of contractors
and subs, Dolan
Media article PDF file
- Solar Domestic Hot Water class
on 10-20-2009 in Milwaukee; See brochure
for information and registration;
City of Milwaukee - Milwaukee Shines, Andrea Luecke, 414-286-5593.
October 2, 2009
August 19, 2009
July 7, 2009 - The July 16, 2009, meeting of the Erosion and Stormwater Code Council has been cancelled because the 2009 Wisconsin Budget Act transferred the Commercial Building Construction Site Soil Erosion Program to the Department of Natural Resources. For a review of the Council's activities, see the meeting summary from its May 5, 2009, meeting.- Intermatic recalls in-wall electronic timers
due to shock hazard
(Consumer
Products Safety Commission) - Dewalt recalls framing nailers, June 25, 2009 (Consumer Products Safety Commission) - Commercial Building Code Accessibility Provisions, PowerPoint presentation to a Wisconsin League of Municipalities Inspectors Institute, by Jim Smith, in April 2009, PDF file - S&B 2009 PowerPoint
presentation for Wisconsin Building
Inspectors Association: Jim Smith, "Commercial Buildings
Code Update
2009," PDF file - Lists
of Wisconsin fire department contact info are updated - A set of insert pages for International Code Council codes reflecting recent changes adopted in Wisconsin. - Campgrounds may need liquefied gas supplier
license, PDF
file
- Proposed changes to Comm 5.12, establishing a schedule of forfeitures for POWTS governmental unit employees, were sent to the legislature for committee review on June 17, 2009. See code package. - A printed copy of the new Uniform Dwelling Code and Commentary is available from state Document Sales, 800-362-7253. See S&B UDC Program page for several important notes. - REScheck version 4.2.2 is also
now available from the
federal Dept.
of Energy. The 4.2.2 version of the energy calculation
software, used in design of one- and two-family dwellings, reflects the
requirements of the Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code update that was
effective April 1, 2009. There are several points to consider
about
using the software. - S&B electrical staff earned Wisconsin ag electrical award
- "Focus on Energy," a set of private and public energy utility
organizations, is offering cash incentives to tune-up
commercial
refrigeration systems in Wisconsin. See the promotional
brochure. See the application
form. - See improved copies of figures that are not very clear in April 1, 2009, edition of Uniformed Dwelling Code, Comm 20-25. See list of errata in printed version of April 1, 2009 Comm 20-25. May 26, 2009 - The state Joint Committee on Finance
bly
included language concerning the Building Contractor Registration in
legislation approved May 28: "Construction
Contractors. Require effective January 1, 2010, the
following: (a) 1% withholding of payments to independent contractors
and single-member limited liability companies (LLCs) providing
construction services when a 1099 tax form is filed; (b)
establish a fine of $25,000 under state laws governing unemployment
insurance, worker's compensation, equal rights, state income, sales,
excise, and inheritance, and public safety for willful
misclassification of workers; (c) require construction
contractors to register with the Department of Safety and Professional
Services and provide
Commerce with authority to levy an administrative forfeiture for
failure to register; (d) exempt homeowners, tenants, and
state and local government units from these provisions; and (e) require
Commerce to promulgate administrative rules to administer regulation
under (c)." March 26, 2009 - Wisconsin housing authorities have grants from federal stimulus effort
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article, March 23, 2009:
"Wisconsin wants
building contractors to register"
- Ritchie immersion heaters recalled by Springfield Wire due to shock hazard
-
The City of Madison has a new Internet "Development Services Center,"
which it touts as a central location for info on development
review, permitting, and inspection processes of all city agencies.- A new brochure outlines the requirements for installing smoke alarms in owner-occupied homes, rental homes and other residential buildings in Wisconsin. PDF file SB-8282, "Smoke Alarms in Wisconsin"
- A public hearing on proposed rules under Comm 5.12 establishing a schedule of forfeitures for POWTS governmental unit employees is scheduled for April 15, 2009, 10 a.m., rm 3B, Thompson Commerce Center, 201 West Washington Ave, Madison, Wisconsin.
Hearing announcement and
draft code language.
Hearing transmittal
documents.
