Wisconsin Administrative Code

SPS 365.0632 Equipment installed in existing unlisted boilers. The requirements in IFGC section 632 are not included as part of this chapter.

SPS 365.0800 Referenced standards. This is a department rule in addition to the requirements in IFGC chapter 8: The following standard is incorporated by reference into chs. SPS 361 to 366: ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54-2021, National Fuel Gas Code. Note: NFPA standards may be purchased fr…

SPS 365.0900 Appendices. IFGC Appendices A to E are not included as part of this chapter. the chapter was last published.

SPS 366.0001 Purpose and scope. (1) PURPOSE. The purpose of ch. SPS 366 is to establish minimum requirements to safeguard public health, safety and welfare insofar as existing public buildings and place of employment are affected by the repair, alteration, change of occupancy, ad…

SPS 366.0100 Changes, additions or omissions to IEBC. Changes, additions or omissions to the IEBC are specified in this subchapter and are rules of the department and are not requirements of the IEBC. Means of egress. Automatic sprinkler systems. Altered existing mechanical syste…

SPS 366.0101 Administration. Except for IEBC section 102.4, substitute the following wording for the requirements in IEBC chapter 1: (1) APPLICATION. The provisions of the IEBC shall apply to the repair, alteration, change of occupancy, addition, and relocation of existing buildi…

SPS 366.0202 General definitions. (1) ADDITIONS. This is a department definition for this chapter in addition to the definitions in IEBC section 202: XExhibit buildingY means a qualified historic building that is open to the general public only for display or tours. (2) SUBSTITUT…

SPS 366.0303 Storm shelters. The requirements in IEBC section 303 are not included as part of chs. SPS 361 to 366.

SPS 366.0306 Accessibility. This is a department informational note to be used under IEBC section 306. Note: See s. 101.132, Stats., for additional accessibility requirements.

SPS 366.0307 Smoke alarms. These are department rules in addition to the requirements in IEBC section 603: (1) No smoke alarm, including an alarm that exists on September 1, 2011, may remain in service for more than that specified by the manufacturer. (2) The replacement of a smo…

SPS 366.0308 Carbon monoxide alarms for CBRF[s accommodating fewer than 20 residents. These are department rules in addition to the requirements in IEBC section 308 and are established under the authority of s. 101.127, Stats.: (1) (a) Existing buildings converted to be community…

SPS 366.0405 Structural evaluation. The requirements in IEBC sections 405.2 to 405.2.6 are not included as part of chs. SPS 361 to 366. SPS 366.0908 tion—except where an existing, previously approved lift is being replaced, the clear-passage width may remain as it was with the or…

SPS 366.0408 Repairs — plumbing. The requirements in IEBC section 408 are not included as part of chs. SPS 361 to 366. History: CR 10-103: renum. from Comm 66.0701 and am. Register August 2011 No. 668, eff. 9-1-11; CR 16-094: renum. from 366.0704 and am. Register April Note: See …

SPS 366.0500 Prescriptive compliance method. The requirements in IEBC chapter 5 are not included as part of chs. SPS 361 to 366.

SPS 366.0701 Alterations. Substitute the following wording for the requirements in IEBC section 701.2 but not the exception: Conformance. An existing building or portion thereof may not be altered such that the building becomes less safe than was required in its existing conditio…

SPS 366.0702 Building elements and materials. (1) MATERIALS AND METHODS. Substitute the following wording for the requirements in IEBC section 702.7: All new work shall comply with materials and methods requirements in the IBC, IECC, IFGC, IMC, and IPC, as applicable, that specif…

SPS 366.0704 Means of egress. (1) ALTERATIONS. Substitute the following wording for the requirements in IEBC section 704.1: Alterations shall be done in a manner that maintains the level of protection required for the means of egress prior to the alteration. (2) STAIRWAY WIDTH. T…

SPS 366.0803 Automatic sprinkler systems. This is a department exception to the requirement in IEBC section 803.2: The installation or extension of an automatic sprinkler system may exclude the protection of combustible concealed spaces that are not accessible in existing buildin…

SPS 366.0807 Altered existing mechanical systems. The exception to the requirements in IEBC section 807.1 and the requirements in IEBC section 807.2 are not included as part of chs. SPS 361 to 366.

