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Important Spring Education
*Plumbing -
*POWTS -
*New Building Code Important Spring Education sessions across Wisconsin . Dozens of education opportunities!
2. Structural Loads and Connections - Info needed for building plan review
3. Deck and balcony sprinklers follow exterior roof requirements
4. POWTS Training Seminar from Wieser Concrete
5. email technical questions to S&B staff
1. Spring 2002 Safety and Buildings Plumbing Continuing Education Look below for four different sets of sessions around the state. Register via form below.
Sign up soon to reserve your spot! Improve your knowledge and get your continuing education credits for your next renewal. Sessions around the state on varying plumbing topics, presented by S&B's veteran Plumbing Staff. Drain, Waste, and Vent, LIVE
$30 - Three hours for MP, JP and UDC Plumbing Inspector- I, ID #4875
Have you ever wondered how a code-compliant combination drain and vent system looks? This course will allow you to see the fittings as they are installed and question S&B staff about different drain and vent scenarios. Actual drain and vent installations will be "put together" at this course and questions about how fittings can be installed will be answered. Plan to attend if you're interested in the Wisconsin Plumbing Code options for drain and vent systems. Checkmark the courses you wish to attend. Superior April 2, Tues., 6-9 p.m., Indianhead Tech College, 600 N 21 St, 715-394-6677 ____ $30
Rice Lake April 4, Thurs., 6-9 p.m.,Turtle Back, 363 West Allen St, 715-234-6607 ____ $30
Rhinelander April 9, Tues., 6-9 p.m., Holiday Inn, 668 W Kemp Street, 715-369-3600 ____ $30
Black River Falls April 11, Thurs., 6-9 p.m., Arrowhead Lodge, I-94 & Hwy 54, 715-284-9471 ____ $30
Sparta April 16, Tues., 6-9 p.m., The Colonial, 1415 W Wisconsin Street, 608-269-1806 ____ $30
Stevens Point April 18, Thurs., 6-9 p.m., Best Western Royale, 5110 Main Street, 715-341-5110 ____ $30
Green Bay April 23, 6-9 p.m., Ramada Inn, 2750 Ramada Way, 920-499-0631 ____ $30
Oconomowoc April 25, 6-9 p.m., Olympia Resort, 1350 Royale Mile Road, 262-567-0311 ____ $30
Racine April 30, Tues., 6-9 p.m., Racine Mariott, 7111 W Washington Ave, 262-886-6100 ____ $30
Monroe May 7, 6-9 p.m., Peppercorn, 180 18th Ave. N, 608-329-2233 ____ $30 2002 Code Revisions
$35 per class, or $70 for a day of two classes - Two classes of three hours each for MP, MPRA, MPRS, JP, JPRS, JPRA, UDC Plumbing Insp., POWTS Insp. IDs # 4081 & 4082
The Plumbing Code Advisory Council worked for three years on a "fix-up" package for the code. A public hearing was held on February 13, and these classes will include some responses to the public hearing comments and information on the next steps toward implementation. If you like staying informed and want to be prepared for new code requirements, plan to attend. Checkmark the courses you wish to attend. Rice Lake
A. April 4, Thurs., 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.,Turtle Back, 363 West Allen St, 715-234-6607 ____ $35
B. April 4, Thurs., 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., Turtle Back, 363 West Allen St, 715-234-6607 ____ $35 Black River Falls
A. April 11, Thurs., 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Arrowhead Lodge, I-94 & Hwy 54, 715-284-9471 ____ $35
B. April 11, Thurs., 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., Arrowhead Lodge, I-94 & Hwy 54, 715-284-9471 ____ $35 Stevens Point
A. April 18, Thurs., 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Best Western Royale, 5110 Main Street, 715-341-5110 ____ $35
B. April 18, Thurs., 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., Best Western Royale, 5110 Main Street, 715-341-5110 ____ $35 Green Bay
A. April 23, 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Ramada Inn, 2750 Ramada Way, 920-499-0631 ____ $35
B. April 23, 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., Ramada Inn, 2750 Ramada Way, 920-499-0631 ____ $35 Oconomowoc
A. April 25, 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Olympia Resort, 1350 Royale Mile Road, 262-567-0311 ____ $35
B. April 25, 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., Olympia Resort, 1350 Royale Mile Road, 262-567-0311 ____ $35 Monroe
A. May 7, 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Peppercorn, 180 18th Ave. N, 608-329-2233 ____ $35
B. May 7, 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., Peppercorn, 180 18th Ave. N, 608-329-2233 ____ $35 Multipurpose Piping Systems - Introduction and Detail