- More resources have been added to soil erosion control / stormwater program page - S&B customers may be interested in a list of state construction projects out for bids - New "Products Evaluation Program" page - Updated SBD-7966 Plumbing Standard and Product Review Application (R03/09) - The REScheck 4.2.1 version now available online is not usable with the April 1, 2009, Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code changes. S&B will notify susbcribers to the UDC email group when S&B is aware that REScheck has been modfied into a version that can be downloaded and used for Wisconsin calculations. - Updated maps of districts of Public Sector Safety Consultants, Amusement Ride / Ski Lift Inspectors, and Fire Dept. Health and Safety Consultants - Updated elevator inspections districts map - Daily Reporter article, March 18, 2009: "State closes in on penalties for cheating contractors" - Summary of January 29, 2009, meeting of Commercial Buildings Code Council and Multifamily Dwelling Code Council - See packet of information about April 1, 2009, Uniform Dwelling Code Changes - Updated commercial buildings delegated municipalities list and PDF printable copy - Updated SBD-10220 (R03/09) Replacement Credential Card Request, PDF file - Beware of scam using fake Small Business Administration identification - Updated SBD-10701 Manufactured Home Community Inspection Report (R3/09) - Updated SBD-9656E Gas Systems Certificate of Installation (R1/09) - Stormwater Plumbing System Plan Submittal Guide, SBD-10884 (R01/09) - How does the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services regulate post-construction stormwater? PDF file - Q&As added about public swimmings pools and the federal VGB regulations - Meeting summary of January 15, 2009, Electrical Code Advisory Council - March 2009 Notice, PDF file, to historical-hobby boiler owners - Updated SBD-118 Buildings, HVAC, Fire Protection, and Components Application for Review (R3/09) - Uniform Dwelling Code classes presented in April about one- and two-family dwelling construction offer continuing education credit for Dwelling Contractor Qualifier Certification renewal. See brochure - Public hearing March 31, 2009, on Comm 5, Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Code,emergency rules relating to Building Contractor Registration. Emergency rules were effective March 2, 2009. - March 1, 2009, re-emphasis on commercial buildings general lighting plans and submittal of emergency lighting plans. - Changes to SBD-6154 Plumbing Application for Review and Cross Connection Control Assembly Registration (R03/01/2009) - See more info on commercial buildings general lighting and emergency lighting plan reviews, which is coming back into focus on March 1, 2009. - Update to Manufactured Home Installation Manual for Manufactured Homes Produced On or After April 1, 2007 (Revised Feb. 19, 2009)
February 11, 2009
- New carbon monoxide alarm brochure, SBD-1882 (R2/09), PDF file - A change has been made in the fees to be charged for lighting plans submitted for review separate from the general building plans, but with another related set of review plans. The change will reduce the fee in that situation. See fee explanation in announcement of March 1, 2009, reemphasis on general lighting and emergency lighting plan reviews. - The Safety and Buildings Division is working with the North American Stormwater and Erosion Control Association to present Soil Erosion Inspector qualifying classes in March in Green Bay, Eau Claire, Madison, and Waukesha. More specifics will be available soon on the NASECA Web site (select "Events"). - New Miner classes offered at no charge by the S&B Mine Safety Program - February 5, Emergency Rule in Effect - Hearing on March 2, 2009: There will be a hearing on Monday, March 2, 2009, on a emergency rule that effects the recently adopted Comm 18 changes relating to elevator suspension ropes and their connections. The 10 a.m. hearing will be at the Thompson Building, room 3B, 201 West Washington Ave., Madison, Wisconsin. Emergency Rule, PDF file. Hearing announcement and transmittal documents, PDF file. Hearing Draft, PDF file. - Updated form "Request for Electrical Inspection, Training, or Plan Review," SBD-10822 (R01/09), PDF file - Reemphasis on commercial buildings general lighting plans and about submittal of emergency lighting plans - Read announcement. - Orenco Advantex Manual, among other POWTS aerobic treatment manuals - The City of Milton in Rock County is a delegated municipality for erosion control, sediment control, and storm water management - The City of Onalaska in La Crosse