Wisconsin Administrative Code

SPS 332.23 Fixed ladders [29 CFR 1910.27]. This is a department rule in addition to the requirements in 29 CFR 1910.27(e)(2): Fixed ladders of a substandard pitch shall be equipped with handrails on both sides. The handrails shall be installed 30 to 34 inches vertically above the…

SPS 332.24 Ventilation [29 CFR 1910.94]. These are department rules in addition to the requirements in 29 CFR 1910.94: Laboratory fume hoods shall be operated and maintained in accordance with all of the following: (1) (a) Except as provided in sub. (2), a laboratory fume hood sh…

SPS 332.25 Compressed gases [29 CFR 1910.101]. This is a department rule in addition to the requirements in 29 CFR 1910.101: All compressed gas cylinders shall be secured around the body of the cylinder to prevent falling. History: Cr. Register, February, 1999, No. 518, eff. 3-1-…

SPS 332.26 Spray finishing using flammable and combustible materials [29 CFR 1910.107]. This is a department informational note to be used under 29 CFR 1910.107: Note: See chs. SPS 361 to 366 and their incorporated standards, such as the International Building CodeG and Internati…

SPS 332.28 Permit-required confined spaces [29 CFR 1910.146]. This is a department rule in addition to the requirements in 29 CFR 1910.146 and apply only to permit-required confined spaces: An employer shall provide approved training in basic first aid and adult cardiopulmonary r…

SPS 332.29 Confined spaces [29 CFR 1910.146]. These are department rules in addition to the requirements in 29 CFR 1910.146, and apply to all confined spaces: (1) ENTRY PROHIBITED. A confined space with an atmosphere that has a combustible gas content of 10% or more of the lower …

SPS 332.30 Medical services and first aid [29 CFR 1910.151]. Substitute the following wording for the requirements in 29 CFR 1910.151(c): Whenever the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to materials that are corrosive or can cause irreversible eye or bodily injury, suitabl…

SPS 332.31 Fire brigades [29 CFR 1910.156]. Section 29 CFR 1910.156 is not included as part of this chapter. 4

SPS 332.32 Handling materials ] general [29 CFR 1910.176]. This is a department rule in addition to the requirements in 29 CFR 1910.176: Conveyor systems passing through more than one room, or from one working level to another, shall be provided in each room, or working level, wh…

SPS 332.33 General requirements for all machines [29 CFR 1910.212]. These are department rules in addition to the requirements in 29 CFR 1910.212: (1) DISCONNECTION FROM SOURCE OF POWER. (a) Every machine shall be equipped with a loose pulley, clutch, switch or other adequate mea…

SPS 332.34 Woodworking machinery requirements [29 CFR 1910.213]. These are department rules in addition to the requirements in 29 CFR 1910.213 (h): (1) LIMIT STOP. A stop shall be provided to prevent the forward travel of the blade beyond the front of the table. (2) RETURN MEANS.…

SPS 332.345 Commercial diving operations [29 CFR 1910.401]. Section 29 CFR 1910.401 (a) (2) (ii) is not included as part of this chapter.

SPS 332.37 Motor vehicles [29 CFR 1926.601]. (1) This is a department exception to the requirements in 29 CFR 1926.601(b)(9): Employees may ride on motor vehicles in other than factory-installed passenger seats equipped with seatbelts only when the speed of the motor vehicle is l…

SPS 332.38 Specific excavation requirements [29 CFR 1926.651]. This is a department rule in addition to the requirements in 29 CFR 1926.651: No person may work in an excavation over 4 feet in depth without another person being present at the surface. History: Cr. Register, Februa…

SPS 332.50 Incorporation of standards by reference. The standards listed in the following table are hereby incorporated by reference into this chapter under the authority provided in s. 101.055 (3) (a), Stats. Note: Copies of the adopted standards are available through the source…

SPS 333.01 Purpose. Pursuant to ss. 101.02 (1) and 101.17, Stats., the purpose of this chapter is to protect the health, safety and welfare of employees and frequenters in places of employment and public buildings utilizing passenger ropeways. Note: See s. 101.01, Stats., for the…

SPS 333.02 Scope. This chapter establishes minimum standards for the design, construction, installation, operation, maintenance and inspection of passenger ropeways.

