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Safety and Buildings Division - What's New? *** See the S&B division-wide news reports. The most recent is June 17, 2008.July 3, 2008 - Mark Finger, a POWTS plan reviewer in S&B's Madison office, is now the District 2 Wastewater Specialist, see map July 1, 2008 - 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 Wasington 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. June 27, 2008 - 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 June 24, 2008 - Bosch Hammer Drills recalled, June 12, 2008 (CPSC) - Electronic Date Interchange EDI Guidelines updated on June 13, 2008, PDF file - Revised 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 June 20, 2008 - 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? June 17, 2008 - Dwelling Contractor Certifications (sorted by city) PDF, Excel Updated 06/06/08 - The City of Milwaukee is recruiting for a Comissioner of Building Inspection, PDF brochure - Guidelines for Handling Water-Damaged Electrical Equipment, from the National Electrical Manaufacturers Assoc, PDF file - Updated What's Happening at S&B news report June 13, 2008 - Wisconsin Building Safety Network meeting promotes state - local regulatory partnerships - Information on private onsite wastewater treatment systems and flooding, PDF file June 10, 2008 - Need to have your well water tested? Flooding could lead to contamination. More June 9, 2008 - The City of Whitewater (Walworth County) has changed their previous commercial building delegated authority "Inspections Only" to a delegation status for "Regulating Soil Erosion and Stormwater Only." June 6, 2008 - Safety and Buildings Division credential exams will also be on Saturdays - Violations of Wisconsin plumbing license law can cost money, More June 3, 2008 - Commercial buildings Q&A added, IBC 706.3.8, also related to errata in ICC codes - 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. May 30, 2008 - A public hearing will be July 8, 2008, in Madison on proposed changes to Comm 90 Public Swimming Pools and Water Attractions Code. - 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. May 29, 2008 - The first meeting of the Erosion and Stormwater Code Council is set for 9:30 a.m. June 3, 2008, at the Lussier Family Heritage Center in Madison. Agenda. May 28, 2008 - "Square D" circuit breakers recalled by Specialty Lamp Intl. as counterfeit and fire hazard (CPSC) May 27, 2008 - The list of municipalities with commercial buildings delegated authority now has a link to PDF printable version of the same information. - Comm 4 code proposals relating to administrative rules for submittal and approval of grants for construction career academies were adopted May 16, 2008. Links -- County Web sites || City/Town/Village Web sites || State Portal || Licensing and Permitting || Build Your Business Email this page's manager, Todd Taylor, ttaylor@commerce.state.wi.us or 608-267-3606 The Department of Commerce 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 ttaylor@commerce.state.wi.us |
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