Wisconsin Administrative Code

SPS 341.75 Inspection and testing. (1) HYDROEvery secondhand vessel shall be inspected and given a hydrostatic pressure test at one and one-half times the maximum allowable working pressure at its new point of installation location before it is placed in operation. The test shall…

SPS 341.76 Installation. Except for vessels exempted in s. SPS 341.18, all secondhand vessels when reinstalled, shall comply with the ASME code in regard to fittings, appliances, valves, connections, settings and supports. These vessels shall also comply with the installation and…

SPS 341.80 General requirements. Pressure vessels in petroleum refineries shall comply with the standards specified in API 510. History: Cr. Register, February, 2000, No. 530, eff. 3-1-00. Subchapter IX — Historical Boilers

SPS 341.90 Application. This subchapter applies to all historical boilers in operation for demonstration purposes at fairs, museums, steam shows, historical attractions or any other locations frequented by the public.

SPS 341.91 General requirements. (1) Historical boilers shall be inspected in accordance with NBIC part 2 section 6-supplement 2, Historical Boilers. (2) The owner or user shall obtain and maintain a valid permit to operate in accordance with s. SPS 341.24. (3) The permit to oper…

SPS 341.92 Testing, maintenance and out-of-state boilers. (1) TESTING. (a) 1. Except as specified in subd. 2., SPS 341.93 historical boilers complying with any of the following are exempt from the required ultrasonic testing and calculation requirements: a. Historical boilers bea…

SPS 341.93 Interruption of inspection cycle. If an inspection cycle under NBIC part 2 section 6 S2.7.3.2 is interrupted by delaying a required inspection for more than 1 year, the subsequent inspection cycle shall restart from the beginning of the sequence in NBIC part 2 section …

SPS 343.01 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to establish minimum safeguards to life, health and property by the adoption of reasonable and effective standards relating to the storage and handling of anhydrous ammonia. History: Cr. Register, September, 2000, No. 537, eff. 1…

SPS 343.02 Scope. (1) APPLICATION. (a) This chapter applies to the design, construction, repair, alteration, location, installation, inspection and operation of anhydrous ammonia systems, including refrigerated ammonia storage systems, in public buildings and at places of employm…

SPS 343.03 Local regulations. This chapter shall not limit the power of cities, villages and towns to make or enforce additional or more stringent regulations, provided the regulations do not conflict with this chapter, any other rule of the department, or law. SPS 343.19 SPS 343…

SPS 343.05 Definitions. In this chapter: (1) XDepartmentY means the department of safety and professional services. (2) XPlace of employmentY has the meaning specified under s. 101.01 (11), Stats. Note: Under s. 101.01 (11), Stats., Xplace of employmentY includes every place, whe…

SPS 343.10 Plan examination and approval. (1) DEPARTMENT APPROVAL. Department plan approval shall be obtained before commencing construction of any new or additional permanent storage installation for anhydrous ammonia. (2) PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION. Plans, specificat…

SPS 343.11 Revisions and modifications. (1) PLAN (a) The changes specified in par. (b) to previously approved plans for anhydrous ammonia systems before commencement of system operation shall be submitted for review as a revision. Revised plans submitted for review shall include …

SPS 343.12 Revocation of approval. The department may revoke any approval issued under this chapter for any false statements or misrepresentation of facts upon which the approval was based. History: Cr. Register, September, 2000, No. 537, eff. 10-1-00. History: Cr. Register, Sept…

SPS 343.13 Departmental limitation and expiration of plan approval. Plan approval by the department or its authorized deputy shall expire one year after the date indicated on the approved plans, if construction has not commenced within that year. Note: The Department forms requir…

SPS 343.14 Enforcement and inspections. (1) ENThis chapter shall be enforced by the department and its deputies, and by all local officials or bodies having jurisdiction to approve plans or specifications or issue permits for construction, alterations or installations within the …

