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Safety and Buildings Articles from the December 1999 Wisconsin Building Codes Report Choose from this list or articles, or scroll down: 1. "A New Era" - Possibly new building codes, 2. IBC in Wisconsin, 3. IBC background, 4. Fee increases proposed for some S&B plan review, inspection and certification services, 5. Update on Wisconsin's consideration of the national model mechanical and energy codes, 6. Change in UDC law - More dwelling inspections, 7. Reminder on sprinkler, flammable, combustible liquid seminars, 8. Graham is fire/electrical section chief, 9. Summary of 1998 Report of Fires survey, 10. Elevator seminar -Large variety of topics, 11. Safe Passage kit promotes firefighter safety in responding vehicles, 12. Spring 2000 Code Training Sessions, 13. Marinette seminar on Inspection and testing of water-based fire extinguishing systems, 14. Erosion Control for Homebuilders - Erosion Control for Small Construction Sites, 15. Events Calendar "A New Era" - Possibly new building codes "The New Millennium" - "The 21st Century" - plain old "Year 2000" - by whatever name, a new era will soon be upon those of us in the world of Wisconsin building codes, with the arrival in January, 2000 of the first edition of the International Building Code (IBC), and Wisconsin's continuing active consideration of adopting the IBC. After several years of reviewing the IBC as it moved through stages of creation, the Safety and Buildings Division and advisory councils have chosen the concept of adopting the IBC and implementing it in Wisconsin. Two articles here outline the background of the IBC and the current consideration of adopting the IBC in Wisconsin. Information was provided by James Smith, S&B Commercial Buildings Program Manager, and Nancy Ayres, a representative of the International Conference of Building Officials. An article here describes review of possible adoption of the draft International Mechanical and International Energy Conservation Codes. IBC in Wisconsin Over the decades since Wisconsin's code efforts began, using one of the national model codes has been discussed, with much debate revolving around which of the models would be the best. When the International Code Council (ICC) was formed in 1994, the Division of Safety and Buildings decided the time was right to revisit the subject. Advisory councils were created or activated, led by a Commercial Building Code Council, to assist in the review of the International Codes, the product of the ICC. Specialty councils were formed to align with ICC technical committees, so Wisconsin comparisons and recommendations would correspond with the process of the ICC. Following positive recommendations of the code councils, S&B is pointing toward adoption the 2000 IBC as the "foundation " upon which our Commercial Building Code will be built. Adoption of the IBC could be in July, 2001, with a delay in the effective date until July, 2002. This past fall, S&B created an IBC Implementation Task Group to help come up with ideas on how the division can assist designers, contractors, and code officials in Wisconsin municipalities with the transition to a new code. The group will look for assistance that could be provided to eliminate or lessen any negative impacts associated with a code change. If you wish additional information on the IBC, contact Jim Smith, S&B Commercial Buildings Program Manager, 608-266-0251, jsmith@commerce.state.wi.us. The International Codes are available from the International Code Council, 703-931-4533, email staff@intlcode.org, website http://www.intlcode.org/index.html. IBC background Wisconsin's involvement with a building code predates the history of the three model code groups making up the International Code Council (ICC), which created the IBC. Wisconsin's "safe place" law for commercial buildings resulted in the first state-wide building code in 1914. The first group to develop a model building code, the 1927 Uniform Building Code, was the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO). Following in 1945, Southern Building Code Congress International (SBCCI) published the Standard Building Code. Building Officials and Code Administrators International (BOCA) produced the National Building Code in 1950. International Code Council BOCA, ICBO, and SBCCI are nonprofit organizations that formed the ICC in 1994 to develop a single family of codes, without their former regional connotations. The new family of codes developed by the ICC is known as the "International Codes." Wisconsin is considering adopting four of the family: the International Building Code, the International Energy Conservation Code, the International Fire Code, and the International Mechanical Code. IBC is almost here To develop the IBC, each model code group assigned members to five technical subcommittees to cover all 34 chapters of the existing building codes. These committees compared code provisions covering particular subject areas including administrative, occupancies, fire safety, egress and accessibility, and structural requirements. Several draft codes have been produced and reviewed by the public. The year 2000 editions of the International Codes have moved through public review/comment, discussion, and formal comment, and a final public hearing last fall in St. Louis. The first complete set of International Codes is being prepared for publication early in 2000. The International Codes are available from the International Code Council, 703-931-4533, email staff@intlcode.org, website http://www.intlcode.org/index.html .