County is a delegated municipality for commercial buildings plan review and inspections. - Rheem recalls oil-fired furnaces due to fire hazard - Go to federal Consumer Products Safety Commission - April 1, 2009, new policy for high-strength waste Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems plan review, PDF file. See S&B winter education brochure for Feb. and March POWTS high-strength waste classes in Fond du Lac, Barneveld, Rhinelander, and Green Bay. Also, note there will be a POWTS Maintainer qualifying class April 14, 2009, in Arlington (PDF brochure). - Testing of Elevator In-ground Hydraulic Jacks, PDF file - Boiler Industry Days April 21 and 22, 2009. Education and Interaction for boiler professionals. See PDF brochure. - The S&B elevator inspector districts have been adjusted - The Town of Amherst in Portage County now has delegated authority to do inspections of commercial buildings plan review project within its jurisdiction - Recently changed forms * SBD-10693 Statement of Transfer of Manufactured Homes to an Heir or Surviving Spouse (R1/09), PDF File, Word File * SBD-10702 Landlord Lien (R1/09), PDF File, Word File * SBD-10675 Manufactured Home Community License Application (R01/09), PDF file, Word file SBD- 10857 (R01/09) Notice of Intent, Plan Summary Review for Custom Erosion and Sediment Control Plans, PDF file, Word file. This form is used when the project plans are custom-designed and do not use of the Web or paper RUSLE based calculations/ code appendices. * SBD-10885 Acknowledgement of Manufactured Home Title Surrender (N01/09) PDF file - Elevator Inspectors districts map updated to show Grant County as the responsibility of contracted service agent National Elevator Inspection Service -The January 20, 2009 meeting of the Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Management Code Advisory Council has been rescheduled to May 5, 2009. More info. - New regulations are effective February 1, 2009, for storing, transporting and dispensing flammable, combustible and hazardous liquids (Chapter Comm 10). More info. - Access to older versions of S&B codes? Info. What's Happening at S&B - January 2, 2009 - Read an explanation of Dwelling Contractor Education - "Wiring a House," "Wiring Complete," Recall of electrical wiring how-to books by Taunton Press because of "faulty" instructions (CPSC) -
November 2008 Uniform Dwelling Code
building permit Statistics
- Jan. 29, 2009, there will be a joint meeting in Madison of the Commercial Buildings Code Advisory and Multifamily Dwelling Code Advisory Councils. -
The Electrical
Code
Advisory Council will met Thursday, January 15, 2009, from
9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., in Room 3C, 201 West Washington Ave., Madison,
Wisconsin - New regulations were effective January 1, 2009, for elevators and dumbwaiters serving individual dwelling units, PDF file - Proposed changes to Comm 81 - 87, Plumbing Code, were adopted December 17, 2008, and are expected to be effective February 1, 2009. See adoption draft and updated appendix. - Comm
20-25, Uniform Dwelling Code, change proposals were
adopted December 17, 2008, and are expected
to be effective April 1, 2009. See adoption
draft code
language.
- Comm 90, Public Swimming Pools
Code, changes were adopted December 16, 2008, with an
expected effective date of Feb. 1, 2009. GO
- 2009 Winter Inspector Updates.
Classes
about the Uniform Dwelling Code, Commercial Building Code, and about
electrical aspects of both codes. From January 26 through
March 19,
2009, presented by S&B in cooperation with the four state
building
inspector associations. See PDF brochure
that was mailed in early December to people eligible for S&B
continuing education credits. -
A Question and Answer
(Q&A) page
that
discusses Fire Prevention Code issues has been posted on S&B's
website. The first Q&A deals with seasonal and periodic
occupancies. Additional questions and
answers will be added to address other topics. - The commercial buildings delegated municipal authority has been reviewed by Safety and Buildings Division staff for the cities of Mequon, Menomonie, and West Bend, and the town of Brookfield. Contact officials of those municipalities for information about their authorities. - The Erosion and Stormwater Code Advisory Council meeting scheduled for December 3, 2008, wasrescheduled to January 20, 2009. There is not yet an agenda available. To follow the council activities, see S&B code councils page, and subscriber to the "Soil Erosion" email group. - Wisconsin state plan review is necessary when modifying swimming pools and water attractions to comply with December 2008 federal Virginia Graeme Baker suction regulations. Read More. What's Happening at S&B - November 19, 2008 *
