Notice of Hearings
The Department of Safety and Professional Services announces that it will hold public hearings on rules revising SPS 304, 314, and 361 to 366 relating to the commercial building code.
Hearing Dates, Times, and Locations
Jan. 31, 2017
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Sacred Heart Hospital
900 W. Clairemont Ave
Eau Claire, WI
Room: Rotunda
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Feb. 1, 2017
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
FVTC Public Safety Training Center
W6400 County Road BB
Appleton, WI
Room: PS101B
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Feb. 2, 2017
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Department of Safety and Professional Services
1400 E Washington Ave
Madison, WI
Room; 121B
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Appearances at the Hearing and Submittal of Written Comments
Comments may be submitted to Melinda Allen, Administrative Rules Coordinator, Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Policy Development, 1400 East Washington Avenue, P.O. Box 8366, Madison, WI 53708-8935, or by email to DSPSAdminRules@wisconsin.gov.
Comments must be received before 11:00 a.m. on February 2, 2017, to be included in the record of rule-making proceedings.
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
The proposed rule will have an effect on small businesses, as defined under s. 227.114 (1).
1. Description of the types of small businesses that will be affected by the rule:
Wisconsin’s commercial building code applies to a wide range of businesses, including small businesses. Examples include building contractors, building inspectors, fire inspectors, architects, engineers, and designers.
2. Description of the proposed reporting, bookkeeping, and other procedures required for compliance with the rule:
A manufacturer of a modular multifamily dwelling will be required to establish a compliance assurance program and submit plans to the Department for approval. Manufacturers will also be required to contract with an independent inspection agency to conduct in−plant inspections to assure that the building system and components manufactured are in compliance with the plans and specifications approved by the Department.
3. Description of the types of professional skills necessary for compliance with the rules:
Architects, engineers, contractors, inspectors, and electricians are generally required to be credentialed by the Department of Safety and Professional Services.
Agency Small Business Regulatory Coordinator
The Department’s Regulatory Review Coordinator may be contacted by email at Jeffrey.Weigand@wisconsin.gov, or by phone at (608) 267-2435.
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