DHS 83.61(3)(3) Polyurethane and polystyrene surfaces. Exposed polyurethane and polystyrene surfaces are prohibited, except varnished woodwork. DHS 83.61 HistoryHistory: CR 07-095: cr. Register January 2009 No. 637, eff. 4-1-09; correction in (2) (a) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register December 2011 No. 672. subch. XI of ch. DHS 83Subchapter XI — Requirements for New Construction, Remodeling, Additions, or Newly-Licensed Existing Structures DHS 83.62(1)(1) The following codes and standards are adopted as part of these rules and incorporated by reference: DHS 83.62(1)(c)(c) NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2002 edition. DHS 83.62(1)(d)(d) NFPA 13R, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height, 2002 edition. DHS 83.62(1)(e)(e) NFPA 13D, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes, 2002 edition. DHS 83.62 HistoryHistory: CR 07-095: cr. Register January 2009 No. 637, eff. 4-1-09; correction in (1) (a) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register December 2011 No. 672. DHS 83.63(1)(1) Department of safety and professional servicers plan review. Plan review by the department of safety and professional services is required for new construction or remodeling of CBRFs of 9 or more residents except for those CBRFs attached to hospitals or nursing homes. DHS 83.63(2)(a)(a) New and remodeled. Plans for all new construction, additions, and remodeling projects for CBRFs shall be approved by the department before beginning construction, except under sub. (4) (b). DHS 83.63(2)(b)(b) Existing buildings. Existing buildings applying for CBRF licensure after April 1, 2009, shall submit plans for department review for compliance with this subsection. DHS 83.63(2)(c)(c) Plan submission. At least 2 sets of working drawings and specifications shall be submitted to the department. The drawings shall be scaled and to dimension. The review process begins after the department receives all required documents and fees. DHS 83.63(3)(a)(a) Specifications. The working drawing and specifications shall meet the requirements of the department of safety and professional services. DHS 83.63(3)(c)(c) Changes. Any changes in the approved plans affecting the application of the requirements of this subchapter shall be submitted to the department before beginning the work. The changes shall be made on the previously approved drawings. DHS 83.63(3)(d)(d) Construction. If construction above the foundation level is not initiated within one year from the date of the department’s approval, the approval shall be void and plans, specifications, and fees shall be resubmitted to the department for approval. DHS 83.63(4)(a)(a) Fees. The fees established in this subsection shall be paid to the department for providing the plan review under sub. (2). The department may withhold plan review for those parties who have past due accounts with the department. The department shall charge a CBRF a fee in accordance with the following schedule: DHS 83.63(4)(a)1.1. For projects with an estimated dollar value of less than $2,000, a fee of $100. DHS 83.63(4)(a)2.2. For projects with an estimated dollar value of at least $2,000 but less than $25,000, a fee of $300. DHS 83.63(4)(a)3.3. For projects with an estimated dollar value of at least $25,000 but less than $100,000, a fee of $500. DHS 83.63(4)(a)4.4. For projects with an estimated dollar value of at least $100,000 but less than $500,000, a fee of $750. DHS 83.63(4)(a)5.5. For projects with an estimated dollar value of at least $500,000 but less than $1 million, a fee of $1,500. DHS 83.63(4)(a)6.6. For projects with an estimated dollar value of at least $1 million but less than $5 million, a fee of $2,500. DHS 83.63(4)(a)7.7. For projects with an estimated dollar value of over $5 million, a fee of $5,000. DHS 83.63(4)(b)(b) Fee for permission to start construction. The fee for permission to start construction shall be $80. This fee shall apply to those applicants proposing to start construction prior to the approval by the department of the plans. DHS 83.63(4)(c)(c) Fee for plan revision. The fee for revision of previously approved plans shall be $100. This fee applies to plans that are revised for reasons other than those requested by the department. There is no fee for revisions requested by the department as a condition of original plan approval. DHS 83.63(4)(d)(d) Payment of fees. Fees shall be remitted at the time the plans are submitted to the department. No plan examinations, approvals or inspections may be made by the department until fees are received. DHS 83.63(5)(a)(a) New construction and additions. New construction and any additions to CBRFs after April 1, 2009, shall meet the requirements of this subchapter. DHS 83.63(5)(b)(b) Existing facilities. Any remodeling of or change in licensure class of CBRFs licensed before April 1, 2009, shall meet the requirements of this subchapter. For purposes of this subsection, if a remodeled area in any existing building, wing, or floor exceeds 50% of the total square footage of the building, wing, or floor, then the entire building, wing or floor shall be brought into compliance with the rules governing new construction which are in effect at the time of the plan submittal to the department. DHS 83.63(5)(c)(c) Newly licensed existing structures. Any existing building, or any portion thereof, seeking licensure as a CBRF after April 1, 2009, shall meet the requirements of this subchapter. DHS 83.63 HistoryHistory: CR 07-095: cr. Register January 2009 No. 637, eff. 4-1-09; correction in (1), (3) (a), (b) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 6., 7., Stats., Register December 2011 No. 672. DHS 83.64(1)(1) Building systems shall be installed according to all referenced standards. Systems include heating, ventilation and air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, and fire protection. DHS 83.64(2)(2) Interconnected detection systems in small facilities shall at minimum meet the provisions of NFPA 72, Chapter 11. Initial testing shall meet NFPA 72, Chapter 10. DHS 83.64(3)(3) Facilities with a licensed capacity of 9 or more residents shall incorporate the interconnected detection system into a building fire alarm system complete with manual pull stations, horns and strobes, and a control panel with battery back-up which will activate a building-wide alarm if any initiating device is automatically or manually activated, including activation of the sprinkler system. DHS 83.64(4)(4) CBRFs of the following size and class shall be provided with automatic sprinkler systems in accordance with the chart and with the requirements under s. DHS 83.48 (8) (a). DHS 83.64(5)(5) All CBRF with a license capacity of 9 or more residents shall have smoke compartments formed by smoke barriers in accordance with ch. SPS 361. DHS 83.64(6)(6) Small class AA facilities shall have at least 2 primary exits that are doors from each floor that provide unobstructed travel to grade level. DHS 83.64(7)(7) All entrance and exit doors and interior doors serving all common living areas and all bathrooms and bedrooms in small CBRFs shall have a clear-width opening of at least 32 inches. DHS 83.64(8)(8) All interior and exterior ramps shall have a slope of not more than one foot of rise in 12 feet of run.
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