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Comm 1 Environmental Analysis and Review Procedures

Comm 2 Fee Schedule

Comm 3 Petition for Variance Procedures

Comm 4 Grants for Construction Career Academies

Comm 5 Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations

Comm 7 Explosive Materials

Comm 8 Mines, Pits and Quarries

Comm 9 Manufacture of Fireworks

Comm 10 Flammable and Combustible Liquids

Comm 14 Fire Prevention

Comm 16 Electrical

Comm 18 Conveyance Safety / Elevators

Comm 20-25 Uniform Dwellings (One- and Two-Family Dwellings)

Comm 26 Manufactured Home Communities

Comm 27 Manufactured Homes

Comm 28 Smoke Detectors

Comm 30 Fire Department Safety and Health

Comm 32 Public Employee Safety and Health

Comm 33 Passenger Ropeways

Comm 34 Amusement Rides and Attractions

Comm 35 Infectious Agents

Comm 40 Gas Systems

Comm 41 Boiler and Pressure Vessel

Comm 41 Boiler and Pressure Vessel

Comm 43 Anhydrous Ammonia

Comm 45 Mechanical Refrigeration

Comm 60-66 Wisconsin Commercial Building Code

Comm 67 Rental Unit Energy Efficiency

Comm 70 Historic Buildings

Comm 71 Solar Energy Systems

Comm 75-79 Existing Buildings

Comm 81-87 Plumbing

Comm 90 Public Swimming Pools

Comm 91 Sanitation

Comm 200 Multiple Comm codes

Comm 1 Environmental Analysis and Review Procedures (asterisks * mark separate code projects)
* None at this time

Comm 2 Fee Code (asterisks * mark separate code projects)
* Comm 2; Comm 5, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code: There was a public hearing on May 28, 2008, relating to overall Safety and Buildings Division fees.

* Comm 2; Comm 5, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations; and Comm 16, Electrical Code, Statement of Scope, October 2007.

* Comm 2; Comm 5, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations; and Comm 18, Conveyance Safety / Elevators Code: A public hearing was Thursday, May 15, 2008, related to licensing of conveyance safety work.

* Comm 2; Comm 5, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code; Comm 20, 21, Uniform Dwelling Code; Comm 60, 61, Commercial Building Code; and Comm 82, Plumbing Code: The first meeting of the Erosion and Stormwater Code Council was. June 3, 2008, at the Lussier Family Heritage Center in Madison to consider a Statement of Scope issued July 2007 for possible code development concerning erosion control, sediment control, and storm water systems.

* Comm 2; Comm 5, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code; and Comm 34, Amusement Rides Code: Statement of Scope issued July 31, 2007, for possible code development work related to amusement rides.

Comm 3, Petition for Variance Procedures (asterisks * mark separate code projects)
* None at this time

Comm 4, Grants for Construction Career Academies (asterisks * mark separate code projects)
* Comm 4, code change proposals were adopted on May 16, 2008.

Comm 5, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations (asterisks * mark separate code projects)
* Comm 5: A Statement of Scope was issued in March 2008 for potential rulemaking involving licenses, certifications, and registrations as a result of 2007-08 legislation.

* Comm 5; Comm 2, Fee Code: There was a public hearing on May 28, 2008, relating to overall Safety and Buildings Division fees.

* Comm 5; Comm 2, Fee Code; and Comm 16, Electrical Code: Possible code changes relating to a general update of the Electrical Code: October 2007 Statement of Scope.

* Comm 5; Comm 2, Fee Code; and Comm 18, Conveyance Safety / Elevators Code: A public hearing was Thursday, May 15, 2008, related to a general update of the of conveyance safety code.

* Comm 5; Comm 18, Conveyance Safety / Elevators Code: A code change proposal related to licensing of conveyance installation work was adopted on Mary 13, 2008. It is expected to be effective on January 1, 2009.

* Comm 5; Comm 2, Fee Code; Comm 20 - 21, Uniform Dwelling Code; Comm 60 - 61, Commercial Building Code; and Comm 82, Plumbing Code: The first meeting of the Erosion and Stormwater Code Council was June 3, 2008, at the Lussier Family Heritage Center in Madison to consider a Statement of Scope issued July 2007 for possible code development concerning erosion control, sediment control, and storm water systems.

* Comm 5; Comm 2, Fee Code, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code; and Comm 34, Amusement Rides Code: Statement of Scope issued July 31, 2007, for possible code development work related to amusement rides.

