SPS 383.21(2)(a)(a) The application for a sanitary permit shall be made in a format prescribed by the department.
SPS 383.21 Note
Note: The Department forms required in this chapter are available on the Department's website at dsps.wi.gov.
SPS 383.21(2)(b)1.1. Except as provided in subd.
2., the application for a sanitary permit shall be submitted to the appropriate governmental unit where the POWTS is located or will be located.
SPS 383.21(2)(b)2.
2. The application for a sanitary permit shall be submitted to the department for a POWTS that is located or will be located on property owned by the state.
SPS 383.21 Note
Note: Section
145.20 (2) (b), Stats., states that the governmental unit responsible for regulation of private onsite wastewater treatment systems shall approve or disapprove applications for sanitary permits and assist applicants in preparing an approvable application.
SPS 383.21(2)(c)
(c) The application for a sanitary permit to the governmental unit shall be accompanied by all of the following:
SPS 383.21(2)(c)2.
2. A set of plans bearing the department's conditional approval and the approval letter issued by the department, if required to be reviewed by the department under s.
SPS 383.22 (1).
SPS 383.21 Note
Note: Nothing in this chapter is intended to prohibit the submission and acceptance of planning documents in an electronic or digital media.
SPS 383.21(2)(c)3.
3. Sufficient supporting information to determine whether the proposed design, installation, and management of the POWTS or the proposed modification to an existing POWTS conforms with this chapter.
SPS 383.21(2)(c)4.
4. Documentation that the master plumber or the master plumber-restricted service who is to be responsible for the installation or modification of the POWTS has completed approved training or has documentation that approved training will be provided during the installation of the POWTS, if the application for the sanitary permit involves one or more of the technologies or methods specified in s.
SPS 383.04 (1).
SPS 383.21(2)(c)5.
5. Documentation that maintenance requirements for the proposed POWTS technology or method have been recorded with the deed for the property, if the management plan for the installation or modification under s.
SPS 383.54 (1) involves one or more of the following:
SPS 383.21(2)(c)5.a.
a. Evaluating or monitoring any part of the system at an interval of 12 months or less.
SPS 383.21(2)(c)5.b.
b. Servicing or maintaining any part of the system at an interval of 12 months or less.
SPS 383.21(2)(c)6.
6. Any other information as specified by local ordinance relating to POWTS installations.
SPS 383.21 Note
Note: See s.
145.19 (2) to
(6), Stats., for more information relative to fees.
SPS 383.21(3)(a)(a) A sanitary permit may not be issued until the plans and specifications have been approved by the department or governmental unit having jurisdiction.
SPS 383.21(3)(b)
(b) A governmental unit may not issue a sanitary permit for the installation or modification of the POWTS that involves one or more of the technologies or methods specified in s.
SPS 383.04 (1) unless the master plumber or the master plumber-restricted who is to be responsible for the installation or modification has completed approved training or has documentation that approved training will be provided during the installation of the POWTS.
SPS 383.21(3)(c)
(c) A governmental unit shall review and make a determination on the submission of an application for a sanitary permit within 30 days after receiving all the required information and fees under sub.
(2) (c).
SPS 383.21(3)(d)1.1. If upon review of the application and the supporting information, the governmental unit or the department determines that the proposed design, installation and management of the POWTS or the proposed modification of an existing POWTS conforms with this chapter, a sanitary permit shall be issued.
SPS 383.21(3)(d)2.a.a. If upon review of the application and the supporting information, the governmental unit or the department determines that the proposed design, installation and management of the POWTS or the proposed modification of an existing POWTS does not conform with this chapter, a sanitary permit may not be issued.
SPS 383.21(3)(d)2.b.
b. When the issuance of a sanitary permit is denied, the governmental unit or department reviewing the application shall provide in writing to the applicant the reasons for denial, a notice for the right to appeal and the procedures for appeal.
SPS 383.21(3)(d)2.c.
c. An applicant denied a sanitary permit by a governmental unit may appeal the decision in accordance with ch.
68, Stats.
SPS 383.21(3)(d)2.d.
d. The appeal of the denial by the department for a sanitary permit shall be made in writing within 30 days from the date of the decision.
SPS 383.21(3)(e)
(e) A sanitary permit shall be issued by the appropriate governmental unit or the department in a format prescribed by the department.
SPS 383.21 Note
Note: See ch.
SPS 383 Appendix for further information relative to the permit format.
SPS 383.21(3)(f)
(f) A governmental unit may deny the issuance of a sanitary permit only if the application does not comply with the requirements of chs.
SPS 383,
384 or
385.
SPS 383.21(4)
(4)
Transfers. A sanitary permit may be transferred from an owner to a subsequent owner, pursuant to s.
145.19 (8), Stats.
SPS 383.21(5)
(5)
Expiration. Pursuant to s.
145.19 (1b), Stats., a sanitary permit shall expire 2 years from the date of issuance unless renewed in accordance with sub.
(6).
SPS 383.21(6)(a)1.1. The application for renewal of a sanitary permit shall be made in a format prescribed by the department.
SPS 383.21(6)(a)2.
2. The application for renewal of a sanitary permit shall be submitted to the department or the appropriate governmental unit in accordance with sub.
(2) (b).
SPS 383.21(6)(b)
(b) The renewal of a sanitary permit shall be contingent upon the proposed POWTS or the proposed modification of an existing POWTS conforming with the rules of this chapter in effect at the time the sanitary permit is renewed.
