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PURPOSE: APPROVE AMENDMENT TO MUNICIPAL BUILDING CODE
CHAPTER 7-34(C) TO INCLUDE DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY &
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CHAPTER 366
INITIATED BY: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
A GENERAL ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OSHKOSH AMENDING STATE
BUILDING CODE ADOPTED TO INCLUDE DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY &
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (SPS) CHAPTER 366
The Common Council of the City of Oshkosh do ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. That Section 7-34(C) State Building Code Adopted is hereby
amended to read as follows:
(C) Chapter SPS 360-366, Wisconsin Administrative Code, the Wisconsin
Commercial Building Code, together will all amendments, additions,
deletions or supplements thereto, are adopted and incorporated into this
code by reference.
SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage and publication.
SECTION 3. Publication Notice. Please take notice that the City of Oshkosh
enacted Ordinance #17 -XXX APPROVE AMENDMENT TO MUNICIPAL BUILDING
CODE CHAPTER 7-34(C) TO INCLUDE DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY &
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CHAPTER 366 on May 9, 2017. The amendment to State
Building Code adopted includes Department of Safety & Professional Services Chapter
366. The full text of the Ordinance may be obtained at the Office of the City Clerk, 215
Church Ave. and on the City's website at www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us. Clerk's phone: (920)
236-5011.
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: john Zarate
Chief Building Official
DATE: April 17, 2017
RE: Approve Amendment to Municipal Building Code Chapter 7-34(C)
BACKGROUND
The City of Oshkosh adopts the State of Wisconsin Commercial Building code to cover new buildings
and alterations to existing buildings. Part of the State code covers existing buildings specifically and
applies different codes to existing buildings. At some point the section dealing with existing buildings
was separated into another chapter and renumbered under the State code.
ANALYSIS
During a recent audit by State of Wisconsin DSPS staff it was noted that the City of Oshkosh Municipal
Code did not have this new chapter adopted. In order for the City of Oshkosh to maintain its delegated
status to review commercial building plans and conduct inspections of commercial buildings, Safety
and Professional Services (SPS) 366 needs to be adopted by municipal ordinance.
FISCAL IMPACT
There will be no fiscal impact if the code section is adopted. Currently staff has been using this code
section to apply to alterations of existing buildings.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that City Council approves the amendment to the Municipal Code chapter 7-34(C)
by adopting SPS chapter 366.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Allen Davis
Community Development Director
Approved:
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ark A. Rohloff
City Manager
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Register August 2014 No. 704
Chapter SPS 366
EXISTING BUILDINGS
Note: Chapter Comm 66 was renumbered chapter SPS 366 under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 1., Stats.,
Register December 2011 No. 672.
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Subchapter I — Purpose, Scope and Application
SPS 366.0001
Purpose and scope.
SPS 366.0100
Changes, additions or omissions to IEBC.
SPS 366.0101
Administration.
SPS 366.0202
General definitions.
SPS 366.0300
Prescriptive compliance method.
SPS 366.0500
Carbon monoxide alarms for CBRF's accommodating fewer than 20
residents.
SPS 366.0503
Smoke alarms.
SPS 366.0506
Structural evaluation.
SPS 366.0509
Plumbing.
SPS 366.0602
Building elements and materials.
SPS 366.0604
Stairway width.
SPS 366.0605
Lifts.
SPS 366.0607
Energy conservation requirements.
SPS 366.0704
Automatic sprinkler systems.
SPS 366.0709
Altered existing mechanical systems.
SPS 366.0710
Minimum plumbing fixtures.
SPS 366.0711
Minimum energy conservation requirements.
SPS 366.0802
Emergency Controls.
SPS 366.0808
Minimum energy conservation requirements.
SPS 366.0809
Plumbing.
SPS 366.0901
Change of occupancy.
SPS 366.0911
Other requirements.
SPS 366.0912
Plumbing.
SPS 366.1002
Fire Protection Systems.
SPS 366.1101
Historic buildings.
SPS 366.1105
Exhibit buildings.
SPS 366.1301
Applicability.
SPS 366.1400
Construction safeguards.
Note: Chapter Comm 66 was renumbered chapter SPS 366 under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 1., Stats.,
Register December 2011 No. 672.