There are code changes going into effect either December 1, 2008, or
January 1, 2009, in parts of these codes (See
below): * 16-week Commercial Building Inspection course offered by S&B Jan - April 2009 in Marathon County, PDF file * A number of plan review forms have been updated to reflect the December 1, 2008 plan review fee changes. See specific program forms on the S&B Forms Page. * Updated Conveyance Safety Product Approval Requirements, PDF file * Proposed changes to Comm 16, Electrical Code, were sent August 22, 2008, to the legislature for committee review. A germane modification (a change in the draft proposal) was sent to the legislature November 17, 2008, in response to issues identified by the chairs of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Utilities, and Rail, and the Assembly Committee on Housing, by the department and by interested parties. The Nov. 17 germane modification delays until January 1, 2010, the NEC requirements for arc-fault circuit-interrupter protection and for tamper-resistant receptacles in dwelling units. It also changes the effective date of the rules to the first day of the month following publication in the Wisconsin Administrative Register. This germane modification supersedes the modification sent November 5, 2008, to the legislature. See code development info. * Updated Rental Weatherization brochure, SBD-7366, PDF file. Also updated, SBD 7313A Field Inspection Report and SBD 7114-A Certificate of Compliance. See Rental Weatherization forms. * The commercial building delegated municipality status of the Village of Elm Grove has changed. Village staff now do some plan review and all inspections. Contact the village for more information. * A Scope Statement has been issued in advance of possible Comm 5, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code, development work that could require contractor registrations for businesses in commercial building construction and one- and two-family dwelling construction. * The Elevators Plan Review Application SBD-22 has been updated to reflect the fee changes taking place December 1, 2008. The Elevator Accident Report form SBD-10782 also has been updated. There are form-fill versions of both forms online. * The 2005 Wisconsin Burning report, PDF file, contains information on the total number of incidents reported by 537 Wisconsin fire departments. * "Wisconsin Commercial Building Code and Existing Buildings," PowerPoint prevention to a meeting of American Institute of Architects, Southwest Wisconsin Chapter, and Construction Specifications Institute, Madison Wisconsin Chapter, by Jim Smith, in October 2008, PDF file There are code changes going
into effect either December 1, 2008, or January 1, 2009, in parts of
these codes (See Code
Development Page for specifics and see below): (These
following links take you to the Revisor of
Statute's online
versions of the codes. The new code language should be online before
the effective dates of the code changes. Paper copies of
these codes
are available from the state
Department of Administration,
Document Sales, 1-800-362-7253.) What's Happening at S&B - October 1, 2008 - Following the retirement of Plumbing Consultant Jim Zickert, the consultants' districts map has been changed (printable PDF file) - 16-week Commercial Building Inspection course offered by S&B, Jan - April 2009 in Marathon County, PDF file - Public meetings in December about coming Wisconsin major electrical licensing and inspection changes, PDF file. More explanation. - The agenda for the October 7, 2009, Erosion and Stormwater Advisory Code Council and the previous meeting summary - Grant Worksheets (SBD-9167)
updated in packet of Wisconsin
Fund forms, October 1, 2008 -
Rental Weatherization
Building Performance Worksheet updated - Prevent Homes Fires - Fire Prevention Week in Wisconsin, Oct. 5 - 11, 2008 -
For questions concerning commercial building accessibility, contact
Commercial Building Plan Reviewer Dave Fliess, 262-521-5063, david.fliess@wi.gov
- PB Heat gas boilers recalled due to carbon monoxide hazard (CPSC) -
The Town of Farmington in Washington County is no longer
a delegated
agent for commercial buildings plan review and inspection. - Three-day elevator
construction symposium in Waukesha Oct. 28-30, 2008, PDF brochure.
- Emergency
rules, PDF
file,
issued September 3, 2008, related to installation of
carbon monoxide alarms
in some commercial buildings and to
alarms in tourist sleeping rooms under the UDC. Brief description.
