Safety and Buildings Division - Code Advisory Councils, Meetings, and Materials

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  ** Alteration and Change of Occupancy Council
This 11-member advisory council, appointed by the Division Administrator, has been convened on a temporary basis during the revision process for the 2006 Wisconsin Commercial Building Code to advise the Department on requirements for existing buildings that are altered or changed in use.

Next meeting:  No meeting scheduled 

Agendas  |  Meeting Summaries  |  Membership List  |  Related Code Development Activity

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  ** Amusement Ride Code Advisory Council
This 7-member advisory council, appointed by the Division Administrator, advises the Department on issues and rules relating to the design, construction, operation, repair, inspection, assembly, disassembly and use of amusement rides at carnivals, fairs and other places of amusement for the safety of frequenters. The rules are currently contained in chapter Comm 34.

Next meeting:  No meeting scheduled  

Questions may be directed to Jim Quast, 608/266-9292, or TTY 608/264-8777, jim.quast@wisconsin.gov.

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  ** Automatic Fire Sprinkler Contractor and Journeymen Council
This 5-member statutory council, appointed by the Secretary of Commerce, advises the Department on issues and rules relating to licensing of automatic fire sprinkler contractors and journeymen automatic fire sprinkler fitters. The rules are currently contained in chapter Comm 5.

Next meeting:  No meeting scheduled 

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  ** Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Advisory Council
This 10-member advisory council, appointed by the Division Administrator, advises the Department on issues and rules relating to the design, construction, installation, operation, inspection, testing, maintenance, alteration and repair of boilers and pressure vessels installed in public buildings and places of employment. The rules are currently contained in chapter Comm 41.

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  ** Comm 14 Code Advisory Committee
This 6-member advisory council, appointed by the division administrator, advises the department on issues and rules relating to the fire inspection and prevention programs, including Fire Department Dues. The rules are currently contained in chapter Comm 14.

Next meeting:  October 22, 2008, Wednesday, at 9 a.m. in rm 3B, Thompson Bldg, 201 West Washington Ave, Madison, Wisconsin.No meeting scheduled 

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  ** Commercial Buildings Code Council
This 13-member council, appointed by the Division Administrator, advises the Department on statewide minimum rules for construction, operation, and maintenance of public buildings and places of employment. These rules are currently contained in chapters Comm 61 to 65.

Next meeting:  No meeting scheduled.  For more information, contact Jim Smith, jim.smith@wi.gov, or Jim Quast, jim.quast@wi.gov.

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  **Commercial Buildings Fire Protection Systems Code Council
This 16-member council, appointed by the Division Administrator, advises the Department on issues and rules relating to fire protection systems for public buildings and places of employment.  These rules are currently contained in chapter Comm 62.

Next meeting:  No meeting scheduled 

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  **Commercial Buildings Fire Safety Code Council
This 11-member council, appointed by the Division Administrator, advises the Department on issues and rules relating to fire safety provisions for public buildings and places of employment.  These rules are currently contained in chapter Comm 62.

Next meeting:  No meeting scheduled 

  **  Contractor Certification Council (in November 2006 this council replaced the Dwelling Contractor Financial Responsibility Council)
This 3-member statutory council, appointed by the Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Commerce, advises the department on issues and rules relating to certifying the financial responsibility of contractors who obtain building permits to perform work on one- and 2-family dwellings, continuing education courses and exams for dwelling contractors, and certification of Uniform Dwelling Code inspectors. Related rules are currently contained in chapter Comm 5.

Next meeting:  No meeting scheduled 

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**   Conveyance Safety Council
This 10-member statutory council, appointed by the Governor, advises the Department on issues and rules relating to elevators and other conveyance systems such as dumbwaiters and escalators. The rules are currently contained in chapter Comm 18.

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This 11-member advisory council, appointed by the Division Administrator, advises the Department on issues and rules relating to the safeguarding of persons and property from hazards arising from the installation and use of electricity. The rules are currently contained in chapter Comm 16.

Next meeting:  No meeting scheduled 

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  ** Elevator Code Council (Discontinued in Fall 2006)
This advisory council was replaced by the Conveyance Safety Council because of the 2005 Wisconsin Act 456 (Conveyance Safety Council = "Regulating elevators, escalators, and other similar conveyances, providing an exemption from rule-making procedures, granting rule-making authority, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.")

Discontinued.

