Lastname, Firstname 2004-06-22 2004-06-22 2005-06-30 Wisconsin Department of Commerce, Division of Safety and Buildings Wisconsin Department of Commerce, Division of Safety and Buildings, Commerce, Safety and Buildings, Comm, Credentials, Certifications, Buildings Codes, Registrations, Construction, Public Safety, Licenses, Permits, License application forms, Trades, Administrative codes, Regulations, Statutes, Administrative rules, Cities, City, Towns, County, Counties, Municipal, Ordinances, Hygiene, Hazardous, Diseases, Design, Engineering, Continuing education, Audits, Grants, POWTS, Private wastewater treatment systems, Septic field, Septic tanks, Sewage treatment, Sewage disposal, Accessibility, Accessible, Disability, Disabilities, Clean air, Clean water, Air quality, Public sector employees, Applications, Plan review, State, Bureau of Program Development, Bureau of Field Operations, Bureau of Integrated Services, Environmental assessments, Environmental impact statement, Soil erosion, Drinking water, Appliances, Plumbing Products, Fire prevention and protection, Firefighter safety, Fire Sprinklers, Rental unit energy efficiency, Rental weatherization, Commercial buildings, Forms, Publications, Plumbing, Inspection, Inspectors, Consultants, Waste disposal, Historic buildings, Occupational and industrial safety, Occupational health, One and two family dwellings, Houses, Housing, Homes, Multifamily dwellings, Mine Safety, Mining, Mines, Open pits, Quarries, Blasters, Plumbers, Electricians, Boilers, Wastewater, Elevators, Lighting, Energy, Mobile homes, Manufactured homes, Welding, Structural systems, Gas systems, HVAC, Refrigeration, Public swimming pools, Wisconsin Fund, Explosives, Amusement rides and attractions, Tramways lifts and tows, Government facts figures and statistics Wisconsin Department of Commerce, Division of Safety and Buildings, Commerce, Safety and Buildings, Building, Wisconsin, Safety, Construction, License. Safety and Buildings Division - Articles from the October 2002 Wisconsin Construction Codes Report Plumbing and POWTS continuing education Cross Connnection Control Surveyor Training (Postponed to January) You may select the number of an article title that interests you, or scroll down:
1. New DNR stormwater code affects plumbing;
2. January legislative review planned for code changes;
3. Schmitt Safety offers continuing education via the Internet;
4. More Commercial Building Code "Questions and Answers" on the S&B WebSite;
5. Attention: Automatic Fire Sprinkler Contractors - Automatic Fire Sprinkler Contractors - Maintenance - Journeyman Automatic Sprinkler Fitters;
6. Alternate system for sizing water treatment devices;
7. The UW-Madison Small Scale Waste Management Project offers POWTS Maintainer-Qualifier Seminar;
8. Wisconsin Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling Contractors Fall 2002 Education Seminars;
9. Swimming pool sanitary facilities evolve with building code changes;
10. Apprentices without cards?
11. Ellis Pifer retired;
12. Mid-States Plumbing Con Ed;
13. Continuing education periods end three months before their card expiration;
14. For plumbing plan reviews, just send the plumbing plans;
15. Elevator Code Seminar;
16. Contact information for plan review submittals;
17. Safety and Buildings-related codes are on the Internet;
18. Credential Questions;
19. Certified Municipalities.   1. New DNR stormwater code affects plumbing
by S&B Plumbing Program Manager Lynita Docken, 608-785-9349, Ldocken@commerce.state.wi.us (See a more detailed copy of this article in the S&B WebSite Library, here.) A new state Department of Natural Resources administrative code influences the design of stormwater systems in terms of plumbing plan review, installation, and system maintenance. The DNR's new code, NR 151, Stormwater Runoff Management, became effective October 1, 2002. There is a two-year postponed effective date for post-construction stormwater management. However, some municipalities are already preparing for the requirements. In the next two years, the plumbing industry will be involved in this evolution in stormwater systems. (There is a companion administrative rule, ATCP 50 developed by the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. For more info on the rules, see the DNR web site, http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/water/wm/nps/admrules.html.) There are major new construction requirements in NR 151 that affect plumbing systems. The stormwater management requirements apply to all construction sites disturbing five or more acres. This includes the footprint of the building and all other disturbance that takes place on the site. After March 1, 2003, the size of disturbed area will decrease to one or more acres. (There are exemptions to this requirement; see the published NR 151 for more detail.) What do these changes mean to the plumbing industry?
