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S&B - Code Development Projects, Hearing Notices Safety and Buildings Division of the Wisconsin Department of Commerce
Comm
2 Fee Code
(asterisks * mark separate code projects)
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3, Petition for Variance Procedures (asterisks *
mark separate code projects)
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4, Grants for Construction Career Academies (asterisks *
mark separate code projects)
Comm
5,
Licenses,
Certifications, and Registrations (asterisks * mark
separate code
projects) * Comm 5; Comm 2, Fee Code: There will be a public hearing on May 28, 2008, relating to overall Safety and Buildings Division fees. * Comm 5; Comm 2, Fee Code; and Comm 16, Electrical Code: Possible code changes relating to a general update of the Electrical Code: October 2007 Statement of Scope. * Comm 5; Comm 2, Fee
Code; and Comm 18, Conveyance Safety /
Elevators Code:
A public
hearing
is scheduled for Thursday, May 15, 2008, related to a general update of
the of
conveyance safety code. * Comm 5; Comm 2, Fee Code; Comm 20 - 21, Uniform Dwelling Code; Comm 60 - 61, Commercial Building Code; and Comm 82, Plumbing Code: Statement of Scope related to possible code development concerning erosion control, sediment control, and storm water systems, July 2007. * Comm 5; Comm 2, Fee Code, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code; and Comm 34, Amusement Rides Code: Statement of Scope issued July 31, 2007, for possible code development work related to amusement rides. * Comm 5, and Comm 33, Passenger Ropeways Code: Statement of Scope issued July 2007 related to a possible general updating of Comm 33.
Comm
7, Explosive Materials (asterisks * mark separate code
projects)
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8, Mines, Pits and Quarries (asterisks * mark separate
code projects)
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9,
Manufacture of Fireworks (asterisks * mark separate code
projects)
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10, Flammable and
Combustible Liquids (asterisks * mark separate code
projects)
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14, Fire Prevention (asterisks * mark separate code
projects)
Comm
16, Electrical Code (asterisks * mark separate code
projects)
Comm 18, Conveyance Safety
/ Elevators Code
(asterisks * mark separate code projects) * Comm 18, Elevators Code, An emergency rule was signed May 25, 2007, providing for licensing of elevator contractors and installers. The rule, in effect about June 1, 2007, grants licenses to current elevator contractors and installers who meet certain criteria. (Licenses do not need to be applied for under the emergency rules; there will not be any license cards issued. If someone is now asked to prove being contractors or installers, proof according to the criteria in sections Comm 5.37 and 5.38 can be shown to the requestor.)
Comm
20 - 25, Uniform
Dwelling Code (One- and
Two-Family Dwellings) (asterisks * mark separate code
projects)
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26, Manufactured Home Communities (asterisks * mark
separate code projects)
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27, Manufactured
Homes (asterisks * mark separate code projects)
Comm
28, Smoke Detectors (asterisks * mark separate code
projects)
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30, Fire Department Safety and Health (asterisks * mark
separate code projects)
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32, Public
Employe Safety and Health (asterisks * mark separate code
projects) (asterisks * mark separate code projects) * Comm 33 and Comm 5, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code: Statement of Scope issued July 2007, related to a possible general updating of Comm 33.
Comm
34, Amusement Rides and Attractions (asterisks * mark
separate code projects)
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35, Infectious
Agents (asterisks * mark separate code projects) Comm 40, Gas Systems (asterisks * mark separate code projects) * Comm 40, Gas Systems Code; Comm 14, Fire Prevention Code; Comm 43, Anhydrous Ammonia Code; and Comm 45, Mechanical Refrigeration Code; Comm 60-66, Commercial Building Code; : Statement of Scope issued March 11, 2008, to evaluate and update the codes to keep them consistent with national construction and fire prevention standards and legislative initiatives enacted during the 2007-2008 session.
