Lastname, Firstname 2004-06-22 2004-06-22 2005-06-30 Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Safety and Buildings Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Safety and Buildings, Commerce, Safety and Buildings, Comm, Credentials, Certifications, Buildings Codes, Registrations, Construction, Public Safety, Licenses, Permits, License application forms, Trades, Administrative codes, Regulations, Statutes, Administrative rules, Cities, City, Towns, County, Counties, Municipal, Ordinances, Hygiene, Hazardous, Diseases, Design, Engineering, Continuing education, Audits, Grants, POWTS, Private wastewater treatment systems, Septic field, Septic tanks, Sewage treatment, Sewage disposal, Accessibility, Accessible, Disability, Disabilities, Clean air, Clean water, Air quality, Public sector employees, Applications, Plan review, State, Bureau of Program Development, Bureau of Field Operations, Bureau of Integrated Services, Environmental assessments, Environmental impact statement, Soil erosion, Drinking water, Appliances, Plumbing Products, Fire prevention and protection, Firefighter safety, Fire Sprinklers, Rental unit energy efficiency, Rental weatherization, Commercial buildings, Forms, Publications, Plumbing, Inspection, Inspectors, Consultants, Waste disposal, Historic buildings, Occupational and industrial safety, Occupational health, One and two family dwellings, Houses, Housing, Homes, Multifamily dwellings, Mine Safety, Mining, Mines, Open pits, Quarries, Blasters, Plumbers, Electricians, Boilers, Wastewater, Elevators, Lighting, Energy, Mobile homes, Manufactured homes, Welding, Structural systems, Gas systems, HVAC, Refrigeration, Public swimming pools, Wisconsin Fund, Explosives, Amusement rides and attractions, Tramways lifts and tows, Government facts figures and statistics Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Safety and Buildings, Commerce, Safety and Buildings, Building, Wisconsin, Safety, Construction, License. Safety and Buildings Division - Wisconsin Plumbing Codes Report October 2000 Articles Choose from this list of articles, or scroll down: 1. Studor air admittance valve approval includes innovative education requirement; 2. Agent Muni Contact Correction; 3. Comm 83 Implementation - Status after 60 Days; 4. Site Reporting Requirements - Contour Lines; 5. Lists, by county, of all the cross connection control devices; 6. A few words about four-inch private interceptors; 7. Plumbing section chief duties change hands; 8. Event Calendar; 9. Internet plumbing continuing education advertisement; 10. The Comm 83, POWTS Code, component manuals are sold by state Document Sales; 11. How to become a POWTS Maintainer; 12. Comm 83 POWTS Training Seminar; 13. Map of Safety and Building Division Wastewater Specialists; 14. Map of Safety and Building Division Plumbing Consultants   1. Studor air admittance valve approval includes innovative continuing education requirement
The Safety and Buildings Division plumbing system approval for use in Wisconsin of the Studor, Inc. Mini- and Maxi-Vent air admittance valves, beginning January 1, 2001, includes the innovative requirement that the company provide educational classes before the valves are put into use. The valves are intended to provide drain and waste venting with only one roof penetration for vent piping in commercial or residential applications. There are a number of stipulations as part of the approval of the system, notably that the valves can only be used to relieve negative pressures and must be physically accessible. These and other design and installation requirements are part of the upcoming free training, and also are listed in the system approval letter, which is available from the manufacturer. The Studor classes will provide three continuing education hours for Master Plumbers, Journeyman Plumbers, and UDC-Plumbing Inspectors. There will be no charge for the classes (to be held in the mornings). For registration, or information on the classes and the continuing education opportunity, contact the company, 800-447-4721. Nov. 7, 2000, 9 a.m. - Noon, Rhinelander, Holiday Acres Resort.
Nov. 8, 2000, 9 a.m. - Noon, Stevens Point, Holiday Inn.
Nov. 9, 2000, 9 a.m. - Noon, Eau Claire, Ramada Inn.
Nov. 14, 2000, 9 a.m. - Noon, Fond du Lac, Holiday Inn.
Nov. 15, 2000, 8 - 11 a.m., Waukesha, Country Inn.
Nov. 16, 2000, Platteville, 9 a.m. - Noon, Gov. Dodge Motor Inn.
