101.12(3)(f)
(f) Accept inspections at no cost performed by approved owner or operator inspection service and provide shop inspection service when deemed necessary.
101.12(3)(g)
(g) Accept inspection at no cost when performed by qualified and authorized inspectors for a city, village, town or county for the inspection of buildings and equipment located within the city, village, town or county. The department shall determine and certify the competency of all such inspectors.
101.12(3)(h)
(h) Require all local officers not authorized by the department to grant approvals as provided in
pars. (a) and
(b) to deny permits or licenses for construction or use of public buildings, public structures and places of employment until the required drawings and calculations have been examined by the department.
101.12(5)(a)1.
1. "Plans" means construction plans, designs, specifications and related materials filed with the department, city, village, town or county concerning a structure.
101.12(5)(a)2.
2. "Secure structure" means a building or other structure of a type which the department, city, village, town or county determines to have extraordinary security requirements, including but not limited to structures used:
101.12(5)(a)2.a.
a. For the safekeeping of large sums of money, negotiable instruments, securities or other valuables;
101.12(5)(a)2.b.
b. As a jail, correctional facility or other secure facility for persons in detention;
101.12(5)(a)2.c.
c. For the safekeeping or evaluation of evidence in criminal proceedings or investigations;
101.12(5)(a)2.e.
e. In the generation, transmission or distribution of electric power, fuels or communications.
101.12(5)(b)
(b) A person requesting to inspect or copy plans shall submit a written application identifying the structure or proposed structure whose plans are sought to be inspected or copied, providing the full name and address of the requester and stating that any information obtained from the inspection or copying will not be used for any unlawful or unfair competitive purpose and that the information set forth in the application is true and correct. The department, city, village, town or county shall promptly transmit a copy of the application to the owner of the structure or proposed structure and the submitter of the plans being inspected or copied.
101.12(5)(c)
(c) If an application submitted under
par. (b) requests inspection or copying of plans for a secure structure or proposed secure structure that is or is anticipated to be owned by or leased to the state, the plans are not subject to the right of inspection or copying except as the department of administration otherwise provides by rule. If an application submitted under
par. (b) requests inspection or copying of plans for any other secure structure or proposed secure structure, the department, city, village, town or county shall consider the information supplied in the application and weigh the possible harm to the public interest which may result from permitting inspection and copying of the plans against the benefits of allowing such inspection or copying. If the department, city, village, town or county determines that the possible harm to the public interest outweighs the benefit to the requester and to the public interest of allowing such inspection or copying, it may deny the application or grant it upon such conditions as it determines are necessary to protect the public interest. This paragraph does not apply to an application submitted by a law enforcement agency or person authorized to have access to the plans by lawful subpoena.
101.12(5)(d)
(d) The department, city, village, town or county may charge a reasonable amount to defray its costs in providing copies of the plans.
101.12(6)(a)(a) By January 1, 1990, the department shall inspect all public schools constructed prior to January 1, 1950, to determine whether the schools comply with this subchapter and
subch. IV, ch.
145 and life-safety plans established under
par. (b) and to review the maintenance schedules established by school boards under
s. 120.12 (5).
101.12(6)(b)
(b) The department shall promulgate rules relating to the enforcement of this subchapter and
subch. IV and ch.
145 for public schools constructed before 1930 and establishing life-safety plans for all public schools.
101.12 Cross-reference
Cross-reference: See also chs.
Comm 18,
34, and
61, Wis. adm. code.
101.12 Annotation
The state statutes and building code have not preempted the field as to school buildings; local building codes apply to the extent that they are not inconsistent. Hartford Union High School v. Hartford,
51 Wis. 2d 591,
187 N.W.2d 849 (1971).
101.12 Annotation
Plans and specifications filed under s. 101.12 are public records and are available for public inspection. 67 Atty. Gen. 214.
101.121
101.121
State historic building code. 101.121(1)
(1)
Purpose. It is the purpose of this section to provide alternative standards, when necessary, for the preservation or restoration of buildings or structures designated as historic buildings. The development and application of these alternative standards is a matter of statewide concern. These alternative standards are intended to facilitate the restoration of historic buildings so as to preserve their original or restored architectural elements and features, to encourage energy conservation, to permit a cost-effective approach to preservation and restoration and to provide for the health, safety and welfare of occupants and visitors in historic buildings.
101.121(2)(a)
(a) "Certified local register of historic property" means a register of historic property which is part of a historic preservation ordinance promulgated by a city, village, town or county if the ordinance is certified by the state historical society under
s. 44.44.
