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Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Phone: 608-266-2112
Division of Industry Services Web: http://dsps.wi.gov
4822 Madison Yards Way Email: dsps@wisconsin.gov
PO Box 7302
Madison, WI 53707 Tony Evers, Governor
Dan Hereth, Secretary
5/13/2024
CONDITIONAL APPROVAL
PLAN APPROVAL EXPIRES: 03/01/2026
CODE APPLIES: 04/02/2024
MUNICIPALITY:
CITY OF OSHKOSH
WINNEBAGO COUNTY
SITE:
OSHKOSH CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION
1730 WEST SNELL ROAD
OSHKOSH, WI 54901
FOR:
1730 WEST SNELL ROAD
Building Name: Oshkosh Correction Institute - NSR-DU- Fire Suppression
Object Type: Fire Suppression
Building Review Type: New
Total Protected Area (Sq Ft): 4,230
Fire Suppression Installation: Complete
Occupancies: B - Business,
Fire Sprinkler Type: Wet
SITE REQUIREMENTS
• Contact both the State Inspector and the local municipality PRIOR to the start of construction.
• A full-size copy of the approved plans, specifications and this letter shall be on -site during construction and open to inspection
by authorized representatives of the Department, which may include local inspectors. If plan index sheets were submitted in
lieu of additional full plan sets, a copy of this approval letter and index sheet shall be attached to plans that correspond with the
copy on file with the Department. If these plans were submitted in an electronic form, the designer is responsible to download,
print, and bind the full-size set of plans along with our approval letter. A Department electronic stamp and signature shall be on
the plans which are used at the job site for construction.
The following conditions shall be met during construction or installation and prior to occupancy or use:
KEY ITEM(S):
• IBC 903.3.1.1 - Provide an automatic fire sprinkler system installation per NFPA 13.
• NFPA 13 (2013) 6.1.1.2 Unless the requirements of 6.1.1.3, 6.1.1.4, or 6.1.1.5 are met, all materials and devices essential
to successful system operation shall be listed.
Ensure all materials meet this standard.
• NFPA 13 (2013) 6.2.9.1 A supply of at least six spare sprinklers shall be maintained on the premises so that any sprinklers
that have operated or been damaged in any way can be promptly replaced.
Ensure spare/replacements sprinklers and wrenches are present and available as required.
Identification Numbers
Plan Review No.: CB-052400301-PRFS
Application No.: DIS-042414540
Site ID No.: 609499
Please refer to all identification numbers in each
correspondence with the Department.
PAUL BEHRINGER
J. F. AHERN CO.
855 MORRIS STREET
FOND DU LAC, WISCONSIN 54935
• NFPA 13 (2013) 6.7.4.1 All control, drain, and test connection valves shall be provided with permanently marked
weatherproof metal or rigid plastic identification signs.
Ensure adequate and accurate signage is present.
• IBC 903.4 - All valves controlling the water supply for automatic sprinkler systems and water -flow switches on all sprinkler
systems shall be electrically supervised. Alarm, supervisory and trouble signals shall be automatically transmitted to an
approved supervising station per NFPA 72. Actuation of the sprinkler shall activate the alarm.
• SPS 361.31 - These plans were conditionally approved electronically. The designer is responsible to download the plans,
print out complete sets and permanently bind each set of the conditionally approved electronic plans, along with a complete
bound set of specifications, as submitted to the Dept., for reference in the field. Plans for field reference shall be the same size
and scale as originally submitted to the Dept. per SPS 361.31(2)(a), and per SPS 361.31(2)(d) shall be clear and legible. A
complete bound conditionally approved set of plans and set of specifications shall be made available to a Dept. representative
on-site upon request. There shall be an electronic stamp and signature on the index page of the conditionally approved plans
by the Dept. representative that conditionally approved the plans, as well as the professional of the project if the building is
over 50,000 cubic ft. Additionally, a copy of the conditional approval letter issued by the Dept. shall be permanently attached
to each of the conditionally approved plan sets.
ALSO ADDRESS:
• IBC 903.4.2 - Provide approved audible devices that are connected to every automatic sprinkler system. Alarm devices shall
be provided on the exterior of the building in an approved location. Where a fire alarm system is installed, actuation of the
automatic sprinkler system shall actuate the building fire alarm system.
• IBC 901.4 - Threads provided for fire department connections to sprinkler systems, standpipes, yard hydrants or any other fire
hose connection shall be compatible with the connections used by the local fire department.
Ensure FDC is acceptable to the fire department.
• IBC 912.2 - With respect to hydrants, driveways, buildings and landscaping, fire department connections shall be so located
that fire apparatus and hose connected to supply the system will not obstruct access to the buildings for other fire apparatu s
The fire department connection shall be installed in an accessible location acceptable to the fire chief.
Ensure FDC location is acceptable to the fire department.
REMINDERS:
• SPS 361.33 - Where plan approval is required by this code, one set of plans, inclusive of a copy of all specifications, bearing
the stamp of conditional approval and a copy of the specifications shall be kept at the building site. The plans and
specifications shall be open to inspection by the department or its authorized representative.
• Municipal Building Official, please forward a copy of this letter to the official in charge of conducting fire department
inspections in your municipality.
The submittal described above has been reviewed for conformance with applicable Wisconsin Administrative Codes and Wisconsin
Statutes. The submittal has been CONDITIONALLY APPROVED. The owner, as defined in chapter 101.01(10), Wisconsin
Statutes, is responsible for compliance with all code requirements. Only those object types listed above have been approved; other
submittals such as plumbing and those listed above under REQUIRED SUBMITTAL(S), may also be required.
All permits required by the state, or the local municipality shall be obtained prior to commencement of
construction/installation/operation. You are responsible for complying with state and federal laws concerning construction n ear or on
wetlands, lakes, and streams.
This plan has not been reviewed for compliance with fire code requirements, including those for fire lanes and fire protectio n water
supply, so contact the local fire department for further information.
In granting this approval, the Division of Industry Services reserves the right to require changes or additions, should condi tions arise
making them necessary for code compliance. As per state stats 101.12(2), nothing in this review shall relieve the desi gner of the
responsibility for designing a safe building, structure, or component. The Division does not take responsibility for the des ign or
construction of the reviewed items.
Per s. SPS 361.40(4), projects for buildings of over 50,000 cubic feet total volume shall have supervising professionals who file
compliance statements with this agency and the local code officials prior to occupancy of the project. Compliance statements shall be
filed online at https://esla.wi.gov/PortalCommunityLogin.
Inquiries concerning this correspondence may be made to me at the contact information listed below, or at the address on this
letterhead.
Sincerely,
Alex Payne
Division of Industry Services
Phone: 608-261-0354
Email: alex.payne@wisconsin.gov
cc:
BRIAN NOE, DIS INSPECTOR, 920-420-4796, BRIAN.NOE@WISCONSIN.GOV
DIANE BARTLETT, MUNICIPAL CLERK, 920-236-5094, DBARTLETT@CI.OSHKOSH.WI.US
GARY STUEWER, STATE OF WI DFD
ZACHARY GIEMZA, J. F. AHERN CO.
KAREN RABE, J. F. AHERN CO.