Nov. 17, 2000, 9 a.m. - Noon, Madison, Sheraton Inn.   2. Agent Muni Contact Correction
S&B was given the wrong address and telephone number for contacting the City of Milwaukee plumbing plan review unit as an agent city. The wrong info was printed in the August WPCR. The correct address is 809 N. Broadway, and the telephone number 414-286-3116.   3. Comm 83 Implementation - Status after 60 Days
by Roman Kaminski, S&B POWTS Program Manager, rkaminski@commerce.state.wi.us, 715-345-5334 By the time you read this article, three months will have passed since the Comm 83 code package was adopted and implemention began. Contrary to a few rumors circulating around the state, POWTS plans still are being designed and approved, counties are issuing sanitary permits, and whenever the wet weather we have been experiencing allows, systems are being installed. The revised Comm 83 code allows counties to delay until January 1, 2003 use of certain technologies for new construction sites. These technologies include aerobic treatment units, sand filters, disinfection devices, dripline, and A+4 mounds. (See Comm Table 83.04-2.) The Safety and Buildings Division surveyed the counties approximately 60 days after code implementation to find out how the delay option is being handled on a statewide basis. Here's what we found:
* 54 counties had not delayed use of any of the technologies listed in Comm Table 83.04-2.
*14 counties had or said they would adopt some form of delay or limit for the listed technologies. Of the 14 counties opting for some form of delay, three had or said they would adopt a total delay of all the technologies, including the A+4 mound, until January 1, 2003. The other 11 counties are using a variety of strategies, including delays ranging from six months to two years for one or more of the technologies, or allowing use of the technologies on lots of record that have not been developed.
*Three counties were still not sure what they would do at the time they were surveyed. The adoption of the code provided an opportunity or need, depending on individual circumstances, to revise county onsite/sanitation ordinances. For example if a county opted to institute a delay or limit of the technologies cited above, this would have to be done by revising their ordinance. So far…
*20 counties have completed revisions of their onsite/sanitation ordinances.
*42 countieswere in various stages of revising their ordinances. Many hope to complete the process by January 1, 2001.
*9 counties reported that they did not intend to revise their ordinances. We also asked how many counties felt that they have at least one individual on their staff that is trained in the technologies listed in Table 83.04-1. (This table includes all the technologies listed in Table 83.04-2, with the exception of the A+4 mound.)
*61 counties reported they have at least one individual trained on the new technologies.
*10 counties reported they do not have someone trained yet on the new technologies. As you can see, significant progress has been made in several key areas surrounding the code implementation in a relatively short amount of time.   4. Site Reporting Requirements - Contour Lines
by Leroy G. Jansky, S&B Wastewater Specialist, Ljansky@commerce.state.wi.us, 715-726-2544 July 1, 2000 not only marked the implementation of the revised Comm 83, Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment System Code, it also marked the implementation of a separate soil and site evaluation code. The former Platting Code, Comm 85, was repealed and then recreated as the Soil and Site Evaluation Code, which covers the standards under which a Certified Soil Tester (CST) evaluates sites for a POWTS. Fortunately, the soil and site evaluation program in Wisconsin has been constantly maturing since its inception back in 1974, and many recent changes fit well into current standards. One change, however, the need to show contour lines, needs clarification. Specifically, Comm 85.40(3)(a), relates to the contents of site reports that CSTs or other qualified persons would normally complete for each site they evaluate. A new requirement was established under Comm 85.40(3)(a)5d which requires pertinent elevation data such as ground surface contours to be reported at an appropriate interval on the site plan. This section of the code is not a recommendation. It is a requirement similar, for example, to the reference to and description of a permanent horizontal and vertical reference point or bench mark under Comm 85.40(3)(a)5a. The new Soil and Site Evaluation Code allows CSTs to use some professional judgement as to what the pertinent elevation data is for a site. However, 85.40(3)(a)5 enumerates the minimum data that is needed. The word "pertinent," as cited in the above code subdivision, means "to have a precise logical relevance to the matter at hand." When applied to onsite wastewater treatment system design, performance, and installation, ground surface contours indeed have