Chapter SPS 382

SPS 382.20 Note Note: For plans proposing the installation, creation or extension of a private interceptor main sewer which is to discharge to a municipal treatment facility, see also ch. NR 121.

SPS 382.20(4)(c) (c) Plumbing plans, index sheets and specifications for a plumbing system submitted for review and approval shall be signed in accordance with any of the following methods:

SPS 382.20(4)(c)1. 1. A Wisconsin registered architect, engineer or plumbing designer shall sign and seal or stamp all plans and accompanying specifications in accordance with ch. A-E 2.

SPS 382.20(4)(c)2. 2. A master plumber, master plumber-restricted service, master plumber-restricted appliance or a utility contractor shall sign and date all plumbing plans and accompanying specifications as provided under s. 145.06, Stats. Each sheet of plans and specifications submitted shall be signed and dated and shall include the valid Wisconsin license number of the individual responsible for the installation. Where more than one sheet is bound together into one volume, only the title sheet or index sheet shall be signed and dated by the individual responsible for the installation. The signed title or index sheet shall clearly identify all of the other sheets in the volume.

SPS 382.20(4)(c)3. 3. A pump installer shall sign and date all plumbing plans and accompanying specifications for which the individual is responsible for the installation. Each sheet of plans and specifications submitted shall be signed and dated and shall include the valid Wisconsin license number of the individual responsible for the installation. Where more than one sheet is bound together into one volume, only the title sheet or index sheet shall be signed and dated by the individual responsible for the installation. The signed title or index sheet shall clearly identify all of the other sheets in the volume.

SPS 382.20(4)(d) (d)

SPS 382.20(4)(d)1. 1. When requesting approval of an experimental plumbing system, all of the following shall be submitted:

SPS 382.20(4)(d)1.a. a. At least 2 sets of plans signed in accordance with par. (d) and detailing the system installation for each site.

SPS 382.20(4)(d)1.b. b. A letter of consent from the site or system owner of the installation. The letter shall acknowledge that the owner has received and read a copy of the experimental plumbing system submittal and is in agreement with all requirements listed within this subdivision.

SPS 382.20(4)(d)1.c. c. Any additional information as requested by the department.

SPS 382.20(4)(d)2. 2. The registered architect, engineer, designer or master plumber responsible for the design of the experimental plumbing system shall, upon completion, certify in writing to the department that the installation is in compliance with the approved plans, specifications and data.

SPS 382.20(4)(d)3. 3. Onsite inspections shall be performed by the department at time intervals as specified by the department, but not less than once a year. Time intervals shall be included as conditions of approval. An inspection report shall be written. The department may assess a fee for each inspection.

SPS 382.20 Note Note: Refer to ch. SPS 302 for applicable fees.

SPS 382.20(4)(d)4. 4. No later than five years after the date of the completed installation the department may perform one of the following:

SPS 382.20(4)(d)4.a. a. Order the removal of the experimental plumbing system.

SPS 382.20(4)(d)4.b. b. Issue an alternate approval as specified in sub. (12) (a).

SPS 382.20(4)(d)4.c. c. Provide an extension of the experiment with conditions.

SPS 382.20(4)(d)5. 5. If an experimental plumbing system is subsequently codified in chs. SPS 382 and 384, or ch. 145, Stats., the requirements as specified in subds. 3. and 4. do not apply.

SPS 382.20(5) (5) Plan review. Except as provided in sub. (12), and pursuant to s. SPS 302.07 (3), the department shall review and make a determination on an application for plan review within 15 business days.

SPS 382.20(5)(a) (a) Conditional approval. If, upon review, the department determines that the plans substantially conform to the provisions of chs. SPS 382 to 384, a conditional approval, in writing, shall be granted. All noncode complying conditions stated in the conditional approval shall be corrected before or during installation.

SPS 382.20(5)(b) (b) Denial of approval. If, upon review, the department determines that the plans do not substantially conform to the provisions of chs. SPS 382 to 384, the request of conditional approval shall be denied in writing.

