b The ventilation rate is based upon cubic feet per minute per square foot of the floor area being ventilated.
c Mechanical exhaust is required and the recirculation of air from these spaces that would otherwise be allowed by IMC section 403.2.1 is prohibited.
d Outdoor air shall be provided at the rate of 1.0 cfm/net sq. ft. floor area. Transfer air is permitted in accordance with IMC section 403.2.2.
e The sum of the outdoor and transfer air from adjacent spaces shall be sufficient to provide an exhaust rate of not less than 1.5 cfm/sf.
f The minimum mechanical ventilation rate is 15 cfm/room of outside air.
g Natural ventilation may be allowed under this section.
h The classification of a `beauty' salon depends on the types of services provided. Only beauty salons routinely provide chemical processing of hair to produce texture or color changes, or manicures or other services with a similar need for air-borne contaminant and odor control.
i Enclosed parking garages are parking garages with less than 30% open areas in the total wall area enclosing the garage. Ventilation systems in enclosed parking garages shall comply with IMC section 404. A mechanical ventilation system shall not be required in garages having a floor area of 850 square feet or less and used for the storage of 5 or fewer motorized vehicles.
j Refer to IMC chapter 5 for exhaust requirements based upon the chemicals used.
SPS 364.0403 History
History:
CR 00-179: cr.
Register December 2001 No. 552, eff. 7-1-02;
CR 01-135: renum. (3) to be (3) (b), cr. (3) (a), (4) (a) 6. and (5) (d), am. (5) (a), (b) 1. a., (c) 1. and (6) Table;
CR 01-139: renum. (3) to (6) to be (4), (6), (8) and (9), cr. (3), (5) and (7), am. (6) Table, r. and recr. (6)
Register June 2002 No. 558, eff. 7-1-02;
CR 04-016: am. Table 64.0403
Register December 2004 No. 588, eff. 1-1-05;
CR 06-120: r. (1), (4) (a), (6) (a) 3., 6. and (d), am. (2) (a) and (3), renum. (4) (b) to be (4), r. and recr. (6) (intro.), (a) 1., (8) and Table 64.0403
Register February 2008 No. 626, eff. 3-1-08;
CR 10-103: r. (6) (c) 4., (9), r. and recr. Table 64.0403, renum. (2) to (7), (8) to (1) to (6), (5) (d) and am.
Register August 2011 No. 668, eff. 9-1-11; correction in (2), (4), (5) (a) 1., 2. a., c., d., (c) 1., 2., 3., (d) 2. d., (6), Table 346.0403 made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register December 2011 No. 672.
SPS 364.0404
SPS 364.0404
Minimum enclosed garage ventilation. SPS 364.0404(1)(1) Substitute the following wording for the requirements in IMC section 404.2: Automatic operation of the system shall not reduce the ventilation rate below 0.05 cfm per square foot of the floor area and the system shall be capable of producing a ventilation rate of 0.75 cfm per square foot of floor area.
SPS 364.0404(2)
(2) This is a department alternative to the requirements in IMC sections 404.1 and 404.2: Mechanical ventilation systems for enclosed parking garages are not required to operate continuously where the system conforms to all of the following:
SPS 364.0404(2)(a)
(a) The system is arranged to operate automatically upon detection of carbon monoxide at a level of 35 parts per million (ppm) by automatic detection devices.
SPS 364.0404(2)(b)
(b) If diesel-fueled vehicles are stored, the system is arranged to operate automatically upon detection of nitrogen dioxide at a level of one part per million (ppm) by automatic detection devices.
SPS 364.0404(2)(c)
(c) The system includes automatic controls for providing exhaust ventilation at a rate of 0.75 cfm per square foot for at least 5 hours in each 24-hour period.
SPS 364.0404(2)(d)
(d) The system maintains the garage at negative or neutral pressure relative to other spaces.
SPS 364.0404 History
History:
CR 00-179: cr.
Register December 2001 No. 552, eff. 7-1-02;
CR 01-139: r. and recr. (1)
Register June 2002 No. 558, eff. 7-1-02;
CR 06-120: r. and recr.
Register February 2008 No. 626, eff 3-1-08;
CR 10-103: am. (1) and (2) (c)
Register August 2011 No. 668, eff. 9-1-11.
SPS 364.0407
SPS 364.0407 Chemical and septic toilets. This is a department rule in addition to the requirements in IMC section 400: Chemical or septic toilets and composting privies are prohibited in spaces under negative pressure. Toilet rooms with chemical or septic toilets shall be provided with natural ventilation via a window, louver or skylight with at least 2 square feet of area openable directly to the outside. The opening shall be provided with a screen to limit the passage of insects and vermin.
SPS 364.0407 History
History:
CR 10-103: cr.
Register August 2011 No. 668, eff. 9-1-11.
SPS 364.0501(1)(1) Substitute the following wording for the requirements in IMC section 501.1: This chapter shall govern the design, construction and installation of mechanical exhaust systems, including exhaust systems serving clothes dryers and cooking appliances; environmental air exhaust systems; hazardous exhaust systems; dust, stock and refuse conveyor systems; subslab soil exhaust systems; smoke control systems; energy recovery ventilation systems and other systems specified in IMC Section 502.
SPS 364.0501(2)
(2) This is a department exception to the requirements in IMC section 501.3: A mechanically exhausted room or space that is within a dwelling unit which is served by an independent heating, ventilating and air conditioning system is not required to be maintained with negative or neutral pressure.
SPS 364.0501(3)
(3) These are department rules in addition to the requirements in IMC section 501.2.1.
SPS 364.0501(3)(a)
(a) Gravity ventilation ducts shall extend not less than 2 feet above the highest portion of the building within a 10-foot radius of the duct and shall be provided with a siphon roof ventilator.
SPS 364.0501(3)(b)
(b) Where barometric relief vents are installed on the roof, the discharge openings shall be no less than 2 feet above the roof surface where the vent pierces the roof.
SPS 364.0501(5)
(5) Substitute the following wording for the requirements in IMC section 401.6: Stationary local sources producing air-borne particulates, heat, odors, fumes, spray, vapors, smoke or gases in such quantities as to be injurious to health shall be provided with an exhaust system in accordance with IMC chapter 5 or a means of collection and removal of the contaminants. Such exhaust shall discharge directly to an approved location at the exterior of the building.
SPS 364.0501 History
History:
CR 00-179: cr.
Register December 2001 No. 552, eff. 7-1-02;
CR 06-120: am.
Register February 2008 No. 626, eff 3-1-08;
CR 10-103: renum. to be (2), cr. (1), (3), (5) renum. from Comm 64.0401 (5), (6) and am.
Register August 2011 No. 668, eff. 9-1-11; corrections in (3) and (5) made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 2., Stats.,
Register August 2011 No. 668.
SPS 364.0502(1)(1) Substitute the following wording for the requirements in IMC section 502.1: An exhaust system shall be provided, maintained and operated as specifically required by this section and for all occupied areas where machines, vats, tanks, furnaces, forges, salamanders and other appliances, equipment and processes in such areas produce or throw off dust particles sufficiently light to float in the air or which emit heat, odors, fumes, spray, gas or smoke, in such quantities to be injurious to health or safety.
SPS 364.0502(2)
(2) This is a department exception in addition to the exceptions in
section IMC 502.14: The source capture system is not required when the motor vehicle exhaust system is connected directly to a noncombustible hose that is not more than 10 feet long and discharges directly to the exterior of the building.
SPS 364.0502 History
History:
CR 00-179: cr.
Register December 2001 No. 552, eff. 7-1-02;
CR 10-103: renum. to be (1), cr. (2),
Register August 2011 No. 668, eff. 9-1-11.
SPS 364.0506
SPS 364.0506
Commercial kitchen grease ducts and exhaust equipment. SPS 364.0506(2)(a)(a) This is a department alternative to the requirements, but not the exceptions, in IMC section 506.3.2: Joints, seams and penetrations of grease ducts may be made with any other means that provide a liquid-tight seal at 1500oF and that are listed and labeled for the application.
SPS 364.0506(2)(b)
(b) This is a department rule in addition to the requirements in IMC section 506.3.2.: Duct joints may also be flanged joints.
SPS 364.0506(2)(c)
(c) The requirements of IMC section 506.3.2.5 are not included as part of this chapter.
SPS 364.0506 History
History:
CR 00-179: cr.
Register December 2001 No. 552, eff. 7-1-02;
CR 06-120: r. (1) and (2) (c), am. (2) (title) and (a), r. and recr. (2) (b), cr. (2) (bm)
Register February 2008 No. 626, eff. 3-1-08;
CR 10-103: renum. (2) (bm) to be (2) (c) and am.