relevance. Therefore, contours are part of the information a professional CST collects as part of a comprehensive evaluation that accurately reflects soil and site conditions. The need for surface grade contours is supported by both Comm 83.43(8)(d) and 83.44(6)(a)2. Comm 83.43(8)(d) requires designers to orient the dispersal component (i.e. the soil absorption system) in a manner that takes into account landscape variations in elevation, slope orientation, and other conditions that could affect component performance relative to dispersal or aeration. One example of orientation affecting performance would be nutrient loading to groundwater. Groundwater flow is often thought to be perpendicular to the surface contour of the land. Thus when systems are aligned along the contour, nutrient loading to groundwater resources are spread out and not concentrated in narrow plumes. Contaminate plumes that are diluted by mixing with a larger volume of groundwater can have less impact on a point of use such as a potable drinking water well. The second code reference, 83.44(6)(a)2, simply requires designers to orient the longest dimension of dispersal cells along the surface contour unless otherwise approved by the Safety and Buildings Division. So, to meet the above requirements it is necessary for CSTs, under nearly all circumstances, to provide contour lines on their site plans. One condition where it is not pertinent to provide ground surface contours would be for the installation of a holding tank. The design, installation, and performance of a holding tank does not depend on the orientation of the tank, and since a holding tank doesn't disperse wastewater to its onsite environment Comm 83.44(6)(a)2 doesn't apply. When contours are required, they must be shown on a scale drawing. Several of the new component manuals require contours to be shown up to 25 feet beyond the proposed dispersal area. An appropriate contour interval must be used; and it will normally be one to two feet. Dimensioned drawings may still be used for portions of the site plan not associated with the contours and for those sites were a holding tank is the only option. If you have any questions about the requirements for contour intervals, feel free to contact your Wastewater Specialist or any POWTS Plan Reviewer. Their names and telephone numbers are on the S&B WebSite, http://www.commerce.state.wi.us/SB/SB-POWTSProgram.html.   5. Lists, by county, of all the cross connection control devices that the Safety and Buildings Division has on recordare now on the S&B WebSite. Be sure to read the introduction for some important instructions for use of the lists. http://www.commerce.state.wi.us/SB/SB-PlumbingCrossConnect.html   6. A few words about four-inch private interceptors
First off, a reference on page four of the August WPCR noted, "Designs for private interceptor main sewers of less than four inches in diameter (gravity sizing) will not be required to be submitted for plan review after September 1." That should have said "four inches or less." Secondly, an important factor must be stressed. The change in code dealt with gravity flow interceptors four inches or less in diameter. Pressurized private interceptors of whatever size (two-inch, three-inch, four-inch, whatever) still require plan review. The calculations of fixture units involved in a four-inch or less gravity sewer does not now require the amount of scrutiny that a pressurized system merits. For more information, contact any of the Plumbing Plan Reviewers or Plumbing Consultants, http://www.commerce.state.wi.us/SB/SB-PlumPlanRevs10322.html, http://www.commerce.state.wi.us/SB/SB-PlumbingConsultantsMap.html.   7. Plumbing section chief duties change hands Harold Stanlick is now the Plumbing and POWTS Programs section chief for the Safety and Buildings Division, Bureau of Field Operations. Tom Bembnister, the previous plumbing section chief in that bureau, has resigned to take a position with Indianhead Technical School. Stanlick will now supervise the regional Plumbing Consultants, as well as the regional Wastewater Specialists. He may be reached at 262-521-5065, hstanlick@commerce.state.wi.us.   8. Event Calendar
Contact the listed Code Consultant for information on the meeting agendas, locations, etc. If you have questions concerning technicalities of the codes which are the subjects of the meetings, contact consultants and reviewers in the appropriate program area. November 1, 2000, Wednesday, Uniform Dwelling Code Council, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Wisconsin Builders Association, 4868 High Crossing Blvd, Madison, Duane Hubeler, 608-266-1390, dhubeler@commerce.state.wi.us. November 7, 2000, Tuesday, Automatic Fire Sprinkler System Contractors and Journeymen Council, 9:30 a.m., Thompson Commerce Center, Rm. 4A, 201 W Washington Ave., Madison, Ron Acker, 608-267-7907, racker@commerce.state.wi.us. November 9, 2000, Thursday, Commercial Building Code Council, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., UW-Madison Agricultural Research Station, 8502 Mineral Point Road, Verona, Sam Rockweiler, 608-266-0797, srockweiler@commerce.state.wi.us. Nov. 15, 2000, Wednesday, Plumbing Advisory Code Council, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Location To Be Announced, Jean MacCubbin, 608-266-0955, jmaccubbin@commerce.state.wi.us.   9. Internet plumbing continuing education advertisement   10. The Comm 83, POWTS Code, component manuals are sold by state Document Sales