* Comm 5, and Comm 33, Passenger Ropeways Code: Statement of Scope issued July 2007 related to a possible general updating of Comm 33.

Comm 7, Explosive Materials (asterisks * mark separate code projects)
* None at this time

Comm 8, Mines, Pits and Quarries (asterisks * mark separate code projects)
* None at this time

Comm 9, Manufacture of Fireworks (asterisks * mark separate code projects)
* None at this time

Comm 10, Flammable and Combustible Liquids (asterisks * mark separate code projects)
* None at this time

Comm 14, Fire Prevention (asterisks * mark separate code projects)
* Comm 14; Comm 40, Gas Systems Code; Comm 43, Anhydrous Ammonia Code; and Comm 45, Mechanical Refrigeration Code; Comm 60-66, Commercial Building Code: Statement of Scope issued March 11, 2008, to evaluate and update the codes to keep them consistent with national construction and fire prevention standards and legislative initiatives enacted during the 2007-2008 session.

* Comm 14, Fire Prevention Code, and Comm 61-65 Commercial Buildings Code: Rules adopted November 7, 2007. Effective March 1, 2008.

Comm 16, Electrical Code (asterisks * mark separate code projects)
* Comm 2, 5, 16, Electrical Construction, Certification and Inspection; Electrical Code Advisory Council is meeting to consider updating the technical requirements of Comm 16, Electrical Code. A public hearing is scheduled for June 18, 2008, in Madison.

Discussion has not formally begun about changes resulting from 2007 Act 63 legislation relating to electrical licensing. Follow future council activity by joining the electrical program email group.

Comm 18, Conveyance Safety / Elevators Code (asterisks * mark separate code projects)
* Comm 18, Comm 2, Fee Code, and Comm 5, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations: A public hearing was Thursday, May 15, 2008, related to a general update of the of conveyance safety code

*Comm 18, and Comm 5, Certifications, Licenses and Registrations Code: Code changes related to licensing of conveyance installation work were adopted May 13, 2008, and are effective on January 1, 2009.

* Comm 18, Elevators Code, An emergency rule was signed May 25, 2007, providing for licensing of elevator contractors and installers. The rule, in effect about June 1, 2007, grants licenses to current elevator contractors and installers who meet certain criteria. (Licenses do not need to be applied for under the emergency rules; there will not be any license cards issued. If someone is now asked to prove being contractors or installers, proof according to the criteria in sections Comm 5.37 and 5.38 can be shown to the requestor.)

Comm 20 - 25, Uniform Dwelling Code (One- and Two-Family Dwellings) (asterisks * mark separate code projects)
* Comm 20 - 25: A public hearing is scheduled for June 19, 2008 in Madison on proposed general changes to Uniform Dwelling Code.

* Comm 20 - 21; Comm 2, Fee Code; Comm 5, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code; Comm 60 - 61, Commercial Building Code; and Comm 82, Plumbing Code:The first meeting of the Erosion and Stormwater Code Council was June 3, 2008, at the Lussier Family Heritage Center in Madison to consider a Statement of Scope issued July 2007 for possible code development concerning erosion control, sediment control, and storm water systems.

Comm 26, Manufactured Home Communities (asterisks * mark separate code projects)
* None at this time

Comm 27, Manufactured Homes (asterisks * mark separate code projects)
* None at this time

Comm 28, Smoke Detectors (asterisks * mark separate code projects)
* None at this time

Comm 30, Fire Department Safety and Health (asterisks * mark separate code projects)
* None at this time

Comm 32, Public Employe Safety and Health (asterisks * mark separate code projects)
* None at this time

Comm 33, Passenger Ropeways

(asterisks * mark separate code projects)
* Comm 33 and Comm 5, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code: Statement of Scope issued July 2007, related to a possible general updating of Comm 33.

Comm 34, Amusement Rides and Attractions (asterisks * mark separate code projects)
* Comm 34 code change proposals, relating to amusement ride liability insurance requirements and harness redundancy, have been adopted and the permanent rule went into effect on March 1, 2008.

* Comm 34, Comm 2, Fee Code and Comm 5, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code: A public hearing on proposed changes to Comm 34 will be at 1 p.m. Monday, June 30, 2008, in room 3B of the Thompson Building, 201 W Washington Ave in Madison, Wisconsin.

