SPS 362.3100 Special construction.
SPS 362.3102 Blower equipment.
SPS 362.3103 Temporary structures.
SPS 362.3104 Pedestrian walkways and tunnels.
SPS 362.3109 Swimming pool enclosures.
SPS 362.3200 Encroachments into the public right-of-way.
SPS 362.3300 Safeguards during construction.
SPS 362.3307 Protection of adjoining property.
SPS 362.3400 Existing structures.
SPS 362.3500 Referenced standards.
SPS 362.0100
SPS 362.0100
Administration. The requirements in IBC chapter 1 are not included as part of this code.
SPS 362.0100 Note
Note: The sections in this chapter are generally numbered to correspond with the section numbering in the IBC, e.g., s.
SPS 362.0202 corresponds to IBC section 202.
SPS 362.0100 Note
Note: As used throughout this code, "not included as part of this code" is intended to convey that the referenced requirements are not incorporated herein, and therefore cannot be enforced through this code. However, local ordinances may include the referenced requirements, as specified in s.
SPS 361.03.
SPS 362.0100 Note
Note: IBC section 101.2 addresses the scope of the IBC. For the scope of the Wisconsin Commercial Building Code, see s.
SPS 361.02. Three or more attached townhouses, as referenced in an exception under IBC section 101.2, are included within the scope listed in s.
SPS 361.02. Detached one- and two-family dwellings, as likewise referenced in an exception under IBC section 101.2, and elsewhere in the IBC, are not included within the scope listed in s.
SPS 361.02, but are regulated in Wisconsin by chs.
SPS 320 to
325, in accordance with subch.
II of ch. 101, Stats.
SPS 362.0100 History
History: CR 00-179: cr.
Register December 2001 No. 552, eff. 7-1-02;
CR 01-139: renum. (1) and (2) to be Comm 62.0100 and Comm 62.0115
Register June 2002 No. 558, eff. 7-1-02;
CR 04-016: am.
Register December 2004 No. 588, eff. 1-1-05;
CR 06-120: am.
Register February 2008 No. 626, eff. 3-1-08.
SPS 362.0202(1)(1)
Additions. This is a department definition for this chapter in addition to the definitions in IBC section 202: "High-piled combustible storage" means storage of combustible materials in closely packed piles, or on pallets, in racks or on shelves, where the top of storage is greater than 12 feet in height. When required by the fire code official, high-piled combustible storage also includes certain high-hazard commodities, such as rubber tires, Group A plastics, flammable liquids, idle pallets and similar commodities, where the top of storage is greater than 6 feet in height.
SPS 362.0202(2)
(2) Substitutions. Substitute the following definition for the corresponding definition in IBC section 202: "Approved" means acceptable to the department.
SPS 362.0202(3)
(3) Deletions. The following terms and corresponding definitions in IBC section 202 are not included as part of this code: approved agency, approved fabricator, base flood, base flood elevation, certificate of compliance, design flood, design flood elevation, designated seismic system, dry floodproofing, existing construction, fabricated item, inspection certificate, label, lowest floor, manufacturer's designation, mark, special continuous inspection, special flood hazard area, special inspection, special periodic inspection, sprayed fire-resistant materials, start of construction, and structural observation.
SPS 362.0202 History
History: CR 00-179: cr.
Register December 2001 No. 552, eff. 7-1-02;
CR 01-139: renum. (1) (b) to be (2) (c) and renum. (1) (c) to (k) to be (1) (b) to (j)
Register June 2002 No. 558, eff. 7-1-02;
CR 04-016: am. (1) (a), renum. (1) (b) to (j) to be (1) (c) to (j) and Comm 61.04 (4), cr. (1) (b) and (3), r. and cr. (2) (b)
Register December 2004 No. 588, eff. 1-1-05;
CR 06-120: am. (1) (intro.) and (3), renum. (1) (c), (d) and (e) to (j) to be Comm 61.04 (5), (6) and (8) to (13) and am. (5) and (8) to (11)
Register February 2008 No. 626, eff. 3-1-08; correction made in (2) (c) under. s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register February 2008 No. 626, eff. 3-1-08;
CR 10-103: r. and recr. (1), (2)
Register August 2011 No. 668, eff. 9-1-11.
SPS 362.0307
SPS 362.0307
Pyrophoric materials. This is a department informational note to be used under IBC section 307.4:
SPS 362.0307 Note
Note: See ch.
SPS 314 for additional requirements for pyrophoric materials.