SPS 382.20(6) (6) Evidence of approval. The plumber responsible for the installation of the plumbing shall keep at the construction site at least one set of plans bearing the department’s or the agent municipality’s stamp of approval and at least one copy of specifications. The plans and specifications shall be open to inspection by an authorized representative of the department.

SPS 382.20(7) (7) Fees. Fees for plumbing plan review and petition for variance shall be submitted in accordance with ss. SPS 302.64 and 302.52.

SPS 382.20(8) (8) Revisions. All changes or modifications, which involve the provisions of chs. SPS 382 to 384, made to plumbing plans and specifications, which have been granted approval under sub. (1), shall be submitted to the department or agent municipality for examination. All changes and modifications shall be approved in writing by the department or agent municipality prior to installation of the plumbing.

SPS 382.20(9) (9) Revocation of approval. The department may revoke any approval, issued under the provisions of this chapter, for any false statements or misrepresentation of facts on which the approval was based.

SPS 382.20(10) (10) Department limitation and expiration of approval.

SPS 382.20(10)(a) (a) A conditional approval of a plan by the department shall not be construed as an assumption by the department of any responsibility for the design; and the department does not hold itself liable for any defects in construction, nor for any damages that may result from the specific installation.

SPS 382.20(10)(b) (b) Plan approval by the department or its authorized representative shall expire 2 years after the date indicated on the approval letter, if construction has not commenced within that 2 year period.

SPS 382.20(11) (11) Petition for variance.

SPS 382.20(11)(a) (a) Procedure. The department shall consider and may grant a variance to a provision of this chapter in accordance with ch. SPS 303.

SPS 382.20 Note Note: Chapter SPS 303 requires the submittal of a petition for variance form (SBD-9890) and a fee, and that an equivalency is established in the petition for variance that meets the intent of the rule being petitioned. Chapter SPS 303 also requires the department to process regular petitions within 30 business days and priority petitions within 10 business days.

SPS 382.20 Note Note: Form SBD-9890 is available from the Department’s Division of Industry Services at P.O. Box 7162, Madison, WI 53707-7162; or at telephone [phone] or [phone] or 711 (Telecommunications Relay); or at the Division’s Web site at http://dsps.wi.gov/programs/industry-services.

SPS 382.20(11)(b) (b) Petition processing time. Except for priority petitions, the department shall review and make a determination on a petition for variance within 30 business days of receipt of all calculations, documents and fees required to complete the review. The department shall process priority petitions within 10 business days.

SPS 382.20 Note Note: Form SBD-9890 is available from the Department’s Division of Industry Services at P.O. Box 7162, Madison, WI 53707-7162; or at telephone [phone] or [phone] or 711 (Telecommunications Relay); or at the Division’s Web site at http://dsps.wi.gov/programs/industry-services.

SPS 382.20(12) (12) Alternate and experimental plumbing system review and approval. The provisions of this chapter, ch. SPS 384 or ch. 145, Stats., are not intended to prevent the design and use of approved innovative plumbing systems.

SPS 382.20(12)(a) (a) Alternate plumbing systems. The department may issue an approval of an alternate plumbing system if the system complies with the intent of chs. SPS 382 and 384, or ch. 145, Stats.

SPS 382.20(12)(a)1. 1. For an alternate plumbing system, before availability for statewide installation and use, an alternate plumbing system approval shall be issued. Concepts, plans, specifications and the documentation to support the system design shall be submitted to the department for review.

SPS 382.20(12)(a)2. 2. The department may require the submission of any information deemed necessary for review. Sufficient evidence shall be submitted to substantiate at least the following:

SPS 382.20(12)(a)2.a. a. Assertions of function and performance.

SPS 382.20(12)(a)2.b. b. Compliance with the intent of chs. SPS 382 and 384, or ch. 145, Stats.

SPS 382.20(12)(a)3. 3. Pursuant to s. SPS 302.07 (3), the department shall review and make a determination on an application for an alternate plumbing system within 3 months. Approval for an alternate plumbing system shall be issued by the department in writing.