Comm 35, Infectious Agents (asterisks * mark separate code projects)
* None at this time

Comm 40, Gas Systems (asterisks * mark separate code projects)

* Comm 40, Gas Systems Code; Comm 14, Fire Prevention Code; Comm 43, Anhydrous Ammonia Code; and Comm 45, Mechanical Refrigeration Code; Comm 60-66, Commercial Building Code; : Statement of Scope issued March 11, 2008, to evaluate and update the codes to keep them consistent with national construction and fire prevention standards and legislative initiatives enacted during the 2007-2008 session.

Comm 41, Boiler and Pressure Vessel (asterisks * mark separate code projects)
* Comm 41, Boilers and Pressure Vessels Code, and Comm 45, Mechanical Refrigeration Code: A public hearing was Wednesday, May 21. 2008.

Comm 43, Anhydrous Ammonia (asterisks * mark separate code projects)
* Comm 14, Fire Prevention Code; Comm 60-66, Commercial Building Code; Comm 40, Gas Systems Code; Comm 43, Anhydrous Ammonia Code; and Comm 45, Mechanical Refrigeration Code: Statement of Scope issued March 11, 2008.

Comm 45, Mechanical Refrigeration (asterisks * mark separate code projects)
* Comm 45, Mechanical Refrigeration Code, and Comm 41, Boilers and Pressure Vessels Code: A public hearing was Wednesday, May 21. 2008. Comments are being considered by S&B staff. The proposed revision in Chapter 45 clarifies the requirement for mechanical relief discharge piping.

Comm 45, Mechanical Refrigeration Code; Comm 14, Fire Prevention Code; Comm 60-66, Commercial Building Code; Comm 40, Gas Systems Code; and Comm 43, Anhydrous Ammonia Code: Statement of Scope issued March 11, 2008., to evaluate and update the codes to keep them consistent with national construction and fire prevention standards and legislative initiatives enacted during the 2007-2008 session.

Comm 60-66, Wisconsin Commercial Building Code (asterisks * mark separate code projects)

* Comm 61 and Comm 81 -84: A public hearing on a general update of plumbing code rules, and including a small portion of Comm 61, will be July 8, 2008.

* Comm 60-66, Comm 14, Fire Prevention Code; Comm 40, Gas Systems Code; Comm 43, Anhydrous Ammonia Code; and Comm 45, Mechanical Refrigeration Code: Statement of Scope issued March 11, 2008, to evaluate and update the codes to keep them consistent with national construction and fire prevention standards and legislative initiatives enacted during the 2007-2008 session.

* Comm 60 - 61; Comm 2, Fee Code, Comm 5, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code, Comm 20 - 21, Uniform Dwelling Code, and Comm 82, Plumbing Code: The first meeting of the Erosion and Stormwater Code Council was June 3, 2008, at the Lussier Family Heritage Center in Madison to consider a Statement of Scope issued July 2007 for possible code development concerning erosion control, sediment control, and stormwater systems.

* Comm 60-66 Commercial Buildings Code and Comm 14, Fire Prevention Code, Adopted rules November 7, 2007. Comm 60, Related to Erosion Control for the Construction of Buildings, Comm 20, UDC Administration, and Comm 21, Construction Standards Code, Comm 2, Fee Code, Rules adopted on October 23, 2006, effective April 1, 2007.

Comm 67, Rental Unit Energy Efficiency (asterisks * mark separate code projects)
* Comm 67: Changes were adopted Feb. 21, 2008, with May 1, 2008 as the effective date.

Comm 70, Historic Buildings (asterisks * mark separate code projects)
* None at this time

Comm 71, Solar Energy Systems (asterisks * mark separate code projects)
* None at this time

Comm 75-79, Existing Buildings (asterisks * mark separate code projects)
* None at this time

Comm 81-87, Plumbing (asterisks * mark separate code projects)
* Comm 81 -84 and Comm 61: A public hearing on a general update of plumbing code rules will be July 8, 2008.

* Comm 81-87: Proposed rules changes were sent to the legislature for review on March 13, 2008 related to Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems.

* Comm 82, and Comm 5, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code: Proposed changes related to forfeiture rules and tracer wires were adopted and were effective March 1, 2008.

* Comm 82, Comm 2, Fee Code, Comm 5, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code, Comm 20 - 21, Uniform Dwelling Code, Comm 60 - 61, Commercial Building Code: The first meeting of the Erosion and Stormwater Code Council was June 3, 2008, at the Lussier Family Heritage Center in Madison to consider a Statement of Scope issued July 2007 for possible code development concerning erosion control, sediment control, and stormwater systems.