Fee increases proposed for some S&B plan review, inspection and certification services The Safety and Buildings Division proposes to increase some fees to cover costs of providing services for the next four years. The most recent fee increases were in 1992. The division is required to collect fees which should, as close as possible, cover the cost of providing services. Fees are set for early reserves, which are then used to cover costs which increase over time. The current S&B reserves are expected to be depleted in October, 2000. If adopted, the new fees would be effective in September, 2000. Plan review services affected include those for buildings, elevators, gas systems, plumbing, private onsite wastewater treatment systems, and swimming pools. Inspection services affected include those for buildings, elevators, boilers, mechanical refrigeration, amusement rides, and ski lifts. Certifications involved are those for electricians. Licenses involved are those for blasters. The code which would be most revised to complete the changes is Comm 2, Fees. There are also changes proposed in Comm 5, Credentialing, Comm 45, Mechanical Refrigeration, Comm 82, Plumbing, and Comm 84, Plumbing Products Public hearing information and draft rule proposals will be available as soon as possible on the S&B WebSite, http://www.commerce.state.wi.us/SB/SB-RuleChanges.html. Information and drafts also will be available from Roberta Ward, 608-266-8741, rward@commerce.state.wi.us. In some program areas the current fee amounts will remain unchanged: Manufactured Dwellings, One- and Two-Family Dwellings, Rental Unit Energy Efficiency, Plumbing Licensing, Fire Sprinkler Licensing, HVAC Certification, Refrigerant Handling Certification, Soil Tester Certification, and all Inspector Certifications. Under the proposed rules, the fees for lighting plan review are combined with the fees for building plan review. Submittal requirements for lighting plans, however, are not being changed. The proposals, based on study of division staff time reporting and projected workloads, are estimated to cover costs for four years. Potential staff increases, such as for commercial building soil erosion control or in the Uniform Dwelling Program, have not been included in revenue projections. The proposed rules contain minor revisions to the requirements for plumbing plan review and plumbing product review. The threshold for submitting plumbing plans is being raised from 11 to 16 plumbing fixtures. Plumbing product review is being discontinued for cross connection control devices and for water treatment devices listed as complying with NSF standard 44.

