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Safety and Buildings Division - What's New? *** See the S&B division-wide news reports. The most recent is November 12, 2009.November 19, 2009 - Effective Dec. 1, 2009, Safety and Buildings Division staff will be taking over direct enforcement of the UDC in most areas where there have been state-contracted inspection agencies. For more information: 608-789-5656, udctech@commerce.state.wi.us November 18, 2009 - A Public Hearing will be held on proposed rule changes for chapters Comm 14, 21 to 23, 61 to 63 and 66 relating to fire prevention; recordkeeping for fires; fire suppression for mobile kitchens; structural, ventilating and vapor-barrier requirements for one- and 2-family dwellings; air barriers and local enforcement for commercial buildings; and previously constructed buildings that are converted to community-based residential facilities. The hearing is set for December 18, 2009. in Madison. Hearing announcement and transmittal documents, PDF file. Draft code, PDF file. - Electrical Q&A updated November 17, 2009 - "Increased intensity and frequency of rainstorms has researchers in Wisconsin considering more storm-water regulations," PDF file November 16, 2009 - A Comm 2, Fee Code, and Comm 5, Licenses, Certifications, and Regulations Code, change proposal related to credential application fees and fees for review of a completed credential exam, was sent to the legislature on November 12, 2009, for assignment for committee review. - 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 - Daily Reporter article, PDF file, "Kolbe layoffs illustrate residential woes" - 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. November 11, 2009 - Updated "Public Swimming Pools Compliance Statement," SBD-10606 (R11/09) Forms Page - 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. November 10, 2009 - Proposed changes to Comm 5.12, establishing a schedule of forfeitures for POWTS governmental unit employees, were adopted on Oct. 5, 2009, and will be effective Dec. 1, 2009. - Elevator Inspectors districts map updated, PDF file November 6, 2009 - Emergency rules in the state Department of Health Services Code 163 which regulates renovation, repair, and painting activities that may disturb lead-based paint became effective on October 19, 2009. More Info - Daily Reporter article, Legislation offers job protection for volunteers, PDF file November 4, 2009 - Draft summary is online of October 21 meeting of Mechanical Refrigeration Code Advisory Council October 29, 2009 - Olsen Brothers company and individual ordered to pay for violations of construction stormwater control regulations, PDF file - 2010 credential exam dates announced - PDF file of October 22, 2009, S&B training presentation for Weld test Conductors October 28, 2009 - Agenda for the Nov. 4, 2009, meeting of the Uniform Dwelling Code Council is online. - 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 October 27, 2009 - Public swimming pool construction inspections are now all done by S&B staff. More. - 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 carpenters, PDF file - Governor announces energy training grants for electrical workers, PDF file October 26, 2009 - Agenda for October 30, 2009, meeting of the Structural Requirements Code Council and draft previous meeting summary are online. - 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 October 20., 2009 - Wisconsin government to begin new construction waste recycling effort, PDF file October 19, 2009 - Agenda for the October 27, 2009, meeting of the Alteration and Change of Occupancy Code Council. Draft meeting summary available for the August 18, 2009, meeting of the council. - Commentator cautions about relations of contractors and subs, Dolan Media article PDF file October 14, 2009 - How are campgrounds in Wisconsin affected by S&B programs? 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, TDD Relay dial 711 in Wisconsin or 800-947-3529, or ttaylor@commerce.state.wi.us |
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