101.973(1)
(1) Promulgate rules that establish standards for the construction of multifamily dwellings and their components.
101.973(2)
(2) Biennially review the rules promulgated under this subchapter.
101.973(3)
(3) Issue any special order that it considers necessary to secure compliance with this subchapter.
101.973(4)
(4) Prescribe and furnish to political subdivisions a standard building permit format for all multifamily dwellings subject to this subchapter.
101.973(5)
(5) Collect and publish the data secured from the building permits.
101.973(7)
(7) Establish by rule a schedule of fees sufficient to defray the costs incurred by the department under this subchapter.
101.973(9)
(9) Incorporate by reference in the rules promulgated under this subchapter all rules promulgated under
subch. I that apply to multifamily dwellings.
101.973(10)
(10) Establish a program of quality control training for all inspectors who inspect multifamily dwellings for compliance with this subchapter.
101.973(11)
(11) Contract with the legislative audit bureau to make periodic performance audits of any division of the department that is responsible for inspections of multifamily dwellings.
101.973 History
History: 1991 a. 269;
1995 a. 27.
101.974
101.974
Department powers. The department may:
101.974(1)
(1) Hold hearings on any matter relating to this subchapter and issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of evidence at such hearings.
101.974(2)
(2) Promulgate the rules under this subchapter after consultation with the multifamily dwelling code council.
101.974(3)
(3) Provide for or engage in the testing, approval and certification of materials, methods and equipment of construction.
101.974(4)
(4) Promulgate rules prescribing procedures for approving new building materials, methods and equipment.
101.974(5)
(5) Study the administration of the rules promulgated under this subchapter and other laws related to the construction of multifamily dwelling units to determine their impact on the cost of building construction and their effectiveness in ensuring the health, safety and welfare of the occupants.
101.974 History
History: 1991 a. 269.
101.974 Cross-reference
Cross Reference: See also chs.
Comm 61,
62,
63,
64, and
65, Wis. adm. code.
101.975
101.975
Local government authority. 101.975(1)
(1) A political subdivision may regulate the construction and installation of windows and doors in multifamily dwellings if the regulation is related to preventing illegal entry.
101.975(2)
(2) A political subdivision shall use the standard building permit format prescribed and furnished by the department under
s. 101.973 (4) and file a copy of each permit issued with the department.
101.975(3)(a)(a) In this subsection, "preexisting stricter sprinkler ordinance" means an ordinance that fulfills all of the following requirements:
101.975(3)(a)1.
1. The ordinance requires an automatic sprinkler system in multifamily dwellings containing 20 or less attached dwelling units.
101.975(3)(a)2.
2. The ordinance was in effect on January 1, 1992, and remains in effect on May 1, 1992.
101.975(3)(a)3.
3. The ordinance does not conform to this subchapter and
s. 101.02 (7m) or is contrary to an order of the department under
subch. I.
101.975(3)(a)4.
4. The ordinance is more stringent than the corresponding provision of this subchapter or
s. 101.02 or the contrary provision of an order of the department under
subch. I.
101.975(3)(b)
(b) If a political subdivision has a preexisting stricter sprinkler ordinance, that ordinance remains in effect, except that the political subdivision may amend the ordinance to conform to this subchapter and
s. 101.02 (7m) and to be not contrary to an order of the department under
subch. I.
101.975 History
History: 1991 a. 269;
1995 a. 27.
101.976
101.976
Fire chief and inspector powers and duties. This subchapter does not restrict the duties and powers of fire chiefs or inspectors under
s. 101.14 (2).
101.976 History
History: 1991 a. 269.
101.977
101.977
Compliance. A person who constructs a multifamily dwelling shall use building materials, methods and equipment that are in conformance with the standards prescribed under
s. 101.973 (1).
101.977 History
History: 1991 a. 269.
101.978
101.978
Penalties. Any person who violates this subchapter or any rules promulgated under this subchapter shall forfeit not less than $25 nor more than $500 for each offense. Each day of continued violation constitutes a separate offense.
101.978 History
History: 1991 a. 269.
ELEVATORS, ESCALATORS,
AND OTHER CONVEYANCES
101.981
101.981
Definitions; modification by rule. 101.981(1)
(1) Except as provided in
sub. (2), in this subchapter:
101.981(1)(b)
(b) "Belt manlift" means a power-driven, looped belt equipped with steps or platforms and a hand hold for the transportation of people from one floor of a building or structure to another.
