SPS 362.0903(5)(c)3.b.
b. Each dwelling unit within the townhouse is separated from other dwelling units by at least 2-hour fire-resistive-rated separation walls constructed in accordance with the requirements of IBC section 706 and do not contain any openings or have any plumbing equipment or mechanical equipment within. The separation wall does not have to comply with the structural stability requirements of IBC section 706.2 and the horizontal continuity requirements of IBC section 706.5.
SPS 362.0903(5)(c)4.
4. An automatic sprinkler system need not be installed a townhouse provided the townhouse is constructed of at least 2-hour fire resistance as defined under s.
101.14 (4m) (a) 5m., Stats.
SPS 362.0903 Note
Note: Par. (c) is repealed and recreated effective 7-1-14 to read:
SPS 362.0903 Note
(c) An automatic sprinkler system installed in a townhouse may conform with sub. (10) provided the townhouse complies with all of the following:
SPS 362.0903 Note
1. The townhouse does not exceed more than 3 stories above grade plane in height.
SPS 362.0903 Note
2. Each dwelling unit within the townhouse is separated from other dwelling units by at least one hour fire-resistive-rated separation walls constructed in accordance with the requirements of IBC section 706 and do not contain any openings or have any plumbing equipment or mechanical equipment within. The separation wall does not have to comply with the structural stability requirements of IBC section 706.2 and the horizontal continuity requirements of IBC section 706.5.
SPS 362.0903(5)(d)
(d) An automatic sprinkler system installed in a building with a Group R-3 fire area may conform with
sub. (10) provided the Group R-3 use complies with all of the following:
SPS 362.0903(5)(d)5.
5. The Group R-3 use is not served by either a community water system or a municipal water system as defined under
s. NR 811.02.
SPS 362.0903 Note
Note: Under s.
NR 811.02, "community water system" means a public water system which serves at least 15 service connections used by year–round residents or regularly serves at least 25 year–round residents. Any water system serving 7 or more homes, 10 or more mobile homes, 10 or more apartment units or 10 or more condominium units shall be considered a community water system unless information is provided by the owners indicating that 25 year–round residents will not be served."
SPS 362.0903 Note
Note: Under s.
NR 811.02, "municipal water system" means a community water system owned by a city, village, county, town, town sanitary district, utility district, public inland lake and rehabilitation district, municipal water district or a federal, state, county or municipal owned institution for congregate care or correction, or a privately owned water utility serving the foregoing."
SPS 362.0903(6)
(6) Student housing. These are department rules in addition to the requirements in IBC section 903.2.8:
SPS 362.0903 Note
Note: Section
101.14 (4) (b) 1m., Stats., reads: "In this paragraph, "private student residential building" means a privately owned and operated residential building that has a capacity of at least 100 occupants, that is occupied by persons at least 80 percent of whom are enrolled in an institution of higher education, and that has attributes usually associated with a student residence hall or dormitory such as a food service plan or occupancy by a resident advisor."
SPS 362.0903(6)(b)1.1. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be provided by January 1, 2014 throughout every residence hall and dormitory greater than 60 feet in height, the initial construction of which was begun before January 7, 2006, that is owned or operated by an institution of higher education, other than a residence hall or dormitory owned or operated by the board of regents of the University of Wisconsin System.
SPS 362.0903(6)(b)2.
2. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be provided by January 1, 2014 throughout every private student residential building greater than 60 feet in height, the initial construction of which was begun before January 7, 2006.
SPS 362.0903(6)(b)3.
3. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be provided by January 1, 2014 throughout every student residential facility operated by a fraternity, sorority or other organization authorized or sponsored by an institution of higher education, the initial construction of which was begun before January 7, 2006.
SPS 362.0903(6)(c)1.1. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be provided throughout every residence hall and dormitory, the initial construction which is begun on or after April 26, 2000, that is owned or operated by the board of regents of the University of Wisconsin System.
SPS 362.0903(6)(c)2.
2. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be provided throughout every residence hall and dormitory, the initial construction which is begun on or after January 7, 2006, that is owned or operated by an institution of higher education, other than a residence hall or dormitory owned or operated by the board of regents of the University of Wisconsin System.
SPS 362.0903(6)(c)3.
3. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be provided throughout every student residential facility, operated by a fraternity, sorority or an organization authorized or sponsored by an institution of higher education, the initial construction of which is begun on or after January 7, 2006.
SPS 362.0903(6)(c)4.
4. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be provided throughout every private student residential building, the initial construction of which is begun on or after January 7, 2006.
