101.74(4)
(4) Provide for or engage in the testing, approval and certification of materials, devices and methods for the manufacture or installation of modular homes.
101.74(5)
(5) Collect and publish data secured from the examinations and inspections under
s. 101.73 (2) and
(3), and from building permits.
101.74(6)
(6) Adopt rules prescribing procedures for approving new building materials, devices and methods for the manufacture or installation of modular homes for dwellings.
101.74(7)
(7) Enter into reciprocal agreements with other states regarding the design, construction, inspection and labeling of modular homes where the laws or rules of other states meet the intent of the modular home code and the rules promulgated under this subchapter.
101.74 History
History: 1975 c. 405;
2007 a. 11.
101.743
101.743
Certain rules prohibited. The department may not promulgate or enforce a rule that requires any manufactured building that uses electricity for space heating to be superinsulated.
101.743 History
History: 2007 a. 67.
101.745(2)
(2) Approval. A smoke detector required under this section shall be approved by underwriters laboratory.
101.745(3)
(3) Installation. A smoke detector required under this section shall be installed according to the directions and specifications of the manufacturer.
101.745(4)
(4) Requirement. The manufacturer of a modular home shall install a functional smoke detector on each floor level except the attic or storage area of each dwelling unit.
101.75
101.75
Inspections, insignia and alterations. 101.75(1)(1)
Inspections and compliance. Manufacturers of modular homes shall contract with a certified independent inspection agency or the department to conduct in-plant inspections and certify compliance with this subchapter. Manufacturers shall reimburse the independent inspection agency in accordance with the terms of the contract or reimburse the department in accordance with fees established under
s. 101.73 (12). All inspections shall be performed by persons certified by the department.
101.75(2)
(2) Display of insignia required. All modular homes manufactured, sold for initial use or installed within this state shall display, in a manner determined by the department, the insignia issued or recognized under
ss. 101.73 (7) and
101.74 (7). All modular homes bearing such insignia shall be deemed to comply with the requirements of all building ordinances and regulations of any local government except those related to zoning and siting requisites including but not limited to building setback, side and rear yard requirements and property line requirements.
101.75(3)
(3) Department approval of alterations. No person shall alter an approved modular home in any way prior to or during installation without the approval of the department.
101.75(4)
(4) Counterfeit insignia. No person may falsely or fraudulently make, forge, alter or counterfeit any insignia issued or recognized under
ss. 101.73 (7) and
101.74 (7).
101.75 History
History: 1975 c. 405;
2007 a. 11.
101.76
101.76
Municipal authority. Except as provided by
s. 101.761, cities, villages, towns and counties:
101.76(1)(a)
(a) With the approval of the department, exercise jurisdiction over the installation of modular homes for dwellings by passage of ordinances, provided such ordinances are in strict conformance with this subchapter and the on-site inspection is performed by persons certified by the department. Except as provided by
s. 101.761, a county ordinance shall apply in any city, village or town which has not enacted such ordinance.
101.76(1)(c)
(c) By ordinance establish and collect fees to defray the cost of jurisdiction exercised under
par. (a) or
(b).
101.76(1)(d)
(d) By ordinance provide remedies and penalties for violation of the jurisdiction exercised under
par. (a) or
(b).
101.76(2)
(2) Shall contract with the department for on-site installation inspection services which the municipality does not perform under
sub. (1) (a) or
(b) and reimburse the department for its reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of such services pursuant to
s. 101.73 (12).
101.76(3)
(3) Shall use the standard building permit form prescribed by the department and file a copy of each such permit issued with the department.
101.76 Cross-reference
Cross-reference: See also s.
Comm 20.06, Wis. adm. code.
101.761
101.761
Certain municipalities excepted. 101.761(1)
(1) In this section, "municipality" means a city, village or town with a population of 2,500 or less.
101.761(2)
(2) Except as provided under
sub. (6), a municipality is exempt from:
101.761(2)(b)
(b) Any rule adopted under
s. 101.73 regarding suspension or revocation of standard building permits.
101.761(3)
(3) The department or a county may not enforce this subchapter or an ordinance adopted under
s. 101.76 (1) (a) or provide inspection services in a municipality unless requested to do so by a person with respect to a particular modular home or by the municipality. A request by a person or a municipality with respect to a particular modular home does not give the department or a county authority with respect to any other modular home. Costs shall be collected under
s. 101.76 (1) (c) or
ss. 101.73 (12) and
101.76 (2) from the person or municipality making the request.
101.761(4)
(4) Municipalities shall furnish statistical data relating to housing starts to the department as requested by the department.
101.761(5)
(5) This section does not affect the applicability of or ordinances adopted under this subchapter to manufacturers, builders and owners of modular homes located in a municipality.
101.761(6)
(6) Any dwelling not inspected under
s. 101.76 shall comply with the rules adopted under
s. 101.73 (1) which take into account the conservation of energy in construction and maintenance of dwellings and the costs of specific code provisions to home buyers in relationship to the benefits derived from the provisions.
101.77
101.77
Penalties. Whoever violates this subchapter shall forfeit to the state not less than $25 nor more than $500 for each violation and each day that such violation continues constitutes a separate offense.
101.77 History
History: 1975 c. 405.
ELECTRICAL WIRING AND ELECTRICIANS
101.80
101.80
Definitions. In this subchapter:
101.80(1j)
(1j) "Electricity provider" means a public utility, an electric cooperative, or a wholesale merchant plant operator.