Two days - $150 -12 hours for MP, MPRA, JP, JPRA, UDC Plumbing Inspector, ID #3953
A master plumber who was licensed prior to January 1, 2002 must complete an approved course before being responsible for a plumbing system that includes a multipurpose piping system. Safety and Buildings Division staff offer four courses this spring. The courses are over two days, 12 hours in total length. The instructors will present an introduction to the theory of multipurpose systems and water distribution sizing. The class will learn the code requirements and NFPA 13-D standard for multipurpose systems. Students completing the course will be able to size a multipurpose system and understand installation requirements. Checkmark the courses you wish to attend. Rice Lake April 2&3, Tues.-Wed., 8:30 a.m.,Turtle Back, 363 West Allen St, 715-234-6607 ____ $150 Oconomowoc April 23&24, Tues.-Wed., 8:30 a.m., Olympia Resort, 1350 Royale Mile Road, 262-567-0311 ____ $150 Green Bay April 24&25,Wed.-Thurs, 8:30 a.m., Ramada Inn, 2750 Ramada Way, 920-499-0631 ____ $150 Monroe May 8&9, Wed.-Thurs, 8:30 a.m., Peppercorn, 180 18th Ave. N, 608-329-2233 ____ $150 Multipurpose Piping Systems - Introduction
$100 Six credit hours for MP, MPRA, JP, JPRA, UDC Plumbing Insp., ID #3953
This course is an introduction to the multipurpose piping system for those who can't or don't want to attend the full multipurpose system course. There will be no multipurpose system sizing in this portion of the course. This is not a course for masters who are responsible for the installation of multipurpose systems. This course can be beneficial for UDC inspectors, journeymen, and apprentices who are interested in learning the basics of the multipurpose system. Checkmark the courses you wish to attend. Rice Lake, April 2, Tues, 8:30 a.m.,Turtle Back, 363 West Allen St, 715-234-6607 ____ $100 Oconomowoc, April 23, Tues, 8:30 a.m., Olympia Resort, 1350 Royale Mile Road, 262-567-0311 ____ $100 Green Bay, April 24, Wed, 8:30 a.m., +Ramada Inn, 2750 Ramada Way, 920-499-0631 ____ $100 Monroe, May 8, Wed, 8:30 a.m., Peppercorn, 180 18th Ave. N, 608-329-2233 ____ $100 Registration must be received by S&B at least 1 week prior to the class. Seating is limited. One form per person. Confirmations will not be sent. You will be contacted only if the session you selected is full. Keep a copy of this form as a reminder of what you registered for. If you have registration questions, call the S&B Credential Unit, 608-261-8500, or email madisoncred@commerce.state.wi.us. If you have questions about the class topics, contact a Plumbing Consultant or Plumbing Plan Reviewer. Personal information you provide may be used for secondary purposes [Privacy Law, s. 1504(1)(m)] Name: ______________________________________ Credential Number: ________ Address, zip code: _____________________________________________________ Day phone, with area code: _____________________________ Make check to "Dept. of Commerce."No refunds. Fees are not transferable. Amount enclosed: __________ Check #: ________________ Rev. Code 9200
Mail to: Credentialing Unit, P.O. Box 1484, Madison, WI 53701-1484 Checkmark the courses you wish to attend. Checkmark the courses you wish to attend. Checkmark the courses you wish to attend. Checkmark the courses you wish to attend. Registration begins one-half hour before the class starts
1. 2002 POWTS Spring Training Registration Form
One sets of classes: "Evaluating Soils & Conducting Interpretive Determinations" ID#4871 These seminars offer an opportunity to learn how to apply basic soil information when conducting soil and site evaluations for traditional onsite sewage system installation. They will also provide insight on how to prepare an Interpretive Determination that may be necessary when evaluating a more complex site. Another set of classes: " POWTS Component Manuals for Onsite Sewage System Designs" ID#4872 These seminars offer an opportunity to become more familiar with some of the POWTS Component Manuals that are used for system design, installation, and inspection. The seminars will address conventional design issues, and pressure distribution. Design examples using component manual specifications and worksheets will be provided. Both courses approved for three hours of S&B Con Ed for MP, MPRS, JP, JPRS, CST, POWTS I Check the date and location of the course(s) you wish to attend, Cost is $30 per person per 3-hour session: SOILS ___ Mar. 18, 1 - 4 pm, Madison - Dane Co. Env. Health 1202 Northport Dr.