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Subchapter I — Purpose, Scope and Application
SPS 366.0001 Purpose and scope.
(1) PURPOSE. The purpose of ch. SPS 366 is to establish minimum requirements to
safeguard public health, safety and welfare insofar as existing public buildings and
place of employment are affected by the repair, alteration, change of occupancy,
addition or relocation.
(2) SCOPE. The scope of ch. SPS 366 is as specified in s. SPS 361.02.
(3) INTENT. The intent of this chapter is to provide flexibility to permit the use of
alternative approaches to achieve compliance with minimum requirements to
safeguard the public health, safety, and welfare insofar as they are affected by the
repair, alteration, change of occupancy, addition, and relocation of existing
buildings.
History: CR 06-120: cr. Register February 2008 No. 626, eff. 3-1-08; correction in (1), (2) made
under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register December 2011 No. 672.
SPS 366.0100 Changes, additions or omissions to IEBC. Changes, additions or
omissions to the IEBC are specified in this subchapter and are rules of the department
and are not requirements of the IEBC.
Note: The requirements of s. 101.132, Stats., may be more restrictive than the administrative
rules when a project involves the remodeling of housing. The term "remodeled" has the
meaning given in s. 10 1. 132 (1) (h), Stats., and the term "housing" has the meaning given in s.
106.50 (lm) (L), Stats. Section 101.132 (2) (b), Stats., regarding remodeling percentages,
reads:
1. If more than 50 percent of the interior square footage of any housing with 3 or more dwelling
units is to be remodeled, the entire housing shall conform to the standards in par. (a),
regardless of when the housing was first intended for occupancy.
2. If 25 percent to 50 percent of the interior square footage of any housing with three or more
dwelling units is to be remodeled, that part of the housing that is to be remodeled shall
conform to the standards in par. (a), regardless of when the housing was first intended for
occupancy.
3. If less than 25 percent of the interior square footage of any housing with three or more
dwelling units is to be remodeled, the remodeling is not subject to the standards in par. (a)
unless the alteration involves work on doors, entrances, exits or toilet rooms, in which case the
doors, entrances, exits or toilet rooms shall conform to the standards in par. (a) regardless of
when the housing was first intended for occupancy.
Note: Section 101.126, Stats., requires the owner of a building to provide a separate room or
designated space within or adjacent to the building for the separation, temporary storage and
collection of recyclable materials that are likely to be generated by the building occupants, if
there is an increase in the size of the building by 50% or more or an alteration of 50% or more
of the existing area of a building that is 10,000 square feet or more in area. See Appendix B
for guidelines for recommended designated areas.
History: CR 06-120: cr. Register February 2008 No. 626, eff. 3-1-08.
SPS 366.0101 Administration. Except for IEBC section 102.4, substitute the
following wording for the requirements in IEBC chapter l:
(1) APPLICATION. The provisions of the IEBC shall apply to the repair, alteration,
change of occupancy, addition, and relocation of existing buildings. Repairs,
alterations, change of occupancy, existing buildings to which additions are made,
historic buildings, and relocated buildings complying with the provisions of the IBC,
IMC, IPC, and IRC as applicable shall be considered in compliance with the
provisions of this code.
(2) CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO A PUBLIC BUILDING OCCUPANCY.
(a) Except as provided in par. (b), where a building or portion of a building that has not
been previously occupied or used as a public building or place of employment is
to be changed to an occupancy or use that constitutes a public building or place of
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employment, the building or portion of a building shall comply with the IBC for
new construction.
(b)
1. Under par. (a) the IBC rules for new construction do apply to the properties of
existing building materials.
2. An alteration or a change of occupancy in a qualified historic building which has
not been previously occupied or used as a public building or place of
employment may utilize the provisions of the IEBC as modified by this
subchapter.
(3) TEMPORARY USE. A municipal fire or building code official may allow an existing
building or a portion of an existing building to be used temporarily in a manner that
differs from the approved use for the building or space subject to all of the following
provisions:
(a) The official shall determine the time frame within which the temporary use is
permitted, based on the extent hazards are created by the temporary use. This time
frame may not exceed 180 days, except the official may grant extensions for
demonstrated cause.
(b) Except as provided in par. (c), buildings or spaces considered for temporary use
shall conform to the requirements of this code as necessary to ensure the public
safety, health and general welfare.