State plumbing plan review is required for any public building project that proposes the subsurface discharge or dispersal of stormwater. The plumbing code, Comm 82.36(3), requires that stormwater, surface water, groundwater and clear water wastes shall be discharged to a storm sewer system where available. It has traditionally been a determination of the local municipality as to when a sewer is "available." The same logic will be used in this situation. If a local municipality does not want the stormwater to discharge to the storm sewer system, that municipality may determine that the storm sewer is "not available." What if there is no storm sewer system? Local governments may determine the discharge point for stormwater, surface water, groundwater and clear water wastes. However Comm 82.36(3)(b)1 states that "If the final disposal of such waters or wastes is by means of subsurface discharge, documentation shall be submitted to this department to determine whether the method of disposal is acceptable." With the new situation, inspectors may see unfamiliar stormwater plumbing systems that use detention or infiltration. If a local inspector feels uncomfortable with a specific system, inspectors may call a S&B plumbing consultant in their area for assistance. The third issue that will affect projects after the implementation of NR151, is the sizing requirements for stormwater piping. Comm 82.36(5)(a) permits a designer the option of using an engineering analysis acceptable to the Safety and Buildings Division to determine pipe sizing, rather than the tables in 82.36. When pipe sizing is not compliant with the tables in 82.36, state level plan review will be required. If you're interested in proposed changes to Comm 82.36, Storm and Clear Water Drain Systems, see the Commerce WebSite at http://www.commerce.state.wi.us/SB/SB-DivCodeDevelopment.html. Also, for additional information, contact Lynita Docken, S&B Plumbing Program Manager, ldocken@commerce .state.wi.us, 608-785-9349.   2. January legislative review planned for code changes
Three proposed Wisconsin rule change packages, involving the Plumbing Code, Uniform Dwelling Code, and Electrical Code, are planned to be submitted this fall to the state legislature for committee review during the January 2003 session. The earliest possible effective dates of the rule packages would be May 1, 2003. The legislature holds rules submitted for review after September 1 of even-numbered years until the next regular session. Information on the rule packages is on the Internet, http://www.commerce.state.wi.us/SB/SB-DivCodeDevelopment.html.   3. Schmitt Safety offers continuing education via Internet
No need to travel, giving up a day of work, or a valuable weekend; you can take Safety and Buildings Division approved classes right from your home, at your convenience right on your computer. Schmitt Safety Consulting is offering three 3-hour courses and one 4-hour class, which can be taken more than once if you are in need of the hours. Visit our web site, www.schmittsafety.com, for all the details, or call 920-901-6000 for info. Classes Offered: Confined Space Entry - 3 credit hrs; Trenching/Excavation - 3 hrs; Basic First Aid - 3 credit hours; OSHA Basic - 4 credit hours 4. Discussion among users of the new Wisconsin Commercial Building Code has led Safety and Buildings Division staff to create more "Questions and Answers" on the S&B WebSite: http://www.commerce.state.wi.us/SB/SB-Commercial BuildingsCodeAdoptionQuestions.html   5. Attention: Automatic Fire Sprinkler Contractors - Automatic Fire Sprinkler Contractors - Maintenance - Journeyman Automatic Sprinkler Fitters
In order to renew a license or registration after June 2002 in one of these three categories, the credential holder must have obtained 6 or 12 hours of continuing education credit. Credits for the July 1, 2003 renewal need to be obtained by March 30, 2003. (Continuing education credit periods end three months before the credential expiration date.) See the Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code, Comm 5. For more information, contact the Safety and Buildings Division Credentialing Unit, 608-261-8500, madisoncred@commerce.state.wi.us.   6. Alternate system for sizing water treatment devices