SPS 382.20(12)(a)4. 4. The department may include specific conditions in issuing an approval for an alternate plumbing system, including an expiration date for the approval. A violation of any of the conditions under which an approval is issued shall constitute a violation of this chapter.

SPS 382.20(12)(a)5. 5. If upon review the department determines that an alternate plumbing system does not comply with the intent of chs. SPS 382 and 384, or ch. 145, Stats., the request for approval shall be denied in writing.

SPS 382.20(12)(b) (b) Experimental plumbing systems. The department may issue an approval of an experimental plumbing system for the purpose of proving compliance with the intent of chs. SPS 382 and 384 and ch. 145, Stats.

SPS 382.20(12)(b)1. 1. For an experimental plumbing system, a separate approval shall be obtained for each system or project to be installed for the purpose of proving compliance with the intent of chs. SPS 382 and 384 and ch. 145, Stats. Approval for an experimental plumbing system shall be issued by the department in writing.

SPS 382.20(12)(b)2. 2. The department may require the submission of additional information deemed necessary for determining that the design meets the intent of chs. SPS 382 and 384 and ch. 145, Stats.

SPS 382.20(12)(b)3. 3. Pursuant to s. SPS 302.07 (3), the department shall review and make a determination on an application for an experimental plumbing system within 6 months.

SPS 382.20(12)(b)4. 4. The department may include specific conditions in issuing an approval for an experimental plumbing system, including an expiration date for the approval. A violation of any of the conditions under which an approval is issued shall constitute a violation of this chapter.

SPS 382.20(12)(b)5. 5. Denial of an experimental plumbing system or project by the department shall be made in writing.

SPS 382.20(12)(b)6. 6. The department may establish parameters to limit the number of applications for review it will accept for experimental plumbing systems.

SPS 382.20(12)(c) (c) Modification. If an approved alternate or experimental plumbing system is modified or additional assertions of function or performance are made, the approval shall be void, unless the system is resubmitted to the department for review and approval is granted.

SPS 382.20(12)(d) (d) Revocation of approval. The department may revoke an approval issued under this section for any false statements or misrepresentations of facts or data on which the approval was based, or as a result of system failure.

SPS 382.20(12)(e) (e) Limitations. An approval issued by the department for an alternate or experimental plumbing system may not be construed as an assumption of any responsibility for defects in design, construction or performance of any system nor for any damages that may result.

SPS 382.20(12)(f) (f) Fees. Fees for the review of an alternate or experimental plumbing system under this section and any onsite inspections shall be submitted in accordance with ch. SPS 302.

SPS 382.20(13) (13) Cross connection control assembly registration.

SPS 382.20(13)(a) (a) Registration, as specified in sub. (1) (c), shall be submitted in a format acceptable to the department.

SPS 382.20 Note Note: The Department forms required in this chapter are available from the Division of Industry Services at P.O. Box 7162, Madison, WI 53707-7162; or at telephone [phone] or [phone] or 711 (Telecommunications Relay); or at the Division’s Web site at http://dsps.wi.gov/programs/industry-services.

SPS 382.20(13)(b) (b) The form for registering cross connection control assemblies with the department shall include at least all of the following information:

SPS 382.20(13)(b)1. 1. The building or facility name and address where the assembly is or will be installed.

SPS 382.20(13)(b)2. 2. The location of the cross connection control assembly within the building or facility.

SPS 382.20(13)(b)3. 3. A description of the cross connection control assembly including the size, model number, serial number, and manufacturer.

SPS 382.20(13)(b)4. 4. The name of the owner or owner’s agent submitting the registration form and contact information.

SPS 382.20(13)(c) (c) Each registration form submitted shall be accompanied by the appropriate fee in accordance with s. SPS 302.645.

SPS 382.20(13)(d) (d) Upon receipt of a completed registration form, the department shall issue written confirmation of registration including a department-assigned identification number for each cross connection control assembly.