101.121(2)(am)
(am) "Historic building" means any building or structure that is significant in the history, architecture or culture of this state, its rural or urban communities or the nation.
101.121(2)(b)
(b) "National register of historic places in Wisconsin" means the places in Wisconsin that are listed on the national register of historic places maintained by the U.S. department of the interior.
101.121(2)(c)
(c) "Qualified historic building" means a historic building which:
101.121(2)(c)1.
1. Is listed on, or has been nominated by the state historical society for listing on, the national register of historic places in Wisconsin or the state register of historic places;
101.121(2)(c)2.
2. Is included in a district which is listed on, or has been nominated by the state historical society for listing on, the national register of historic places in Wisconsin or the state register of historic places, and has been determined by the state historical society to contribute to the historic significance of the district;
101.121(2)(c)2m.
2m. Is determined by the state historical society to be eligible for listing on the national register of historic places in Wisconsin or the state register of historic places;
101.121(2)(c)3.
3. Is listed on a certified local register of historic property; or
101.121(2)(c)4.
4. Is included in a district which is listed on a certified local register of historic property, and has been determined by the city, village, town or county to contribute to the historic significance of the district.
101.121(2)(d)
(d) "State register of historic places" means the places in Wisconsin listed by the state historical society under
s. 44.36, except for a place listed as an interim listing by the state historical society under
s. 44.36 (5) (a) 3.
101.121(3)(a)(a) For any rule under this chapter or
ch. 145 which applies to buildings, the department may provide an alternative rule which accomplishes the same general purpose and applies only to qualified historic buildings. These alternative rules shall permit, to the maximum extent possible, the use of original or duplicates of original materials, the maintenance of the original appearance of all components of a historic building and the use of original construction techniques. The department shall consult with the historic building code council regarding the development of alternative rules. All alternative rules taken together constitute the historic building code.
101.121(3)(b)
(b) In order to permit the proper preservation or restoration of a qualified historic building, the department may grant a variance to any rule or alternative rule under this chapter or
ch. 145 if the owner demonstrates that an alternative proposed by the owner accomplishes the same purpose as the rule or alternative rule. With respect to any variances requested under this chapter or
ch. 145, the department shall give priority to processing variance requests by owners of qualified historic buildings. The department shall maintain a list of variances granted under this paragraph to owners of qualified historic buildings.
101.121(4)(a)(a) Except as provided in
par. (b), the owner of any qualified historic building may elect to be subject to the historic building code promulgated under
sub. (3). Except as provided in
s. 101.127, no owner who elects to be subject to the historic building code may be required to comply with any provision of any other building code, including but not limited to any county or municipal building code, or of any other local ordinance or regulation, if that provision concerns a matter dealt with in the historic building code.
101.121 Cross-reference
Cross-reference: See also ch.
Comm 66,
75,
76,
77,
78, and
79, Wis. adm. code.
101.1215
101.1215
Abrasive cleaning of historic buildings. 101.1215(1)(a)
(a) "Abrasive cleaning method" means any cleaning procedure that uses any of the following materials or tools:
101.1215(1)(a)1.
1. Abrasive materials, including sand, glass beads, ground slag, volcanic ash, crushed nutshells, rice husks, ground corncobs or crushed eggshells, carried in high-pressure or low-pressure air or water.
101.1215(2)
(2) No person may use an abrasive cleaning method on the exterior of qualified historic buildings, except as authorized by department rule.
101.1215(3)
(3) The department, in consultation with the state historical society and the department of administration, shall promulgate rules on the use of abrasive cleaning methods on the exterior of qualified historic buildings. The department may permit the use of any specific abrasive cleaning method on any specific building material only if it determines that the abrasive cleaning method will not cause irreparable damage to the building material to which it is applied.
101.1215(4)(a)(a) Any person who uses an abrasive cleaning method in violation of this section may be required to forfeit not less than $100 nor more than $1,000 for each offense. Each day of continued violation constitutes a separate offense.
101.1215(4)(b)
(b) Any owner of a qualified historic building who causes or permits the use of an abrasive cleaning method in violation of this section may be required to forfeit not less than $100 nor more than $1,000 for each offense. Each day of continued violation constitutes a separate offense.
101.1215 History
History: 1993 a. 471.
101.1215 Cross-reference
Cross-reference: See also ch.
Comm 72, Wis. adm. code.