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  ** Energy Conservation Code Council
This 9-member advisory council, appointed by the Division Administrator, advises the Department on issues and rules for energy conservation as related to the Commercial Building Code, chapters Comm 61-65.

Next meeting:  No meeting scheduled 

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Next meeting:  9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, December 3, 2008, in the Community Room of the Westport Administrative Offices, 5387 Mary Lake Road, Waunakee, WI. 

  ** Gas Systems Council
This 11-member advisory council, appointed by the Division Administrator, advises the Department on issues and rules relating to the design, construction, installation, operation, repair and maintenance of equipment for gas systems such as liquefied petroleum gas facilities. The rules are currently contained in chapter Comm 40.

Next meeting:  No meeting scheduled

A public hearing on proposals for licensing liquefied gas suppliers is scheduled for Nov. 4, 2008, in Madison. 

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**    HVAC Advisory Code Council
This 9-member advisory council, appointed by the Division Administrator, advises the Department on issues and rules relating to the heating, ventilating, and air conditioning requirements of Comm 64-65, Commercial Building Code.

Next meeting:  No meeting scheduled 

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**   Historic Building Code Council
This 7-member advisory council, appointed by the Division Administrator, advises the Department on issues and rules relating to the preservation or restoration of buildings or structures designated as historic buildings. The rules are currently contained in chapter Comm 70.

Next meeting:  No meeting scheduled 

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Next meeting:  No meeting scheduled

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--- Manufactured Homes and Home Parks Council activities have been folded into the Manufactured Housing Code Council. Past Manufactured Home Dealers and Salesperson Council Agendas | Meeting Summaries | 

--- Manufactured Home Dealers and Salespersons Council activities have been folded into the Manufactured Housing Code Council. Past Manufactured Home Dealers and Salesperson Council Agendas | Meeting Summaries 

**   Means of Egress Code Council
This 7-member advisory council, appointed by the Division Administrator, advises the Department on issues and rules relating to means of egress and accessibility. The rules are currently contained in chapter Comm 62.

Next meeting:  No meeting scheduled 

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**   Mechanical Refrigeration Code Council 
This 8-member advisory council, appointed by the Division Administrator, advises the Department on issues and rules relating to the design, construction, installation, operation and inspection of mechanical refrigerating systems installed in public buildings and places of employment, and for preventing the release of ozone-depleting refrigerants to the atmosphere. The rules are currently contained in chapter Comm 45.

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  ** Multifamily Dwelling Code Council
This 14-member statutory council, appointed by the Governor, advises the Department on statewide uniform rules for construction, operation, and maintenance of multifamily dwellings. These rules are currently contained in chapters Comm 61 to 65, and by statute, must be reviewed biennially.

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**   Plumbers Council
This 3-member statutory council, appointed by the Secretary of Commerce, advises the Department on issues and rules relating to licensing of plumbers. The rules are currently contained in chapter Comm 5.

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  ** Plumbing Advisory Code Council
This 12-member advisory council, appointed by the Division Administrator, advises the Department in the updating of the provisions of the state Uniform Plumbing Code, chs. Comm 81-85, which consist of rules for the design, construction, installation, supervision, maintenance and inspection of plumbing. [For POWTS, chapter Comm 83, see POWTS Technical Advisory Committee or POWTS Advisory Code Council]

Next meeting:  No meeting scheduled 

  ** Plumbing Advisory Code Council - Stormwater Workgroup (not currently active)
This 7-member advisory council, appointed by the Division Administrator, was created to assist the Plumbing Advisory Code Council in the updating of the provisions of the state Uniform Plumbing Code, chs. Comm 81-85, relating to stormwater and consistencies with chapters NR 151 and 216.

Next meeting:  No meeting scheduled 

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  ** Pool Advisory Code Council
This 11-member advisory council, appointed by the Secretary of Commerce, assists the division in the updating of the provisions of the Design and Construction of Public Swimming Pools and Water Attractions, chapter Comm 90, which consist of rules for regulating the design and construction, alteration, or reconstruction of public swimming pools, including whirlpools and water attractions, and the alteration of public swimming pool equipment in order to protect the health and safety of the public.