SPS 366.0808 Minimum plumbing fixtures. This is a department requirement in addition to IEBC section 808. Where the occupant load of a story is increased by more than 20 percent, plumbing fixtures for the story shall be provided in quantities specified in the IBC based on the inc…

SPS 366.0902 Special use and occupancy - boiler and furnace equipment rooms. Substitute the following wording for the requirements, but not the exceptions, in IEBC section 902.2: Boiler and furnace equipment rooms. Boiler and furnace equipment rooms adjacent to or within Groups I…

SPS 366.0908 Level 3 alterations plumbing. These are department rules in addition to the requirements in IEBC chapter 9: (1) Pursuant to s. 101.128, Stats., level 3 alterations within an existing facility where the public congregates shall necessitate that plumbing fixtures servi…

SPS 366.1001 Change of occupancy. (1) CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY APPROVAL. Substitute the following wording for the requirements in IEBC section 1001.2: A change of occupancy or a change of occupancy within a space where there is a different fire protection system threshold requirement …

SPS 366.1009 Change of occupancy plumbing. Substitute the following wording for the requirements in IEBC section 1009: Where the occupant load of a story is increased by more than 20 percent, plumbing fixtures for the story shall be provided in quantities specified in the IBC bas…

SPS 366.1010 Other requirements. (1) ELEVATOR This is a department rule in addition to the requirements in IEBC section 1010: At least one existing elevator shall be provided with emergency recall operation and emergency incar operation complying with ch. SPS 318 when an existing…

SPS 366.1011 Standpipe systems. This is a department rule in addition to the requirements in IEBC section 1011.2: Standpipe systems shall be provided in existing buildings and structures or portions of existing buildings and structures in accordance with IBC chapter 9 when existi…

SPS 366.1102 Heights and areas. (1) AREA LIMITAThis is a department exception in addition to the exception in IEBC section 1102.2: Buildings meeting the legacy Wisconsin unlimited area provisions are allowed to have unlimited area additions per the current code without a separati…

SPS 366.1201 Historic buildings. (1) SCOPE. This is a department rule in addition to the requirements in IEBC section 1201.1: Any historic building is exempt from the energy requirements of chs. SPS 361 to 366 except as follows: (a) Existing ceiling, wall, or floor cavities expos…

SPS 366.1204 Exhibit buildings. These are department rules in addition to the requirements in IEBC section 1204: Historic buildings to be used as exhibit buildings shall comply with all of the following requirements: (1) The building shall be open to the public only under the sup…

SPS 366.1301 Performance compliance methods. (1) APPLICABILITY. Substitute the following wording for the requirements in IEBC section 1301.2: The provisions of sections 1301.2.1 through 1301.2.6 shall apply to existing occupancies that will continue to be, or are proposed to be, …

SPS 366.1500 Construction safeguards. The requirements in IEBC chapter 15 are not included as part of chs. SPS 361 to 366. the chapter was last published.

SPS 368.10 Authority and purpose. Under the authority in s. 101.934 (3), Stats., this chapter establishes a grant program for rehabilitation and recycling of manufactured housing.

SPS 368.20 Definitions. In this chapter: (1) XAbandoned manufactured homeY means a manufactured home that is either of the following: (a) Vacant or in need of extensive repair. (b) An unreasonable danger to public health, safety, welfare or the environment. (2) XAdministrative co…

SPS 368.30 Eligible applicants. The department shall accept applications for administration of funding under this chapter only from nonprofit organizations that are identified as tax exempt under section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code.