Comm 90, Public Swimming Pools (asterisks * mark separate code projects)
* Comm 90, Public Swimming Pools and Water Attractions: A public hearing on a general update of pool rules is July 8 in Madison.

Comm 91, Sanitation (asterisks * mark separate code projects)
* None at this time

Comm 200 (A code project affecting all Department of Commerce codes)
* Statement of Scope, Relating to Small Business Enforcement Discretion

Comm 2, Fee Code
* Comm 2 and Comm 5, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code. There was a public hearing on May 28 on proposed changes to Comm 2, Fee Code, and Comm 5, Licenses, Certifications and Registrations Code. The hearing was related to proposed fee increases. See hearing announcement, PDF file, and draft code language, PDF file. // November 2007, Statement of Scope, PDF file

* Comm 2, Fee Code, related to boiler inspection fees, is the subject of a Statement of Scope, PDF file. (Download Free PDF Reader) Scoping statements are mandated outlines of code development work planned by a state agency, done in advance of commencing the effort. Interested parties may contact Joseph Hertel, Program Manager, joe.hertel@wisconsin.gov, 608-266-5649.

* Comm 2, Comm 5, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code, Comm 20, 21, Uniform Dwelling Code, Comm 60, 61, Commercial Building Code, and Comm 82, Plumbing Code, Statement of Scope, PDF file, related to possible code development concerning, erosion control, sediment control, and storm water systems, July 2007. The erosion control program manager is Lynita Docken, lynita.docken@wi.gov.

Comm 4, Grants for Construction Career Academies
* Comm 4: Code proposals relating to administrative rules for submittal and approval of grants for construction career academies were adopted May 16, 2008. PDF file of adopted code language. // Proposals sent to legislature for review March 13, 2008: Proposed Rules Draft, Public Hearing Comments, and Legislative Council Comments. // Public Hearing materials. January 2008 // Statement of Scope, November 2007.

Comm 5, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code
* Comm 5: A Statement of Scope was issued in March 2008 for potential rulemaking involving licenses, certifications, and registrations as a result of 2007-08 legislation.

*Comm 5 and Comm 2, Fee Code. There was a public hearing on May 28 on proposed changes to Comm 2, Fee Code, and Comm 5, Licenses, Certifications and Registrations Code . The hearing related to overall S&B program fee increases. See hearing announcement, PDF file, and draft code language, PDF file. // November 2007, Statement of Scope, PDF file

* Comm 5, CLicenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code, and Comm 33, Passenger Ropeways: A Statement of Scope, PDF file, has been issued related to a possible general updating of Comm 33. Scoping statements are mandated outlines of code development work planned by a state agency, done in advance of commencing the effort. The Passenger Ropeways program manager is Jim Quast, jim.quast@wi.gov.

* Comm 5, Comm 2, Fee Code, Comm 20, 21, Uniform Dwelling Code, Comm 60, 61, Commercial Building Code, and Comm 82, Plumbing Code, Statement of Scope, PDF file, related to possible code development concerning, erosion control, sediment control, and storm water systems, July 2007. The erosion control program manager is Lynita Docken, lynita.docken@wi.gov.

* Comm 5, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code, and Comm 81-84, Uniform Plumbing Code; Code changes relating to the assessment of forfeitures for violating plumbing licensing requirements, the installation of tracer wire for locating non-metallic underground pipe. Final draft of rules, PDF file // Legislative comments, PDF file. Proposed changes sent to legislature for review on November 13, 2007. Legislative review copy, PDF file. Public hearing comments, PDF file. Transmittal documents, PDF file. // Public hearing August 14, 2007 in Madison: hearing announcement and hearing code draft, PDF file. Hearing transmittal Documents, PDF file. // Statement of Scope for Comm 5, PDF file. Statement of Scope for Comm 81-84, PDF file.