SPS 343.15 Permit to operate. (1) The owner or user of an anhydrous ammonia tank which requires periodic inspections under s. SPS 343.14 (3) shall be responsible for obtaining and maintaining a valid permit to operate. (2) After each initial or periodic inspection, a permit to op…

SPS 343.16 Accident reporting. Whenever an accident occurs that relates to the operation an anhydrous ammonia installation and causes personal injury requiring professional medical attention, the owner or operator shall report the facts involved to the department within 2 busines…

SPS 343.17 Petition for variance. The department shall consider and may grant a variance to a provision of this chapter in accordance with ch. SPS 303. The petition for variance shall include a position statement from the fire department having jurisdiction. Note: Chapter SPS 303…

SPS 343.18 Appeals. (1) APPEAL OF DEPARTMENT ORDER. Pursuant to s. 101.02 (6) (e), Stats., any person who owns or rules of the department and are not requirements of the ANSI K61.1 standard. occupies a property that is affected by an order of the department may petition the depar…

SPS 343.19 Penalties. Penalties for violations of this chapter shall be assessed in accordance with s. 101.02 (12) and 101.10 (4) (a), Stats. Note: Section 101.02 (12), Stats., indicates that every day during which any person, persons, corporation or any officer, agent or employe…

SPS 343.20 Fees. Fees for the plan examination, permit to operate and inspection of anhydrous ammonia systems shall be submitted as specified in ch. SPS 302. History: Cr. Register, September, 2000, No. 537, eff. 10-1-00; correction made Subchapter IV — Standards

SPS 343.30 Adoption of standards by reference. (1) CONSENT. Pursuant to s. 227.21, Stats., the attorney general and the revisor of statutes have consented to the incorporation by reference of the American National Standard Safety Requirements for the Storage and Handling of Anhyd…

SPS 343.31 Construction and operation. All anhydrous ammonia installations shall be designed, installed, maintained and operated in accordance with the ANSI K61.1 standard incorporated by reference in s. SPS 343.30, subject to the changes, additions and omissions specified in sub…

SPS 343.40 Changes, additions or omissions to ANSI K61.1. Changes or additions to or omissions from the ANSI K61.1 standard are specified in this subchapter and are

SPS 343.41 Scope and general [K61.1 1.1 and 1.2]. K61.1 Rule 1.1 and Rule 1.2 are not included as part of this chapter. History: Cr. Register, September, 2000, No. 537, eff. 10-1-00.

SPS 343.42 Definitions [K61.1 Section 2]. (1) ADDIThe following are department definitions in addition to the definitions in K61.1 section 2: (a) XSecondhandY means having changed location subsequent to the original installation. (2) SUBSTITUTIONS. The following department defini…

SPS 343.43 Equipment and systems [K61.1 5.1]. This is a department rule in addition to the requirements in K61.1 5.1: Except for the hydrostatic pressure test requirements, secondhand anhydrous ammonia tanks shall comply with ch. SPS 341, subch. VII. History: Cr. Register, Septem…

SPS 343.44 Pressure relief devices [K61.1 5.8]. (1) FLOW CAPACITY [K61.1 5.8.1]. This is a department rule in addition to the requirements in K61.1 5.8.1: Pressure relief device flow capacity shall conform to the ASME Code requirements for capacity rating. (2) DEVICE REPLACEMENT …

SPS 343.45 Transfer of liquids [K61.1 5.10]. (1) BREAKAWAY PROTECTION [K61.1 5.10.8.1]. This is a department rule in addition to the requirements in K61.1 5.10.8.1: All permanent storage installations with systems for filling implements of husbandry or for filling cargo vessels w…

SPS 343.46 Systems mounted on railcar structures for transportation of ammonia [K61.1 Section 8]. K61.1 section 8 is not included as part of this chapter. the chapter was last published. SPS 343.46 WISCONSIN ADMINISTRATIVE CODE 4 Note: Regulations covering railcar transportation …