1. Boilers, Pressure Vessels, Anhydrous Ammonia, and Mechanical Refrigeration · Current fee amounts for plan reviews and inspections would generally be increased 35 %, rounded to $5 increments. · Current fee amounts for Permits to Operate would be increased 40 %. · Current fee amounts for anhydrous ammonia plan review and initial inspection would be increased 200 %. 2. Elevators and Lifting Devices · Current fee amounts for plan review and initial inspection in Table 2.15-1 would be increased 100 %. · Current fee amounts for periodic inspections in Table 2.15-2 would be increased as follows based on the expected average inspection times shown below and a "billing" rate of $60 per hour: 0-4 landings - 63 % increase (1.5 hours); 5-10 landings - 41 % increase (2.0 hours); 11 or more landings - 30 % increase (2.5 hours); escalators - 30 % increase (2.5 hours); · The current fee amount for a Permit to Operate would be increased 75 %. 3. Mines, Pits, Quarries, and Explosives · Current annual safety fee amounts for mine, pit, or quarry production in Table 2.17, which range from $1.85 per thousand tons of production to $3.70 per thousand tons of production, would be changed to a flat $3 per thousand tons of production. · The remaining current fee amounts in sections Comm 2.17, 2.18 and 2.19 would be increased 45 %, rounded to $5 increments. · Current fee amounts for blaster licenses in Table 5.02 would be increased 50 %. 4. Amusement Rides · Current fee amounts for plan examination and inspection would generally be increased 60 %, rounded to $5 increments. 5. Tramways, Lifts and Towing Devices · Current fee amounts for plan review and inspection would be increased 160 %. · The current fee amount for a Permit to Operate would be increased 120 % 6. Buildings, Structures, Heating and Ventilation · Current fee amounts for separate review of building plans and HVAC plans would be increased 35 %, generally rounded to $10 increments. The current "discount" for simultaneous submittal of building plans and HVAC plans would be replaced with a method involving a $100 plan entry fee to accompany each plan submittal. · New fees would be created for review of fire alarm system plans and fire suppression system plans. The additional revenue from this new service is projected to be $100,000 per year, based on an annual workload of 550 plans and average fee of $182. 7. Mobile Homes · Current fee amounts for formaldehyde testing and investigation would be increased 20 %. 8. Liquefied Petroleum Gas, Liquefied Natural Gas and Compressed Natural Gas · Current fee amounts for plan review and inspection would generally be increased 30 %. 9. Material Approvals, Petitions for Variance · Current fee amounts for material reviews would be increased 25 %. · Current fee amounts for petitions for variance for public buildings under Comm 50 to 64 and 66 would be increased 2 %. · Current fee amounts for petitions for variance for public sector employment under 101.055, Stats., would be increased 50 %. · Current fee amounts for petitions for variance of all other rules not specifically mentioned in Comm 2.52 would be increased 25 %. 10. Plat Review and Investigations · A new fee would be created for lot restriction waivers. 11. Plumbing Systems Plan Review · Current fee amounts would generally be increased 15 %, rounded to $5 increments. Some fee amounts, such as for building storm and clear water drain systems, would be increased 25 %. 12. Private Sewage Systems Plan Review · Current fee amounts would generally remain unchanged. The method of fee calculation would be changed so as to be based on the "design wastewater flow of the proposed system" instead of septic tank or holding tank volume. The change in calculation methods is not expected to change the overall revenue rate; instead, it is expected to result in more equitable fees for the various system designs recognized in Comm 83. 13. Plumbing Product Review · Current fee amounts for holding or treatment components for private onsite wastewater treatment systems would be increased 100 %. 14. Sanitary Permits · Current fee amounts for sanitary permits issued by governmental units (counties) would remain unchanged. A new fee would be created for permits issued by S&B. 15. Swimming Pool Plan Review · Current fee amounts would be increased 100 % and the current "discount" for simultaneous submittal of pool plans would be discontinued. 16. Electrician Certification · Current fee amounts would be increased as follows: - Master Electrician Certification - 25 % increase - Journeyman Electrician Certification - 50 % increase

Beginner Electrician Certification - 20 % increase

Update on Wisconsin's consideration of the national model mechanical and energy codes Safety and Buildings Division staff and advisory councils have been reviewing possible adoption of the draft national model International Mechanical and International Energy Conservation Codes. The IMC deals with mechanical systems typically found in buildings, such as heating, ventilation, pressure vessels, hydronics, fuel gas systems, etc. The IECC deals with energy conservation in all categories of buildings. The topics in the two model codes are now covered in various codes which S&B administers. S&B hopes to hold public hearings in the fall of 2000 on adoption of portions of the two codes. Adoption of the new codes could occur in spring, 2001. A delay being contemplated for training on the codes could put the effective dates in late 2001. S&B consideration of the IMC and the IECC concluded the following could occur: ¨ Use of the current Comm 41 (Boilers and Pressure Vessels) in place of IMC boiler and pressure vessel requirements; ¨ Use of Comm 45 (Mechanical Systems) in place of IMC mechanical refrigeration requirements; ¨ Use of Comm 10 (Flammable and Combustible Liquids - administered by the Environmental and Regulatory Services Division of the Department of Safety and Professional Services) in place of IMC fuel oil piping and storage requirements; ¨ Use of NFPA 54 (National Fuel Gas Code) in place of IMC fuel gas requirements; ¨ Use of Comm 63 (Energy Conservation) in place of IECC requirements for high rise buildings S&B staff now believe there is not enough time to thoroughly review the IMC chapters noted above (which might not now be used). In the future.the division will form other specialty councils to consider adoption for those subject areas. The National Fuel Gas Code, NFPA 54, is used in other Commerce codes, so it may be maintained for now for consistency. Consideration of switching to the IMC provisions may be done later, with preparation time so that all the Commerce codes can be coordinated. The IECC requirements for high-rise buildings consist of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) 90.1-1989 Standard, "Energy Efficient Design of New Buildings except Low Rise Residential Buildings". Comm 63 is based on that same standard, with some Wisconsin variations already developed. For more information, contact Berni Mattsson, S&B Program Manager for energy efficiency, HVAC, boilers, refrigeration, and gas systems, 608-266-2725, bmattsson@commerce.state.wi.us. The International Codes are available from the International Code Council, 703-931-4533, email staff@intlcode.org, website http://www.intlcode.org/index.html.