(c) The official may require additional safety requirements for a temporary use as a
trade-off for any safety provisions that may be lacking.
(d) The official may terminate the approval for a temporary use at any time and order
immediate discontinuance of the use or complete evacuation of the building or
space.
(4) COMPLIANCE METHOD.
(a) The repair, alteration, change of occupancy, addition, or relocation of all existing
buildings shall comply with one of the methods listed in par. (b) or (c) as selected
by the applicant. Application of a method shall be the sole basis for assessing the
compliance of work by the code official. Paragraphs (b) and (c) shall not be
applied in combination with each other.
(b) Repairs, alterations, additions, changes in occupancy, and relocated buildings
complying with the applicable requirements of IEBC chapters 4 through 12 shall
be considered in compliance with the provisions of this code.
(c) Repairs, alterations, additions, changes in occupancy, and relocated buildings
complying with IEBC chapter 13 shall be considered in compliance with the
provisions of this code.
History: CR 06-120: cr. Register February 2008 No. 626, eff. 3-1-08; CR 10-103: renum. (2) to
be (2) (a) and am., cr. (2) (b) Register August 2011 No. 668, eff. 9-1-11.
SPS 366.0202 General definitions.
(1) ADDITIONS. This is a department definition for this chapter in addition to the
definitions in IEBC section 202: "Exhibit building" means a qualified historic
building that is open to the general public only for display or tours.
(2) SUBSTITUTIONS.
(a) Substitute the following definition for the corresponding definition in IEBC section
202: "Historic building" means a "qualified historic building" as defined under s.
101.121 (2) (c), Stats.
Note: Section 101.121 (2) (c) of the Statutes reads as follows: "Qualified historic building"
means a historic building which:
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;
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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;
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;
3. Is listed on a certified local register of historic property; or
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.
(b) Substitute the following definition for the corresponding definition in IEBC section
202: "Unsafe" means buildings, structures or equipment that are unsanitary, or
that are deficient due to inadequate means of egress facilities, inadequate light and
ventilation, or that constitute a fire hazard, or in which the structure or individual
structural members meet the definition of "dangerous," or that are otherwise
dangerous to human life or the public welfare, or that involve illegal or improper
occupancy or inadequate maintenance shall be deemed unsafe.
History: CR 06-120: cr. Register February 2008 No. 626, eff. 3-1-08; correction in (2) made
under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register February 2008 No. 626; CR 10-103: am. (2), cr. (2)
(b) Register August 2011 No. 668, eff. 9-1-11.
SPS 366.0300 Prescriptive compliance method. The requirements in IEBC
Chapter 3 are not included as part of this code, except for the requirements in IEBC
Section 310 when applied by IEBC Section 1301.2.5.
History: CR 06-120: cr. Register February 2008 No. 626, eff. 3-1-08; CR 10-103: am. Register
August 2011 No. 668, eff. 9-1-11.
SPS 366.0500 Carbon monoxide alarms for CBRF's accommodating fewer
than 20 residents. These are department rules in addition to the requirements in
IEBC chapter 5 and are established under the authority of s. 101.127, Stats.:
(1)
(a) Existing buildings converted to be community-based residential facilities
accommodating fewer than 20 residents shall be provided with carbon monoxide
alarms by July 1, 2013, when either one of the following conditions exists:
1. The building contains fuel -burning appliances.
2. The building has an attached garage.
(b) This section applies to community-based residential facilities described under par.
(a) in existence prior to January 1, 2005.
Note: Pursuant to s. 101.01 (12), Stats., an existing building converted to be community-based
residential facility accommodating fewer than 20 residents is not defined to be a "public
building." See also s. SPS 361.02 (5).
(2) Carbon monoxide alarms shall be listed and labeled to be in conformance with one of
the following standards:
(a) UL 2034.
(b) UL 2075.
(3)
(a) A carbon monoxide alarm shall be installed in accordance with the instructions of
its manufacturer.
(b) A carbon monoxide alarm shall be provided on each floor level of an existing
building accommodating a community-based residential facility described under
sub. (1) (a), if the building contains fuel -burning appliances.