SPS 333.03 Application. (1) NEW INSTALLATIONS. This chapter applies to all passenger ropeways installed or constructed on or after November 1, 2012. (2) ALTERATIONS. This chapter applies to all alterations of and additions to passenger ropeways which affect the passenger ropeway’…

SPS 333.05 Petition for variance. The department shall consider and may grant a variance to a nonstatutory provision of this chapter in accordance with ch. SPS 303. The petition for variance shall include, where applicable, a position statement from the fire department having jur…

SPS 333.06 Fees. Fees for the plan examination, permit to operate, load test and inspection of passenger ropeways shall be submitted to the department as specified in ch. SPS 302.

SPS 333.07 Penalties. Penalties for violations of this chapter shall be assessed in accordance with s. 101.02 (12) and (13) (a), Stats. Note: Section 101.02 (12), Stats., indicates that every day during which any person, persons, corporation or any officer, agent or employee ther…

SPS 333.08 Appeals. (1) APPEAL OF DEPARTMENT ORDER. Pursuant to s. 101.02 (6) (e), Stats., any person who owns or occupies a property that is affected by an order of the department may petition the department for a hearing on the reasonableness of the order. (2) APPEAL OF LOCAL O…

SPS 333.10 Department review. (1) PLANS AND SPEC(a) Before commencing the construction, installation or relocation of, addition to, or ropeway modification of a passenger ropeway, plans and specifications for the proposed passenger ropeway shall be submitted to the department for…

SPS 333.11 Ropeway alterations. Complete information regarding an alteration which affects the design, structural strength or operation of a passenger ropeway or which replaces any piece of major equipment of a passenger ropeway shall be kept at the passenger ropeway site. The in…

SPS 333.12 Inspections and tests. (1) ACCEPTANCE (a) The acceptance inspections specified in the ANSI B77.1 standard adopted in s. SPS 333.17 shall be performed by the department. (b) Notice shall be given to the department at least 5 business days prior to the time the passenger…

SPS 333.13 Permit to operate. (1) RESPONSIBILITY. No passenger ropeway may be operated without a valid permit to operate. The owner of a passenger ropeway shall be responsible for obtaining and maintaining a valid permit to operate. The permit to operate shall be kept on the prem…

SPS 333.14 Owner’s responsibility. No owner may construct or alter any passenger ropeway or portion of a passenger ropeway, or permit any passenger ropeway to be constructed or altered except in compliance with this chapter. Compliance with this chapter does not relieve the owner…

SPS 333.15 Accident reporting. (1) An accident resulting in bodily injury as a result of a passenger ropeway malfunction and that requires more than first aid treatment shall be reported to the department by phone or email as soon as reason- SPS 333.20 ably possible and within no…

SPS 333.155 Malfunction reporting. The owner of a passenger ropeway that experiences an evacuation, deropement, or an unseated passenger that is not a direct result of loading or unloading the ropeway shall report the incident by phone or email as soon as reasonably possible and …

SPS 333.16 Construction and operation. All passenger ropeways shall be designed, constructed, installed, maintained and operated in accordance with the ANSI B77.1 standard incorporated by reference in s. SPS 333.17, subject to those changes, additions and omissions specified in s…

SPS 333.17 Incorporation of standards by reference. (1) The American National Standard for Passenger Ropeways – Aerial Tramways, Aerial Lifts, Surface Lifts, Tows and Conveyors – Safety Requirements, ANSI B77.1-2022, subject to the changes, additions and omissions specified in su…

SPS 333.20 Changes or additions to or omissions from ANSI B77.1. Changes or additions to or omissions from the chapter was last published. SPS 333.20 WISCONSIN ADMINISTRATIVE CODE the ANSI B77.1 standard are specified in this subchapter and are rules of the department and are not…

SPS 333.21 Scope and purpose [B77.1 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3]. The requirements of B77.1 section 1.1 - Scope, section 1.2 - Purpose, and section 1.3 - Reference to Other Codes and Standards are not included as part of this chapter.