___ Mar. 19, 1 - 4 pm, Outagamie Co. - Town of Center Hall Hwy 47
___ Mar. 20, 1 - 4 pm, Medford - USDA Center 925 Donald Street
___ Mar. 22, 9 - 12 noon, Spooner- UW Exp. Farm Hwy 70 E.
___ Mar. 27, 9 - 12 noon, Plover - Municipal Center 2400 Post Road POWTS DESIGN All sessions run 6 - 9 pm.
___ Apr. 15 - Medford, USDA Center, 925 Donald St
___ Apr. 23 - Manitowoc, Co Offices, 4310 Expo Dr
___ Apr. 16 - Hudson, Courthouse, 1101 Carmichael Rd ___ Apr. 23 - Sparta, County Board Rm, 112 S Court
___ Apr. 16 - Outagamie Co, Center Town Hall, Hwy 47 ___ Apr. 23 - Washburn, Bayfield Cthse, E Fifth St
___ Apr. 17 - Ives Grove, Training Center 14011 Spring St ___ Apr. 24 - Shawano, Courthouse, 311 N Main St
___ Apr. 17 - Plover, Municpal Center, 2400 Post Rd ___ Apr. 25 - Rhinelander, Holiday Acres, 4060 S Shore
___ Apr. 17 - Spooner, UW Exp Farm, Hwy 70E ___ Apr. 29 - Janesville, Courthouse, 51 S Main St
___ Apr. 22 - Chip. Falls, Courthouse, 711 N Bridge ___ Apr. 30 - West Bend, Co Center, 333 E Washington
___ Apr. 23 - Dodgeville, Stonefield Apts 407 E Madison ___ May 14 - Arlington, UW Exp Farm Registration must be received by S&B at least 1 week prior to the class. Seating is limited. One form per person. Confirmations will not be sent. You will be contacted only if the session you selected is full. Keep a copy of this form as a reminder of what you registered for. If you have registration questions, call the S&B Credential Unit, 608-261-8500, or email madisoncred@commerce.state.wi.us. If you have questions about the class topics, contact a Wastewater Specialist or POWTS Plan Reviewer. Personal information you provide may be used for secondary purposes [Privacy Law, s. 1504(1)(m)] Name__________________________________________ Credential Number: _______ Address, with zip code: ___________________________________________________ Day phone, with area code: _____________________________________________ Mail to: Credentialing Unit, P.O. Box 1484, Madison, WI 53701-1484 Make check to "Dept. of Commerce." No refunds. Fees are not transferable.
Amount enclosed: _____________ Check #: ______________ Revenue Code 9200
1. New Building Code Education
Spring 2002 Wisconsin. Commercial Building Code Education Sessions
Vital information about the substance and structure of the new code going into effect July 1, 2002
Continuing education for Commercial Building Inspectors, Plumbers, Sprinkler Contractors
The Safety and Buildings Division encourages people in all phases of the construction industry to learn about the broadest building code changes in 50 years in our state The "Accessibility and Fair Housing" session will familiarize code users with the accessibility provisions of the WCBC, the International Building Code, and national standards. The session will also include information on the newest Wisconsin provisions that match up the WCBC with state and federal Fair Housing laws, as well as an update on ADA changes in the near future. 6 hrs con ed for CBI, 2 hrs for MP, MPRA, MPRS, JP. ID # 4883 The "Multifamily Dwellings" session looks at WCBC impact upon apartment building construction. An overview of the WCBC and a guide to code provisions concerning multifamily dwellings of any height. 6 hrs con ed for CBI. ID # 4882 The "WCBC Overview" session will describe the structure and logic of the entire code, without getting into the details. It includes the Wisconsin administrative requirements and adopted amendments to the International Building Code, the International Energy Conservation Code, the International Mechanical Code, and the International Fuel Gas Code. 6 hrs con ed for CBI. ID # 4881 The "Energy and HVAC" session digs into the WCBC requirements that pertain to energy conservation and the mechanical code provisions relating to all types of heating and ventilation systems for commercial buildings. Modifications to the lighting code will be discussed, along with new options and tools for demonstrating building envelope compliance. Also includes detailed info on the International Energy Conservation Code, the International Mechanical Code, the International Fuel Gas Code, and adopted amendments, including the alternative methodologies and worksheets that are familiar to past users of Comm 63. 