Next meeting:  No meeting scheduled 

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  ** POWTS Advisory Code Council
This 11-member advisory council, appointed by the Division Administrator, assists the division in the review and updating of the provisions of the state Uniform Plumbing Code, chapters Comm 81-85 that consists of rules for soil and site evaluation, and the design, installation, inspection and maintenance of Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (POWTS). The Advisory Council also assists the division in the review and updating of the Sanitation Code, chapter Comm 91 that consists of minimum standards and criteria for the design, installation and maintenance of sanitation systems and devices that are alternatives to water-carried waste plumbing fixtures and drain systems.

Next meeting: No meeting scheduled.

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  ** POWTS Technical Advisory Committee
This 7-member advisory committee, appointed by the Division Administrator, assists the division in the review of specific methods or technologies that are voluntarily submitted for review to be utilized as POWTS holding, treatment or dispersal components which conform to the standards or specifications referenced in chapters Comm 81-84, but do not require approval under subsection (2) or section Comm 84.50.

Next meeting:  No meeting scheduled 

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**   Public Safety Advisory Council  
This 13-member advisory council, appointed by the Division Administrator, advises the Department on issues and rules relating to public employee health and safety. The rules are currently in chapter Comm 32.

Next meeting:  No meeting scheduled 

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  ** Rental Unit Energy Efficiency Council
This 3-member council, appointed by the Division Administrator, advises the Department on issues and rules relating to minimum energy efficiency requirements for rental units, which must be met when transferring ownership of the rental unit. The rules are contained in chapter Comm 67.

Next meeting:  No meeting scheduled 

Rule changes to Comm 67, Rental Unit Energy Efficiency, became effective May 1, 2008.

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  ** Structural Requirements Commercial Building Code Council
This 8-member advisory council, appointed by the Division Administrator, advises the Department on issues and rules relating to the structural requirements of Comm 61-65, Commercial Building Code.

Next meeting:  No meeting scheduled 

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  ** Uniform (1- and 2-family) Dwelling Code Council
This 18-member statutory council, appointed by the Governor, advises the Department on uniform rules for the construction of one- and two-family dwellings. These rules are currently contained in chapters Comm 20 to 25, and by statute, must be reviewed biennially. 

Next meeting:  No meeting scheduled 
 
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** Uniform (1- and 2-family) Dwelling Inspection Advisory Workgroup
This 10-member advisory workgroup, appointed by the division administrator, was created to assist in establishing inspection policies and procedures relating to contract administration and enforcement of the Uniform Dwelling Code.

Next meeting:  No meeting scheduled 

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  ** Wisconsin Fund Advisory Code Council 
This 7-member advisory council, appointed by the division administrator, assists the division in the review and updating of chapter Comm 87, the Private Sewage System Replacement Or Rehabilitation Grant Program. As provided section 145.245, Stats., financial assistance may be available for eligible owners of residential property and small business establishments for failing category 1 and 2 POWTS located within participating governmental units.

Next meeting:  No meeting scheduled 

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Membership Lists

  Alteration and Change of Use Advisory Council
Joel Becker, Brookfield, Associated General Contractors of Greater Milwaukee
Steve Gleisner, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Fire Department
Bruce Johnson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Builders Association
David Lind, Bayside, Wisconsin State Fire Inspectors Association
Paul Menches, Onalaska, Wisconsin State Fire Chiefs Association
John Periard, Milwaukee, Building Owners and Managers Association
Charles Quagliana, Madison, American Institute of Architects
Chris Rute, Milwaukee, City of Milwaukee
Jim Sewell, Madison, Wisconsin Historical Society
Harry Sulzer, Madison, City of Madison
David Vos, Madison, Developer of Historic Properties 

  Amusement Ride Code Advisory Council
William Anderson, Wisconsin Dells, Extreme World
Larry Gonzales, Milwaukee, Iron Workers Local 8
Robert Johnson, Winter Park, Florida, Outdor Amusement Business Association
Darrell Klompmaker, Marshall, Little Amerricka
David Larkee, Waupaca, Tip Top Shows
Harry Nienaber, Marshfield, Wisconsin Association of Fairs
Alan Ogilvie, Middleton, Capitol Insurance Companies
Charles Waterman, Oshkosh, Calkins Midways Inc.
Kristina Westergaard, Green Bay, Bay Beach Amusement Park