SPS 383.21(6m)(a)(a) A governmental unit may temporarily suspend a sanitary permit issued under this section if it is determined prior to construction that a POWTS cannot be installed based on the information that was available when the permit was issued.
SPS 383.21(6m)(b)
(b) The suspension of the sanitary permit shall terminate no later than the date the sanitary permit expires.
SPS 383.21(7)(a)(a) The department may revoke a sanitary permit issued under this section for any false statements or misrepresentation of facts on which the sanitary permit was issued.
SPS 383.21(7)(b)
(b) A governmental unit may revoke a sanitary permit that the governmental unit has issued under this section for any false statements or misrepresentation of facts on which the sanitary permit was issued.
SPS 383.21(7)(c)
(c) The revocation of a sanitary permit and the reasons for revocation shall be conveyed in writing to the individual to whom the sanitary permit was issued or transferred.
SPS 383.21(7)(d)
(d) If a sanitary permit is revoked, the installation or modification of a POWTS may not commence or continue until another sanitary permit is obtained.
SPS 383.21(8)
(8)
Posting. When a sanitary permit is obtained under sub.
(2), the sanitary permit shall comply with all of the following:
SPS 383.21(8)(a)
(a) The sanitary permit shall be posted in such a location and manner on the proposed site where the POWTS is to be installed or modified so that the information on the permit is visible for inspection.
SPS 383.21(8)(b)
(b) The sanitary permit shall be posted until a POWTS installation or modification is completed and an opportunity for a final inspection occurs in accordance with s.
SPS 383.26.
SPS 383.21(9)
(9)
Permit storage. A governmental unit shall maintain a permanent record of each sanitary permit and permit application supporting information listed in s.
SPS 383.21 (2) (c) until the property is no longer served by a POWTS.
SPS 383.21(10)(a)(a) A governmental unit shall submit a periodic summary of the permits it has issued to the department in a format acceptable to the department.
SPS 383.21(10)(b)
(b) At a minimum the summary shall contain the following information:
SPS 383.21(10)(b)3.
3. Identification showing each permit as issued for a new or replacement POWTS.
SPS 383.21(10)(c)
(c) At a minimum the permit summary information shall be submitted to the department on a quarterly calendar schedule.
SPS 383.21 History
History: Cr.
Register, April, 2000, No. 532, eff. 7-1-00;
CR 02-129: am. (2) (c) 4., (3) (b) and (c)
Register January 2004 No. 577, eff. 2-1-04;
CR 07-100: am. (2) (c) 4., cr. (3) (f), (6m) and (9)
Register September 2008 No. 633, eff. 10-1-08; correction in (1) (a) 2., (b) (intro.), (2) (c) 1., 2., 4., 5., (3) (b), (f), (8) (b) 2., (9) made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register December 2011 No. 672;
CR 11-031: cr. (10)
Register June 2013 No. 690, eff. 7-1-13; corrections in (1) (a), (4), (5) made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., correction in (10) (title) made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 2., Stats.,
Register June 2013 No. 690;
CR 17-065: am. (2) (c) 3., (8) (intro.), (a), r. (8) (b) (intro.), consol. (8) (b) 1. and 2. and renum. to (8) (b) and am.
Register June 2018 No. 750, eff. 7-1-18.
SPS 383.22(1)(a)(a) Plans shall be submitted to the department, a designated agent, or the governmental unit in accordance with this section for all of the following types of installations or modifications:
SPS 383.22(1)(b)
(b) Plans for the types of POWTS delineated in Table 383.22-1 shall be submitted to the department for review.
SPS 383.22(1)(c)
(c) Plans for the types of POWTS delineated in Table 383.22-2 shall be submitted for review to the department or a designated agent.
SPS 383.22 Note
Note: See s.
SPS 383.23 for more information relative to designated agents.
SPS 383.22 Note
Note: Pursuant to s.
145.19 (2), Stats., governmental units may require separate plan examination fees or include these fees in the cost of the sanitary permit.
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See PDF for table 
SPS 383.22 Note
Note: Pursuant to s.
145.19 (2), Stats., governmental units may require separate plan examination fees or include these fees in the cost of the sanitary permit.
SPS 383.22(2)(a)1.1. When plans are submitted to the department for review, at least 3 sets of plans and one set of specifications shall be provided.
SPS 383.22 Note
Note: Specifications for a project do not have to be a separate document but may be delineated on the plans.
SPS 383.22(2)(a)2.
2. When plans are submitted to a designated agent or governmental unit for review, at least 2 sets of plans and one set of specifications shall be provided.
SPS 383.22(2)(a)3.
3. Plans and specifications submitted for review shall be clear, legible, and permanent copies.
SPS 383.22(2)(a)4.a.
a. Details and configuration layouts depicting how the design is to be constructed and how the design is to accomplish the treatment in accordance with ss.
SPS 383.43 and
383.44 and dispersal that is claimed or the holding of wastewater.
SPS 383.22(2)(a)4.b.
b. Specifications, including a description of the materials for the project and the installation or construction practices and methods to be employed.
SPS 383.22(2)(a)4.c.
c. A site plan with a bench mark either scaled or dimensioned, delineating all treatment and dispersal components and their relationship to any items listed in Table 383.43-1.
SPS 383.22(2)(b)1.1. All plans submitted for review shall be accompanied by sufficient data and information to determine if the proposed POWTS or modification of an existing POWTS and their performance will conform with chs.
SPS 382 to
384 including all of the following:
SPS 383.22 Note
Note: The Department forms required in this chapter are available on the department's website at dsps.wi.gov.