SPS 362.0903(7)
(7) Buildings over 60 feet in height. This is a department rule in addition to the requirements in IBC section 903.2.11.3:
SPS 362.0903(7)(a)
(a) Except as provided in
par. (b), pursuant to s.
101.14 (4) (b) 1r., Stats., automatic fire sprinkler systems shall be installed throughout buildings and structures that are more than 60 feet in height.
SPS 362.0903(7)(b)
(b) An automatic fire sprinkler system is not required to be provided in any of the following buildings or structures or portions of buildings or structures that are more than 60 feet in height:
SPS 362.0903(7)(b)3.
3. Telecommunications equipment spaces used exclusively for telecommunications equipment, associated electrical power distribution equipment and standby engines, provided that those spaces or areas are equipped throughout with an automatic fire detection system in accordance with IBC section 907.2 and are separated from the remainder of the building with fire barriers consisting of 1-hour fire-resistance-rated walls and 2-hour fire-resistance-rated floor/ceiling assemblies.
SPS 362.0903(7)(b)4.
4. Special industrial occupancies complying with the criteria outlined in IBC section 503.1.1.
SPS 362.0903(8)
(8) Exempt locations. Substitute the following wording for exempt location 2 in IBC section 903.3.1.1.1: Any room or space where sprinklers are considered undesirable because of the nature of the contents, where approved by the department.
SPS 362.0903(9)
(9) Balconies. Substitute the following wording for the requirements in IBC section 903.3.1.2.1: Sprinkler protection complying with NFPA 13 shall be provided for exterior balconies, decks and ground-floor patios of dwelling units where the building is of Type V construction, provided there is a roof or deck above. Sidewall sprinklers that are used to protect such areas shall be permitted to be located such that their deflectors are within 1 inch to 6 inches below the structural members, and a maximum distance of 14 inches below the deck of the exterior balconies and decks that are constructed of open wood joist construction.
SPS 362.0903(10)(a)(a) Substitute the following wording for the requirements in IBC section 903.3.1.3: Where allowed, automatic sprinkler systems in townhouses and multifamily dwellings shall be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13D, except as provided in
par. (b).
SPS 362.0903(10)(b)1.1. The requirements in NFPA 13D section 6.3 (4) are not included as part of this code.
SPS 362.0903 Note
Note: Multi-purpose piping systems must conform with the applicable provisions of the Plumbing Code, chs.
SPS 381 to
387.
SPS 362.0903(11)
(11) Testing and maintenance. Substitute the following informational note for the requirements in IBC section 903.5:
SPS 362.0903 Note
Note: See ch.
SPS 314 for requirements for inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire sprinkler systems.
SPS 362.0903 History
History: CR 00-179: cr.
Register December 2001 No. 552, eff. 7-1-02;
CR 04-016: renum. (2) to (5) to be (6), (7), (11) and (12), cr. (2) to (5), (8) to (10) and (13)
Register December 2004 No. 588, eff. 1-1-05;
CR 04-043: cr. (1m)
Register December 2004 No. 588, eff. 1-1-05; emerg. renum. (6) to be (6) (a) and am. (6) (a) (intro.), cr. (6) (intro.) and (b), eff. 3-4-06;
CR 06-040: renum. (6) to be (6) (a) and am. (6) (a) (intro.), cr. (6) (intro.) and (b), r. (7)
Register September 2006 No. 609, eff. 10-1-06;
CR 06-120: r. (1m) and (12), r. and recr. (5) and (6), cr. (6m), (11), (13) and (14), am. (8) to (10), renum. (11) and (13) to be (12) and (15)
Register February 2008 No. 626, eff. 3-1-08; corrections in (6) (a) and (d) and (11) (a) made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register February 2008 No. 626;
CR 10-103: r. (1), (6) (b), Table 62.0903, (6m) (b) 1. and 2., (8) to (10) and (14) (b), r. and recr. (5) (c), cr. (5) (d), (10) (b), renum. (2) to (5) to be (1) to (4), (6) (intro.), (a), (c) and (d) to be (5) (intro.), (a), (b) and (c), (6m) (intro.) (a), (b) 3. to 5. and (c) to be (6) (intro.) (a), (b) 1. to 3. and (c), (11) to (13) to be (7) to (9), (14) to be (10), (15) to be (11) and am. (4) (intro.), (5) (intro.), (b) (intro.), (c) 3. (intro.) and 3. b., (6) (intro.), (7) (intro.), (b) 4. and (9),
Register August 2011 No. 668, eff. 9-1-11, r. and recr. (5) (c)
Register August 2011 No. 668, eff. 7-1-14; correction in (7) (b) 5. made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register December 2011 No. 672.