* Comm 5, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code, and Comm 20, Administration, Uniform Dwelling Code, related to dwelling contractor credentials, education, and issuance of building permits. The proposed rules were adopted June 25, 2007 by the Department of Commerce, with September 1, 2007 as the expected effective date. Here is an explanation of the current situation with the dwelling contractor certifcationss. Here is an outline of possible contractor qualifier education course topics. // PDF file of adopted code draft. PDF file of transmittal documents to Revisor of Statutes office. // Draft sent to legislature in April for committee review. Code Draft (with germane modification), PDF file. Hearing Comments, PDF file. Transmittal Materials, PDF file. Germane modification May 31, 2007 reflecting Act 14 2007 which changed the Dwelling Contractor Qualifier certification term from one to two years. Letter of transmittal, PDF file. // Hearing announcement and draft rules. Transmittal to Revisor of Statutes, including fiscal documents. // Statement of Scope was published October 31, 2005. // Interested parties may contact James Quast, Program Manager, jim.quast@wisconsin.gov, 608-266-9292.

Comm 7, Explosive Materials
* Comm 7 and Comm 9, Manufacture of Fireworks, are the subject of a July 27, 2005, Statement of Scope for pending code development work. Scoping statements are mandated outlines of code development planned by a state agency, done in advance of commencing the effort. See Statement of Scope, PDF file. Interested parties may contact Joseph Hertel, Program Manager, joe.hertel@wisconsin.gov, 608-266-5649.

Comm 14, Fire Prevention Code
* Rules adopted November 7, 2007. Effective March 1, 2008. See adopted draft, PDF file. More info // There will be a public hearing in the Assembly Committee on Housing on Tuesday, August 21, 2007, at 10 a.m.in 400 Northeast, state capitol on Clearinghouse Rule 06-120 "Relating to construction, use and maintenance of public buildings and places of employment and affecting small businesses."An Executive Session will be held on this Clearinghouse Rule. This includes the Comm 14 code revision package. // The proposed rules were sent to the legislature on Wed., June 13, 2007, for committee review, PDF file of legislative draft. // PDF file of public hearing comments. // PDF file of transmittal documents. // Proposed rules were at public hearing on December 21, 2006. Hearing announcement, PDF file // PDF file of hearing draft of rules // Documents related to public hearing draft (fiscal estimate, environmental assessment), PDF file // Statement of Scope, PDF file. // (Download Free PDF Reader) // Interested parties may contact Sam Rockweiler, Code Development Consultant, srockweiler@commerce.state.wi.us, 608-266-0797.

Comm 16, Electrical Code
* Comm 16, Comm 2, Fee Code, Comm 5, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations: The Electrical Code Advisory Council is working on a general technical update of Comm 16. A public hearing was June 18, 2008. Hearing announcement and transmittal, PDF file. Hearing draft of proposed rules, PDF file. // June 2007 Scope Statement, PDF file.

Discussion has not formally begun about changes resulting from 2007 Act 63 legislation relating to electrical licensing. Follow future council activity by joining the electrical program email group.

Comm 18, Conveyance Safety / Elevators Code
* Comm 18, and Comm 2, Fee Code, Comm 5, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code, Comm 21, Uniform Dwelling Code: A public hearing was May 15. 2008. Hearing announcement, PDF file, and hearing draft of proposed rules, PDF file. // The Conveyance Safety / Elevators Code Advisory Council is meeting to consider code changes under a Statement of Scope, issued in July 2006.

* Comm 18 and Comm 5, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code: A code change proposal related to licensing of conveyance / elevators contractors and installers was adopted on May 13, 2008 and is expected to be effective January 1, 2009. Adopted draft, PDF file. // Legislative Review Draft, PDF file. Legislative Review Materials, PDF file. // Statement of Scope, July 2006, for code development work related to 2005 Wisconsin Act 456, PDF file.

(The emergency rule here relates to the package that was sent for legislative review, noted above.) An emergency rule was signed May 25, 2007, providing for licensing of elevator contractors and installers. The rule grants licenses to current elevator contractors and installers who meet certain criteria. (Licenses do not need to be applied for under the emergency rules; there will not be any license cards issued. If someone is now asked to prove being contractors or installers, proof according to the criteria in sections Comm 5.37 and 5.38 can be show to the requestor.) See letter of transmittal to legislators, PDF file. Emergency rule, PDF file. 2005 Act 456, PDF file.

Comm 20 - 25, Uniform Dwelling Code:
* Comm 20-25: A public hearing is scheduled for Thursday, June 19, 2008 , in Madison related to revising and updating standards for the design and construction of all one- and two-family dwellings. Hearing announcement and documents, PDF file. Hearing draft of proposed rules, PDF file. // The Uniform Dwelling Code Council is meeting to consider code proposals, working under a Statement of Scope issued in June of 2005. Interested parties may contact Larry Swaziek, Program Manager, larry.swaziek@wisconsin.gov, 608-267-7701.