SPS 368.32 Eligible activities. MHRR funds may only be used for the following activities: (1) To assist eligible homeowners with critical repairs of their primary residence. (2) To assist municipalities, organizations and persons involved in disposal of abandoned manufactured hom…

SPS 368.34 Eligible property. (1) For all eligiblehomeowner activities, the property shall be a manufactured home that will serve as the owner[s principal residence. The home shall be located either on land that is owned by the homeowner, or on land for which the homeowner has a …

SPS 368.36 Eligible costs. (1) Any administrative costs, including project-related soft costs, may not exceed ten percent of the total housing activity funds requested, except payments for relocation services may be excluded from this ten-percent portion. (2) Contracted administr…

SPS 368.40 Applying for a grant from the department. All applications for administration of funding under this chapter shall be in a format prescribed by the department and shall include proof of tax-exempt status. Note: The format that is currently prescribed can be obtained fro…

SPS 368.50 Evaluation criteria. The department may adjust an award amount from an amount requested in an application submitted under s. SPS 368.40, based on the following criteria: (1) The applicant[s capacity to complete the proposed activities. (2) The technical expertise of th…

SPS 368.60 Contracts. (1) Each recipient of a grant award from the department shall enter into a contract with the department for eligible activities. (2) The department shall release the funds for an award upon signing of the contract by all parties, and submission of any requir…

SPS 368.70 Completions. (1) Upon completion of any repairs to a manufactured home that are funded under this chapter, the home shall be connected to permanent utility hook-ups, and shall meet all applicable state and local building codes, rehabilitation standards and ordinances, …

SPS 371.01 Purpose. In accordance with the requirements of s. 101.175, Stats., the purpose of this chapter is to: (1) Establish statewide standards for solar energy systems which do not impede the development of innovative systems but which do: (a) Promote accurate consumer evalu…

SPS 371.02 Scope. (1) PROMOTION OF CONSUMER EVALUATION. The provisions of subch. II-Consumer Evaluation are intended to promote accurate consumer evaluation of solar energy systems by: (a) Requiring sellers to disclose information about the quality of the solar energy systems pri…

SPS 371.05 Pre-sale information. (1) PRE-SALE FORM. Prior to the sale of any solar energy system with a value of more than $300, the seller shall furnish to the prospective buyer a the chapter was last published. SPS 371.05 WISCONSIN ADMINISTRATIVE CODE completed copy of the XSol…

SPS 371.06 Solar inspections. Pursuant to s. 101.175 (7), Stats., the department may, at the request of any buyer, inspect a solar energy system that has been sold and declared to meet the quality standards specified in this chapter. The department shall charge an applicable fee,…

SPS 371.07 Seal of quality. Pursuant to s. 101.175 (2), Stats., the purpose of this section is to establish the requirements for the issuance of the seal of quality. Any manufacturer or retailer prior to the sale in this state of any solar energy system or component may request t…

SPS 371.10 Definitions. In this chapter, the following definitions shall apply. (1) XAbsorberY means that part of a solar collector whose primary function is to absorb radiant energy and transfer it to a fluid. 2 In photovoltaic solar energy systems, the function is to generate e…

SPS 371.20 Purpose. Pursuant to s. 101.175 (4) (c), Stats., this subchapter establishes quality standards for materials and workmanship for solar energy systems and components. Sections SPS 371.21 to 371.26 shall apply to active solar energy systems and components. Section SPS 37…

SPS 371.21 General installation requirements. (1) ACCESS, LOCATION AND CLEARANCES. (a) Access. Components shall be accessible for required routine maintenance without trespassing on adjoining property or disassembling any major portion of the solar energy system, building or dwel…

SPS 371.22 General mechanical requirements. (1) INTERCONNECTIONS. When a solar energy system and an auxiliary energy system are interconnected, the design temperature or design pressure of either system may not be exceeded. The interconnection may not compromise or bypass any req…