SPS 362.0904
SPS 362.0904
Alternative automatic fire-extinguishing systems. SPS 362.0904(1)
(1) Substitute the following wording and informational note for the requirements in IBC section 904.1: Automatic fire-extinguishing systems, other than automatic sprinkler systems, shall be designed and installed in accordance with the provisions of IBC section 904 and the applicable referenced standards.
SPS 362.0904 Note
Note: See ch.
SPS 314 for requirements for inspection, testing, and maintenance of alternate automatic fire-extinguishing systems.
SPS 362.0904(2)
(2) These are department rules in addition to the requirements in IBC section 904:
SPS 362.0904(2)(a)
(a) Water mist fire protection systems. Where a water mist fire protection system is installed, it shall comply with NFPA 750.
SPS 362.0904(2)(b)1.1. Where allowed. A manual-wet sprinkler system may not be installed in a building unless all of the following conditions are met:
SPS 362.0904(2)(b)1.b.
b. There is no provision under this code that requires the building or a portion of the building to have an automatic fire sprinkler system.
SPS 362.0904(2)(b)1.c.
c. The municipality where the building is to be located has an adopted ordinance that requires the installation of manual-wet sprinkler systems and requires these systems to meet the provisions of this subsection.
SPS 362.0904(2)(b)2.a.a. A building protected with a manual-wet sprinkler system shall be considered unsprinklered under all other code provisions.
SPS 362.0904(2)(b)2.b.
b. Each manual-wet sprinkler system shall be provided with a fire department connection. The fire department connection shall be installed in an accessible location acceptable to the fire chief.
SPS 362.0904(2)(b)2.c.
c. All above ground piping of the manual-wet sprinkler system shall be labeled as a "manual-wet sprinkler system." Labels shall be placed at the fire department connection; at all valves and hose outlets; and on the piping at intervals of not more than 25 feet and at each side where the piping passes through a wall, floor or roof.
SPS 362.0904(2)(b)2.d.
d. The manual-wet sprinkler system design and installation shall comply with the automatic fire sprinkler system requirements of NFPA 13 or NFPA 13R, as applicable, except that the system comprised of the pilot line, fire department connection and fire department apparatus is considered as the approved water supply for the system.
SPS 362.0904(2)(b)2.e.
e. A manual-wet sprinkler system shall be supplied with water through the fire department connection using fire department apparatus.
SPS 362.0904(2)(b)2.f.
f. The plumbing well, water service and pressure tank shall be of a size and capacity to supply the hydraulically most remote sprinkler with the required waterflow and pressure for a minimum of 10 minutes.
SPS 362.0904(2)(b)2.g.
g. A pilot line shall be connected from the manual-wet sprinkler system to the plumbing water supply system at the well pressure tank. The pilot line shall be of a size that is adequate to supply the hydraulically most remote sprinkler in the system.
SPS 362.0904(2)(b)2.h.
h. The connection of a manual-wet sprinkler system to a plumbing water supply system shall be protected against backflow conditions in accordance with
ch. SPS 382.
SPS 362.0904(2)(b)2.i.
i. The actuation of any sprinkler in the system shall operate the waterflow indicating device, which shall initiate a fire alarm within the building.
SPS 362.0904(2)(b)2.j.
j. Upon actuation of the building fire alarm, a fire alarm signal shall be sent automatically to the fire department providing fire protection to the building.
SPS 362.0904(2)(b)3.
3. Installer qualifications. The installation or alteration of a manual-wet sprinkler system shall be performed by a licensed individual as specified for the installation of an automatic fire sprinkler system under subch.
V of ch. SPS 305.
SPS 362.0904 History
History: CR 00-179: cr.
Register December 2001 No. 552, eff. 7-1-02;
CR 01-139: am. (2) (b) 8.
Register June 2002 No. 558, eff. 7-1-02;
CR 04-016: renum. (intro.), (1) and (2) to be (2) (intro.), (a) and (b), and r. and recr. (2) (b) 2. c., cr. (1)
Register December 2004 No. 588, eff. 1-1-05; correction in (2) (b) 2. h., 3. made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register December 2011 No. 672.
SPS 362.0907(1)(1)
General. Substitute the following wording and informational note for the requirements in IBC section 907.1: IBC section 907 covers the application and installation of fire alarm systems and their components.
SPS 362.0907 Note
Note: See ch.
SPS 314 for requirements for performance and maintenance of fire alarm systems and their components.
SPS 362.0907(2)
(2) Smoke alarms. These are department informational notes to be used under IBC section 907.2.11:
SPS 362.0907 Note
Note: Section
101.145 (2) and
(3) (a), Stats., addresses installation of smoke detectors and reads as follows: Section
101.145 (2) "A smoke detector required under this section shall be approved by underwriters laboratory."