- Jim Smith,
Commercial
Buildings Program Manager, presented a 2008
Code Update, PDF
file,
in August 2008 to an audience in Madison - Proposed changes to Comm 16, Electrical Code, were sent August 22, 2008, to the legislature for committee review. -
POWTS plan review agent list
is updated
to reflect added authority for Marquette County (Plan review for
at-grade systems with a design wastewater flow of 1,000 gpd or less;
Plan review for mound systems with a design wastewater flow
of
1,000 gpd or less.) What's Happening at S&B - August 18, 2008 - S&B
2008-09
Fall and Winter Plumbing and
POWTS Education. What's Happening at S&B - July 16, 2008 - Safety and Buildings Division credential exams are also on Saturdays - Commercial Building Code information in question / answer format has been updated to reflect the March 1, 2008 code changes. - Mark Finger, a POWTS plan reviewer in S&B's Madison office, is now the District 2 Wastewater Specialist, see map - Product approval for Form-A-Drain footing form and foundation drainage system from CertainTeed Corporation has been revised, notably in the spacing of bleeders, see PDF - Federal legislation called the "Community Building Code Administration Grant Act" has been approved by the House of Representatives and is to be considered by the Senate. The act would create a grant program through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to jurisdictions which seek to strengthen their local building and fire code capabilities. HR 4461, PDF file. Section by section summary of the act, from the International Code Council, PDF file. - SBD-9720 Compliance Statement (R7/08) PDF file, Word file, revised - New commercial buildings Q&A: IBC 3002.4 Where the WCBC requires that an elevator be available to provide fire department emergency access to a building, is it allowable to use an elevator car that is of a size that will accommodate an ambulance stretcher of the length and width specified in IBC section 3002.4, but with rounded corners instead of square corners? - Be with "People Helping People Build a Safer World" - International Code Council national conference and hearings in Minneapolis in September, PDF file - Updated SBD-10702 Manufactured Home Titling Landlord Lien (R10/07), PDF File, Word File - Mark Finger, a POWTS plan reviewer in S&B's Madison office, is now the District 2 Wastewater Specialist, see map - A joint meeting of the Commercial Building Code Council and Multi-family Code Council will be on Thursday, August 7, 2008 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Howard Johnson Hotel, 3841 East Washington Ave, Madison, Wisconsin. An agenda is not yet set. For more information, contact Jim Smith, jim.smith@wi.gov, or Jim Quast, jim.quast@wi.gov. - S&B is now accepting applications for new conveyance credentials that are required as of January 1, 2009: Elevator Mechanic, Elevator Mechanic - Restricted, Elevator Apprentice, Elevator Apprentice - Restricted, Elevator Helper, Lift Apprentice, Lift Helper, and Lift Mechanic. See explanation, PDF file. See S&B application forms. - The Towns of Greenville (Outagamie County) and Lawrence (Brown County) now have delegated municipality authority related to erosion control, sediment control, and stormwater management. - Fireworks cause a lot of injuries says federal Consumer Product Safety Commission: PDF file - Bosch Hammer Drills recalled, June 12, 2008 (CPSC) - Electronic Date Interchange EDI Guidelines updated on June 13, 2008, PDF file - Revised Rental Weatherization SBD-10647 Building Performance Worksheet (R6/08) PDF file, Word file - Milwaukee officials warn of water department imposters, PDF file - Revised SBD-10689 Registration in Lieu of Plan Review (R6/08), PDF file, Word file - Commercial Building Code Q&A : IBC 1006.1, 1006.3 and 2702.2.4 - Is the use of occupancy sensors permitted as a way of complying with IBC section 1006.1 and assuring the means of egress is illuminated when the space served is occupied? What's Happening at S&B -June 17, 2008 - The City of Milwaukee is recruiting for a Commissioner of Building Inspection, PDF brochure - Dwelling Contractor Certifications listed (sorted by city) PDF, Excel Updated 06/06/08 -
Guidelines for Handling
Water-Damaged
Electrical Equipment, from the National Electrical
Manufacturers Assoc, PDF
file - Information
on private onsite wastewater
treatment systems
and flooding, PDF file
- Safety and Buildings Division credential exams will also be on Saturdays -
Violations of Wisconsin plumbing
license law can cost money, More - Mike Kollver is a new Mine Safety Specialist - Lori Ann Curley is a new Communications Specialist - Updated Wisconsin fire department contacts information - Rock
County has delegated
authority to do soil erosion control and stormwater
inspections, except for municipalities noted. - A public hearing on a general update of Comm 81 - 87 Plumbing Code, will be July 8, 2008. - A public
hearing
on proposed changes to Comm 34, Amusement Ride Code, will be at 1 p.m.
Monday, June 30, 2008, in room 3B of the Thompson Building, 201 W
Washington Ave in Madison, Wisconsin. - Comm 4 code proposals relating to administrative rules for submittal and approval of grants for construction career academies were adopted May 16, 2008. - Char Martin, S&B commercial buildings inspector, was one of the nominees for the 2008 Virginia Hart Award - Message - Increase in pool and spa drownings, feds say
- American
Flame recalls AF-4000 fireplaces
to replace gas valves (CPSC) - Latest list of Uniform Dwelling Code municipalities' enforcement status and UDC contacts - A code change proposal related to licensing of conveyance / elevators contractors and installers was adopted on May 13, 2008 and is expected to be effective January 1, 2009.