Change in UDC law - More dwelling inspections by Tom Kasper, Safety and Buildings Division Training and Certification Coordinator, 608-267-7586, tkasper@commerce.state.wi.us The recently-enacted state budget bill included important changes to the enabling statutes for the Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code (UDC), the statewide building code for one- and two-family dwellings built since June 1, 1980. Currently, municipalities of less than 2500 population have the option of whether or not to provide enforcement of the UDC, including inspections. In either case, the UDC still applies to all newer dwellings. Beginning May 1, 2000, all municipalities of less than 2500 population will need to formally decide if they wish to enforce the UDC. The local governing body may enact an ordinance providing for local enforcement, and then can plan for inspections. The Safety and Buildings Division (S&B) will assist, if requested, in setting up local enforcement. The municipality may pass a resolution formally declining UDC enforcement, if that is their choice. If enforcement is neither chosen nor declined, S&B will have authority to enforce the UDC in that municipality. S&B will mail information on the options to all municipalities. S&B staff expect some municipalities which newly choose to enforce the UDC will make local arrangements for their own inspector, with an inspector from an another municipality, or with a county inspector. For municipalities which wish assistance setting up their enforcement, or which do not adopt a resolution declining UDC enforcement, S&B plans to contract out enforcement to state-certified independent inspectors, where they are available. There would be a bidding process, beginning around mid-year 2000. The first round of contracts would likely be effective around the beginning of 2001. For homeowners, this law change means a greater assurance of the health, safety, energy efficiency , and durability of what is typically their largest lifetime investment. For some building contractors and designers, this will mean they will need to be more aware of code and permitting requirements, as municipalities start enforcing the UDC.

Know the code requirements. The applicable codes are the Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code, Comm 20-25; state Uniform Plumbing Code, Comm 82-87; state Electrical Code, Comm 16; and NFPA 70,1999 National Electric Code (NEC). To purchase copies of the current Wisconsin codes, contact Document Sales, 800-362-7253. Codes are also available on the Internet for free viewing or downloading at www.legis.state.wi.us/rsb/code. S&B offers a UDC Code and Commentary, covering construction and HVAC requirements, for $21. Contact Peggy Hobbs, 608-267-4405, phobbs@commerce.state.wi.us. To purchase the NEC, contact the National Fire Protection Association, 800-344-3555. For local permits, submittal is necessary of at least two complete sets of construction plans and a completed energy worksheet, prior to beginning construction. Free energy compliance software is available tailored for Wisconsin's energy code, www.energycodes.org. A person must hold the Dwelling Contractor Financial Responsibility Certification with S&B in order to take out building permits for any home that they will not occupy. Contact the S&B Credentialing Unit, 608-261-8500, madisoncred@commerce.state.wi.us, for application materials The responsible state-licensed master plumber must be declared before any interior plumbing work begins. Local inspectors need to be called for inspections at various points prior to covering completed work or allowing occupancy of the dwelling.

For building inspectors, there will be an increased demand by municipalities and by the state through S&B's contracting program for inspector services . Possibly, these newly-hired inspectors will need to be certified in all four UDC categories - construction, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing - because of the travel distances in rural areas. UDC inspector certification is by examination. Anyone interested in certifications can contact S&B's Credentialing Unit, 608-261-8500, madisoncred@commerce.state.wi.us for the inspector certification information packet, or to register for exams. There are possible conflict of interest limitations for certified inspectors who also design or build. S&B is working with the state's vocational-technical college system and the University of Wisconsin to offer training for new inspectors and for building contractors. Contact your local vocational-technical college or S&B's Credentialing Unit, 608-261-8500, madisoncred@commerce.state.wi.us, to get current information. S&B also would like to create a list of veteran inspectors and established building inspection departments willing to mentor new inspectors by allowing them to observe experienced plan review and inspection activities. If you are interested in offering this assistance, please contact me, Tom Kasper, 608-267-7586, tkasper@commerce.state.wi.us.