* Comm 20 - 21, Comm 2, Fee Code, Comm 5, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code, Comm 60, 61, Commercial Building Code, and Comm 82, Plumbing Code, Statement of Scope, PDF file, related to possible code development concerning, erosion control, sediment control, and storm water systems, July 2007. The erosion control program manager is Lynita Docken, lynita.docken@wi.gov.

Comm 33, Passenger Ropeways
* Comm 33, and Comm 5, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code: A Statement of Scope, PDF file, was issued related to a possible general updating of Comm 33. Scoping statements are mandated outlines of code development work planned by a state agency, done in advance of commencing the effort. For more information, contact Jim Quast, Passenger Ropeways Program Manager, jim.quast@wi.gov, 608-266-9292.

Comm 34, Amusement Rides Code:
* Permanent code change proposals related to the two emergency rules were adopted and are effective March 1, 2008. Legislative review draft, PDF file.

* A public hearing on proposed changes to Comm 34 will be at 1 p.m. Monday, June 30, 2008, in room 3B of the Thompson Building, 201 W Washington Ave in Madison, Wisconsin. Hearing announcement, PDF file. Hearing draft language, PDF file. // The Amusement Ride Code Advisory Council is meeting to consider possible code changes under a Statement of Scope, issued July 31, 2007. // For more information, contact Jim Quast, Amusement Ride Program Manager, jim.quast@wi.gov, 608-266-9292.

Comm 41, Boiler and Pressure Vessels Code
* Comm 41 and Comm 45, Mechanical Refrigeration Code: The Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Advisory Council is currently in the process of considering code change proposals. // A public hearing was on Wednesday, May 21. 2008. Written comments are being accepted until June 4, 2008. Public hearing announcement, PDF file, and hearing draft of proposed rules, PDF file. // Scope Statement (PDF file) .

Comm 43, Anhydrous Ammonia Code
* Comm 43, Comm 14, Fire Prevention Code; Comm 60-66, Commercial Building Code; Comm 40, Gas Systems Code; and Comm 45, Mechanical Refrigeration Code: Statement of Scope issued March 11, 2008, to evaluate and update the codes to keep them consistent with national construction and fire prevention standards and legislative initiatives enacted during the 2007-2008 session.

Comm 45, Mechanical Refrigeration Code:
* Comm 45 and Comm 41, Boilers and Pressure Vessels Code: The Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Advisory Council is currently in the process of considering code change proposals. // A public hearing was on Wednesday, May 21. 2008. Written comments are being considered by S&B staff. Public hearing announcement, PDF file, and hearing draft of proposed rules, PDF file. // Scope Statement (PDF file).

* Comm 45, Comm 14, Fire Prevention Code; Comm 60-66, Commercial Building Code; Comm 40, Gas Systems Code; and Comm 43, Anhydrous Ammonia Code: Statement of Scope issued March 11, 2008, to evaluate and update the codes to keep them consistent with national construction and fire prevention standards and legislative initiatives enacted during the 2007-2008 session.

Comm 60-66, Commercial Building Codes,
*Comm 60; , Comm 2, Fee Code; Comm 20 - Comm 21, Uniform Dwelling Code; Rules related to construction site erosion control and stormwater management adopted Oct. 23, 2006,: Adopted draft, PDF file; Final Flexibility Analysis, PDF file // Legislative draft - PDF file; Hearing Comments - PDF file; Legislative transmittal documents - PDF file // January 18, 2006, Hearing Notice - PDF file. Hearing Draft of Proposed Rules - PDF file. Transmittal to Legislative Council information, PDF file. // Scoping Statement. PDF file. (Download Free PDF Reader) // Interested parties may contact Lynita Docken, Program Manager, lynita.docken@wisconsin.gov, 608-785-9349.

* Comm 60 - 61, Comm 2, Fee Code, Comm 5, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code, Comm 20, 21, Uniform Dwelling Code, and Comm 82, Plumbing Code, Statement of Scope, PDF file, related to possible code development concerning, erosion control, sediment control, and storm water systems, July 2007. The erosion control program manager is Lynita Docken, lynita.docken@wi.gov.

* Comm 60 to 66, Commercial Building Code, and Comm 14, Fire Prevention Code: Rules adopted November 7, 2007. Effective March 1, 2008. See adopted draft, PDF file. More info; // There was a public hearing in the Assembly Committee on Housing on Tuesday, August 21, 2007, at 10 a.m.in 400 Northeast, state capitol on Clearinghouse Rule 06-120 "Relating to construction, use and maintenance of public buildings and places of employment and affecting small businesses." // The proposed rules were sent to the legislature on Wed., June 13, 2007, for committee review, PDF file of legislative draft. // PDF file of public hearing comments. // PDF file of transmittal documents. // Proposed rules were at public hearing on December 21, 2006. Hearing announcement, PDF file // PDF file of hearing draft of rules // Documents related to public hearing draft (fiscal estimate, environmental assessment), PDF file // Statement of scope PDF file// Interested parties may contact James Quast, Program Manager, jim.quast@wisconsin.gov, 608-266-9292. //

Comm 67, Rental Unit Energy Efficiency,
* Changes to Comm 67 were adopted Feb. 21, 2008, with May 1, 2008 as the effective date. Adopted draft of rules, PDF file. // Legislative review draft of proposed rules, PDF file. Response by the Legislative Council, PDF file. Comm 67 Rule Report, PDF file. // Public Hearing Comments, PDF file. Public Hearing Announcement and Draft, PDF file. Transmittal Documents, PDF file. // Scoping Statement PDF file or HTML file // Interested parties may contact Joseph Hertel, Program Manager, joe.hertel@wisconsin.gov, 608-266-5649.

Comm 81-84, Uniform Plumbing Code
* Comm 81 -84: A public hearing on a general update of pumbing code rules will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 8, 2008, in the First Floor Conference Room of the Thompson Building in Madison, Wisonsin. Hearing announcement, PDF file, hearing draft of proposed rules, PDF file and Environmental Assessment, PDF file. // The Plumbing Code Advisory Council has been considering overall code changes related to a Statement of Scope, PDF file, issued in December 2005.

* Comm 81-87: Legislative review materials related to Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems sent March 13, 2008: Proposed Rules Draft, Review Materials, and Legislative Council Comments. // A public hearing was be held Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007, in Madison relating to proposed code changes involving private onsite wastewater treatment systems. Hearing Announcement, PDF file. Hearing Code Draft, PDF file. Hearing Transmittal Documents, PDF file. // A Scope Statement for possible code development work was issued July 13, 2006, PDF file. The objective is to update the department’s administrative rules relating to POWTS.

* Comm 82 and Comm 5, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code: Proposed changes related to forfeiture rules and tracer wires were adopted and are effective March 1, 2008. Code changes relating to the assessment of forfeitures for violating plumbing licensing requirements, the installation of tracer wire for locating non-metallic underground pipe. Final draft of rules, PDF file // Legislative comments, PDF file. Proposed changes sent to legislature for review on November 13, 2007. Legislative review copy, PDF file. Public hearing comments, PDF file. Transmittal documents, PDF file. // Public hearing August 14, 2007 in Madison: hearing announcement and hearing code draft, PDF file. Hearing transmittal Documents, PDF file. // Statement of Scope for Comm 5, PDF file. Statement of Scope for Comm 81-84, PDF file.

* Comm 82, Comm 2, Fee Code, Comm 5, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code, Comm 20, 21, Unioform Dwelling Code, and Comm 60, 61, Commercial Building Code: The first meeting of the Erosion and Stormwater Code Council was June 8, 2008, at the Lussier Family Heritage Center in Madison to consider a Statement of Scope issued July 2007 for possible code development concerning erosion control, sediment control, and storm water systems.

Comm 90, Public Swimming Pools and Water Attractions
* A public hearing will be 1 p.m., Tuesday, July 8, 2008, in the First Floor Conference Room of the Thompson Building, 201 W. Washington Avenue, Madison Wisconsin. Hearing announcement, PDF file, and hearing draft of proposed rules, PDF file. / / The Pool Code Advisory Council is meeting to consider possible code changes under a Statement of Scope, issued Dec. 22, 2005, PDF file. Interested parties may contact Lynita Docken, Program Manager, lynita.docken@wisconsin.gov, 608-785-9349.

Comm 200, Relating to: Small Business Enforcement Discretion, is the subject of a Scoping Statement, PDF file, prepared by Department of Commerce staff. Scoping statements are mandated outlines of code development work planned by a state agency, done in advance of commencing the work.