101.177
101.177
Refrigeration equipment and ozone-depleting refrigerant. 101.177(1)(a)
(a) "Approved refrigerant reclaiming equipment" means equipment that the department or an independent standards testing organization approved by the department determines will treat ozone-depleting refrigerant removed from refrigeration equipment so that the ozone-depleting refrigerant meets the standard of purity for reclaimed refrigerant established under
sub. (4) (a) 1.
101.177(1)(am)
(am) "Approved refrigerant recycling equipment" means equipment that the department or an independent standards testing organization approved by the department determines will reduce contaminants in used ozone-depleting refrigerant by oil separation and passes through devices that reduce moisture, acidity and particulate matter.
101.177(1)(c)
(c) "Refrigeration equipment" means mechanical vapor compression refrigeration equipment except for a mobile air conditioner, as defined in
s. 100.45 (1) (b), or trailer refrigeration equipment, as defined in
s. 100.45 (1) (e).
101.177(1)(d)
(d) "State agency" means any office, department, agency, institution of higher education, association, society or other body in state government created or authorized to be created by the constitution or any law which is entitled to expend moneys appropriated by law, including the legislature and the courts, the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority, the Bradley Center Sports and Entertainment Corporation, the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority and the Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority.
101.177(2)
(2) Servicing. No person, including a state agency, may install or service a piece of refrigeration equipment that contains ozone-depleting refrigerant unless the person certifies all of the following to the department:
101.177(2)(a)
(a) That the person does not use ozone-depleting refrigerant for cleaning purposes, including to clean the interior or exterior surfaces of refrigeration equipment.
101.177(2)(b)
(b) That the person transfers the ozone-depleting refrigerant from refrigeration equipment to storage containers using equipment that is approved by the department whenever the person removes ozone-depleting refrigerant from refrigeration equipment.
101.177(2)(c)
(c) That the individuals who use the equipment to transfer ozone-depleting refrigerant under
par. (b) have the qualifications established under
sub. (4) (a) 2.
101.177(2)(d)
(d) That the person does not knowingly or negligently release ozone-depleting refrigerant to the environment, except for minimal releases that occur as a result of efforts to recover, reclaim or recycle ozone-depleting refrigerant removed from refrigeration equipment.
101.177(2)(e)
(e) That the person inspects and, if necessary, repairs refrigeration equipment that leaks, or is suspected of leaking, before putting additional ozone-depleting refrigerant into that refrigeration equipment.
101.177(2)(g)
(g) That, for the purposes of determining whether repairs are necessary under
par. (e), the person uses a yearly leak rate identified by the federal environmental protection agency.
101.177(3)(a)(a) After December 31, 1991, no person, including a state agency, may sell used ozone-depleting refrigerant removed from refrigeration equipment for reuse unless the person certifies all of the following to the department:
101.177(3)(a)1.
1. That the person or another person reclaims the ozone-depleting refrigerant using approved refrigerant reclaiming equipment.
101.177(3)(a)2.
2. That the individuals who use the approved refrigerant reclaiming equipment under
subd. 1. have the qualifications established under
sub. (4) (a) 3.
101.177(3)(b)
(b) Paragraph (a) does not apply to a person that sells used ozone-depleting refrigerant removed from refrigeration equipment to another person for reclaiming, as provided in
par. (a) 1., by that other person if the person informs the other person that the ozone-depleting refrigerant has not been reclaimed as provided in
par. (a) 1.
101.177(3m)
(3m) Sale of new or reclaimed refrigerant. No person may sell or offer to sell new or reclaimed ozone-depleting refrigerant except as authorized in
s. 100.45 (3) (b) or to one of the following:
101.177(3m)(a)
(a) A person who intends to resell the ozone-depleting refrigerant.
101.177(3m)(b)
(b) A person who provides certification to the department under
sub. (2).
101.177(4)
(4) Department duties. The department shall do all of the following:
101.177(4)(a)
(a) Promulgate rules for the administration of this section including establishing all of the following:
101.177(4)(a)1.
1. A standard of purity for reclaimed refrigerant that is based on recognized national industry standards.
101.177(4)(a)2.
2. Qualifications, which may include training or certification requirements, for individuals who use equipment to transfer ozone-depleting refrigerant from refrigeration equipment to storage containers.
101.177(4)(a)2m.
2m. Qualifications, which may include training or certification requirements, for individuals who transfer ozone-depleting refrigerant from storage containers to approved refrigerant recycling equipment, approved refrigerant reclaiming equipment or other storage containers.
101.177(4)(a)3.
3. Qualifications, which may include training or certification requirements, for individuals who use approved refrigerant recycling equipment.
101.177(4)(a)3m.
3m. Qualifications, which may include training or certification requirements, for individuals who use approved refrigerant reclaiming equipment.
101.177(4)(b)
(b) Identify approved refrigerant recycling equipment or approve independent testing organizations that may identify approved refrigerant recycling equipment.