6 hrs con ed for CBI. ID # 4879 The "WCBC, Fire Code and Hazard Provisions" session focuses on the International Building Code, references to the International Fire Code, and on hazardous occupancies. Manuevering in the new code format and working with references will be consdered. Attendees will also be exposed to tools to make this subject clearer. 6 hrs con ed for CBI, 2 hrs for Auto Fire Sprink Cont, Journey Auto Fire Sprink Fit, Auto Fire Sprink Cont-Maint. ID # 4878 The "Fire Resistance in Commercial Buildings" session helps users of the WCBC understand the importance of fire resistance in commercial building construction. The session includes detailed discussion of how the WCBC relies on fire resistive construction to make commercial buildings fire safe, balanced with early warning and suppression systems. This involves IBC chapter 7, including the subtle differences between firewalls, fire barriers, and fire partitions. 6 hrs con ed for CBI, 2 hrs for Auto Fire Sprink Cont, Journey Auto Fire Sprink Fit, Auto Fire Sprink Cont-Maint. ID # 4880. The "Structural" session look at the structural requirements of the WCBC, including amendments that streamline the code and make it easier to use. There will be discussion of snow load and wind load provisions and ASCE 7. Seismic provisions of the code will be discussed to help dispel rumors that exist on the subject. 6 hrs con ed for CBI. ID # 4877 "Health Care Facilities" looks at the WCBC requirements for construction of hospitals and nursing homes, especially alignment with DHFS facility licensure requirements. A health care overview of the entire WCBC will aid users in the navigation of the Int. Building Code, the Int. Energy Conservation Code, the Int. Mechanical Code, and the Int. Fuel Gas Code. 6 hrs con ed for CBI. ID # 4876 Hotels. Blocks of rooms have been reserved at these hosting facilities. Call them ASAP and request a room related to the Department of Commerce Commercial Building Code classes.
Madison Quality Inn South, 4916 E Broadway, 608-222-5501
Superior Days Inn, 110 E 2nd St, 715-392-4783
Mosinee Stoney Creek Inn, 1100 Imperial Ave, 800-659-2220
Waukesha Country Inn, 2810 Golf Rd, 800-247-6640
Fond du Lac Ramada Plaza, 1 North Main St, 920-923-3000
Green Bay Comfort Suites, 1951 Bond St, 920-499-7449
Eau Claire Best Western Midway, 2851 Hendrickson Dr, 715-835-2242
La Crosse Radisson Hotel, 200 Harborview Plaza, 608-784-6680
Milwaukee Clarion Hotel, 5311 S Howell Ave, 414-481-2400 Registration for Spring 2002 Wisconsin Commercial Building Code Education
Registration must be received by S&B at least one week prior to the class. Seating is limited. One form per person. Confirmations will not be sent; you will be contacted only if the session you select is full. Keep a copy of this form as a reminder of what you registered for. If you have registration questions, call the S&B Credential Unit, 608-261-8500, or email madisoncred@commerce.state.wi.us. If you have questions on the education topics, contact Jim Smith, 608-266-0251, Jsmith@commerce.state.wi.us, or Henry Kosarzycki, 262-548-8615, hkosarzycki@commerce.state.wi.us. Classes are $95 each, including materials (Please bring your copy of the new code. See page 6 for code purchase info.). Choose your topics, dates, and locations. Enter $95 into the blank before the date on which you wish to attend the course. Add down to get a subtotal . Add the subtotals to reach a final total. The check should be made out to "Safety and Buildings Division." Daily Schedule: 8-8:30 a.m. registration, 8:30-11:30 a.m. class, 11:30-12:30 p.m. lunch on your own, 12:30- 3:30 p.m. class Check the dates and places you wish to attend. Each class is $95. Add subtotal amounts and record as Final Total.