  Automatic Fire Sprinkler Contractor and Journeymen Council
Jeff Bateman, Slinger, Licensed Fire Sprinkler Contractors
Dan Driebel, New London, Licensed Journeyman Fire Sprinkler Fitters
Greg Hintz, Neenah, Licensed Fire Sprinkler Contractors
Chris Schoenbeck, Milwaukee, Licensed Journeyman Fire Sprinkler Fitters
James Smith, Madison, Department of Commerce 

  Boiler Code Advisory Council
William Andrae, Milwaukee, Boiler and Pressure Vessel Repairers Association
Joe Bena, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Manaufacturers and Commerce
Peter Burno, Stoughton, Wisconsin Historical Steam Engine Assoc
Jay Ehrfurth, Madison, Wisconsin Dept of Administration
Daniel Hegyi, Schaumburg, IL, American Insurance Association
Matt Keenan, Cushing, Wisconsin Boiler Inspectors Association
Paul Prill, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Pipe Trades Association
Randy Pucek, Milwaukee, City of Milwaukee
Doug Smithback, Madison, Mechanical Contractors of Wisconsin
vacant, Wisconsin Utilities Association

  Comm 14 Code Advisory Committee
Greg Cleveland, Marshfield, Wisconsin State Fire Chiefs Association
Ken Cole, Madison, Wisconsin Association of School Boards
Marty King, West Allis, Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin
Dave Lind, Glendale, Wisconsin Fire Inspectors Association
John Periard, Milwaukee, Building Owners and Managers Association
Jim Stormer, Pickerl, Wisconsin Sate Fire Fighter's Association

  Commercial Building Code Council
Norman Arendt, Madison, Engineers
Janet Harter, Eau Claire, Fire Chiefs Assoc.
Curt Hastings, Madison, Building Contractors
Joe Jameson, Middleton, Municipalities/Building Inspectors
Joseph Jurkiewicz, Milwaukee, Architects
David Keller, Madison, Building Owners
Steve Klessig, Kaukauna, Builders and Contractors
Dennis Krutz, Milwaukee, Insurance Organizations
David Lind, Glendale, Fire Inspectors Assoc.
William Napier, Madison, State Facilities
Bill Pennoyer, Milwaukee, Building Contractors
Stan Ramaker, Fond du Lac, Builders and Contractors
Ed Ruckriegel, Madison, Madison Fire Department
Gary Ruhl, Appleton, Tradesworkers and Craftsworkers
Chris Rute, Milwaukee, City of Milwaukee
Michael Shoys, Madison, Building Owners
Russ Spahn, Greenfield, Fire Chiefs Assoc.

Commercial Buildings Fire Protection Systems Council
Brandon Bartow, Manitowoc, Bartow Builders
Jeff Bateman, Slinger, Pioneer Fire Protection
Ron Bergquist, Brookfield, Viking Supply Net
Tom Binish, Green Bay, A&A Fire and Security
Thomas Clark, Pleasant Prairie, Pleasant Prairie Fire and Rescue Dept.
John Crook, Fitchburg, City of Fitchburg
Joseph Donato, O’Fallon, MO, Gentex Corp.
John Eagon, Oregon, American Institute of Architects, Wisconsin Society
Joseph Feuling, Mukwonago, Sentra Protective Systems
Janet Harter, Eau Claire, Eau Claire Fire Dept.
Chris Schoenbeck, Menomonee Falls, Sprinkler Fitters Local 183
Curt Waddell, Franklen, WPI Communications Systems

Commercial Buildings Fire Safety Council
Peter Braun, Wauwatosa, Wall-tech Inc.
Thomas Clark, Pleasant Prairie, Pleasant Prairie Fire and Rescue Dept.
John Eagon, Oregon, American Institute of Architects, Wisconsin Society
Michael Gardner, Washington D.C., Gypsum Association
Jeff Leckwee, Madison, Bricklayers Local 13
Richard Licht, New Richmond, International Firestop Council
David Lind, Bayside, Wisconsin Fire Inspectors Assoc.
Kerry Vondross, Waukesha, County Materials Corp.
David Wheaton, Wauwatosa, City of Wauwatosa
Patrick Winger, Hazelhurst, Winger Concrete Products

  Contractor Certification Advisory Code Council
Craig Rakowski, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin Builders Assoc.
Jay Statz, Middleton, National Association of Remodeling Contractors
Joseph Welch, Pewaukee, Wisconsin State Council of Carpenters