101.177(4)(bm)
(bm) Identify approved refrigerant reclaiming equipment or approve independent testing organizations that may identify approved refrigerant reclaiming equipment.
101.177(4)(c)
(c) Approve equipment for the transfer of ozone-depleting refrigerant from refrigeration equipment to storage containers.
101.177(4m)
(4m) Department powers. The department may promulgate rules providing that any portion of
sub. (2),
(3) or
(3m) applies with respect to a substance used as a substitute for an ozone-depleting refrigerant.
101.177(5)(a)(a) Any person who violates
sub. (2) shall be required to forfeit not less than $50 nor more than $1,000. Each installation or servicing in violation of
sub. (2) constitutes a violation.
101.177(5)(b)
(b) Any person who violates
sub. (3) or
(3m) shall be required to forfeit not less than $50 nor more than $1,000. Each sale in violation of
sub. (3) or
(3m) constitutes a violation.
101.178
101.178
Installation and servicing of heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment. 101.178(1)
(1) In this section, "political subdivision" means a city, village, town or county.
101.178(2)
(2) No person may engage in the business of installing or servicing heating, ventilating or air conditioning equipment unless the person registers with the department.
101.178(3)(a)(a) The department shall promulgate rules for a voluntary program under which a person who engages in the business of installing or servicing heating, ventilating or air conditioning equipment may obtain certification by passing an examination developed or selected by the department.
101.178(3)(b)
(b) A political subdivision may not require a person to obtain certification under
par. (a) in order to engage in the business of installing or servicing heating, ventilating or air conditioning equipment in that political subdivision unless all of the following apply:
101.178(3)(b)1.
1. On April 23, 1994, the political subdivision requires certification, licensure or other approval by the political subdivision in order to engage in that business in the political subdivision.
101.178(3)(b)2.
2. The political subdivision allows a person who has the approval under
subd. 1. on April 23, 1994, to continue to engage in that business in the political subdivision without obtaining certification under
par. (a).
101.178(3)(c)
(c) A political subdivision may not require a person who is certified under
par. (a) to obtain certification, licensure or other approval by the political subdivision in order to engage in the business of installing or servicing heating, ventilating or air conditioning equipment in that political subdivision.
101.178(3)(d)
(d) A political subdivision may not require a person to obtain certification, licensure or other approval by the political subdivision in order to engage in the business of installing or servicing heating, ventilating or air conditioning equipment in the political subdivision unless the political subdivision requires that approval before November 1, 1993.
101.178(4)
(4) The department may establish fees to cover the costs of administering this section.
101.178(5)
(5) Any person who violates
sub. (2) shall be required to forfeit not less than $50 nor more than $1,000. Each installation or servicing in violation of
sub. (2) constitutes a separate violation.
101.178 History
History: 1993 a. 243.
101.18
101.18
Electric fences. The department shall ascertain, fix and order such reasonable standards, rules or regulations for the erection, construction, repair and maintenance of electric fences as shall render them safe.
101.18 History
History: 1971 c. 185 s.
1;
1971 c. 228; Stats. 1971 s. 101.18.
101.19
101.19
Fees and records. 101.19(1)(1) The department, by rule promulgated under
ch. 227, shall fix and collect fees which shall, as closely as possible, equal the cost of providing the following services:
101.19(1)(a)
(a) The examination of plans for public buildings, public structures, places of employment and the components thereof.
101.19(1)(b)
(b) The required inspection of boilers, pressure vessels, refrigeration plants, petroleum and liquefied petroleum gas vessels, anhydrous ammonia tanks and containers, elevators, ski towing and lift devices, escalators, dumbwaiters and amusement or thrill rides but not of amusement attractions.
101.19(1)(c)
(c) Determining and certifying the competency of inspectors, blasters and welders.
101.19(1)(d)
(d) Each inspection of a facility conducted to ensure that the construction is in accordance with the plans approved by the department.
101.19(1)(e)
(e) The review of plans, construction inspections, department labels and licensing of manufacturers of manufactured homes.
101.19(1)(f)
(f) Defraying the cost of the manufactured dwelling program, the one- and two-family dwelling programs and the multifamily dwelling program.
101.19(1)(g)
(g) The inspection and investigation of accidents.
101.19(1)(h)
(h) Inspections of mines, tunnels, quarries, pits and explosives.
101.19(2)
(2) The department shall issue and record required certificates of inspection or of registration for equipment listed in
sub. (1) (b).
101.19(3)(a)
(a) "Amusement attraction" means any game of skill, show, or exhibition that does not constitute an amusement or thrill ride entertainment device.
101.19(3)(b)
(b) "Amusement or thrill ride" means any device that carries frequenters in an unusual, entertaining or thrilling mode of motion or any vehicle providing entertainment or transportation to, from or within an amusement area.
101.211
101.211
Lunchrooms. The department shall require a suitable space in which lunches may be eaten in any place of employment if found by the department to be reasonably necessary for the protection of the life, health, safety and welfare of employees therein.
