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S&B Fire Protection Systems Program

 The Safety and Buildings Division Fire Protection System Program includes fire detection, notification, alarm, and suppression systems. Rules are administered pertaining to fire protection systems. There are credentials administered for automatic fire sprinkler system workers, according to Comm 5, Credentialing Code. Fire protection system plan review is offered. See also Fire Prevention Program, Fire Department Safety and Health Program, and Commercial Buildings Program.

NEWS

Kidde recalls Model P12000 Dual Sensor smoke alarms; could fail to warn of fire, July 9, 2009 (CPSC)

Rules changes to Comm 66 and Comm 21 were were effective June 1, 2009, to replace the emergency rules issued in September 2008 related to installation of carbon monoxide alarms in tourist sleeping rooms under the UDC and to alarms in commercial buildings.

A new brochure outlines the requirements for installing smoke alarms in owner-occupied homes, rental homes and other residential buildings in Wisconsin. Download the PDF file of SB-8282, "Smoke Alarms in Wisconsin." This brochure replaces "Making Wisconsin Nights Safer."

New brochure, PDF file, about requirements for installation of carbon monoxide alarms

  Contacts

Email technical questions about fire protection systems to: fireprotech@commerce.state.wi.us

Fax technical questions about fire protection systems to: 608-283-7405

Fire Protection System Plan Reviewers/ Consultants are:
- Lynne LeCount, Waukesha, LLecount@commerce.state.wi.us, 262-548-8621;
- Mark Gardetto, Waukesha, mark.gardetto@wisconsin.gov, 262-523-3044;
- Keith Glaunert, Waukesha, kglaunert@commerce.state.wi.us, 262-548-8604.

Fire Protection Systems Section Chief, Dan Meneguin, dan.meneguin@wi.gov, 608-266-0056

Fire Protection Systems Program Manager, Jim Smith, jim.smith@wi.gov, 608-266-0251

Lists of Wisconsin fire departments' contacts and addresses

List of Wisconsin Fire Departments' WebSites.

Automatic Fire Sprinkler Contractor and Journeyman Council

  S&B Fire Protection Systems Plan Review

- Plan Review Status Check - You can enter customer ID info and learn the status of your S&B scheduled plan review.

- S&B has a page for scheduling commercial buildings plan reviews, including fire protection systems.

  - Fire Protection Agents: The following municipalities are delegated agents of the department to perform plan review of fire detection and suppression systems as prescribed under s. Comm 61.30.
City of Appleton
City of Burlington
City of Madison
Village of McFarland
City of Verona
The City of Milwaukee also has plan review authority.

- Fire Suppression and Alarm Plans and Checklist PDF file

- Combination water calc worksheet for home plumbing system and 13D fire protection system, SBD-10717 (N03/01) PDF file, Word 97 file

- How are campgrounds in Wisconsin affected by the Fire Protection Program? New Web Feature.

- Fire protection systems are not mandated in all new aircraft hangars in Wisconsin, PDF file

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Email this page's manager, Todd Taylor, ttaylor@commerce.state.wi.us or 608-267-3606

The Department of Commerce Safety and Buildings Division is an equal opportunity service provider and employer. If you need assistance to access services or need material in an alternate format, please contact us, 608-266-3151, TDD Relay dial 711 in Wisconsin or 800-947-3529, or ttaylor@commerce.state.wi.us