An alternate system approval was issued by the Safety and Buildings Division for a water supply fixture unit to gallons per minute conversion table that may be used in Wisconsin when sizing water treatment devices serving dwellings. The conversion table is not intended for sizing small treatment devices serving one or two fixtures and the approval is only for a water treatment device serving an individual dwelling. The approval is based on data from the Wisconsin Water Quality Association. The association submitted a study of 1,188 homes documenting flow rates for a variety of scenarios. Learning how to use the new table is important. You can read more about the sizing system at the S&B WebSite Library, http://www.commerce .state.wi.us/SB/SB-LibraryIndex.html. Or, contact Todd Taylor, 608-267-3606 for a paper copy of a more-detailed article.   7. The UW-Madison Small Scale Waste Management Project offers POWTS Maintainer-Qualifier Seminar Thursday, October 24, 2002 Arlington UW Research Station 6 credit hours for POWTS maintainer-qualifier, and, continuing education credits for POWTS inspector, POWTS maintainer, soil tester, plumber and septage hauler (DNR) credentials. Additional session may be scheduled if this one is filled. Fee $70. Instructor: Jim Converse. Brochures will be available in late August. For more information, contact Jim Peterson, UW Environmental Resources Center, 1450 Linden Drive, Madison, 53706; 608 262-3799; FAX 608 262-2031; jopeters@facstaff.wisc.edu   8. Wisconsin Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling Contractors Fall 2002 Education Seminars Select this image to enlarge it.   9. Swimming pool sanitary facilities evolve with building code changes
by S&B Pool Program Manager Lynita Docken, 608-785-9349, Ldocken@commerce.state.wi.us With adoption of the new Wisconsin Commercial Building Code, there have been questions concerning the bathing and toilet room facilities for public swimming pools and water attractions. Q. Does the Wisconsin Commercial Building Code contain requirements for the number of plumbing fixtures required for a public swimming pool installation?
A. Yes, there are specific requirements for public swimming pools in IBC Chapter 29, Section 2902, minimum plumbing facilities, which is referenced by the Wisconsin Commercial Building Code. There is also a note in the code that refers a designer to Comm 90, the Public Swimming Pool Code, and reminds that the most restrictive requirements must be followed. Q. Which code contains the most restrictive requirements for sanitary facilities?
A. Sometimes one or sometimes the other. The building code has no requirements for the number of bathing facilities provided; in that case, it's Comm 90. Q. May a unisex or individual shower room with a toilet and lavatory (bathing facility) be included in the required fixture count? Does the unisex or individual shower room get as much credit as separate men's and women's locker rooms at a public swimming pool?
A. A unisex or individual bathing facility (sometimes called a "family room"), that contains a shower, lavatory, and water closet, and has a locking door, is considered equivalent to one water closet, one lavatory, and one shower when serving a public swimming pool. The unisex fictures may apply to the men's or women's fixture requirements, but not both. Q. Is a unisex/family bathing facility ever required for a public swimming pool?
A. In the accessibility rules, Comm 62.1109(7)(c), there is a requirement for a unisex bathing facility where separate-sex bathing rooms are provided in recreational facilities. If you have further questions concerning the public swimming pool code, contact Glen Jones, Swimming Pool Plan Reviewer, 608-267-5265, gjones@commerce.state.wi.us. A more-detailed version of this article in the S&B WebSite Library, http://www.commerce. state.wi.us/SB/SB-LibraryIndex.html.   10. Apprentices without cards?