Register August 2011 No. 668, eff. 9-1-11.
SPS 364.0507(1)(1)
Capacity of hoods. Substitute the following wording for the introductory paragraph in IMC section 507.13: Commercial food service hoods shall exhaust a minimum net quantity of air determined either through engineering analysis or in accordance with this subsection and IMC sections 507.13.1 through 507.13.4. The net quantity of exhaust air shall be calculated by subtracting any airflow supplied directly to a hood cavity from the total exhaust flow rate of a hood. Where any combination of heavy-duty, medium-duty and light-duty cooking appliances are utilized under a single hood, the exhaust rate required by IMC sections 507.13.1 through 507.13.4 for the heaviest duty appliance covered by the hood shall be used for the entire hood.
SPS 364.0507(2)
(2) Dishwashing appliances. The requirements of IMC section 507.13.5 are not included as part of this chapter.
SPS 364.0507 History
History:
CR 00-179: cr.
Register December 2001 No. 552, eff. 7-1-02;
CR 01-139: am.
Register June 2002 No. 558, eff. 7-1-02;
CR 04-016: renum. to be (3) and am., cr. (1) and (2)
Register December 2004 No.588, eff. 1-1-05
;
CR 06-120: r. and recr.
Register February 2008 No. 626, eff. 3-1-08.
SPS 364.0513
SPS 364.0513
Smoke control systems. Substitute the following wording for the requirements in IMC section 513.3: In addition to the inspection and test requirements which buildings, structures and parts thereof are required to undergo, smoke control systems subject to the provisions of section 909 of the International Building Code 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 364.0513 History
History:
CR 04-016: cr.
Register December 2004 No. 588, eff. 1-1-05.
SPS 364.0514
SPS 364.0514
Energy recovery ventilation systems. This is a department exception to the prohibitions in IMC section 514.2: An engineered energy recovery ventilation system design may be used in the systems specified in IMC section 514.2 provided that corrosion, cross-contamination and fouling are addressed by the engineered system.
SPS 364.0601
SPS 364.0601
General. Substitute the following wording for the requirements in IMC section 601.2 Exception 1: Use of a corridor as a source of makeup air for exhaust systems in rooms that open directly onto such corridors shall be permitted provided that each such corridor is directly supplied with air at a rate greater than the rate of makeup air taken from the corridor.
SPS 364.0602
SPS 364.0602
Plenums. Substitute the following wording for the requirements, but not the exceptions, in IMC section 602.2.1: Except as required by Sections 602.2.1.1 through 602.2.1.5, materials within plenums shall be noncombustible or shall have a flame spread index of not more than 25 and a smoke-developed index of not more than 50 when tested in accordance with ASTM E84, CAN/ULC S102.2 or UL 723.
SPS 364.0606(1)(1) This is a department informational note to be used under IMC section 606.2.1:
SPS 364.0606 Note
Note: For DHS licensed healthcare facilities as specified in chs.
DHS 124,
131,
132, and
134, also refer to NFPA standard 90A section 4-4.2A for air handling units between 2,000 cfm and 15,000 cfm.
SPS 364.0606(2)
(2) This is a department informational note to be used under IMC section 606.4:
SPS 364.0606 Note
Note: For DHS licensed healthcare facilities as specified in chs.
DHS 124,
131,
132, and
134, also refer to NFPA standard 90A section 4-3.2 for smoke dampers isolating air handling units.
SPS 364.0606 History
History:
CR 00-179: cr.
Register December 2001 No. 552, eff. 7-1-02.
SPS 364.0607(1)(1)
Penetrations of shaft enclosures. This is a department exception to the requirements in IMC section 607.5.5: 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 364.0607(2)
(2) Smoke dampers in health care facilities. This is a department exception to the requirements in IMC section 607.5.4: Smoke dampers are not required in Group I-2 duct penetrations of smoke barriers in fully ducted HVAC systems.
SPS 364.0607 History
History:
CR 04-016: cr.
Register December 2004 No. 588, eff. 1-1-05;
CR 06-120: r. and recr.
Register February 2008 No. 626, eff. 3-1-08.