101.122
101.122
Rental unit energy efficiency. 101.122(1)(a)
(a) "Dwelling unit" means a building or that part of a building which is used as a home or residence.
101.122(1)(b)
(b) "Energy conservation measure" means any measure which increases the energy efficiency of a rental unit, including, but not limited to, the installation of caulking, weatherstripping, insulation and storm windows.
101.122(1)(d)
(d) "Owner" means any person having a legal or equitable interest in a rental unit.
101.122(1)(e)
(e) "Rental unit" means any rented dwelling units. "Rental unit" does not include:
101.122(1)(e)1.
1. Any building containing up to 4 dwelling units, one of which is owner-occupied.
101.122(1)(e)2.
2. Any building constructed after December 1, 1978, which contains up to 2 dwelling units.
101.122(1)(e)3.
3. Any building constructed after April 15, 1976, which contains more than 2 dwelling units.
101.122(1)(e)4.
4. Any dwelling unit not rented at any time from November 1 to March 31.
101.122(1)(e)5.
5. A building that is subject to a condominium declaration under
ch. 703 and that contains 3 or more units, as defined in
s. 703.02 (15).
101.122(1)(em)
(em) "Thermal performance" means the gross heat loss from the building.
101.122(1)(f)
(f) "Transfer" means a conveyance of an ownership interest in a rental unit by deed, land contract or judgment or conveyance of an interest in a lease in excess of one year. "Transfer" does not include a conveyance under
chs. 851 to
879.
101.122(2)
(2) Departmental duties. The department shall:
101.122(2)(a)1.1. Promulgate rules which establish a code of minimum energy efficiency standards for the attics, sill boxes, heat and plumbing supply systems in unheated crawl spaces, shower heads, furnaces, boilers, air conditioners, appliances, lighting systems and storm windows and doors of rental units. The rules shall include a standard that establishes a maximum air infiltration rate of the thermal envelope, as defined by the department by rule. At the request of the owner of a rental unit, the department shall apply this air infiltration standard in lieu of the standard for storm windows and doors. The rules shall require installation of specified energy conservation measures. The present value benefits of each energy measure, in terms of saved energy over a 5-year period after installation, shall be more than the total present value cost of installing the measures.
101.122(2)(a)2.
2. In the rules adopted under this paragraph, the department may include a separate standard based on thermal performance.
101.122(2)(b)
(b) Adopt rules setting standards for inspections and certifications under
sub. (4), including but not limited to prescription of a standard certificate form.
101.122(2)(c)
(c) Adopt rules for the certification, including provisions for suspension and revocation thereof, of inspectors for the purpose of inspecting rental units subject to any rule under this section. The rules shall include a maximum fee schedule for inspection and certification of rental units under
sub. (4) by inspectors not employed by the department.
101.122(2)(d)
(d) Provide training, assistance and information services to any inspector or person seeking to be certified as an inspector under
par. (c).
101.122(2)(e)
(e) Review the rules adopted under this section at least once every 5 years and may determine whether new energy conservation technologies meet the standards under
sub. (3) (a) and whether the rules promulgated under
par. (a) should require the use of those technologies.
101.122(2)(f)
(f) Issue special orders which it deems necessary to secure compliance with this section and enforce the same by appropriate administrative and judicial proceedings.
101.122(2)(g)
(g) Hear petitions regarding the enforcement of rules and special orders under this section according to the procedure established under
s. 101.02 (6) (e) to
(i) and
(8).
101.122(3)
(3) Departmental powers. The department may:
101.122(3)(a)
(a) In rules adopted under
sub. (2) (a), incorporate nationally recognized energy efficiency standards and vary standards according to:
101.122(3)(a)1.
1. Classes of energy use systems, including, but not limited to, building envelopes; heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems; lighting systems; appliances; and other fixtures which consume energy resources.
101.122(3)(b)
(b) Hold hearings on any matter relating to this section and issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of evidence at the hearings.
101.122(4)(a)(a) Except as provided under
pars. (b) and
(c), no owner may transfer a rental unit unless an inspector has inspected the unit and has issued a certificate stating that the unit satisfies applicable standards under
sub. (2) (a) 1. or
2.
101.122(4)(b)
(b) The department or an inspector employed by the city, village or town within which a rental unit scheduled for demolition within 2 years is located may issue a written waiver of the requirements of
par. (a). The waiver shall be conditioned on demolition of the rental unit within 2 years of the date of the waiver. If demolition does not take place within 2 years of the issuance of the waiver, the department or the city, village or town may do one or more of the following:
