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Safety and Buildings Division - What's New?

                     *** See the S&B division-wide news reports. The most recent is October 2, 2009.
November 6, 2009
- Emergency rules in the state Department of Health Services Code 163 which regulates renovation, repair, and painting activities that may disturb lead-based paint became effective on October 19, 2009. More Info
- Daily Reporter article, Legislation offers job protection for volunteers, PDF file

November 4, 2009
- Draft summary is online of October 21 meeting of Mechanical Refrigeration Code Advisory Council

October 29, 2009
- Olsen Brothers company and individual ordered to pay for violations of construction stormwater control regulations, PDF file
- 2010 credential exam dates announced
- PDF file of October 22, 2009, S&B training presentation for Weld test Conductors

October 28, 2009
- Agenda for the Nov. 4, 2009, meeting of the Uniform Dwelling Code Council is online.
- The agenda is online for the Nov. 5, 2009, Conveyance Safety Code Advisory Council meeting
- The draft meeting summary is online for the August 26, 2009, Commercial Buildings Fire Safety Code Advisory Council, part of the consideration of possible revisions to the Commercial Building Code
- Public Swimming Pools plan review application 9808 updated

October 27, 2009
- Public swimming pool construction inspections are now all done by S&B staff.  More.
- Wisconsin receives several grants to boost solar energy industry, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article
- Craft breweries and bathroom fixtures both part of water use discussion, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article
- Kohler Company is 2009 federal Environmental Protection Agency "Watersense Manufacturer of the Year."  More about "Watersense."
- Governor announces energy training grants for carpenters, PDF file
- Governor announces energy training grants for electrical workers, PDF file  

October 26, 2009
- Agenda for October 30, 2009, meeting of the Structural Requirements Code Council and draft previous meeting summary are online.
Instructions to weld test conductors on how to fill out the weld test for titled "Structural Steel Welding"
- Agenda is online for the October 28, 2009, meeting of the S&B Energy Conservation Code Advisory Council

October 20., 2009
- Wisconsin government to begin new construction waste recycling effort, PDF file

October 19, 2009
- Agenda for the October 27, 2009, meeting of the Alteration and Change of Occupancy Code Council. Draft meeting summary available for the August 18, 2009, meeting of the council.
- Commentator cautions about relations of contractors and subs, Dolan Media article PDF file

October 14, 2009
- How are campgrounds in Wisconsin affected by S&B programs?

October 13, 2009
- Article from "Daily Reporter" about  discussion among contractors of risk responsibilities, PDF file
Solar Domestic Hot Water class on 10-20-2009 in Milwaukee;  See brochure for information and registration; City of Milwaukee - Milwaukee Shines, Andrea Luecke, 414-286-5593.

October 9, 2009
- Article from "Professional Builder" magazine about IRS's scrutiny of classification of employees versus independent contractors, PDF file

October 8, 2009
- Agenda for the Oct. 21, 2009, meeting of the Mechanical Refrigeration Code Council

October 6, 2009
- DeVilbiss reannounces recall of pressure washers and air compressors (CPSC)

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