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41,
Boiler and Pressure Vessel (asterisks * mark separate code
projects)
Comm
43, Anhydrous Ammonia (asterisks * mark separate code
projects)
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45, Mechanical Refrigeration (asterisks * mark separate
code projects) Comm 45, Mechanical Refrigeration Code; Comm 14, Fire Prevention Code; Comm 60-66, Commercial Building Code; Comm 40, Gas Systems Code; and Comm 43, Anhydrous Ammonia Code: Statement of Scope issued March 11, 2008., to evaluate and update the codes to keep them consistent with national construction and fire prevention standards and legislative initiatives enacted during the 2007-2008 session.
Comm
60-66, Wisconsin
Commercial Building Code (asterisks * mark separate code
projects) * Comm 60 - 61; Comm 2, Fee Code, Comm 5, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code, Comm 20 - 21, Uniform Dwelling Code, and Comm 82, Plumbing Code Statement of Scope related to possible code development concerning, erosion control, sediment control, and storm water systems, July 2007. * Comm 60-66 Commercial Buildings Code and Comm 14, Fire Prevention Code, Adopted rules November 7, 2007. Comm 60, Related to Erosion Control for the Construction of Buildings, Comm 20, UDC Administration, and Comm 21, Construction Standards Code, Comm 2, Fee Code, Rules adopted on October 23, 2006, effective April 1, 2007.
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67, Rental Unit Energy Efficiency (asterisks * mark
separate code projects)
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70, Historic
Buildings (asterisks * mark separate code projects)
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71, Solar Energy
Systems (asterisks * mark separate code projects)
Comm
75-79, Existing Buildings (asterisks * mark separate code
projects)
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81-87, Plumbing (asterisks * mark separate code projects)
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90, Public Swimming Pools (asterisks * mark separate code
projects)
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91, Sanitation (asterisks * mark separate code projects)
Comm
200 (A code project affecting all
Department of Commerce codes) Comm 2, Fee Code * Comm 2 and Comm 5, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code. 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, PDF file, and draft code language, PDF file. // November 2007, Statement of Scope, PDF file * Comm 2, Fee Code, related to boiler inspection fees, is the subject of a Statement of Scope, PDF file. (Download Free PDF Reader) Scoping statements are mandated outlines of code development work planned by a state agency, done in advance of commencing the effort. Interested parties may contact Joseph Hertel, Program Manager, joe.hertel@wisconsin.gov, 608-266-5649.
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4, Grants for Construction Career Academies
Comm
5, Licenses,
Certifications, and Registrations Code *Comm 5 and Comm 2, Fee Code. 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 overal S&B program 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, PDF file, and draft code language, PDF file. // November 2007, Statement of Scope, PDF file
* Comm
5,
CLicenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code, and Comm 33,
Passenger Ropeways: A Statement of Scope, PDF file,
has been issued related to a possible general updating of
Comm 33. Scoping
statements are mandated outlines of code development work planned by a
state agency, done in advance of commencing the
effort. The Passenger Ropeways program manager is
Jim Quast, jim.quast@wi.gov.
*
Comm
5, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code, 2,
20, 21, 60, 61, and 82, Statement of Scope, PDF file,
related to
possible code development concerning, erosion control, sediment
control, and storm water systems, July 2007. The erosion
control program manager is Lynita Docken, lynita.docken@wi.gov. * Comm 5, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code, and Comm 81-84, Uniform Plumbing Code; Code changes relating to the assessment of forfeitures for violating plumbing licensing requirements, the installation of tracer wire for locating non-metallic underground pipe. Final draft of rules, PDF file // Legislative comments, PDF file. Proposed changes sent to legislature for review on November 13, 2007. Legislative review copy, PDF file. Public hearing comments, PDF file. Transmittal documents, PDF file. // Public hearing August 14, 2007 in Madison: hearing announcement and hearing code draft, PDF file. Hearing transmittal Documents, PDF file. // Statement of Scope for Comm 5, PDF file. Statement of Scope for Comm 81-84, PDF file. * Comm 5, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code, and Comm 20, Administration, Uniform Dwelling Code, related to dwelling contractor credentials, education, and issuance of building permits. The proposed rules were adopted June 25, 2007 by the Department of Commerce, with September 1, 2007 as the expected effective date. Here is an explanation of the current situation with the dwelling contractor certifcationss. Here is an outline of possible contractor qualifier education course topics. // PDF file of adopted code draft. PDF file of transmittal documents to Revisor of Statutes office. // Draft sent to legislature in April for committee review. Code Draft (with germane modification), PDF file. Hearing Comments, PDF file. Transmittal Materials, PDF file. Germane modification May 31, 2007 reflecting Act 14 2007 which changed the Dwelling Contractor Qualifier certification term from one to two years. Letter of transmittal, PDF file. // Hearing announcement and draft rules. Transmittal to Revisor of Statutes, including fiscal documents. // Statement of Scope was published October 31, 2005. // Interested parties may contact James Quast, Program Manager, jim.quast@wisconsin.gov, 608-266-9292.
