|
Safety and Buildings Division - What's New? *** See the S&B division-wide news reports. The most recent is October 1, 2008.October 2, 2008 - S&B has information about the October 5-11, 2008, Fire Prevention Week - Fire prevention requirements for crop mazes under 2006 NFPA 1, PDF file , compiled by S&B Fire Prevention Coordinator Terry Nolen - Modular Home Manufacturers Approved in Accordance with UDC COMM 20.14, PDF file October 1, 2008 - Latest division-wide news report is online - S&B Plumbing Plan Reviewer Chet Kintop passed away in September. The division currently is not scheduling plumbing reviews in the Waukesha office. When using the plumbing online scheduler, if requesting a specific office, designate one of the other S&B plumbing review offices other than Waukesha. - A public hearing on proposals for licensing liquefied gas suppliers is scheduled for Nov. 4, 2008, in Madison. - SBD-10577 POWTS Application for Review (R09/08) form updated to reflect that S&B no longer reviews most small holding tanks (more info, PDF file) September 30, 2008 - Following the retirement of Plumbing Consultant Jim Zickert, the consultants' districts map has been changed (printable PDF file) September 29, 2008 - 16-week Commercial Building Inspection course offered by S&B Jan - April 2009 in Marathon County, PDF file - Public meetings in December about coming Wisconsin major electrical licensing and inspection changes, PDF file, More explanation. - The agenda for the October 7, 2009, Erosion and Stormwater Advisory Code Council and the previous meeting summary - Grant Worksheets (SBD-9167) updated in packet of Wisconsin Fund forms, October 1, 2008 September 26, 2008 - Elevator Inspectors districts map, PDF file, updated September 25, 2008 - The City of Cumberland now has a special delegation related to commercial buildings plan review and inspection. See PDF letter. - Rental Weatherization Building Performance Worksheet updated September 24, 2008 - Comm 2, Fee Code, change proposals were sent for legislative review on July 25, 2008, relating to overall Safety and Buildings Division fees. A Germane modification, i.e. a change in the draft proposal, was sent to the legislature on September 18. The modification reduced by half the proposed increase in plan review fees for public swimming pools. See code development info. - Prevent Homes Fires - Fire Prevention Week in Wisconsin, Oct. 5 - 11, 2008 - For questions concerning commercial building accessibility, contact Commercial Building Plan Reviewer Dave Fliess, 262-521-5063, david.fliess@wi.gov September 18, 2008 - After review by the legislature, Comm 41, Boilers and Pressure Vessels Code, and Comm 45, Mechanical Refrigeration Code, changes were adopted by the Wisconsin Department of Commerce on September 12, 2008, and are expected to be effective December 1, 2008. September 16, 2008 - Updated plumbing installation license brochure "It's the Law," PDF file September 15, 2008 - The Town of Buchanon in Outagamie County is now a delegated agent for enforcing erosion control, sediment control, and storm water management for commercial buildings. - PB Heat gas boilers recalled due to carbon monoxide hazard (CPSC) - The Town of Farmington in Washington County is no longer a delegated agent for commercial buildings plan review and inspection. September 10, 2008 - Now online: Inspection checklists for boilers and pressure vessels, refrigeration, and gas systems - Three-day elevator construction symposium in Waukesha Oct. 28-30, 2008, PDF brochure. September 9, 2008 - Changes on horizon for POWTS in Wisconsin: Clarification of conflict of interest; Plan review of small holding tanks; Comm 83, Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems Code, revised; Possible Fee Code and Plumbing Code updates. See POWTS Program page. September 8, 2008 - A public hearing will be October 14, 2008, to consider making permanent the emergency rules issued in September related to installation of carbon monoxide alarms in some commercial buildings and in tourist sleeping rooms under the Uniform Dwelling Code. September 3, 2008 - Public swimming pool and water attraction inspection services. S&B is requesting proposals from people to provide public swimming pool and water attraction inspection services. If interested, contact Noreen Ray, S&B Contract Specialist, noreen.ray@wi.gov, 608-267-7201. - Emergency rules, PDF file, issued September 3, 2008, related to installation of carbon monoxide alarms in some commercial buildings and to alarms in tourist sleeping rooms under the UDC. Brief description. September 2, 2008 - List of S&B contacts, PDF file, regarding getting an education course approved - Jim Smith, Commercial Buildings Program Manager, presented a 2008 Code Update, PDF file, in August 2008 to an audience in Madison 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 |
|