| Topic |
Madison |
Fond du Lac |
Green Bay |
| Accessibility |
___April 2 |
___April 3 |
___April 23 |
| Multifamily |
___April 3 |
___April 4 |
___April 24 |
| WCBC Overview |
___April 16 |
___April 17 |
___April 30 |
| Energy/HVAC |
___April 17 |
___April 18 |
___May 1 |
| Fire Code/Hazard |
___April 23 |
___April 24 |
___April 16 |
| Fire Resistance |
___April 24 |
|
___April 17 |
| Structural |
___April 25 |
|
___April 18 |
| Health Care |
___June 4 |
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___June 11 |
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___ Subtotal |
___ Subtotal |
___ Subtotal |
| Topic |
Mosinee |
Eau Claire |
Superior |
Milwaukee |
| Accessibility |
___April 24 |
___May 7 |
___May 8 |
___May 20 |
| Multifamily |
___April 25 |
___May 8 |
___May 9 |
___May 21 |
| WCBC Overview |
___May 1 |
___May 16 |
___May 15 |
___May 28 |
| Energy/HVAC |
___May 2 |
___May 17 |
___May 16 |
___May 29 |
| Fire Code/Hazard |
___April 23 |
___April 30 |
___May 1 |
___May 6 |
| Fire Resistance |
|
___May 1 |
|
___May 7 |
| Structural |
|
___May 2 |
|
___May 8 |
| Health Care |
|
___June 6 |
|
___June 13 |
| |
___ Subtotal |
___ Subtotal |
___ Subtotal |
___ Subtotal |
Topic La Crosse Waukesha
Fire Code/Hazard ___May 14 ___May 16 ________ Final Total Personal information you provide may be used for secondary purposes [Privacy Law, s. 1504(1)(m)] Name: _______________________________________________ S&B Credential Number: ______________ Address, with zip code: __________________________________________________ Day phone, with area code: _____________________________________________ Amount enclosed: _____________ Check #: _______________ Revenue Code 9200 Mail to: S&B Credentialing Unit, P.O. Box 1484, Madison, WI 53701-1484
2. Structural Loads and Connections - Info needed for building plan review by Minh Tran, S&B Commercial Building Plan Reviewer, mtran@commerce.state.wi.us, 920-492-7730 It's that time of year again, when buildings typically experience some of the most severe structural loading conditions of the year, enduring snow and ice loads combined with gusty winds. The winter months are typically a time for structural training for S&B staff, as well as time for reminders to the design community of the importance of and expectations for structural information on building plan review submittals. An article in the S&B WebSite "Library" provides more detail about:
A. Some of the important structural items required in a complete building plan submittal;
B. The structural chapters of the 2000 Wisconsin Commercial Building "Enrolled" code version, scheduled to take effect on July 01, 2002; and
C. A new plan submittal worksheet that specifically deals with the building or structure's lateral load resisting system(s) and critical connections.
3. Deck and balcony sprinklers follow exterior roof requirements
by Bill Sullivan, S&B Fire Suppression and Alarm Consultant, wsullivan@commerce.state.wi.us, 608-266-9643 To be considered fully sprinklered, as per NFPA 13, decks and balconies attached to public buildings (including apartment buildings and multifamily dwellings) and places of employment must follow the sprinkler requirements set forth for exterior roofs or canopies. NFPA 13 5-13.8, Exterior Roofs or Canopies, requires sprinklers to be installed under all exterior roofs or canopies of combustible construction exceeding four feet in width. Sprinklers are required under exterior roofs or canopies, regardless of construction or size, where combustibles are stored and handled. Short-term transient storage, such as that for delivered packages, or the presence of planters, newspaper machines, and so forth, should not be considered storage. So what does this mean? Decks and balconies over four feet in width and constructed with combustible materials, must have automatic fire sprinkler protection installed underneath. Decks or balconies constructed with noncombustible materials would not require sprinklers if no combustibles were being stored. Patio furniture, grills and similar items that are ready for use should not be considered storage. For buildings sprinklered per NFPA 13R, automatic fire sprinklers would not be required for decks or balconies (or for that matter, exterior roofs or canopies) regardless of size and construction, if they are open to the exterior. For additional information, contact Keith Glaunert, 262-548-8604, kglaunert@commerce.state.wi.us, or Bill Sullivan, 608-266-9643, wsullivan@commerce.state.wi.us.
4. POWTS Training Seminar from Wieser Concrete March 19, 2002,
8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
TAC NITE CLUB, 1361 100 St, Amery
Call 715-268-6262 for directions
Topics: Code Update by S&B staff - Fast Unit Maintenance, Troubleshooting - North American Wetlands - Zabel, Zoller, Orenco, Sim Tech - Sand filters, Advantax - Drip Systems - Septic Tank Manufacture
Pre-registration is appreciated by Feb. 20, 800-641-5937,Wayne or Diane at Wieser Concrete, $10 per person at the door, lunch provided
Six hours con ed credit for POWTS I, MP, MP-RS, JP, JP-RS, CST, POWTS M
5. email technical questions to S&B staff:
- Commercial buildings, Comm 50-64, 66, 69 bldgtech@commerce.state.wi.us
- Fire protection systems fireprotech@commerce.state.wi.us
- Plumbing, cross connection plbgtech@commerce.state.wi.us
- Private onsite wastewater treatment powtstech@commerce.state.wi.us
- Public swimming pools pooltech@commerce.state.wi.us
- Building and plumbings products productech@commerce.state.wi.us
- Licenses, certifications, registrations madisoncred@commerce.state.wi.us
- Manufactured/mobile homes manf-homes@commerce.state.wi.us
- One- and Two-family Dwelling Code udctech@commerce.state.wi.us