SPS 362.0307 History
History: CR 06-120: cr.
Register February 2008 No. 626, eff. 3-1-08.
SPS 362.0310
SPS 362.0310
Use and occupancy classification. This is a department informational note to be used under IBC section 310.2:
SPS 362.0310 Note
Note: See s.
SPS 361.02 Notes for statutory definitions of adult family home and community-based residential facility. See s.
SPS 361.04 for definitions of dwelling unit and multifamily dwelling.
SPS 362.0310 History
History: CR 00-179: cr.
Register December 2001 No. 552, eff. 7-1-02;
CR 04-016: renum. to be (2), cr. (1)
Register December 2004 No. 588, eff. 1-1-05;
CR 06-120: r. (1), renum. (2) to be Comm 62.0310
Register February 2008 No. 626, eff. 3-1-08.
SPS 362.0400
SPS 362.0400
Special detailed requirements based on use and occupancy. These are department rules in addition to the requirements in IBC chapter 4:
SPS 362.0400(1)
(1) Fireworks, black powder and explosive materials. Fireworks, black powder and explosive materials shall be stored and isolated in accordance with
ch. SPS 314.
SPS 362.0400 Note
Note: Pursuant to s.
167.10 (6) (d), Stats., no wholesaler, dealer or jobber may store fireworks within 50 feet of a dwelling.
SPS 362.0400(2)
(2) Recycling space. An owner of a building shall provide a separate room or designated space within or adjacent to the building for the separation, temporary storage and collection of recyclable materials that are likely to be generated by the building occupants, under any of the following conditions:
SPS 362.0400 Note
Note: See Appendix B for guidelines for recommended designated areas.
SPS 362.0400 Note
Note: The collection and temporary storage of recyclable materials that are flammable or combustible is regulated by ch.
SPS 314. Storage of liquids that are flammable or combustible is regulated by ch.
SPS 310. Owners of buildings where these materials are stored should consult those chapters for isolation, removal and storage standards.
SPS 362.0400(3)
(3) Lunchrooms. A space for eating lunches shall be provided in all places of employment where there is exposure to injurious dusts, toxic material and industrial poisons. Such space shall be physically separate from any location where there is exposure to toxic materials. Toilet rooms shall not be permitted to serve as lunchrooms.
SPS 362.0400(4)
(4) Community-based residential facilities. A newly constructed building or portion thereof that is a community-based residential facility serving 5 to 8 unrelated adults shall comply with
chs. SPS 320 to
325 instead of all other requirements of this code.
SPS 362.0400(5)
(5) No-smoking signs. No-smoking signs shall include the international "No Smoking" symbol consisting of a pictorial burning cigarette enclosed in a red circle with a red bar across the cigarette.
SPS 362.0400(6)
(6) Live loads posted. Where the live loads for which each floor or portion thereof of a commercial or industrial building is or has been designed to exceed 100 pounds per square foot, such design live loads shall be conspicuously posted by the owner in that part of each story in which they apply, using durable signs. It shall be unlawful to remove or deface such notices.
SPS 362.0400 History
History: CR 00-179: cr.
Register December 2001 No. 552, eff. 7-1-02;
CR 04-016: am. (4)
Register December 2004 No. 588, eff. 1-1-05;
CR 06-120: am. (1), r. (2) (b) and (c)
Register February 2008 No. 626, eff. 3-1-08; correction in (2) made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 1., Stats.,
Register February 2008 No. 626;
CR 09-104: cr. (5)
Register December 2010 No. 660, eff. 1-1-11;
CR 10-103: renum. (6) from Comm 62.1603 (5) and am.
Register August 2011 No. 668, eff. 9-1-11; correction in (1), (4) made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register December 2011 No. 672.
SPS 362.0401
SPS 362.0401
Chapter SPS 310 compliance. This is a department informational note to be used under IBC section 401.1:
SPS 362.0401 Note
Note: See ch.
SPS 310 for additional requirements relating to motor fuel dispensing facilities and repair garages and to the storage, handling, processing and transporting of flammable, combustible and hazardous liquids.
SPS 362.0401 History
History: CR 00-179: cr.
Register December 2001 No. 552, eff. 7-1-02; correction in (title) made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register December 2011 No. 672.
SPS 362.0406
SPS 362.0406
Motor vehicle-related occupancies — parking garages. Substitute the following wording for the requirements and exception in IBC section 406.2.8: Heating equipment shall be installed in accordance with the International Mechanical Code.