101.981(1)(c)
(c) "Conveyance" means an elevator, an escalator, a dumbwaiter, a belt manlift, a moving walkway, a platform lift, a personnel hoist, a material hoist and a stairway chair lift, and any other similar device, such as an automated people mover, used to elevate or move people or things, as provided in the rules of the department. "Conveyance" does not include a grain elevator a ski lift or towing device, or an amusement or thrill ride.
101.981(1)(d)
(d) "Dumbwaiter" means a hoisting and lowering mechanism that satisfies all of the following conditions:
101.981(1)(d)1.
1. Is equipped with a compartment that moves in guides in a substantially vertical direction and has a floor area of not more than 9 square feet.
101.981(1)(d)2.
2. Has a maximum lifting and lowering capacity of not more than 500 pounds.
101.981(1)(e)
(e) "Elevator" means a hoisting or lowering machine, other than a dumbwaiter, equipped with a compartment or platform that moves in guides and serves 2 or more floors or landings of a building or structure.
101.981(1)(f)
(f) "Escalator" means a power-driven, moving stairway used for raising and lowering people.
101.981(1)(g)
(g) "Material hoist" means a hoist, other than a personnel hoist, that is used to raise or lower materials during construction, alteration, or demolition of a building or structure.
101.981(1)(h)
(h) "Personnel hoist" means a hoist that is installed inside or outside a building or structure during the construction, alteration, or demolition of the building or structure and that is used to raise and lower workers, other personnel, and materials which the hoist is designed to carry.
101.981(2)
(2) The department shall promulgate rules establishing additional definitions to the extent the department deems necessary for the proper administration and enforcement of this subchapter. The department, by rule, may modify definitions established under
sub. (1). To the extent practicable, the department shall ensure that any definitions or modifications promulgated under this subsection are consistent with national, industry-wide safety standards governing matters regulated by this subchapter.
101.981 History
History: 2005 a. 456.
101.982
101.982
Conveyance safety code. The department shall promulgate rules establishing standards for the safe installation and operation of conveyances. In promulgating rules under this section the department shall consider the recommendations of the conveyance safety code council under
s. 101.986. The rules shall be consistent, to the extent practicable, with national, industry-wide safety standards applicable to conveyances. The rules shall require any testing of conveyances or related equipment required under the rules to be performed by an elevator mechanic licensed under
s. 101.985 (2). The rules shall require any person who installs a new conveyance to give the owner of the building in which the conveyance is installed, before the conveyance is placed in operation, a written certification indicating that the installation complies with the rules promulgated under this section. The rules shall include an enforcement procedure and a procedure pursuant to which the department may grant a variance from the rules if the variance would not jeopardize public safety.
101.982 History
History: 2005 a. 456.
101.983
101.983
Conveyance permits required. 101.983(1)
(1)
Construction, installation, and alteration. 101.983(1)(a)(a)
Permit required. No person may construct, install, or alter a conveyance in this state unless an elevator contractor licensed by the department under
s. 101.985 (1) has received a permit for the construction, installation, or alteration from the department.
101.983(1)(b)
(b)
Application. A person applying for a permit under
par. (a) shall include, along with the application, copies of specifications and accurately scaled and fully dimensioned plans showing the location of the construction, installation, or alteration in relation to the plans and elevation of the building; the location of the applicable machinery room, if any, and the equipment to be constructed, installed, or altered; and all structural supporting members relevant to the construction, installation, or alteration, including foundations. The specifications and plans shall be sufficiently complete to illustrate all details of design and construction, installation, or alteration. The application shall specify all materials to be used and all loads to be supported or conveyed. The department may authorize a person to include the application and other information required under this paragraph with any submission required under
s. 101.12 (1) to avoid duplicative filing of information.
101.983(1)(c)
(c)
Revocation. The department may revoke a permit issued under this subsection if the department finds any of the following:
101.983(1)(c)1.
1. That information submitted under
par. (b) by the person obtaining the permit contains false statements or misrepresentations of material fact.
101.983(1)(c)3.
3. That the work performed under the permit is not consistent with information submitted under
par. (b) by the person obtaining the permit or is in violation of this subchapter or rules promulgated under this subchapter.
101.983(1)(d)
(d)
Expiration. A permit issued under this subsection expires under any of the following circumstances:
101.983(1)(d)1.