(e) A carbon monoxide alarm shall be provided on each floor level where sleeping
units are located in an existing building accommodating a community-based
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residential facility described under sub. (1) (a), if the building has an attached
garage and no fuel -burning appliances.
History: CR 10-103: cr. Register August 2011 No. 668, eff. 9-1-11.
SPS 366.0503 Smoke alarms. These are department rules in addition to the
requirements in IEBC section 503:
(1) No smoke alarm, including an alarm that exists on September 1, 2011, may remain in
service for more than that specified by the manufacturer.
(2) The replacement of a smoke alarm that uses a battery as its primary power source
shall be a new smoke alarm that complies with UL 217 and either of the following:
(a) The alarm is hardwired in accordance with IBC section 907.2.11.4 and has backup
power in accordance with that section.
(b) The alarm uses, as its primary power source, a non -replaceable, non -removable
battery that is capable of powering the alarm for at least 10 years.
History: CR 10-103: cr. Register August 2011 No. 668, eff. 9-1-I1.
SPS 366.0506 Structural evaluation. The requirements in IEBC sections 506.2 to
506.2.5 are not included as part of this code.
History: CR 06-120: cr. Register February 2008 No. 626, eff. 3-1-08.
SPS 366.0509 Plumbing. The requirements in IEBC section 509 are not included as
part of this code.
Note: See the Wisconsin Uniform Plumbing Code, chs. SPS 382 to 387, for plumbing and water
conservation provisions.
History: CR 06-120: cr. Register February 2008 No. 626, eff. 3-1-08.
SPS 366.0602 Building elements and materials.
(1) MATERIALS AND METHODS. Substitute the following wording for the requirements
in IEBC section 602.4: All new work shall comply with materials and methods
requirements in the IBC, IECC, IFGC, IMC, and IPC, as applicable, that specify
material standards, detail of installation and connection, joints, penetrations, and
continuity of any element, component, or system in the building.
(2) INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE. The requirements in IEBC section 602.4.1 are not
included as part of this code.
History: CR 06-120: cr. Register February 2008 No. 626, eff. 3-1-08; CR 10-103: am. Register
August 2011 No. 668, eff. 9-1-11.
SPS 366.0604 Stairway width. This is a department rule in addition to the
requirements in IEBC section 604: Where installing an inclined platform lift or
stairway chairlift, the clear -passage width shall be provided with the lift in the
unfolded, usable position — except where an existing, previously approved lift is
being replaced, the clear -passage width may remain as it was with the original lift in
place, but it may not be reduced by the replacement.
History: CR 14-020: cr. Register August 2014 No. 704, eff. 9-1-14.
SPS 366.0605 Lifts.
(1) Substitute the following wording for the requirements in ICC/ANSI A117.1 section
410.2.1 as referenced by IEBC section 605.1:
(a) Doors and gates shall be low energy power operated doors or gates complying with
ICC/ANSI A117.1 section 404.3, except as provided in par. (b). Doors shall
remain open for 20 seconds minimum. On lifts with one door or with doors on
opposite ends, the end door clear opening width shall be 32 inches minimum. On
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lifts with one door on a narrow end and one door on a long side, the end door
clear opening width shall be 36 inches minimum. Side door clear opening width
shall be 42 inches minimum. Where a door is provided on a long side and on a
narrow end of a lift, the side door shall be located with either the strike side or the
hinge side in the corner furthest from the door on the narrow end.
(b)
1. A door or gate providing access to a narrow end of a platform that serves only one
landing shall be permitted to be of the manual -opening, self-closing type,
where clearance at the door or gate complies with the requirements in
ICC/ANSI A117.1 sections 404.2.3.1, 404.2.3.4, and 404.2.5, and the floor
surface is not steeper than 1:48.
2. Lifts serving 2 landings maximum and having doors or gates on adjacent sides
shall be permitted to have self-closing manual doors or gates provided that the
side door or gate is located with the strike side furthest from the end door and
clearance at the door or gate complies with the requirements in ICC/ANSI
Al 17.1 sections 404.2.3.1, 404.2.3.4, and 404.2.5, and the floor surface is not
steeper than 1:48.
(2) Substitute the following wording for the requirements in ICC/ANSI A117.1 section
410.5 as referenced by IEBC section 605.1: Clear floor space of platform lifts shall
comply with one of the following:
(a) Platforms lifts with a single door or with doors on opposite ends shall provide a
clear floor width of 36 inches minimum and a clear floor depth of 54 inches
minimum.
(b) Platform lifts with doors on adjacent sides shall provide a clear floor width of 36
inches minimum and clear floor depth of 60 minimum.
(3) These are department rules in addition to the requirements in ICC/ANSI Al 17.1
section 410 as referenced by IEBC section 605.1:
(a) Controls at platform lift landings shall comply with the requirements in ICC/ANSI
A117.1 sections 407.2.1 and 407.2.1.1 to 407.2.1.4.
(b) Floor designations shall comply with the requirements in ICC/ANSI A117.1
section 407.2.3.1.
(c) Controls on the platform shall comply with the requirements in ICC/ANSI A117.1
sections 407.4.6.2 and 407.4.7.1.1 to 407.4.7.1.3.
History: CR 14-020: er. Register August 2014 No. 704, eff. 9-1-14.
SPS 366.0607 Energy conservation requirements. Substitute the following
wording for the requirements in IEBC section 607.1:
(1) ADDITIONS, ALTERATIONS, RENOVATIONS OR REPAIRS. Except as specified in sub.
(2), additions, alterations, renovations or repairs to an existing building, building
system or portion thereof shall conform to the provisions of IECC as they relate to
new construction without requiring the unaltered portions of the existing building or
building system to comply with the IECC. Additions, alterations, renovations, or
repairs shall not create an unsafe or hazardous condition or overload existing
building systems.
(2) EXCEPTIONS. All of the following need not comply provided the energy use of the
building is not increased:
(a) Storm windows installed over existing fenestration.
(b) Glass only replacements in an existing sash and frame.
(c) Existing ceiling, wall or floor cavities exposed during construction provided that
these cavities are filled with insulation.
(d) Construction where the existing roof, wall or floor cavity is not exposed.
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(e) Reroofing for roofs where neither the sheathing nor the insulation is exposed.
(f) Replacement of existing doors that separate conditioned space from the exterior
shall not require the installation of a vestibule or revolving door, provided,
however, that an existing vestibule that separates a conditioned space from the
exterior shall not be removed.
(g) Alterations that replace less than 50 percent of the luminaires in a space, provided
that such alterations do not increase the installed interior lighting power.
(h) Alterations that replace only the bulb and ballast within the existing luminaires in a
space provided that the alteration does not increase the installed interior lighting
power.
(3) REROOFING. This is a department rule in addition to the requirements in IEBC
section 607: Roofs without insulation in the cavity and where the sheathing or
insulation is exposed during reroofing shall be insulated either above or below the
sheathing.
History: CR 06-120: cr. Register February 2008 No. 626, eff. 3-1-08; CR 10-103: cr. (2) (e) to
(h), (3) Register August 2011 No. 668, eff. 9-1-11.
SPS 366.0704 Automatic sprinkler systems. This is a department exception to the
requirement in IEBC section 704.2: The installation or extension of an automatic
sprinkler system may exclude the protection of combustible concealed spaces that are
not accessible in existing buildings.
History: CR 10-103: renum. from Comm 66.0701 and am. Register August 2011 No. 668, eff.
9-1-11.
SPS 366.0709 Altered existing mechanical systems. The exception to the
requirements in IEBC section 709.1 and the requirements in IEBC section 709.2 are
not included as part of this code.
History: CR 06-120: cr. Register February 2008 No. 626, eff. 3-1-08.
SPS 366.0710 Minimum plumbing fixtures. Substitute the following wording for
the requirements in IEBC section 710.1: Where the occupant load of a story is
increased by more than 20 percent, plumbing fixtures for the story shall be provided in
quantities specified in the IBC based on the increased occupant load.
History: CR 06-120: cr. Register February 2008 No. 626, eff. 3-1-08.
SPS 366.0711 Minimum energy conservation requirements. Substitute the
following wording for the requirements in IEBC section 711: Level 2 alterations to
existing buildings or structures shall comply with s. SPS 366.0607.
History: CR 06-120: cr. Register February 2008 No. 626, eff. 3-1-08; correction made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register February 2008 No. 626; correction made under s. 13.92 (4) (b)
7., Stats., Register December 2011 No. 672.