SPS 362.0406 History
History: CR 00-179: cr.
Register December 2001 No. 552, eff. 7-1-02;
CR 04-016: r. and recr.
Register December 2004 No. 588, eff. 1-1-05;
CR 06-120: r. (2), renum. (1) to be Comm 62.0406
Register February 2008 No. 626, eff. 3-1-08; correction in (title) made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 2., Stats.,
Register August 2011 No. 668.
SPS 362.0412
SPS 362.0412
Aircraft-related occupancies. Substitute the following wording for exception 1 in IBC section 412.2.4: Heating equipment that is suspended at least 10 feet above the upper surface of wings or engine enclosures of the highest aircraft which may be housed in the hangar; or at least 8 feet above the floor in shops, offices and other sections of the hangar communicating with storage or service areas.
SPS 362.0412 History
History: CR 04-016: cr.
Register December 2004 No. 588, eff. 1-1-05.
SPS 362.0415(1)
(1) Substitute the following wording for the corresponding definition in IBC section 415.2: Immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH). The concentration of air-borne contaminants which poses a threat of death, immediate or delayed permanent adverse health effects, or effects which could prevent escape from such an environment. This contaminant concentration level is established by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health based on both toxicity and flammability. It generally is expressed in parts per million by volume, or milligrams per cubic meter.
SPS 362.0415(2)
(2) This is a department rule in addition to the requirements in IBC section 415: A magazine for detonators in quantities of 100 or less shall have sides, bottoms and doors constructed of not less than number 12-gauge metal and lined with a nonsparking material. Hinges and hasps shall be attached so they cannot be removed from the outside. One steel padlock, which need not be protected by a steel hood, having at least 5 tumblers and a case-hardened shackle of at least 3/8 inch diameter shall be provided for locking purposes.
SPS 362.0415 History
History: CR 00-179: cr.
Register December 2001 No. 552, eff. 7-1-02;
CR 04-016: renum. to (1), cr. (2)
Register December 2004 No. 588, eff. 1-1-05;
CR 06-120: r. and recr. (2)
Register February 2008 No. 626, eff. 3-1-08.
SPS 362.0603
SPS 362.0603
Allowable materials. Substitute the following wording for application 18 in IBC section 603.1: Sprayed fire-resistant materials and intumescent and mastic fire-resistant coating, determined on the basis of fire-resistance tests in accordance with Section 703.2.
SPS 362.0603 History
History: CR 04-016: cr.
Register December 2004 No. 588, eff. 1-1-05;
CR 06-120: r. (1), renum. (2) to be Comm 62.0603 and am.
Register February 2008 No. 626, eff. 3-1-08.
SPS 362.0702
SPS 362.0702
Fire separation distance. Substitute the following definition for the corresponding definition listed in IBC section 702: "Fire separation distance" means the distance measured at right angles from the face of the building wall to one of the following:
SPS 362.0702(3)
(3) To the centerline of a street, an alley or a public way.
SPS 362.0702(4)
(4) To an imaginary line between two buildings on the same property.
SPS 362.0702 History
History: CR 00-179: cr.
Register December 2001 No. 552, eff. 7-1-02;
CR 10-103: r. and recr.
Register August 2011 No. 668, eff. 9-1-11.
SPS 362.0705
SPS 362.0705 Connections between buildings. This is a department exception to the requirements in IBC section 705.1: This section does not apply to connections between buildings, that are in compliance with IBC section 3104.
SPS 362.0705 History
History: CR 00-179: cr.
Register December 2001 No. 552, eff. 7-1-02;
CR 10-103: renum. from Comm 62.0704 and am.
Register August 2011 No. 668, eff. 9-1-11.
SPS 362.0706
SPS 362.0706
Fire wall identification. These are department rules in addition to the requirements in IBC section 706:
SPS 362.0706(1)
(1) Purpose. Pursuant to s.
101.135, Stats., the purpose of this section is to establish uniform standards for the identification of fire walls on the exterior of buildings.
SPS 362.0706(2)
(2) Municipal ordinance. A city, village or town may by ordinance require owners to identify the location of a fire wall at the exterior wall of a building with a sign.
SPS 362.0706(3)(a)(a)
General. The sign shall consist of 3 circles arranged vertically on the exterior wall, marking the location of the fire wall and centered on the fire wall. The circles shall either be affixed directly to the surface of the building or may be placed on a background material that is affixed to the building.
