Register May 2018 No. 749
Chapter SPS 327
camping units
Subchapter I — Administration and Enforcement
SPS 327.03 Effective date.
SPS 327.06 Procedure for municipalities.
SPS 327.07 State jurisdiction.
SPS 327.09 Wisconsin camping unit building permit.
SPS 327.10 Procedure for obtaining camping unit building permit.
SPS 327.12 Approval procedures.
SPS 327.13 Suspension or revocation of Wisconsin camping unit building permit.
SPS 327.14 Effect of suspension and revocation.
SPS 327.15 Approval of products.
SPS 327.16 Petition for variance.
SPS 327.17 Municipal variance from the code.
SPS 327.18 Appeals of orders, determinations, and for extension of time.
SPS 327.19 Adoption of standards.
Subchapter II — Construction Standards
SPS 327.20 Loads and materials.
SPS 327.22 Stairways and elevated areas.
SPS 327.24 Ceiling height.
SPS 327.26 Smoke detectors.
SPS 327.27 Carbon monoxide alarms.
SPS 327.28 Protection against decay and termites.
SPS 327.30 Wood floors in contact with the ground.
SPS 327.31 Wood frame floors.
SPS 327.33 Exterior covering.
SPS 327.34 Wood frame walls.
SPS 327.35 Roof design and framing.
SPS 327.36 Weather protection for roofs.
Subchapter III — Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning
SPS 327.39 Selection of equipment.
SPS 327.40 Types and location of equipment.
SPS 327.41 Combustion air.
SPS 327.42 Mechanical draft systems.
SPS 327.43 Equipment maintenance information.
SPS 327.45 Dampers, registers, and grilles.
SPS 327.47 Venting system location.
SPS 327.48 Multiple appliance venting.
Subchapter IV — Electrical Standards
SPS 327.50 Electrical standards.
Subchapter V — Plumbing
Subchapter VI — Camping Unit Transfer Tanks
SPS 327.53 Installation and maintenance.
SPS 327.54 Compliance with code.
SPS 327.55 Servicing requirements.
Ch. SPS 327 Note
Note: Ch. SPS 327 was created by emergency rule, EmR1703, effective February 6, 2017.
SPS 327.01
SPS 327.01 Purpose. The purpose of this code is to establish uniform statewide construction standards and inspection procedures for camping units in accordance with the requirements of ss.
101.63 (1),
101.82 (1), and
145.02 (2) (b), Stats.
SPS 327.01 History
History: EmR1703: emerg. cr., eff. 2-6-17;
CR 17-017: cr.
Register March 2018 No. 747, eff. 4-1-18.
SPS 327.02(1)
(1)
General. The provisions of this code apply to all camping units for which construction commenced on or after February 6, 2017.
SPS 327.02(2)(a)(a) A municipality may not adopt an ordinance on any subject falling within the scope of this code including establishing restrictions on the occupancy of camping units for any reason other than noncompliance with the provisions of this code as set forth in
s. SPS 327.11 (5). This code does not apply to occupancy requirements occurring after the first occupancy following the final inspection required under
s. SPS 327.11 (4).
SPS 327.02(2)(b)
(b) This code shall not be construed to affect local requirements relating to land use, zoning, post-construction storm water management, fire districts, side, front and rear setback requirements, property line requirements or other similar requirements. This code shall not affect the right of municipalities to establish safety regulations for the protection of the public from hazards at the job site.
SPS 327.02(2)(c)
(c) Any municipality may, by ordinance, require permits and fees for any construction, additions, alterations, or repairs not within the scope of this code.
SPS 327.02(2)(d)
(d) Any municipality may, by ordinance, adopt the provisions of this chapter to apply to any additions or alterations to existing camping units.
SPS 327.02(2)(e)
(e) Nothing in this chapter shall prevent a municipality from any of the following:
SPS 327.02(2)(e)1.
1. Implementing erosion and sediment control requirements that are more stringent than the standards of this code when directed by an order of the United States Environmental Protection Agency or by an administrative rule of the department of natural resources under
s. NR 151.004.
SPS 327.02(2)(e)2.
2. Regulating erosion and sediment control for sites that are not under the scope of this chapter.
SPS 327.02(2)(f)
(f) This code shall not be construed to affect the authority of the department of natural resources to enforce chs.
281 and
283, Stats., and administrative rules promulgated thereunder.
SPS 327.02(3)
(3) Legal responsibility. The department or the municipality having jurisdiction shall not assume legal responsibility for the design or construction of camping units.