SPS 364.0801(1)(1) This is a department informational note to be used under IMC chapter 8:
SPS 364.0801 Note
Note: For DHS licensed healthcare facilities as specified in chs.
DHS 124,
132, and
134, also refer to NFPA 211 as adopted in these chapters.
SPS 364.0801(2)
(2) This is a department rule in addition to the requirements in IMC section 801.2: Portable or permanently installed, fuel-fired, unvented heating appliances, except during construction or demolition of a building if the appliances are provided in accordance with
ch. SPS 314.
SPS 364.0801 Note
Note: See s.
SPS 365.0621 for use of portable, gas-fired, unvented heating appliances.
SPS 364.0918(1)(1) This is a department rule in addition to the requirements in IMC section 918.6: The outside air intake openings shall be located at least 12 inches vertical from the adjoining grade level.
SPS 364.0918(2)
(2) Substitute the following wording for the requirements in IMC section 918.6 item 2: Where located less than 10 feet above the surface of any abutting public way or driveway, or at grade level by a sidewalk, street, alley or driveway.
SPS 364.0918 History
History:
CR 00-179: cr.
Register December 2001 No. 552, eff. 7-1-02;
CR 10-103: r. (2), renum. (3) to be (2)
Register August 2011 No. 668, eff. 9-1-11.
SPS 364.1001
SPS 364.1001
Boilers, water heaters and pressure vessels. Substitute the following wording for the requirements and exceptions in IMC chapter 10:
SPS 364.1001(1)
(1) The provisions of
ch. SPS 341 shall govern the installation, alteration and repair of boilers and pressure vessels. The provisions of
chs. SPS 381 to
386 shall govern the installation, alteration and repair of water heaters.
SPS 364.1001(2)
(2) Water heaters utilized both to supply potable hot water and provide hot water for space-heating applications shall be listed and labeled by the manufacturer and shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions and applicable provisions in
chs. SPS 381 to
386.
SPS 364.1001(3)
(3) Water heaters utilized for both potable water heating and space-heating applications shall be sized to prevent the space-heating load from diminishing the required water-heating capacity.
SPS 364.1101
SPS 364.1101
Refrigeration. Substitute the following wording for the requirements and exceptions in IMC chapter 11: Mechanical refrigerating systems installed in public buildings and places of employment shall comply with
ch. SPS 345.
SPS 364.1101 History
History:
CR 00-179: cr.
Register December 2001 No. 552, eff. 7-1-02; correction made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register December 2011 No. 672.
SPS 364.1500(2)
(2) This is a department rule in addition to the requirements in IMC chapter 15: The following standards are hereby incorporated by reference into this code:
SPS 364.1500(2)(a)
(a) FGI Guidelines for Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities, 2010.
SPS 364.1500(2)(b)
(b) UL 197-93, Commercial Electric Cooking Appliances – With Revisions Through January 2000.
SPS 364.1500(2)(c)
(c) CAN/ULC S102.2-03, Surface Burning Characteristics of Floor Covering and Miscellaneous Materials, 2003.
SPS 364.1500 Note
Note: FGI guidelines may be purchased from The Facility Guidelines Institute, 1919 McKinney Avenue, Dallas, TX 75201.
SPS 364.1500 Note
UL standards may be purchased from Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062-2096.
SPS 364.1500 Note
CAN/ULC standards may be purchased from Underwriters Laboratories of Canada, 7 Underwriters Road, Toronto ON, M1R 3B4.
SPS 364.1500 Note
Copies of the standards adopted under this section are on file in the offices of the department and the legislative reference bureau.
SPS 364.1500 History
History:
CR 00-179: cr.
Register December 2001 No. 552, eff. 7-1-02;
CR 01-139: am.
Register June 2002 No. 558, eff. 7-1-02; correction in (1) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register April 2003 No. 568;
CR 04-016: r. and recr. (2)
Register December 2004 No. 588, eff. 1-1-05;
CR 06-120: r. (1), am. (2) (a), cr. (2) (c)
Register February 2008 No. 626, eff. 3-1-08;
CR 10-103: am. (2) (a)
Register August 2011 No. 668, eff. 9-1-11.
SPS 364.1600
SPS 364.1600
Appendices. IMC Appendices A and B are not included as part of this chapter.
SPS 364.1600 History
History:
CR 00-179: cr.
Register December 2001 No. 552, eff. 7-1-02.