SPS 362.0706(3)(b)
(b)
Size of circle. Each circle shall be the same size. The diameter of the circle shall be at least 1 1/2 inches, but no greater than 2 inches.
SPS 362.0706(3)(c)
(c)
Spacing. The circles shall be spaced an equal distance apart. The distance measured from the top of the uppermost circle to the bottom of the lowermost circle shall be no more than 12 inches.
SPS 362.0706(3)(d)
(d)
Color. The color of the circle shall be red, amber (orange-yellow) or white (clear) and shall be reflective. The color of the circle shall contrast with the color of the background.
SPS 362.0706 History
History: CR 00-179: cr.
Register December 2001 No. 552, eff. 7-1-02;
CR 10-103: renum. from Comm 62.0705 and am. (intro.)
Register August 2011 No. 668, eff. 9-1-11.
SPS 362.0707
SPS 362.0707
Fire barriers. Substitute the following wording for IBC section 707.5: Fire barriers shall extend from the top of the foundation; or horizontal assembly constructed in accordance with IBC section 712; or floor/ceiling assembly below to the underside of the floor or roof sheathing, slab or deck above, or to the underside of the horizontal assembly constructed in accordance with IBC section 712 and shall be securely attached thereto. Such fire barriers shall be continuous through concealed spaces, such as the space above a suspended ceiling.
SPS 362.0707 History
History: CR 06-120: cr.
Register February 2008 No. 626, eff. 3-1-08;
CR 10-103: r. and recr.
Register August 2011 No. 668, eff. 9-1-11.
SPS 362.0708
SPS 362.0708
Shaft enclosures. Substitute the following wording for the 7.2 exception in IBC section 708.2: Is not part of a required exit enclosure.
SPS 362.0708 History
History: CR 10-103: cr.
Register August 2011 No. 668, eff. 9-1-11.
SPS 362.0716(1)(1)
Penetrations of shaft enclosures. This is a department exception to the requirements in IBC section 716.5.3: Smoke dampers are not required in ducts that are used in the exhaust portion of laboratory ventilating systems which are designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 45.
SPS 362.0716(2)
(2) Smoke dampers in health care facilities. This is a department exception to the requirements in IBC section 716.5.5: Smoke dampers are not required in Group I-2 duct penetrations of smoke barriers in fully ducted HVAC systems.
SPS 362.0716 History
History: CR 06-120: cr.
Register February 2008 No. 626, eff. 3-1-08.
SPS 362.0721(1)
(1)
Nonsymmetrical assemblies. Substitute the following wording for the exception in each of IBC sections 721.2.1.4.3, 721.3.2.3 and 721.4.1.4: Exception: For an exterior wall with a fire separation distance greater than 10 feet, the fire shall be assumed to occur on the interior side only.
SPS 362.0721(2)
(2) Exterior walls. Substitute the following wording for IBC Section 721.6.2.3: For an exterior wall with a fire separation distance greater than 10 feet, the wall is assigned a rating dependant on the interior membrane and the framing as described in IBC Tables 721.6.2(1) and 721.6.2(2). The membrane on the outside of the nonfire-exposed side of exterior walls with a fire separation distance greater than 10 feet may consist of sheathing, sheathing paper and siding as described in IBC Table 721.6.2(3).
SPS 362.0721 History
History: CR 10-103: cr.
Register August 2011 No. 668, eff. 9-1-11.
SPS 362.0901(1)
(1)
Modifications. Substitute the following informational note for the requirements in IBC section 901.3:
SPS 362.0901 Note
Note: Chapter
SPS 314 has requirements relating to shutting down or impairing fire sprinkler systems. Chapter
SPS 361 has requirements relating to availability of sprinkler documents and to submittal and approval of plans prior to altering, modifying, or removing sprinkler systems.
SPS 362.0901(2)
(2) Fire hose threads. These are department informational notes to be used under IBC section 901.4:
SPS 362.0901 Note
Note: Section
213.15, Stats., regulates fire hose threads and fittings and reads as follows: "All fire hose fittings, apparatus fittings, 1.5 and 2.5 inches in diameter purchased or procured by a fire department or fire company shall be of the national standard hose thread as adopted by the national fire protection association. No fire department shall utilize hose and equipment not in conformance with the requirement that all threads shall be national standard hose thread as adopted by the national fire protection association. Any person offering for sale nonstandard hose couplings, fittings or apparatus fittings may be fined not less than $100 nor more than $500."
SPS 362.0901 Note
Note: NFPA 1963 contains the specifications for national standard hose thread.