Reminder on sprinkler, flammable, combustible liquid seminars The National Fire Protection Association and the Safety and Buildings Division will present NFPA 13 (1999) seminars in Madison on February 8, and in Wausau on February 10, 2000, and NFPA 30 (1996) seminars in Madison on February 23, and Wausau on February 24, 2000. Both standards are proposed for adoption in the Wisconsin Commercial Building Code, Comm 50-64. The $40 registration fee for the 8-hour seminars includes a copy of the NFPA standard, a seminar workbook, breaks, and lunch. Applications were printed on pages 11 and 12 of the September WBCR (you can make photocopies). The applications are also on the S&B Fire Safety Program WebSite education page, http://www.commerce.state.wi.us/SB/SB-FireSafety ProgramEducation.html. Copies can also be obtained by contacting Yvonne Faga, 608-261-7739, yfaga@commerce.state.wi.us.

Graham is fire/electrical section chief Dan Graham is the new Section Chief for the Fire Safety and Electrical Inspection programs. Graham will supervise five fire safety consultants and three electrical inspectors. In fire service for 23 years, Graham has served as fire chief, fire marshal, fire protection engineer, and firefighter, in industrial settings, and military, municipal, and state agencies. He most recently worked in Colorado as a fire marshal.

Summary of 1998 Report of Fires survey by John Lippitt, S&B Fire Safety Program Manager, 608-266-1036, jlippitt@commerce.state.wi.us In January of 1999, the Safety and Buildings Division sent an Annual Report of Fires survey form to every fire department in Wisconsin. The survey was conducted in an attempt to obtain and share information about fire incidence in Wisconsin. Numerous departments reported having no fires for part or all of 1998. Some departments did not return the survey. Responses came from 596 out of 876 departments, or 68%. Division staff received complaints from fire departments which submitted Fire Incident Reports, and then were asked to submit the survey information. In response to those complaints, S&B will not be mailing out an annual survey form in January, 2000. The fire problem information will hopefully be gathered via Fire Incident Reports, mandated to be submitted each year to S&B by April 1. The survey was conducted in 1999 to try to get statistical responses from departments that have not been filing Fire Incident Reports. In attempting to get full reporting participation, S&B asked some departments to duplicate their efforts. That won't be done this year. Fire departments that choose to report the 1999 data using the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) forms or software have their information forwarded by S&B to the US Fire Administration for inclusion in the national database. Several formats for fire incident reporting are available to fire departments from S&B at no cost by calling 608-266-1818. Thank-you to the 596 fire departments which submitted the fire loss data shown to the right by returning the Report of Fires survey form. Type of Fire Number Reported Structure Fires 6,203 Vehicle Fires 4,605 Other Fires (1) 15,622 Fire Causes Incendiary 1,429 Misuse 2,038 Smoking 397 Heating 859 Cooking 713 Electrical 1,965 Appliances 484 Open Flame 1,094 Other Heat 802 Other Equipment 1,116 Natural 774 Exposure 264 Unknown (2) 14,453 Arsonists Juvenile Firesetter (3) 444 Injuries Civilian 291 Firefighter 232 Deaths Civilian 69 Firefighter 0 Dollar Costs (4) Structural Loss $48,216,068 Vehicle Loss 5,046,387 Other Loss 1,401,034 1. Some reports received from departments did not separate structure and vehicle fires. 2. Some reports received did not separate the causes of fires, so totals were listed under unknown causes. 3. Not all departments reported suspicious fires attributed to juveniles. 4. Many departments have a policy of not reporting dollar loss figures, so totals listed are actually underreported amounts.