101.211 History
History: 1971 c. 185 s.
1;
1971 c. 228 s.
42; Stats. 1971 s. 101.211;
1977 c. 29.
101.55
101.55
Executive agreements to control sources of radiation. When the joint legislative council determines that it is in the interest of the state to enter into agreement with the government of the United States to provide for the discontinuance of certain of the federal government's responsibilities with respect to sources of ionizing radiation and the assumption thereof by the state pursuant to authority granted by
P.L. 86-373, it shall convey its determination to the governor together with its estimate of the initial and ultimate cost of the assumption of this responsibility by the state and the governor, on behalf of the state, may, after a finding by both the governor and the U.S. nuclear regulatory commission as to the adequacy of the state's program of regulation, enter into such an agreement.
101.55 History
History: 1977 c. 29;
1993 a. 52.
101.573
101.573
Fire dues distribution. 101.573(1)
(1) The department shall include in the compilation and certification of fire department dues under
sub. (3) 2% of the premiums paid to the state fire fund for the insurance of any public property, other than state property. The department shall notify the state treasurer of the amount certified under this subsection and the state treasurer shall charge the amount to the state fire fund.
101.573(3)(a)(a) On or before May 1 in each year, the department shall compile the fire department dues paid by all insurers under
s. 601.93 and the dues paid by the state fire fund under
sub. (1) and funds remaining under
par. (b), withhold .5% and certify to the state treasurer the proper amount to be paid from the appropriation under
s. 20.143 (3) (L) to each city, village or town entitled to fire department dues under
s. 101.575. Annually, on or before August 1, the state treasurer shall pay the amounts certified by the department to the cities, villages and towns eligible under
s. 101.575.
101.573(3)(b)
(b) The amount withheld under
par. (a) shall be disbursed to correct errors of the department or the commissioner of insurance or for payments to cities, villages or towns which are first determined to be eligible for payments under
par. (a) after May 1. The department shall certify to the state treasurer, as near as is practical, the amount which would have been payable to the municipality if payment had been properly disbursed under
par. (a) on or prior to May 1, except the amount payable to any municipality first eligible after May 1 shall be reduced by 1.5% for each month or portion of a month which expires after May 1 and prior to the eligibility determination. The state treasurer shall pay the amount certified to the city, village or town. The balance of the amount withheld in a calendar year under
par. (a) which is not disbursed under this paragraph shall be included in the total compiled by the department under
par. (a) for the next calendar year. If errors in payments exceed the amount set aside for error payments, adjustments shall be made in the distribution for the next year.
101.573(4)
(4) The department shall transmit to the treasurer of each city, village and town entitled to fire department dues, a statement of the amount of dues payable to it under this section and the commissioner of insurance shall furnish to the state treasurer, upon request, a list of the insurers paying dues under
s. 601.93 and the amount paid by each.
101.573 History
History: 1981 c. 20 s.
1752; Stats. 1981 s. 101.58;
1981 c. 364 s.
3; Stats. 1981 s. 101.573;
1987 a. 27;
1995 a. 27.
101.575
101.575
Entitlement to dues. 101.575(1)(a)(a) Except as provided in
par. (am), every city, village or town maintaining a fire department that complies with this subsection and the requirements of
subs. (3) to
(6) is entitled to a proportionate share of all fire department dues collected under
ss. 101.573 and
601.93 after deducting the administrative expenses of the department under
s. 101.573, based on the equalized valuation of real property improvements upon land within the city, village or town, but not less than the amount the municipality received under s.
601.93 (3), 1977 stats., and
chapter 26, laws of 1979, in calendar year 1979.
101.575(1)(am)
(am) If the department determines that a city, village or town fire department has failed to satisfy the requirements of this subsection or
subs. (3) to
(6), the department shall nonetheless pay dues for that calendar year to that city, village or town. The department shall issue a notice of noncompliance to the chief of the fire department, the governing body and the highest elected official of the city, village or town. If the fire department cannot demonstrate to the department that the fire department has met all requirements within one year after receipt of the notice or prior to the next audit by the department, whichever is later, the city, village or town shall not be entitled to dues under
par. (a) for that year in which the city, village or town becomes not entitled to dues and for all subsequent calendar years until the requirements are met.
101.575(1)(b)
(b) Every city, village or town that contracts for fire protection and fire prevention services that comply with
s. 101.14 (2) from another city, village or town is entitled to the dues specified in
par. (a) if the department determines that the fire department furnishing the protection can provide the agreed protection without endangering property within its own limits and the fire prevention services comply with
s. 101.14 (2).
101.575(1)(c)
(c) Any city, village or town, not maintaining a fire department, that for the purpose of obtaining fire protection and prevention services for itself enters into an agreement with another city, village or town, is entitled to the dues specified in
par. (a) if the department determines that the fire prevention services comply with
s. 101.14 (2). Two or more municipalities that together have entered into a fire protection agreement in the manner prescribed in this paragraph shall each be entitled to dues under
par. (a).