  Conveyance Safety Code Council
Andrew Zielke, Madison,  Manufacturer of Elevators
Vacant, Elevator Servicing Business
Paul Rosenberg, Mequon, Architectural Design or Elevator Consulting Profession
Kelvin Nord, New Berlin, Labor
Calvin King, Onalaska, City, Village, Town or County
George Semenak, Green Bay, Owner or Manager of a Building
Jesse Kaysen, Madison, Public
Kevin Kraemer, Plain, Building Contractor
Larry Swaziek, Madison (Safety and Buildings Division), Designee of Secty Dept. of Commerce
Dan Menguin,  Madison (Safety and Buildings Division), Designated by Secty Dept. of Commerce, familiar with commercial building inspections

  Electrical Code Advisory Council
Kevin Brenner, Oshkosh, International Association of Electrical Inspectors - Wisconsin Chapter
Shannon Clark, Richland Center, Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Association
Mark Cook, Madison, Wisconsin Public Service Commission
Brad Gruenewald, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Utilities Associations
David Hansen, Madison, Wisconsin Dept of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
David Helgeson, Baldwin, Wisconsin Electrical Trades Council
Ron Janikowski, Wausau, International Association of Electrical Inspectors - Wisconsin Chapter
Charles Johansen, Hayward, Wisconsin Builders Association
Jeff Knudtson, Madison, National Electrical Contractors Association - WI Chapter
Richard Lynes, Janesville, Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin
Tim O'Rorke, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Healthcare Engineering Association
Leo Sokolik, Janesville, WI AFL-CIO
David Washebek, Brookfield, National Electrical Contractors Association - Milwaukee Chapter

  Gas Systems Code Council
Ed Aldridge, Bloomington IL, Growmark
Bruce Barganz, Jefferson, Wisconsin Fertilizer and Chemical Association
Tim Clay, Madison, Wisconsin Federation of Cooperatives
David A. Duey, Milton, ANGI International
Kingsley H. Forbes, Wausau, National Propane Gas Association
Art Herschberger, Ripon, Wisconsin Propane Gas Association
Gary Puljas, Altoona, Wisconsin Fire Inspectors Association
Gene Reece, Appleton, Wisconsin State Fire Chiefs Association
Timothy J. Temperly, Milwaukee, City of Milwaukee
John Wehmeier, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Utilities Association
Bob Willder, Madison, Wisconsin Agri-Service Association 

  Historic Building Code Council
Bruce Johnson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Builders Association
Steve Gleisner, Milwaukee, City of Milwaukee Fire Department
Charles J. Quagliana, Madison, American Institute of Architects - Wisconsin Society
Chris Rute, Milwaukee, Historic Preservation Commission
Jim Sewell, Madison, Interested Party
Harry A. Sulzer, Madison, Interested Party
David G. Vos, Madison, Interested Party

  Manufactured Housing Council
Steve Andreske, Dorchester, Maunfacturer
Dan Curran, Superior, Inspector
John Geise, Lancaster, Manufacturer
Bart Huntington, Bonduel, Manufactured Home Dealer
Ross Kinzler, Madison, Manufactured Housing Industry Assoc.
Bob Kluwin, Hartland, Manufactured Housing Industry Supplier
Harry Kreuser, Milwaukee, Labor
Ron Middleton, Bonduel, Manufactured Home Community Owners
Jim Reitzner, Milwaukee, Manufactured Home Community Owners
Al Rhinerson, Oxford, Manufactured Home Installers
Al Schwoerer, Eau Claire, Manufactured Home Installers
Mark Theide,  Chippewa Falls, Maufactured Home Dealers
Kristen Zehner, Marshall, Public

  Means of Egress and Accessibility Code Advisory Council (incomplete)
Larry Earrll, Madison, Wisconsin Department of Administration
Cleo Eliason, Madison, Easter Seal Society of Wisconsin
Joesph Jurkiewicz, Milwaukee, American Institute of Architects, Wisconsin Society
Larry Palank, Brookfield, Associated General Contractors of Greater Milwaukee
Richard Pomo, Madison, Wisconsin Council of the Blind
Ed Solner, Middleton, American Institute of Architects, Wisconsin Society
Monica Sommerfeldt, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin Builders Association
David Wheaton, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin Building Inspectors Association 