SPS 366.0802 Emergency Controls. The requirements in IEBC section 802.2.1 are
not included as part of this code.
History: CR 06-120: cr. Register February 2008 No. 626, eff. 3-1-08.
SPS 366.0808 Minimum energy conservation requirements. Substitute the
following wording for the requirements in IEBC section 808.1: Level 3 alterations to
existing buildings or structures shall comply with s. SPS 366.0607.
History: CR 06-120: cr. Register February 2008 No. 626, eff. 3-1-08; correction made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register February 2008 No. 626; correction made under s. 13.92 (4) (b)
7., Stats., Register December 2011 No. 672.
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SPS 366.0809 Plumbing. These are department rules in addition to the requirements in
IEBC chapter 8:
(1) Pursuant to s. 101.128, Stats., level 3 alterations within an existing facility where the
public congregates shall necessitate that plumbing fixtures serving the work area be
provided in a ratio of at least 2 water closets for females as to each water closet and
urinal for the males.
(2)
(a) Under this section "facility where the public congregates" has the meaning has
given in s. 10 1. 128 (1) (b), Stats.
Note: Section 101.128 (1) (b), Stats., reads: "Facility where the public congregates" means any of
the following that has a general capacity or a seating capacity of 500 or more persons:
1. An amusement facility.
2. A convention or trade hall or center.
3. A specialty event center.
4. A sports or entertainment arena, center or building.
5. A stadium.
6. An airport, bus terminal, train station or other transportation center.
(b) Under this section "alterations" has the meaning has given in s. 10 1. 128 (1) (d),
Stats., for "renovation".
Note: Section 10 1. 128 (1) (d), Stats., reads: "Renovation" means any structural remodeling,
improvement or alteration of an existing facility where the public congregates. "Renovation"
does not include any of the following:
1. Reroofing.
2. Cosmetic remodeling, including painting or the installation of wall covering, of paneling, of
floor covering or of suspended ceilings.
3. An alteration to an electrical or mechanical system,
History: CR 06-120: cr. Register February 2008 No. 626, eff. 3-1-08.
SPS 366.0901 Change of occupancy.
(1) CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY WITH NO OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION. Substitute the
following wording for the requirements in IEBC section 901.2: A change in
occupancy, as defined in IEBC section 202, with no change of occupancy
classification may not be made to any structure that will subject the structure to any
special provisions of this code, including the provisions of IEBC sections 902
through 911, without the approval of the code official.
(2) CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION. This is a department rule in addition to
the requirements in IEBC section 901.3: Buildings undergoing a change in
occupancy that would result in an increase in demand for either fossil fuel or
electrical energy shall comply with IECC.
(3) CERTIFICATION OF OCCUPANCY REQUIRED. The requirements in IEBC section 901.4
are not included as part of this code.
(4) STANDPIPE SYSTEMS. This is a department rule in addition to the requirements in
IEBC section 912.2: Standpipe systems shall be provided in existing buildings and
structures or portions of existing buildings and structures in accordance with chapter
9 of the IBC when existing buildings or structures that are greater than 60 feet in
height are changed to include a Group R-1 or R-2 occupancy.
History: CR 06-120: cr. Register February 2008 No. 626, eff. 3-1-08; CR 10-103: am. (1)
Register August 2011 No. 668, eff. 9-1-I1.
SPS 366.0911 Other requirements.
(1) ELEVATOR RECALL. This is a department rule in addition to the requirements in
IEBC section 911: At least one existing elevator shall be provided with emergency
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recall operation and emergency in -car operation complying with ch. SPS 318 when
an existing building or structure that is greater than 60 feet in height is changed to
include a Group R-1 or R-2 occupancy.
(2) CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS. This is a department rule in addition to the
requirements in IEBC section 911: A building or a portion of a building changed to
be or include a residential building as defined under s. 101.149 (1) (b), Stats., shall
be provided with carbon monoxide alarms or detectors in accordance with s. SPS
362.1200.
History: CR 06-120: cr. Register February 2008 No. 626, eff. 3-1-08; EmR0826: emerg. renum.
to be (1), cr. (1) (title) and (2), eff. 10-1-08; CR 08-085: renum. to be (1), cr. (1) (title) and (2)
Register May 2009 No. 641, eff. 6-1-09; correction in (1), (2) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7.,
Stats., Register December 2011 No. 672.