SPS 333.22 Definitions [B77.1 1.4]. (1) ADDITIONS. The following are department definitions in addition to the definitions in B77.1 section 1.4: (a) “ANSI” means American National Standard Institute, Inc. (b) “Department” means the department of safety and professional services. …

SPS 333.23 Electrical. Substitute the following wording for the requirements in B77.1 sections 2.2.1.1, 3.2.1.1, 4.2.1.1, 5.2.1.1, 6.2.1.1 and 7.2.1.1: Electrical systems shall comply with ch. SPS 316. Note: Chapter SPS 316 references and adopts the National Electrical Code, NFPA…

SPS 333.24 Applicable effective date. Substitute November 1, 2013, as the effective date for the design requirements for communications, evacuation power unit, rollback device, cable catcher, and deropement switch listed in B77.1 sections 3.3.1.1, 4.3.1.1, 5.3.1.1, and 6.3.1.1. S…

SPS 334.001 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to set forth minimum standards for the design, construction, operation, repair, inspection, assembly, disassembly and use of amusement rides at carnivals, fairs and other places of amusement for the safety of frequenters. Note: …

SPS 334.002 Scope. (1) APPLICATION. The provisions of this chapter apply to amusement rides open to the public and located at permanent sites or moved from site to site. SPS 334.30 SPS 334.31 SPS 334.32 SPS 334.33 SPS 334.34 SPS 334.35 SPS 334.36 SPS 334.37 SPS 334.38 SPS 334.39 …

SPS 334.003 Retroactivity. Except as otherwise specified in this chapter, the provisions of this chapter shall apply to all new and existing amusement rides. Subchapter II — Definitions

SPS 334.01 Definitions. In this chapter: (3) XAmusement rideY means a device or animal that carries, transports or supports passengers in unusual, entertaining or thrilling modes of motion and any vehicle providing entertainment or transportation in conjunction with an amusement …

SPS 334.02 Assignment of classification of amusement rides. (1) GENERAL. The department shall classify amusement rides into one of the 4 classifications as specified in s. SPS 334.03 on the basis of known characteristics of the amusement ride and any modifications made to the rid…

SPS 334.03 Amusement ride classifications. Amusement rides shall be classified as follows: (1) CLASS 1. Class 1 shall consist of amusement rides that are properly designed, constructed and maintained to move passengers in a mild manner. Note: Examples of class 1 amusement rides i…

SPS 334.035 Insurance. (1) Except as provided in sub. (2), no amusement ride owner may operate a ride unless at the time there is in existence a contract of insurance providing coverage of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence against liability for injury to persons for the rid…

SPS 334.04 Registration of amusement rides. (1) GENERAL. All class 1 and class 2 amusement rides shall be registered with the department annually. The fees as specified in ch. SPS 302 shall be paid and the amusement rides shall be registered prior to being opened to the public. A…

SPS 334.05 Examination of plans. (1) GENERAL. Plans and specifications for all custom-built, site-specific amusement rides not used in a portable mode shall be submitted to the department for examination and approval before construction commences. (2) PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. At…

SPS 334.06 Evidence of plan approval. The engineer, designer, manufacturer or owner shall keep at the site one set of plans bearing the stamp of conditional approval and a copy of the specifications. The plans shall be open to inspection by an authorized representative of the dep…

SPS 334.07 Revocation of approval. The department may revoke any approval or registration issued under the provisions of this chapter, for any false statements or misrepresentation of facts on which the approval or registration was based. History: Cr. Register, February, 1992, No…