- A public
hearing was June 19, 2008, in Madison on
proposed general changes to Comm 20 - 25, Uniform Dwelling Code. What's Happening at S&B - May 13, 2008 -
Reflecting the hiring of
Manuel Juarez, three S&B districts maps are updated: - Updated list of transfer authorization agents, PDF file, for Rental Weatherization - Comm 14, Fire Prevention Code Council agenda for Thursday, May 22, 2008, meeting - Cheetah Snap Electrical Switches letter of approval, PDF file, April 25, 2008 - Commercial electrical Questions and Answers as presented by S&B at the 2008 Winter Code Updates, PDF file. -
POWTS Soil and Site
Evaluation Manual, SBD-9046, R1/07, PDF file
- Commercial
buildings Q&A on IBC 2603.4.1.5, 1508.1, 1505.1 and
1502.1, foam plastic insulation
and roof assembly - S&B produces new more-durable credential
cards -
S&B teleconference
with Wisconsin Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association report, April
14, 2008, PDF
file - The City of Seymour is no longer a delegated municipality for commercial buildings plan review and inspections - Here is a link to a PDF file of Appendix A of the Commercial Building Code for erosion control and stormwater management standards - New map of S&B commercial buildings inspectors districts -
There will be a public
hearing on May 28 on proposed changes to Comm 2, Fee Code, and Comm 5,
Licenses, Certifications and Registrations Code.
The hearing relating to fee increases will begin at 10 a.m.
in
room 3B of the Thompson Building at 201 West Washington Ave. in
Madison. See hearing
announcement and draft code language. -
A Comm 18, Elevators / Conveyance Code, public
hearing will be Thursday, May 15. 2008, in Madison. PDF files
of
the public
hearing announcement, and the hearing
draft of the proposed rules are available for downloading. - SBD-11 Wisconsin School District Record of Fire / Tornado / Other Evacuation Drills (R04/01/08), PDF file - SMARTcodes - Electronic design and code checking plan review. GO - Venmar heat recovery ventilators recalled for "safety upgrade" by Venmar Ventilation (CPSC) - Smith or State gas water heaters recalled due to fire and carbon monoxide hazards (CPSC)
-
Updated Mechanical Equipment
Registration and Review Requirements, PDF file,
4/7/2008 - Updated SBD-10689 Commercial Buildings Registration in Lieu of Plan Review (R3/08), PDF file - Updated Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors' districts map (change in the mailing address of contractor Damarc Inspections) - Village of Germantown has a commercial buildings special delegation to review , and to do inspections only of all size buildings in lieu of the Department of Safety and Professional Services. What's Happening at S&B - March 18, 2008 - The Wisconsin statutory mandate for superinsulation of one and two-family dwellings heated by electricity was rescinded by recently-signed 2007 Act 67, which will be effective at the end of March. The act says: "The department may not promulgate or enforce a rule that requires that any one-family or two-family dwelling that uses electricity for space heating be superinsulated." S&B will be developing rules in the future to remove the current regulations, which are not now enforceable. See PDF file of Act 67. - Revised SBD-211 Amusement
Ride / Ropeway
Injury Report (R03/08) -
Special note to people interested in purchasing the 2006 additions of
the International Code Council codes. Membership in the ICC brings you
savings in purchasing ICC codes adopted in Wisconsin (not all ICC codes
have been adopted). Even considering the cost of the membership, of
which there are various levels, you may come out ahead becoming a
member and getting codes at a discount! See ICC Web site,
http://www.iccsafe.org/e/newmember.html.
Click on the member-type name
to see the benefits.
What's
Happening at S&B - February 15, 2008 Links -- County Web sites || City/Town/Village Web sites || State Portal || Licensing and Permitting || Build Your Business The Department of Safety and Professional Services, Safety and Buildings Division is an equal opportunity service provider and employer. If you need assistance to access services or need material in an alternate format, please contact us, 608-266-3151, TDD Relay dial 711 in Wisconsin or 800-947-3529. |