SPS 366.0912 Plumbing. Substitute the following wording for the requirements in
IEBC section 910: Where the occupant load of a story is increased by more than 20
percent, plumbing fixtures for the story shall be provided in quantities specified in the
IBC based on the increased occupant load.
History: CR 06-120: cr. Register February 2008 No. 626, eff. 3-1-08; CR 10-103: renum. from
Comm 66.0910 Register August 2011 No. 668, eff. 9-1-11.
SPS 366.1002 Fire Protection Systems. This is a department exception to the
requirements in IEBC section 1002.3: An automatic sprinkler system is not required
for additions to individual dwelling units within existing townhouses that are not
already protected with an automatic sprinkler system.
History: CR 10-103: cr. Register August 2011 No. 668, eff. 9-1-11.
SPS 366.1101 Historic buildings.
(1) SCOPE. This is a department rule in addition to the requirements in IEBC section
1101.1: Any historic building is exempt from the energy requirements of this code.
(2) REPORT. The requirements in IEBC section 1101.2 are not included as part of this
code.
History: CR 06-120: cr. Register February 2008 No. 626, eff. 3-1-08; CR 10-103: renum. (1) to
be (2), (2) to be Comm 66.1105 and am. (2) (title), er. (1) Register August 2011 No. 668, eff.
9-1-11.
SPS 366.1105 Exhibit buildings. These are department rules in addition to the
requirements in IEBC section 1105: Historic buildings to be used as exhibit buildings
shall comply with all of the following requirements:
(1) The building shall be open to the public only under the supervision of a tour guide.
(2) The building may not be lived in, slept in or worked in, except for the purpose of
demonstrating to the public how people lived in a particular era.
(3) Smoking is prohibited in the building.
(4) Open flame equipment may not be used in the building, except for fire places and
other mechanical equipment original to the building.
(5) Fire extinguishers shall be installed in exhibit buildings and may be located in a
nonconspicuous location but accessible to the occupants.
(6)
(a) At least one smoke detector shall be provided for each 1,200 square feet of floor
area with a minimum of one smoke detector per floor level.
(b)
1. Except as specified in subd. 2., where electricity is provided in the exhibit
building, the smoke detectors shall be connected to the electrical power.
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2. Where no electrical power is provided to an exhibit building, the smoke detectors
shall be of a battery type.
3. Smoke detectors shall be tested weekly.
(7) Exhibit buildings provided with only one means of egress shall be restricted to a total
capacity of 12 people, and not more than 6 people may be located above or below
the first floor at any one time.
(8) Stairways without 6 -foot, 4 -inch vertical headroom clearance shall have signs posted
warning occupants of the headroom clearance available.
(9) Exit signs shall be provided in accordance with the prevailing code in exhibit
buildings occupied prior to 'h -hour before sunrise and''/2-hour after sunset and in all
areas not provided with natural lighting.
History: CR 10-103: renum. from Comm 66.1101 (2) Register August 2011 No. 668, eff. 9-1-11;
correction in (b) 1. made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register August 2011 No. 668.
SPS 366.1301 Applicability.
(1) Substitute the following wording for the requirements in IEBC section 1301.2: The
provisions of sections 1301.2.1 through 1301.2.5 shall apply to existing occupancies
that will continue to be, or are proposed to be, in Groups A, B, E, F, M, R and S.
These provisions shall not apply to buildings with occupancies in Group H or Group
I.
(2) ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. Substitute the following wording for the
requirements in IEBC section 1301.2.5: All portions of the buildings proposed for
change of occupancy or being altered shall conform to the accessibility provisions of
IEBC section 310.
(3) The requirements in IEBC section 1301.3.2 are not included as part of this code.
History: CR 06-120: cr. Register February 2008 No. 626, eff. 3-1-08; CR 10-103: am. (title),
renum. (2) to be (3), cr. (2) Register August 2011 No. 668, eff. 9-1-11.
SPS 366.1400 Construction safeguards. The requirements in IEBC chapter 14 are
not included as part of this code.
History: CR 10-103: cr. Register August 2011 No. 668, eff. 9-1-11.
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