1. If the work authorized under the permit is not commenced within 6 months after the date on which the permit is issued, or within a shorter period of time as specified by the department at the time the permit is issued.
101.983(1)(d)2.
2. If the work authorized under the permit is suspended or abandoned for 60 consecutive days at any time following the commencement of the work, or for a shorter period of time as specified by the department at the time the permit is issued.
101.983(2)(a)(a)
Permit required. No person may allow a conveyance to be operated on property owned by the person unless the person has received a permit for the operation from the department. The department may not issue a permit required under this paragraph until all inspections required under
par. (c) are completed.
101.983(2)(b)
(b)
Application. For a newly installed conveyance, the elevator contractor that contracted to perform the installation shall apply for the initial permit required under
par. (a) on behalf of the owner of the building in which the conveyance is located. Applications for renewal of the permit shall be made by the owner.
101.983(2)(c)
(c)
Inspections. The department may not issue or renew a permit under this subsection unless the department has received an inspection report for the conveyance issued by an elevator inspector licensed under
s. 101.985 (3) indicating that the conveyance complies with this subchapter and any applicable rules promulgated under this subchapter. Upon request of the owner of a private residence containing a newly installed platform lift, stairway chair lift, or residential lift or of the new owner of a private residence containing a previously installed platform lift, stairway chair lift, or residential lift, the department shall inspect the lift or equipment for compliance with this subchapter and any applicable rules promulgated under this subchapter. This inspection by the department does not exempt the owner from the requirement to ensure that the department receives an inspection report from a licensed elevator inspector. Upon performing this inspection, the department shall give the owner notice of relevant conveyance safety requirements and shall instruct the owner as to the procedure for obtaining periodic inspections and renewing the permit under which the lift or equipment is operated.
101.983(2)(d)
(d)
Term and posting requirements. A permit issued under this subsection has a term of one year, except that a permit applicable to a platform lift, stairway chair lift, or residential lift in a private residence is valid until ownership of the private residence is transferred, at which time the new owner shall apply for renewal of the permit under
par. (b). The owner of the building or residence in which a conveyance is located shall display the permit under
par. (a) applicable to the conveyance on or in the conveyance or, if applicable, in the machinery room.
101.983 History
History: 2005 a. 456.
101.984
101.984
Licenses and supervision required. 101.984(1)
(1)
Elevator contractor. No person may engage in the business of constructing, installing, altering, servicing, replacing, or maintaining conveyances in this state unless the person is licensed as an elevator contractor under
s. 101.985 (1).
101.984(2)(a)(a)
Generally. Except as provided in
par. (c), no individual may erect, construct, alter, replace, maintain, repair, remove, or dismantle any conveyance in this state unless the individual is licensed as an elevator mechanic under
s. 101.985 (2) or is under the direct supervision of a person licensed as an elevator contractor under
s. 101.985 (1).
101.984(2)(b)
(b)
Electrical construction. Except as provided in
par. (c), no individual may wire any conveyance in this state from the mainline feeder terminals on the controller unless the individual is licensed as an elevator mechanic under
s. 101.985 (2) or is under the direct supervision of a person licensed as an elevator contractor under
s. 101.985 (1).
101.984(2)(c)1.1. Paragraph (a) does not apply to an individual who removes or dismantles a conveyance that is destroyed as a result of a complete demolition of a building or where the hoistway or wellway is demolished back to the basic support structure such that the hoistway or wellway is inaccessible.
101.984(2)(c)2.a.
a. An individual who is enrolled in and performing tasks that are within the scope of an elevator mechanic's apprenticeship program that is approved by the U.S. department of labor or by the department of workforce development.
101.984(2)(c)2.b.
b. An individual performing tasks under the direct supervision of and as a helper to an individual licensed as an elevator mechanic under
s. 101.985 (2).
101.984(2)(c)2.c.
c. An individual who performs work described under
par. (a) or
(b) during the 5-day period preceding the date on which the individual is issued an emergency elevator mechanic's license under
s. 101.985 (2) (c).
101.984(3)
(3) Elevator inspector. No individual may perform an elevator inspection in this state unless the individual is licensed as an elevator inspector under
s. 101.985 (3) and holds a certification as an elevator inspector issued by a person approved by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
101.984 History
History: 2005 a. 456.
101.985
101.985
Licensing qualifications and procedure.