SPS 343.47 Systems mounted on trucks, semitrailers and trailers for transportation of ammonia [K61.1 Section 9]. K61.1 section 9 is not included as part of this chapter. Note: Regulations covering highway transportation of anhydrous ammonia are contained in Wisconsin Department o…

SPS 345.10 Purpose and scope. Pursuant to s. 101.17, Stats., the purpose of this chapter is to establish all of the following: (1) Minimum safety standards for the design, construction, installation, operation, testing, maintenance, repairs and inspection of mechanical refrigerat…

SPS 345.11 Application. (1) GENERAL. This chapter applies to all of the following except as provided in sub. (2): (a) All mechanical refrigeration systems that are installed or constructed on or after September 1, 2010. (b) A change to a refrigerant of a different number designat…

SPS 345.12 Local regulations. This chapter does not limit the power of cities, villages and towns to make or enforce additional or more stringent regulations, provided the regulations do not conflict with this chapter, any other rule of the department, or law. 2 ing codes, Xplace…

SPS 345.20 Definitions. In this chapter: (1) XAlterationY means any of the following: (a) A change in a mechanical refrigeration system that involves an extension, addition or change to the arrangement, type or purpose of the existing installation or component. (b) A change in th…

SPS 345.30 Installation registration. (1) CLASSIFICATIONS. Any installation of the following mechanical refrigera- Note: As of September 1, 2010, only the City of Milwaukee had become a first class city. (5) XDepartmentY means the department of safety and professional services. (…

SPS 345.31 Enforcement and inspections. (1) ENwhether indoors or out or underground and the premises appurtenant thereto where either temporarily or permanently any industry, trade or business is carried on, or FORCEMENT. (a) This chapter shall be enforced by the departwhere any …

SPS 345.32 Permit to operate. (1) (a) 1. Within 5 business days after completing an inspection, the authorized agent or the department shall determine whether the mechanical refrigeration system complies with the applicable requirements of this chapter. 2. For each inspection per…

SPS 345.33 Reporting of accidents. If a mechanical refrigeration system component fails and causes injuries to any person that require more than first aid treatment, the owner or user shall report the facts involved to the department within the following 24 hours. The owner or us…

SPS 345.34 Petition for variance. The department shall consider and may grant a variance to a provision of this chapter in accordance with ch. SPS 303. The petition for variance shall include a position statement from the fire department having jurisdiction over the affected prop…

SPS 345.35 Compliance responsibilities. (1) Any inspection report describing any noncompliance with this chapter shall be provided to the owner of the mechanical refrigeration system. (2) The owner of a mechanical refrigeration system shall correct any aspects of the system that …

SPS 345.36 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 345.37 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 345.38 Fees. Fees for permits to operate, inspections and petitions for variance shall be submitted as specified in ch. SPS 302. Subchapter IV — Standards

SPS 345.40 Design, construction and operation. (1) ADOPTION. (a) ANSI/ASHRAE standard 15-2007 and its addenda a to i, subject to the modifications specified in subch. V, are hereby incorporated by reference into this chapter. (b) ANSI/IIAR 2-2008, subject to the modifications spe…

SPS 345.500 General. Changes, additions or omissions to ANSI/ASHRAE standard 15 are specified in this subchapter and are rules of the department and are not requirements of ANSI/ASHRAE standard 15.

SPS 345.501 Scope. The requirements of ANSI/ASHRAE standard 15 sections 1 and 2 are not included as part of this chapter. Note: The sections in this subchapter are generally numbered to correspond with both the numbering of the subchapter and the section numbering in ANSI/ASHRAE …

SPS 345.503 Definitions. This is a department definition for this chapter in addition to the definitions in ANSI/ASHRAE standard 15 section 3: XAuthority having jurisdictionY or Xjurisdiction having authorityY means the department or authorized agent.

SPS 345.508 Eye wash and shower. This is a department rule and informational note in addition to the requirements in ANSI/ASHRAE standard 15 section 8.12: An eye wash and body shower unit shall be located external to the machinery room and be readily accessible. Note: It is recom…