  Mechanical Refrigeration Code Council
Jeffrey G. Boldt, Madison, Madison Chapter ASHRAE
John Brenton, Burlington, Wisconsin Association of Meat Processors
Brady Farrell, Madison, Mechanical Contractors Association of Wisconsin
David Guckelberger, LaCrosse, Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Institute
Gary Hammen, Madison, Wisconsin State AFL-CIO
Al Mlakar, Milwaukee, Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors Association of WI
Randy S. Pucek, Milwaukee, City of Milwaukee
Frederick Weidenfeller, Cudahy, Vilter Manufacturing Corporation 

  Multifamily Dwelling Code Council
Kraig Bielfeld, Ixonia, Fire Service
Jeffery Brohmer, La Crosse, Fire Service
Emory Budzinski, Mosinee, Manufacturer/Supplier Wood Products
Beth Gonnering, Kenosha, Building Contractors/Developers
Edward Gray, Kenosha, Labor
Greta Hansen, Edgerton, Public
James Klett, Whitefish Bay, Architects/Engineers/Developers
Michael Morey, Madison, Building Contractors/Developers
Dave Nitz, Berlin, Building Inspectors
Richard Paur, Milwaukee, Building inspectors
Nicholas Rivecca, Hartland, Manufacturer/Supplier Concrete
Mark Scott, Pewaukee, Labor
Korrine Schneider, Milwaukee, Public
Kevin Wippurfurth, McFarland, Drywall Distributors

  Plumbers Council
Dave Jones, Madison, Master Plumbers
Scott Hamilton, Milwaukee, Journeyman Plumbers
Lynita Docken, Onalaska, Safety and Buildings Division 

  Plumbing Advisory Code Council
Art Biesek, Reedsburg, League of Wisconsin Municipalities
Thomas Boehnen, Madison, American Society of Plumbing Engineers
Patrick Casey, Milwaukee, Plumbers' Local 75
Hallet Jenkins, Milwaukee, Milwaukee City Dept. of Neighborhood Service
Gary Kowalke, Baraboo, Wisconsin Association of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors
Jeff Kuhn, Brookfield, Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors of SE Wisconsin
Rudolf Petrowitsch, Menomonee Falls, American Society of Sanitary Engineering
Gene Shumann, LaCrosse, Designer
David Viola, Schaumburg, IL, Plumbing Manufacturers Institute
Joseph Zoulek, Butler, Wisconsin Association of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors 

  Plumbing Advisory Code Council - Stormwater Workgroup
Mazen M. Amer, Milwaukee, City Engineering
Tom C. Cottreau, Milwaukee, City plumbing
Willie Gonwa, Milwaukee, Engineer
Dan Jensen, Portage, Contractor/Installer/Designer
Mary Anne Lowndes, Madison, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Bob Netzler, Manitowoc, City Plumbing Inspection
Robert Pups, Greenfield, City Plumbing Inspection
Gene Shumann, LaCrosse, Plumbing Designer
James R. Wolf, Madison, City Plumbing Inspection 

  Pool Advisory Code Council
Dave Baker, Wisconsin Dells, Pool Operators
Tom Carrico, Olewein, Wisconsin Park and Recreation Association
Charles Neuman, Beaver Dam, World Water Park Association
Melanie Novinski, DePere, Wisconsin Innkeepers Association
Sean O'Connor, Prairie du Sac, Pool Designer
William Rollins, Sheboygan, Pool Designer
Jim Scwingle, Sauk City, Pool Designer
Peter Simon, Beaver Dam, Pool Engineer
Doug Voegeli, Madison, Wisconsin Environmental Health Association
Jack Waterman, Wisconsin Dells

  POWTS Advisory Code Council
James Converse, Madison, UW Madison - Biological Systems Engineering
Steven Crosby, Waunakee, Wisconsin Builders Association
Dale Dimond, Wausau, Marathon County Zoning
Patrick Essie, Madison, Wisconsin Precast Concrete Association
Thomas Gilbert, Madison, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Don Murphy, Eagle, Wisconsin Liquid Waste Carrier Association
Michael O'Connel, Mount Horeb, Wisconsin Association of Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling Contractors
Chris Olson, Door County Sanitarian Office
Sue Schambureck, Reedsville, Wisconsin Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association
Todd Stair, Delafield, Wisconsin Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association
E Jerry Tyler, Madison, UW Madison - Biological Systems Engineering

