Analysis and supporting documents used to determine effect on small business or in preparation of economic impact analysis:
The rule revisions are not expected to significantly impact small business because they would provide greater flexibility in dwelling design and construction and do not impose new restrictions.
Fiscal Estimate and Economic Impact Analysis:
The department is currently soliciting information and advice from businesses, local government units and individuals in order to prepare the Economic Impact Analysis.
Effect on small business:
These proposed rules do not have an economic impact on small businesses, as defined in s. 227.114 (1), Stats. The Department’s Regulatory Review Coordinator may be contacted by email at Eric.Esser@wisconsin.gov, or by calling (608) 267-2435. Agency contact person:
Dan Smith, Rules Coordinator, Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Policy Development, 1400 East Washington Avenue, Room 151, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, Wisconsin 53708; telephone 608-261-4463; email at Daniel2.Smith@wisconsin.gov. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TEXT OF RULE
SECTION 1.
SPS 321.05 (1) (a) is amended to read:SPS 321.05 (1) (a) Exception. Habitable rooms, other than bedrooms, located in basements, or ground floors or above garages do not require natural light.
SECTION 2.
EFFECTIVE DATE. The rules adopted in this order shall take effect on the first day of the month following publication in the Wisconsin administrative register, pursuant to s. 227.22 (2) (intro.), Stats.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(END OF TEXT OF RULE)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