The component manuals for the revised Comm 83, POWTS Code, will now be sold through the state Department of Administration's Document Sales and Distribution Section. During the transitional period to the new code, the manuals were distributed by the Safety and Buildings Division Madison office. Now, the manuals will be sold through the same agency that sells Comm 83 and other state administrative codes. For detailed ordering information, contact Document Sales, 608-266-3358, or email them, docsales@doa.state.wi.us. Conventional Soil Absorption Component Manual (SKU #10567D)
At-Grade Component Manual (SKU #10570D)
Holding Tank Component Manual (SKU #10571D)
Mound Component Manual (SKU #10572D)
Pressure Distribution Component Manual (SKU #10573D)
Single Pass Sand Filter Component Manual (SKU #10595D)
Recirculating Sand Filter Component Manual (SKU #10628D)
Split Bed Recirculating Sand Filter System Component Manual (SKU #10656D)
Drip-Line Effluent Dispersal Component Manual (SKU #10657D) All the component manuals will continue to be free electronically through the S&B WebSite: http://www.commerce.state.wi.us/SB/SB-Publications.html or choose "Publications" on left, above.   11. How to become a POWTS Maintainer
by Roman Kaminski, S&B POWTS Program Manager, rkaminski@commerce.state.wi.us, 715-345-5334 The new Comm 83 POWTS Code includes a provision that requires the owner of a POWTS system to have a maintenance or service contract with a POWTS Maintainer, if the management plan for the system includes an evaluation, maintenance ,or monitoring interval of 12 months or less. We have received several inquires about how to obtain this The POWTS Maintainer credential. A person applying for POWTS Maintainer Registration shall have completed or obtained at least one of the following: A. At least six hours in a course or courses approved under Comm 5.08 that relate to the theory, operation, maintenance, and inspection of POWTS treatment and dispersal components, including instruction in at least all of the following:
1. Sand Filters
2. Effluent pumps and switches
3. Alarms and floats
4. Active filtration devices
5. Valves and solenoids for distributing effluent
6. Aerobic treatment units B. At least 60 hours of experience as a licensed master plumber, master plumber-restricted service, journeyman plumber, or journeyman plumber-restricted service installing POWTS treatment and dispersal components that involve installation of at least all devices delineated above. Note: There is a S&B-approved course available, contact Weiser Concrete Products in Fond du Lac, 920-922-3830. (See below.) There are also S&B-approved courses available through Multi-Flo of Wisconsin in Janesville. Contact James Baker, 608-754-6472. There were other courses offered prior to implementation of the Comm 83 code that may be acceptable for fulfillment of the requirements cited above. You may want to contact the person who offered the course to see if they are willing to request a revision to the course approval to include the POWTS Maintainer credential. If the course revision is approved, and you have proof of attendance at this course, you may use this documentation as part of your application for the credential. Contact the S&B Credentialing Unit, 608-261-8500, madisoncred@commerce.state.wi.us, if you would like to apply for the POWTS Maintainer credential.   12. Comm 83 POWTS Training Seminar
***8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nov. 13, 2000, The Front Porch, W7562 Hwy 10, Ellsworth (one mile west of Ellsworth)
***Topics: "Product Approval by S&B" - "How the Code Update Affects You" - "Aerobic Units" - "Sand Filters"
***Organized by the Safety and Buildings Divison, with assistance of Wayne Mink, POWTS Advisory Code Committee member - No charge - Lunch provided by sponsors ***Pre-registration by Oct. 31, call Denise or Yvonne at Weiser Concrete, 920-922-3830
***Six hours of continuing education for Master Plumbers, Master Plumbers - Restricted Service, Journeyman Plumbers, Journeyman Plumbers - Restricted Service, POWTS Inspectors, Soil Testers, POWTS Maintainers   13. Map of Safety and Building Division Wastewater Specialists,
http://www.commerce.state.wi.us/SB/SB-WastewaterSpecialistsMap.html   14. Map of Safety and Building Division Plumbing Consultants,
http://www.commerce.state.wi.us/SB/SB-PlumbingConsultantsMap.html Email this page's manager, Todd Taylor, Todd.Taylor@Wisconsin.gov 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.