Elevator seminar -Large variety of topics

>For contractors, designers, elevator companies, elevator inspectors. >There will be a fee. >Two days, probably early in February, in Madison area. >Six/eight presentations each day by representatives of the National Association of Elevator Contractors. >Organized by the Safety and Buildings Division Elevator Program >For specifics, contact David Holmes, S&B Elevator Inspector, 715-836-7268, dholmes@commerce.state.wi.us

Safe Passage kit promotes firefighter safety in responding vehicles The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) has created a "Safe Passage" kit in response to the increasing number of accidents involving fire personnel responding to and from the fireground. The kit is intended for fire departments to use to work with local media to promote safe driving by firefighters and civilians. The kit includes an informational brochure explaining how to use the kit, camera-ready artwork, sample press releases, and radio announcements. The NVFC is nonprofit membership association representing the interests of volunteer fire, EMS and rescue services. To learn more about the NVFC, or the Safe Passage Kit, please contact the NVFC at 1-888-ASK-NVFC, or www.nvfc.org. Nationally, each year, there are nearly 17,000 crashes of fire department emergency vehicles, with about 1,500 firefighters injured, and an average of 25 firefighters killed.

Spring 2000 Code Training Sessions A brochure describing the Spring 2000 "Code Update" sessions was sent to people holding inspection credentials, except POWTS Inspectors, UDC Plumbing Inspectors, and Rental Weatherization Inspectors. If you have not received a copy, contact S&B Material Orders Section, 608-267-4405. IAEI Analysis of the 1999 NEC In January and February, the International Association of Electrical Inspectors will present six one-day sessions on "Soares Grounding of Electrical Systems" and two sessions on the 1999 NEC, which was adopted by Wisconsin this fall. If you did not receive a flyer and want more information, contact Joe Hertel, S&B Electrical Program Manager, 608-266-5649, jhertel@commerce.state.wi.us. Con ed credit hours available: 8 hours CEI, UEI, Master Electricians, and Journeyman Electricians. There will be a fee. UW Code Refresher and Special Sprinkler Session On February 15 and 16, the UW-Madison Department of Engineering Professional Development will present its annual "Wisconsin Building Code Refresher," in cooperation with the Safety and Buildings Division. There will also be a third day of classes, February 17, which will concentrate on sprinkler topics. This year's agenda for the first two days includes sessions on erosion control rules, accessibility, International Codes adoption, building envelope energy conservation, and fire safety code changes. Con ed credit for course #549 for the two days is 15 hours for Commercial Building Inspectors. There will be a fee. Among the topics on the third day of classes will be sprinkler system design and installation, new NFPA standards in Wisconsin, new sprinkler plan review rules, and the revised NFPA 13. Continuing education credit for course #2945 is 7 hours for Commercial Building Inspectors. There is a fee. If you have not received a program brochure and registration form, contact the UW Department of Engineering Professional Development at 800-462-0876. You can register for the first two days, the third, or all three. NFPA Adopted Standards Training In cooperation with the National Fire Protection Association, the Safety and Buildings Division is offering one-day training sessions on the revisions in several adopted NFPA standards for code enforcers only. Details are in the September, 1999 Wisconsin Building Codes Report. There will be sessions on the NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, on February 8 in Madison and on February 10 in Wausau. Con ed credit for course 2947 is 7 hours CBI. There will be sessions on the NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code on February 23 in Madison and on February 24 in Wausau. Course #2946, Con ed credit is 7 hours CBI and Tank Inspectors. Call S&B Credentialing at 608-261-8470 for details. Wisconsin Building Inspectors Institute The Wisconsin Building Inspectors Association will hold its annual Institute April 12 to 14 in Wausau. Tentative topics include: wood and moisture issues, the International Building Code, in depth HVAC topics, and "Verbal Judo." If you do not receive a flyer in March for the Institute, contact the League of Wisconsin Municipalities at 608-267-2380. Course #405 Con ed credit: 6 hours CBI, UCI, and UHI. If you have question on your continuing education status, contact the Safety and Buildings Division Credentialing Unit at 608-261-8500, madisoncred@commerce.state.wi.us.

