CR 16-094 Rule Text

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SPS 362.0202 reorganizes and renumbers some existing definitions and creates new definitions for “neutral plane for a deep foundation”, “self-storage building”, “automatic sprinkler system”, “commercial motor vehicle”, “fire area”, “fire separation distance,” “fuel-burning appliance”, “immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH)”, “Live/work unit”, and “sealed combustion appliance.”

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SPS 362.0717 (1) creates a new provision in addition to the requirements in IBC section 717.3.3.2 describes how dampers operate in emergency situations.

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SPS 362.0903 (5) modifies the automatic sprinkler requirements for multifamily dwellings containing over 20 dwelling units to incorporate requirements under s. 101.14 (4m) (b) 2., Stats.

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SPS 362.0903 (13) clarifies that the automatic fire sprinkler requirements apply to recycling chutes in addition to rubbish and linen chutes.

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SPS 362.0903 (14) clarifies that the department will accept FM Global Loss Prevention Data Sheets 2-0 Installation Guidelines for Automatic Sprinklers and 8-9 Storage of Class 1,2,3,4 and Plastic Commodities as alternate design standards for sprinklers.

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SPS 362.0903 (15) incorporates requirements from 2015 Wisconsin Act 240, which prohibits the department or local jurisdictions from establishing or enforcing ordinance that requires automatic fire suppression systems on a building on fairgrounds if the building is used for 180 cumulative days or fewer per year and public access is provided by garage style doors that remain open to the public when the building is open.

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SPS 362.0903 (18) creates a new exemption from fire sprinkler requirements in certain buildings, including rural restaurants, taverns, and bars, farm buildings temporarily repurposed for use for weddings or similar events, places of religious worship, and cabins, camp or lodge buildings that do not have access to a municipal water supply to operate a fire sprinkler system. Currently, these buildings are already exempt from fire sprinkler requirements under the IBC if they meet certain size and occupant load limits. If a building exceeds those requirements, owners must request a petition for variance to exclude a fire sprinkler system in these buildings.

This provision creates a new administrative option that will allow for buildings not exempt from fire sprinkler requirements under current IBC requirements to build without seeking a petition for variance if the building meets the requirements under this provision and is approved by the local commercial building inspector and fire code official.

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SPS 362.1006 (4) creates an exemption for the number of exits and common path of travel for buildings used for salt and sand storage, to provide more flexibility for buildings used to store salt and sand used on roads.

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SPS 362.1015 clarifies where guards located along elevated open-sided walking surfaces are required.

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SPS 362.1201 modifies the requirements found in IBC section 1405.3.1 to require that Class I or II vapor retarders be provided on the interior side of frame walls and ceiling assemblies.

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SPS 362.1405 extends vapor retarder requirements to ceiling assemblies, providing requirements that are consistent with the UDC.

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SPS 362.1809 exempts floating slabs used with non-masonry, unheated, single-story buildings that are less than 12,000 square feet from requirements for frost protection.

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The rule makes several modifications to the 2015 IBC to maintain current 2009 provisions due to cost concerns. Although the 2015 provisions are not mandatory, they may be voluntarily implemented in a building project. These modifications include exclusion of the following:

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2015 IBC requirements related to storm shelters (SPS 362.0402).

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S-1 occupancies used for storage of upholstered furniture or mattresses (SPS 362.0903 (12)).

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Assembly occupancies on roofs and limited area sprinkler systems (SPS 362.0903 (16) and (17)),

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Requirements for floor exit signs (SPS 362.1013).

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SPS 362.1107 was modified to maintain 2009 language related to multistory units.