According to the Department of Workforce Development Bureau of Apprenticeship there are 1, 382 plumbing apprentices in Wisconsin. 1,224 apprentices are registered with the Safety and Buildings Division. See index of credential lists, choose either format of Plumbing Apprentices list for names. That means there may be 158 individuals who think they are registered, but are not. Apprentices should look at their credential card to be sure it's up-to-date. It is an unfortunate situation when it comes time for the apprentice to write their journeyman exam, and they find they were never properly registered. Not to mention plumbing illegally installed by an unregistered apprentice. If you have questions on your registration, or need to get registered, contact S&B Credentialing, 608-261-8500, madisoncred@ commerce.state.wi.us.   11. Ellis Pifer retired
Ellis Pifer, a Safety and Buildings Division commercial buildings plan reviewer, retired in August after 24 years of state service. He was with S&B for about 18 years.   12. Mid-States plumbing con ed
Mid-States Supply Annual Plumbing Training Sessions; Dec 26, 27 in Fond du Lac and December 30 in Stevens Point; Approved classes for all license categories; contact Pete Duesterbeck, 1-800-236-6700.   13. Plumbers and other credential holders with expiration dates in early 2003 need to remember that their continuing education period ends three months before their card expiration. That means April 1, 2003 renewals depend upon con ed received before January 1, 2003. Be sure to plan ahead. For more information, contact the Safety and Buildings Division Credentialing Unit, 608-261-8500, madisoncred@commerce.state.wi.us.   14. For plumbing plan reviews, just send the plumbing plans
by Jim Miller, S&B Bureau of Integrated Services Section Chief So, you need to send in a plumbing plan to Safety and Buildings for review. It's a big project. The question is, do you need to send in the complete set of drawings for the project, or, do you only send in the drawings that pertain to plumbing? The plumbing code says at least two sets of plans and one copy of specifications, which are all clear, legible and permanent copies, shall be submitted for examination and approval. (Don't forget the site plan!) As long as sufficient information is submitted to complete the review, you shouldn't send in complete sets of all construction drawings for the project. It is expensive and time consuming to print all these drawings, mail them, and then we need to go through and pull out only the plumbing sheets. Please, when submitting to S&B for plumbing review, only send in two sets of plumbing plans. When it comes to specifications, we only need one copy of the plumbing information. If you have any questions, contact any of the plumbing plan reviewers listed here.   15. Elevator Code Seminar November 6-7, 2002 - Madison, Wisconsin
The Safety and Buildings Division Elevator Safety Program presents a 2-day seminar
* ASME 2000 A17.1 Elevators
* ASME A18.1 Platform Lifts
* International Building Code
* and more… Sign Up Now!
For information contact David Holmes, 715-577-8072 dholmes@commerce.state.wi.us, or George Poblocki, 715-340-0109, gpoblocki@commerce.state.wi.us Fee: $125 per person - Pre-registration required.
Registration forms available on the S&B WebSite,
http://www.commerce.state.wi.us/SB/SB-ElevatorSystemsProgram.html Seminar approved for S&B Elevator Inspector continuing education   16. Contact information for plan review submittals * S&B WebSite: http://www.commerce.state.wi.us/SB/SB-DivScheduling.html
* FAX: 24 hr. toll-free number for appointment scheduling, 877-840-9172
* E-mail: madisonsch@commerce.state.wi.us For application forms: On the S&B WebSite:
http://www.commerce.state.wi.us/SB/SB-DivForms.html
Or, call any of the offices. Info about next available review appointment:
http://www.commerce.state.wi.us/SB/SB-DivDaily   17. Safety and Buildings-related codes are on the Internet http://www.commerce.state.wi.us/SB/SB-CodesListing2002.html.
Not all codes are available electronically. Paper copies may be purchased from Document Sales, 800-362-7253, for credit card purchases, or 608-266-3358.   18. Credential Questions
If you have questions concerning the status of licenses, certifications, or registrations administered by the Safety and Buildings Division, information is on the S&B WebSite, http://www.commerce.state.wi.us/SB/SB-CredentialStatusCheck.html. You may also contact the Credentialing Unit, 608-261-8500, madisoncred@commerce.state.wi.us.   19. Certified Municipalities
Some municipalities in Wisconsin have authority to do plan review, inspections, and otherwise carry out code-related functions as delegates of the Department of Commerce. For information and a list of current delegated municipalities, see the S&B WebSite, http://www.commerce.state.wi.us/SB/SB-CommercialBuildingsCertifiedMunicipalities.html. Wisconsin Construction Codes Report The WCCR is a monthly publication of the Safety and Buildings Division, Wisconsin Department of Commerce, delivered to about 13,000 readers - people who hold S&B plumbing, POWTS, and fire sprinkler credentials, to local inspectors, and to fire departments. For a year's subscription, send $20 to S&B Material Orders, PO Box 2509, Madison, 53701. Be sure to provide return mail info and note what you are ordering. WCCR on the WebSite = http://www.commerce.state.wi.us/SB/SB-DivPublications.html.   Back to school! Plumbing and POWTS continuing education
S&B classes begin in December
Be sure to get your continuing education at least three months before the expiration of your credential. Check the classes you wish to attend.