SPS 362.0907 Note
(3) (a) "The owner of a residential building shall install any smoke detector required under this section according to the directions and specifications of the manufacturer of the smoke detector."
SPS 362.0907 Note
Note: Section
101.145 (4), Stats., addresses retroactivity requirements for buildings constructed prior to the effective date of this section. This statute section applies beyond the application of this code, as established in s.
SPS 361.03 (2), and states "The owner of a residential building the initial construction of which is commenced before, on or after May 23, 1978, shall install and maintain a functional smoke detector in the basement and at the head of any stairway on each floor level of the building and shall install a functional smoke detector either in each sleeping room of each unit or elsewhere in the unit within 6 feet of each sleeping area and not in a kitchen."
SPS 362.0907 Note
Note: Under section
101.145 (1) (b), Stats., "sleeping area" means the area of the [dwelling] unit in which the bedrooms or sleeping rooms are located. Bedrooms or sleeping rooms separated by another use area such as a kitchen or living room are separate sleeping areas but bedrooms or sleeping rooms separated by a bathroom are not separate sleeping areas.
SPS 362.0907(3)
(3) Protective covers. Substitute the following wording for the requirements in IBC section 907.4.2.5: The building official is authorized to require the installation of listed manual fire alarm box protective covers to prevent malicious false alarms or provide the manual fire alarm box with protection from physical damage. The protective cover shall be transparent or red in color with a transparent face to permit visibility of the manual fire alarm box. Each cover shall include proper operating instructions. Protective covers shall not project more than that permitted by IBC section 1003.3.3.
SPS 362.0907(4)
(4) Employee work areas. Substitute the following wording for the requirements in IBC section 907.5.2.3.2: Where employee work areas have audible alarm coverage, the alarm system shall be designed so that visible notification appliances can be integrated into the system.
SPS 362.0907 History
History: CR 00-179: cr.
Register December 2001 No. 552, eff. 7-1-02;
CR 04-016: renum. (1) to (3) to be (2) to (4), cr. (1)
Register December 2004 No. 588, eff. 1-1-05;
CR 06-120: renum. (3) and (4) to be (5) and (6), cr. (3), (4) and (7)
Register February 2008 No. 626, eff. 3-1-08;
CR 10-103: r. (2) to (4), renum. (5) to (7) to be (2) to (4) and am.
Register August 2011 No. 668, eff. 9-1-11.
SPS 362.0909(1)
(1)
Inspection and test requirements. Substitute the following wording for the requirements in IBC section 909.3: In addition to the ordinary inspection and test requirements that buildings, structures and parts thereof are required to undergo, smoke control systems subject to the provisions of IBC section 909 shall undergo inspections and tests sufficient to verify the proper commissioning of the smoke control design in its final installed condition. The design submission accompanying the construction documents shall clearly detail procedures and methods to be used and the items subject to such inspections and tests. Such commissioning shall be in accordance with generally accepted engineering practice and, where possible, based on published standards for the particular testing involved.
SPS 362.0909(2)
(2) Inspections for smoke control. Substitute the following wording for the requirements in IBC section 909.18.8: Smoke control systems shall be tested by a qualified agency.
SPS 362.0909(3)
(3) Scope of testing. Substitute the following wording for the requirements in IBC section 909.18.8.1: Inspections shall be conducted in accordance with the following:
SPS 362.0909(3)(a)
(a) During erection of ductwork and prior to concealment for the purposes of leakage testing and recording of device location.
SPS 362.0909(3)(b)
(b) Prior to occupancy and after sufficient completion for the purposes of pressure-difference testing, flow measurements, and detection and control verification.
SPS 362.0909(4)
(4) Qualifications. Substitute the following wording for the requirements in IBC section 909.18.8.2: Inspection agencies for smoke control shall have expertise in fire protection engineering, mechanical engineering and certification as air balancers.
SPS 362.0909(5)
(5) Reports. Substitute the following wording for the requirements in IBC section 909.18.8.3: A complete report of testing shall be prepared. The report shall include identification of all devices by manufacturer, nameplate data, design values, measured values and identification tag or mark. The report shall be reviewed by the responsible registered design professional and, when satisfied that the design intent has been achieved, the responsible registered design professional shall seal, sign and date the report.
SPS 362.0909(6)
(6) Report filing. Substitute the following wording for the requirements in IBC section 909.18.8.3.1: A copy of the final report shall be maintained and made available to the building official upon request.