Chapter SPS 363

This rule adopts the 2015 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). Chapter SPS 363 establishes standards related to energy conservation and modifies provisions from the IECC or ASHRAE 90.1 to adapt the requirements to Wisconsin’s needs. This rule revision makes the following changes to SPS 363:

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SPS 363.0100 (Note) explains the numbering system for SPS 363. The 2015 IECC presents energy requirements for commercial buildings in a separate section from residential energy requirements, which is substantially different than the organization used in the 2009 IECC. Many of the modifications to SPS 363 were to renumber provisions to correspond to the new numbering system used in the 2015 IECC.

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SPS 363.0202 creates new definitions for “effective aperture”, “approved”, and “daylight responsive controls.”

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SPS 363.0401 excludes automatic receptacle control requirements under ASHRAE 90.1 section 8.4.2 from the requirements.

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SPS 363.0600 updates several standards incorporated by reference related to materials, systems, and equipment.

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The rule makes several modifications to the 2015 IECC due to cost concerns. Although the 2015 provisions are not mandatory, they may be voluntarily implemented in a building project. These modifications include substitution of current standards for 2015 IECC requirements for the following:

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Certain insulation requirements related to the building envelope (SPS 363.0402 and 363.5402).

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Building mechanical systems (SPS 363.0403 (7) to (15)).

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System commissioning (SPS 353.0403 (15), 363.0404 (4), and 363.0408).

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Requirements for high-efficiency lighting (SPS 363.5404).

Chapter SPS 364

Chapter SPS 364 establishes standards related to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning requirements and modifies provisions from the 2015 edition of the IMC. Significant changes include:

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SPS 364.0202 is revised to include new definitions for “enclosed parking garage”, “ living area,” and “motorized vehicle” and revises the definition of health care facility to include community-based residential facility.

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SPS 364.0309 (3) allows spot heating to be used to heat individual work stations in an industrial building in lieu of heating the entire space if the design temperature at the station is at least 60°.

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SPS 364.0401 clarifies how the distance of intake openings from the lot line should be measured.

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SPS 364.0403 (5) (d) 2. e. provides an exception to air exchange requirements.

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Table 364.0403 is modified to update ventilation requirements and explanatory notes for nail salons, aircraft hangars, and enclosed parking garages. Clarifies that a mezzanine floor area open to a service or repair area shall not be included as floor area when determining the exhaust rate from a room or space.

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SPS 364.0404 revises mechanical ventilation requirements for enclosed parking garages to provide additional options and clarify current requirements for ventilating enclosed parking garages over those required in the IMC.

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SPS 364.0607 (1) creates new language describing a condition under which supply and return smoke dampers shall be closed.

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2015 IMC requirements related to kitchen equipment (SPS 364.0505 and 364.0507 (2)) were not included in this rule, maintaining current requirements, due to cost concerns. Although not required, these provisions may be voluntarily implemented in a building project.

Chapter SPS 365

Chapter SPS 365 establishes standards for the design, installation, operation and maintenance of fuel gas piping systems and utilization equipment, and gaseous hydrogen system. This rule adopts the 2015 edition of the International Fuel Gas Code. This rule revision clarifies that barometric dampers shall not be used for combustion air, which compliments requirements in ch. SPS 364, updates and clarifies language related to unvented heaters, and updates the reference to ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.

One requirement prohibiting doors to swing within 12 inches of a vent terminal (SPS 365.0502) was not included in this rule revision, maintaining current requirements, due to cost concerns.

Chapter SPS 366

Chapter SPS 366 establishes standards for the repair, alteration, change of occupancy, addition or relocation of existing buildings. This rule adopts the 2015 edition of the International Existing Building Code. This rule renumbers provisions to reflect changes in numbering between the 2009 and 2015 editions and clarifies language and cross references throughout. In addition, ch. SPS 366 includes the following revisions:

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SPS 366.0202 creates a definition of a “work area”.

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SPS 366.1102 creates new language allowing buildings meeting the legacy Wisconsin unlimited area provisions are allowed to have unlimited area additions without a separating firewall.

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SPS 366.1204 exempts historic buildings from building envelope requirements in the IECC except for certain provisions outlined in the rule.