SPS 382.20(13)(e) (e) Upon permanent removal or replacement of any reduced pressure principle backflow preventer, double check backflow prevention assembly, spill resistant vacuum breaker or pressure vacuum breaker, the owner shall notify the department in writing using a format acceptable to the department.

SPS 382.20(13)(f) (f) Test equipment shall be tested and calibrated according to ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI SERIES 5000 standard.

SPS 382.20(14) (14) Penalties. Penalties for violations of this chapter shall be assessed in accordance with s. 145.12, Stats.

SPS 382.20 History History: Cr. Register, February, 1985, No. 350, eff. 3-1-85; am. (1) (intro.), r. and recr. Tables 82.20-1 and 82.20-2, r. (5), renum. (6) to (12) to be (5) to (11), cr. (5) (intro.) and (12), Register, May, 1988, No. 389, eff. 6-1-88; correction in (1) (b) 1. made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., Register, May, 1988, No. 389; am. (4) (c) 2. intro. and 4. a. and b., Register, February, 1991, No. 422, eff. 3-1-91; am. (4) (c) 3.a., Register, August, 1991, No. 428, eff. 9-1-91; am. (1) (intro.), (a), (4) (a) to (c) 1., (5) (a), (b) and Tables 82.20-1 and 82.20-2, renum. (4) (d) and (e) to be (4) (d) 1. a. and b. and am. (4) (d) 1. a., cr. (4) (d) 2., Register, February, 1994, No. 458, eff. 3-1-94; correction in (7) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., Register, February, 1994, No. 458; corrections made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., Register, October, 1996, No. 490; am. Tables 82.20-1, 2, (1) (b) 2., Register, February, 1997, No. 494, eff. 3-1-97; correction in (13) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., Register, February, 2000, No. 530; am. Tables 82.20-1 and 82.20-2, r. (4) (b), Register, July, 2000, No. 535, eff. 9-1-00; cr. (4) (e), r. and recr. (11) and (12), am. Table 82.20-1, Register, December, 2000, No. 540, eff. 1-1-01; CR 02-002: am. (1) (intro.) and Tables 82.20-1 and 82.20-2, r. and recr. (1) (a), r. (1) (b) 2. and (4) (d), renum. (1) (b) (intro.), and 1., (4) (c), (e) and (13) to be (1) (b) 1. and 2., (4) (b), (d) and (14) and am. (4) (b) (intro.) and 2. (intro.), cr. (1) (c), (4) (c) and (13) Register April 2003 No. 568, eff. 5-1-03; CR 02-129: am. (title), (1) (intro) and (c), and (13) (e) Register January 2004 No. 577, eff. 2-1-04; CR 04-035: am. Tables 82.20-1 and 82.20-2 Register November 2004 No. 587, eff. 12-1-04; CR 06-119: am. (5) (intro.), (12) (a) 3. and (b) 3. Register July 2007 No. 619, eff. 8-1-07; CR 08-055: am. (1) (c) (intro.), (4) (b) 2. (intro.), (13) (e), Tables 82.20-1 and 82.20-2 Register February 2009 No. 638, eff. 3-1-09; correction in (3) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register February 2009 No. 638; CR 09-050: am. (1) (intro.), (b) 1. and Table 82.20-2, r. and recr. (1) (a), (c) and Table 82.20-1 Register December 2009 No. 648, eff. 1-1-10; CR 10-064: am. Tables 82.20-1 and 82.20-2 Register December 2010 No. 660, eff. 1-1-11; correction in (1) (a), (b) 1., 2., (3), (4) (b), (d) 5., (5) (intro.), (a), (b), (7), (8), (11) (a), (12) (intro.), (a) (intro.), 2. b., 3., 5., (b) (intro.), 1., 2., 3., (f), (13) (c), Table 382.20-1 made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register December 2011 No. 672; CR 13-046: am. (2) (a) (intro.) Register December 2013 No. 696, eff. 1-1-14: CR 23-006: am. (1) (a), cr. (1) (am), am. (1) (b) 1., (c), Table 382.20-1, cr. Table 382.20-1 footnote d, (2) (d), am. (4) (a), r. (4) (b) 2. to 4., am. (13) (title), (b) (intro.), 1. to 3., (d), (e), cr. (13) (f) Register September 2023 No. 813, eff. 10-1-23; renum. (4) (b) (intro.), 1. to (4) (b) 1m., 2m. under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 1., Stats., Register September 2023 No. 813; correction in (1) (c), Table 382.20-1 footnote d, made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register September 2023 No. 813.