  POWTS Technical Advisory Committee
Rick Apfel, Madison, Wisconsin Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association
Morris Beaton, Chicago, federal Environmental Protection Agency
James Converse, UW-Madison
Thomas Gilbert, Madison, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Dave Jones, Madison, Wis Assoc Plumbing Heating and Cooling Contractors
Steve Olson, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin Precast Concrete Association
Lara Pagel, Waupaca County Zoning Office

  Public Safety Advisory Council
Ken M. Blomberg, Plover, Wisconsin Rural Water Association
Jose Bucio, Milwaukee, Wisconsin State AFL-CIO
Vance Forrest, Brookfield, Wisconsin Counties Association
Boyd A. Garey, Madison, Wisconsin Dept of Administration State Risk Management
David Hanneman, Schofield, Wisconsin Education Association Council
Ron Kent, Madison, AFSCME - Wisconsin
Dave Kodel, Brookfield, Wisconsin Alliance of Cities
James Kropp, Madison, Wisconsin Dept of Administration Facilities Development
Don Lythjohan, Madison, Madison Metro Sewerage District
Thomas Rowe, Milwaukee, City of Milwaukee Dept. of Public Works
Richard J. Stadelman, Shawano, Wisconsin Towns Association
Ernest Stracener, Madison, UW System Environmental Health and Safety
Dennis G. Tweedale, Madison, League of Wisconsin Municipalities 

  Rental Unit Energy Efficiency Council
Rob Jens, Madison, Apartment Assoc. of South Central Wisconsin (Property Owner)
Tom McKenna, Madison, Wisconsin Realtors Assoc. (Realtor)
Kent Schwanker, Ripon, Wisconsin Assoc. Home Inspectors (Inspector)

  Structural Commercial Building Code Advisory Council
Greg Bares, Madison, Wisiconsin Dept of Administration
Steven Cramer, Madison, UW Madison Dept of Civil and Environmental Engineering
David Hyzer, Madison, American Institute of Architects - Wisconsin
Michael Oliva, Madison, UW Madison Dept of Civil and Environmental Engineering
John Rave, Wauwatosa, Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin
Robert Schumacher, Milwaukee, American Society of Civil Engineers
Alan Wagner, Milwaukee, American Society of Civil Engineers
Michael West, Milwaukee, American Society of Civil Engineers

  Uniform Dwelling Code Council
Dennis Bauer, Mc Farland, Remodeling Contractors
Jeffrey Bechard, Eau Claire, Labor
David Dolan-Wallace, Green Bay, Architect
Thomas Doleschy, Muskego, Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters
Dan Gorski, Madison, Contractor
Robert Jakel, Kaukauna, Public
Brian Juarez, Fort Atkinson, Inspector
Steve Levine, Madison, Public
Frank Opatik, Wausau, Housing Manufacturer
Tom Palecek, Marshfield, Housing Manufacturer
Robert Premo, Hartland, Inspector
Gary Ruhl, Oshkosh, Labor
Mary Schroeder, Brookfield, Contractor 
Kathleen Stadtherr, Green Bay, Inspector
William Turner, Hayward, Supplier
John Vande Castle, Fond du Lac, Supplier
Mike Wallace, Hudson, Inspector 

  Uniform Dwelling Code Inspection Workgroup
Tom Martin, Sussex, SEWBIA
Lester Jonson, Monroe, SWWBIA
Jack Van Der Weele, Sheboygan, NEWBIA
Wallace Habhegger, New Richmond, NWWBIA
Darin Pagel, Merril, UDC Inspector
Tom DeLacy, Waukesha, UDC Inspection Agnecy
Arthur Bisek, Reedsburg, UDC Inspector
Mark Jankowski, Portage, UDC Inspector
Devin Rains, Mount Horeb, Wisconsin Builders Association
Dan Schneider, Kiel, Wisconsin Builders Association

  Wisconsin Fund Advisory Code Council
Roger Plesha, La Crosse, Wisconsin Counties Association
Todd Stair, Delafield, Wisconsin Builders Association
Harry Butler, Waukesha, Wisconsin Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association
Tom Larson, Madison, Wisconsin Realtors Association
Ruth Fitzgerald, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin Liquid Waste Carrier Association
Ted Rohloff, Chilton, Wisconsin County Code Administrators' Association
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Steve Olson, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin Precast Concrete Association
Dave Jones, Madison, Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling Contractors of Wisconsin

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