a.m. = 8:30-11:30, Three hours con ed credit.
p.m. = 12:30 - 3:30, Three hours con ed credit Menomonie- Tuesday, December 10 - Best Western (I94 & Hwy 25)
___ a.m.-"Water Sizing and Cross Connection Control"- MP, JP, MPRA, JPRA, UPI
___ p.m.-"Stormwater Systems"- MP, JP, MPRS, JPRS, UPI Menomonie- Wednesday, December 11 - Best Western (I94 & Hwy 25)
___ a.m.-"Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems"- MP, JP, MPRS, JPRS, PI, ST, PO
___ p.m.-"Soil Training"- MP, JP, MPRS, JPRS, PI, ST, PO (POWTS Maintainer PO) Stevens Point - Tues, December 3 - Best Western Royale (5110 Main St)
___ a.m.-"Water Sizing and Cross Connection Control"- MP, JP, MPRA, JPRA, UPI
___ p.m.-" Alternate Plumbing Systems"- MP, JP, MPRA, JPRA, UPI
___ a.m.-"Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems"- MP, JP, MPRS, JPRS, PI, ST, PO
___ p.m.-"Soil Training"- MP, JP, MPRS, JPRS, PI, ST, PO (POWTS Maintainer PO) Oconomowoc -Tuesday, December 17 - Olympia Resort (1350 Royale Mile Rd)
___ a.m.-"Water Sizing and Cross Connection Control"- MP, JP, MPRA, JPRA, UPI
___ p.m.-"Stormwater systems"- MP, JP, MPRS, JPRS, UPI
___ a.m.-"Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems"- MP, JP, MPRS, JPRS, PI, ST, PO
___ p.m.-"Soil Training"- MP, JP, MPRS, JPRS, PI, ST, PO $35 per 3-hour class (with refreshments) Arrive 30 minutes early to register
Print Clearly. No confirmation letters will be sent. Pre-registration required. Limited seating. Name ____________________________________ S&B Customer ID Number ____________ Address ________________________________ City/State/Zip _______________________ Daytime Telephone: ___________________________ # of classes x $35 equals check amount ____________ Fiscal code 100-143-SBDV-323R-7630
Personal information you provide may be used for secondary purposes. [ Privacy Law, s.15.04 (l) (m)] Mail registration form and check to: Safety and Buildings, Roberta Ward, PO Box 2689, Madison, WI 53701-2689   Cross Connnection Control Surveyor Training January 28, 29, 30, 2003 (changed from November 2002)
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. each day,
Holiday Inn, Tomah, Wisconsin (Inn = 608-372-3211) Review the need for water supply protection, the risks involved, and protection methods available. Review state regulations (DNR and Commerce). This is a "hands-on" course designed for conducting and reporting commercial and industrial cross connection control surveys. Attendees will conduct an actual survey, draw plans, and compile a report. For more information about the course, contact Mike Beckwith, S&B Plumbing Products Evaluator, 608-266-6742. Because of the hands-on labs, we limit the enrollment to 24. Enroll early. The $395 fee covers notebook, program materials, break refreshments, and lunches. A certificate is issued upon successful completion of the course. Attendees must be either registered Cross Connection Control Device Testers and/or Master Plumbers or Journeyman Plumbers. 12 con ed credit hours for MPs and JPs. Cross Connection Control Survey Course, November 6, 7, & 8, 2002 in Tomah, Fee $395. Enroll Early. Limited Availability. (Print clearly) Name ________________________________________ S&B Customer ID Number __________________ Address _______________________________________ City/State/Zip ___________________________ Daytime Telephone: ___________________________ Fiscal code 100-143-SBDV-323R-7630 Personal information you provide may be used for secondary purposes. [ Privacy Law, s.15.04 (l) (m)] Mail registration and check to: Safety and Buildings, Roberta Ward, PO Box 2689, Madison, WI 53701-2689 Email this page's manager, Todd Taylor, ttaylor@commerce.state.wi.us 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