SPS 382.21 SPS 382.21 Testing and inspection.

SPS 382.21(1) (1) Testing of plumbing systems. Except as provided in par. (a), all new plumbing and all parts of existing systems which have been altered, extended, or repaired shall be tested and inspected as specified in sub. (2) to disclose leaks and defects before the plumbing is put into operation.

SPS 382.21(1)(a) (a) Waiver of testing.

SPS 382.21(1)(a)1. 1. The testing of the plumbing shall not be required where the installation does not include the addition, replacement, alteration or relocation of any water distribution, drain or vent piping.

SPS 382.21(1)(a)2. 2.

SPS 382.21(1)(a)2.a. a. Field testing the installation of a storm building sewer and a storm private interceptor main sewer is not required.

SPS 382.21(1)(a)2.b. b. The joints and connections to be employed for storm building sewer piping shall conform with s. SPS 384.40 (1) (a).

SPS 382.21(1)(b) (b) Local inspection. Where the plumbing is installed in a municipality having a local inspector, the testing of the plumbing shall be done in the presence of a plumbing inspector, except as provided in subd. 1. b.

SPS 382.21(1)(b)1. 1. ‘Notice of inspection.’

SPS 382.21(1)(b)1.a. a. The plumber responsible for the installation shall notify the plumbing inspector in person, by telephone or in writing when the work is ready for inspection.

SPS 382.21(1)(b)1.b. b. Except as permitted in par. (c), if the inspection is not made by the end of the normal business day following the day of notification, not including Saturday, Sunday or legal holidays, the plumber may proceed with the testing and the installation.

SPS 382.21(1)(b)1.c. c. Testing may be done without the presence of the inspector, if the master plumber responsible for the installation obtains the inspector’s permission to provide a written test report in a format acceptable to the inspector.

SPS 382.21 Note Note: See ch. SPS 382 Appendix for a sample affidavit form.

SPS 382.21(1)(b)2. 2. ‘Preparations for inspection.’ When the installation is ready for inspection, the plumber shall make such arrangements as will enable the plumbing inspector to inspect all parts of the plumbing system. The plumber shall have present the proper apparatus and appliances for making the tests, and shall furnish such assistance as may be necessary in making the inspection.

SPS 382.21(1)(b)3. 3. ‘Rough-in inspection.’ A rough-in inspection shall be made when the plumbing system is roughed-in and before fixtures are set. Except as provided in subd. 1., plumbing work shall not be closed in, concealed, or covered until it has been inspected and approved by the plumbing inspector and permission is granted to do so.

SPS 382.21(1)(b)4. 4. ‘Final inspection.’

SPS 382.21(1)(b)4.a. a. Upon completion of the plumbing installation and before final approval is given, the plumbing inspector shall inspect the work.

SPS 382.21(1)(b)4.b. b. Municipalities may require that a final test be conducted in accordance with sub. (2) (h) and that the final test, when required by the municipality, shall be observed by the plumbing inspector.

SPS 382.21(1)(b)5. 5. ‘Reinspections.’ Whenever the plumbing official finds that the work or installation does not pass any initial test or inspection, the necessary corrections shall be made to comply with this chapter. The work or installation shall then be resubmitted for inspection to the plumbing inspector.

SPS 382.21(1)(c) (c) Inspection of one-and 2-family dwellings. The inspection of plumbing installations for one- and 2-family dwellings shall be in accordance with ss. SPS 320.08 to 320.11.

SPS 382.21(1)(d) (d) The initial testing of cross connection control assemblies shall comply with s. SPS 382.22 (8).