101.80(1m)
(1m) "Electrical wiring" means all equipment, wiring, material, fittings, devices, appliances, fixtures, and apparatus used for the production, modification, regulation, control, distribution, utilization, or safeguarding of electrical energy for mechanical, chemical, cosmetic, heating, lighting, or similar purposes, as specified under the state electrical wiring code. "Electrical wiring" does not include the equipment, wiring, material, fittings, devices, appliances, fixtures, and apparatus used by a public utility, an electric cooperative, or a wholesale merchant operator for the purpose of generating, transmitting, distributing, or controlling heat, light, power, or natural gas to its customers or members.
101.80(1r)
(1r) "Municipality" means a city, town, village, or county.
101.80(4)
(4) "State electrical wiring code" means the rules promulgated under
s. 101.82 (1) for electrical wiring.
101.80(5)
(5) "Wholesale merchant plant operator" means the operator of a wholesale merchant plant, as defined in
s. 196.491 (1) (w).
101.82
101.82
Departmental duties. The department shall:
101.82(1)
(1) Promulgate by rule a state electrical wiring code that establishes standards for installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical wiring. Where feasible, the rules shall reflect nationally recognized standards.
101.82(1m)
(1m) Promulgate rules that establish criteria and procedures for the registration of beginning electricians and for the examination and licensing of different types of electricians, including journeymen electricians and master electricians.
101.82(1r)
(1r) Promulgate rules that establish requirements for the supervision of beginning electricians.
101.82(1v)
(1v) Promulgate rules that establish criteria and procedures for the licensing of electrical contractors.
101.82(2)
(2) Promulgate rules that establish criteria and procedures for the certification of electrical inspectors for the purpose of inspecting electrical wiring.
101.82(2m)
(2m) Promulgate rules that establish standards and a process for the inspection of electrical wiring, including the inspection of electrical wiring for which a municipality does not provide inspection under
s. 101.86 (1).
101.82(3r)
(3r) Promulgate rules that establish criteria and a process for the suspension or revocation of registrations issued to beginning electricians, licenses issued to electricians and electrical contractors, and certifications issued to electrical inspectors.
101.82(4)
(4) Establish by rule a schedule of fees sufficient to defray the costs incurred under this subchapter.
101.82 Cross-reference
Cross-reference: See also ch.
Comm 16, Wis. adm. code.
101.84
101.84
Departmental powers. The department may:
101.84(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 the hearings.
101.84(3)
(3) Promulgate rules to differentiate the scope of installation, repair, or maintenance of electrical wiring that may be performed by electrical contractors and by different types of electricians, including beginning electricians, journeymen electricians, and master electricians.
101.84 History
History: 1979 c. 309;
2007 a. 63.
101.86
101.86
Municipal authority. 101.86(1)(a)
(a) Enact an electrical code or otherwise exercise jurisdiction over electrical wiring and inspection of electrical wiring by enactment of ordinances. An ordinance enacted under this paragraph may not be less restrictive than this subchapter. A county ordinance shall apply in any city, village or town which has not enacted such an ordinance.
101.86(1)(c)
(c) By ordinance, establish and collect fees to defray the cost of jurisdiction exercised under
par. (a) or
(b).
101.86(1)(d)
(d) By ordinance, provide remedies and penalties for violation of the jurisdiction exercised under
par. (a) or
(b).
101.86(3)(a)(a) The cost of inspection services provided by any county that has enacted an ordinance under
sub. (1), if not defrayed by fees, shall be charged to or taxed against the property within those cities, villages, and towns in the county that have not enacted an ordinance under
sub. (1).
101.86(3)(b)
(b) No part of the cost of inspection services, if not defrayed by fees, may be charged to or taxed against the property within any city, village, or town that has enacted an ordinance under
sub. (1).
101.861
101.861
Municipal licensing authority. Any ordinance enacted by a municipality that relates to licensure or certification of electrical contractors or electricians pursuant to the municipality's authority under s.
101.865, 2005 stats., or s.
101.87, 2005 stats., and that is in existence on March 19, 2008, shall remain in effect until April 1, 2013, but may not be amended or repealed during this time period. Beginning on April 1, 2013, such an ordinance is no longer in effect, and municipalities may no longer impose any registration, licensing, or certification requirements on electrical contractors, electricians, or electrical inspectors.
101.861 History
History: 2007 a. 63.
101.862
101.862
License, registration, or certification required. 101.862(1)(1) No person may engage in the business of installing, repairing, or maintaining electrical wiring unless the person is licensed as an electrical contractor by the department.
101.862(2)
(2) No person may install, repair, or maintain electrical wiring unless the person is licensed as an electrician by the department or unless the person is registered as a beginning electrician by the department.
101.862(3)
(3) No person who is not a master electrician may install, repair, or maintain electrical wiring unless a master electrician is at all times responsible for the person's work.
101.862(4)(a)
(a) A residential property owner who installs, repairs, or maintains electrical wiring on premises that the property owner owns and occupies as a residence, unless a license or registration issued by the department is required by local ordinance.
101.862(4)(b)
(b) A person engaged in maintaining or repairing electrical wiring within a facility or on premises owned or leased by the person or by an entity for which the person is an agent.
101.862(4)(c)
(c) A person engaged in installing, repairing, or maintaining electrical wiring, apparatus, or equipment for elevators and escalators.
101.862(4)(d)
(d) A person engaged in installing, repairing, or maintaining equipment or systems that operate at 100 volts or less.
101.862(4)(e)
(e) A person engaged in installing, repairing, or maintaining an electronic system designed to monitor a premises for the presence of an emergency, to issue an alarm for an emergency, or to detect and summon aid for an emergency.