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7, Explosive Materials
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14, Fire Prevention Code
Comm 16, Electrical Code
Discussion has not formally begun about changes resulting from 2007 Act 63 legislation relating to electrical licensing. Follow future council activity by joining the electrical program email group.
Comm 18, Conveyance Safety /
Elevators Code * Comm 18 and Comm 5, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code: 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. Adopted draft, PDF file. // Legislative Review Draft, PDF file. Legislative Review Materials, PDF file. // Statement of Scope, July 2006, for code development work related to 2005 Wisconsin Act 456, PDF file. (The emergency rule here relates to the package that was sent for legislative review, noted above.) An emergency rule was signed May 25, 2007, providing for licensing of elevator contractors and installers. The rule grants licenses to current elevator contractors and installers who meet certain criteria. (Licenses do not need to be applied for under the emergency rules; there will not be any license cards issued. If someone is now asked to prove being contractors or installers, proof according to the criteria in sections Comm 5.37 and 5.38 can be show to the requestor.) See letter of transmittal to legislators, PDF file. Emergency rule, PDF file. 2005 Act 456, PDF file. Comm 20 - 25, Uniform Dwelling Code: * Comm 20-25: A public hearing is scheduled for Thursday, June 19, 2008 , in Madison related to revising and updating standards for the design and construction of all one- and two-family dwellings. Hearing announcement and documents, PDF file. Hearing draft of proposed rules, PDF file. // The Uniform Dwelling Code Council is meeting to consider code proposls, working under a Statement of Scope issued in June of 2005. Interested parties may contact Larry Swaziek, Program Manager, larry.swaziek@wisconsin.gov, 608-267-7701. * Comm 20 - 21, Comm 2, Fee Code, Comm 5, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code, Comm 60 - 61, Commercial Building Code, and Comm 82, Plumbing Code. Statement of Scope, PDF file, related to possible code development concerning, erosion control, sediment control, and storm water systems, July 2007. The erosion control program manager is Lynita Docken, lynita.docken@wi.gov.
Comm 33, Passenger Ropeways
Comm
34, Amusement Rides Code:
Comm 41, Boiler and Pressure Vessels Code
Comm
43, Anhydrous Ammonia Code
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45, Mechanical Refrigeration Code: * Comm 45, Comm 14, Fire Prevention Code; Comm 60-66, Commercial Building Code; Comm 40, Gas Systems Code; and Comm 43, Anhydrous Ammonia Code: Statement of Scope issued March 11, 2008, to evaluate and update the codes to keep them consistent with national construction and fire prevention standards and legislative initiatives enacted during the 2007-2008 session.
Comm
60-66, Commercial Building Codes,
* Comm 60 to 66, Commercial Building Code, and Comm 14, Fire Prevention Code: Rules adopted November 7, 2007. Effective March 1, 2008. See adopted draft, PDF file. More info; // There was a public hearing in the Assembly Committee on Housing on Tuesday, August 21, 2007, at 10 a.m.in 400 Northeast, state capitol on Clearinghouse Rule 06-120 "Relating to construction, use and maintenance of public buildings and places of employment and affecting small businesses." // The proposed rules were sent to the legislature on Wed., June 13, 2007, for committee review, PDF file of legislative draft. // PDF file of public hearing comments. // PDF file of transmittal documents. // Proposed rules were at public hearing on December 21, 2006. Hearing announcement, PDF file // PDF file of hearing draft of rules // Documents related to public hearing draft (fiscal estimate, environmental assessment), PDF file // Statement of scope PDF file// Interested parties may contact James Quast, Program Manager, jim.quast@wisconsin.gov, 608-266-9292. //
Comm
67, Rental Unit Energy Efficiency, Comm 81-84, Uniform Plumbing Code * Comm 81 -84: The Plumbing Code Advisory Council are considering overall code changes related to a Statement of Scope, PDF file, issued in December 2005. * Comm 81-87: Legislative review materials related to Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems sent March 13, 2008: Proposed Rules Draft, Review Materials, and Legislative Council Comments. // A public hearing was be held Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007, in Madison relating to proposed code changes involving private onsite wastewater treatment systems. Hearing Announcement, PDF file. Hearing Code Draft, PDF file. Hearing Transmittal Documents, PDF file. // A Scope Statement for possible code development work was issued July 13, 2006, PDF file. The objective is to update the department’s administrative rules relating to POWTS. * Comm 82 and Comm 5, Licenses, Certifications, and Resgitrations Code: Proposed changes related to forfeiture rules and tracer wires were adopted and are effective March 1, 2008. Code changes relating to the assessment of forfeitures for violating plumbing licensing requirements, the installation of tracer wire for locating non-metallic underground pipe. Final draft of rules, PDF file // Legislative comments, PDF file. Proposed changes sent to legislature for review on November 13, 2007. Legislative review copy, PDF file. Public hearing comments, PDF file. Transmittal documents, PDF file. // Public hearing August 14, 2007 in Madison: hearing announcement and hearing code draft, PDF file. Hearing transmittal Documents, PDF file. // Statement of Scope for Comm 5, PDF file. Statement of Scope for Comm 81-84, PDF file. * Comm 82, Comm 2, Fee Code; Comm 5, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations; Comm 20 - 21, Uniform Dwelling Code; Comm 60 - 61, Commercial Building Code: Statement of Scope, PDF file, related to possible code development concerning, erosion control, sediment control, and storm water systems, July 2007. Scoping statements are mandated outlines of code development work planned by a state agency, done in advance of commencing the effort. The erosion control program manager is Lynita Docken, lynita.docken@wi.gov.
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90, Public Swimming Pools and Water Attractions
Comm 200, Relating to: Small Business Enforcement Discretion, is the subject of a Scoping Statement, PDF file, prepared by Department of Commerce staff. Scoping statements are mandated outlines of code development work planned by a state agency, done in advance of commencing the work. Archive
Comm 27, Comm 20, Comm 5 Manufactured Home Installation. Rules under Comm 5, 20, 21 and 27 relating to installation of manufactured homes. Proposed rules adopted September 19, 2006; expected to be effective December 1, 2006. Final adopted draft, PDF file. Comm 5 Appendix, PDF file. Adoption materials, PDF file. // Germane modification letter, PDF file, related to proposed rules sent to legislature on August 22, 2006. New draft of rules, PDF file, with elimination of the updating of the adopted technical standards under treatment Sections 30 through 38. // Proposed rules sent to legislature for committee review on August 16, 2006. Proposed rules - PDF file. Hearing comments - PDF file. Legislative transfer documents - PDF file. // Public hearing Monday, July 17, 2006. Hearing announcement and draft of proposed rules, PDF file. Transmittal materials for hearing draft, including fiscal estimate, PDF file. // Statement of Scope, PDF file, was prepared in advance of the code development. // For more information, contact Larry Swaziek, UDC and Manufactured Home Program Manager, Lswaziek@commerce.state.wi.us, 608-267-7701.
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