Marinette seminar on Inspection and testing of water-based fire extinguishing systems Tuesday through Friday, March 14-17, 2000, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Presented by Don Donath, National Fire Sprinkler Association This seminar is intended for a broad range of fire professionals, including architects, engineers, building owners, sprinkler industry professionals, building inspectors, fire inspectors, plan reviewers, insurance representatives, and maintenance personnel. The seminar can prepare individuals for the Safety and Buildings Division written test for inspection and testing of sprinkler systems. Topics will include: Hazard/Commodity Classification; Theory of Fire Sprinkler Design; Components of Fire Protection Systems;Types of Fire Sprinklers; Water Flow Testing/Backflow Protection; Sprinkler Spacing/Obstructions, Case Studies; Reports/Record keeping; Inspection/testing Components; Fire Pumps; and Practical Exercise. Cost is $550/student - Fee includes all costs, including tuition, lunch, and refreshments each day, and two NFSA texts (a $100 value). (Out-of-state residents have higher fees.) Location: Fire Technology Lab, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, 1601 University Drive, Marinette. Credit: This seminar qualifies for continuing education as required by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) and the American Institute of Architects. Attendees must provide their own NFPA 25 and a pocket calculator able to work square root calculations. Register by February 28, 2000. Questions: Call Paul Pendowski, 800-422-6982, ext. 5603, 920-498-5603, or email: ppendowski@nwtc.tec.wi.us.

Erosion Control for Homebuilders - Erosion Control for Small Construction Sites Feb. 10 Sheboygan Falls, March 7 Oshkosh, March 14 Bristol, March 15 Madison, March 30 Lake Mills, April 11 Ashland, TBA Baldwin Continuing ed credits: UDC Construction Inspector 4 Commercial Inspector 4 Journeyman Plumber 6 Journeyman Plumber Restricted Service 6 Master Plumber 6 Master Plumber - Restricted Service 6 All programs will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., lunch is included. Fee is $50. For information, contact UW-College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Outreach Services - 608-263-1672.

Events Calendar Contact the listed Code Consultant for information on the meetings agenda, locations, etc. If you have questions concerning technicalities of the codes which are the subjects of the meetings, contact consultants and reviewers listed on pages 14 and 15 of this WBCR. Jan. 13, 2000 - Thursday - Energy Code Council - 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Thompson Bldg., Rm. 3B, 201 W Washington Ave., Madison - Diane Meredith, 608-266-8982, dmeredith@commerce.state.wi.us Jan. 20, 2000 - Thursday - Commercial Building Code Council - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection - 2811 Agriculture Dr, Rm. 106 - Sam Rockweiler, 608-266-0797, srockweiler@commerce.state.wi.us Jan. 21, 2000 - Friday- Plumbing Advisory Code Council, Health Care Task Group - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Thompson Bldg., Rm. 3C, 201 W Washington Ave., Madison - Jim Wehinger, 608-339-7430, jwehinger@ commerce.state.wi.us Feb. 1, 2000 - Tuesday - Automatic Fire Sprinkler Code Council - 9:30 a.m. - Thompson Bldg., Rm. 4A, 201 W Washington Ave., Madison - Ron Acker, 608-267-7907, racker@ commerce.state.wi.us Feb. 2, 2000 - Wednesday - Uniform Dwelling Code Council - 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. - Wisconsin Builders Association, 4868 High Crossing Blvd., Madison - Duane Hubeler, 608-266-1390, dhubeler@commerce.state.wi.us Feb. 3, 2000 - Thursday - Fire Safety Code Council - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Thompson Bldg., Rm. 3B, 201 W Washington Ave., Madison - Duane Hubeler, 608-266-1390, dhubeler@commerce.state.wi.us Feb. 3, 2000 - Friday- Plumbing Advisory Code Council - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Thompson Bldg., Rm. 3C, 201 W Washington Ave., Madison - Jean MacCubbin, 608-266-0955, jmaccubbin@commerce.state.wi.us Feb. 9, 2000 - Wednesday - Multifamily Dwelling Code Council - 9:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Wisconsin Builders Association, 4868 High Crossing Blvd., Madison - Sam Rockweiler, 608-266-0797, srockweiler@commerce.state.wi.us March 9, 2000 - Thursday - Commercial Building Code Council - 9:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection - 2811 Agriculture Dr, Rm. 106 - Sam Rockweiler, 608-266-0797, srockweiler@commerce.state.wi.us March 16, 2000 - Friday- Plumbing Advisory Code Council - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Thompson Bldg., Rm. 3B, 201 W Washington Ave., Madison - Jean MacCubbin, 608-266-0955, jmaccubbin@commerce.state.wi.us Link to this page's manager, Todd Taylor, Todd.Taylor@Wisconsin.gov. Explanation of formats of files 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, TTY 608-264-8777, or Todd.Taylor@Wisconsin.gov.