Subchapter II — Definitions
Subchapter III — Administration and Enforcement
SPS 343.10 Plan examination and approval.
SPS 343.11 Revisions and modifications.
SPS 343.12 Revocation of approval.
SPS 343.13 Departmental limitation and expiration of plan approval.
SPS 343.14 Enforcement and inspections.
SPS 343.15 Permit to operate.
SPS 343.16 Accident reporting.
SPS 343.17 Petition for variance.
Subchapter IV — Standards
SPS 343.30 Adoption of standards by reference.
SPS 343.31 Construction and operation.
Subchapter V — Changes, Additions or Omissions to Adopted Standards
SPS 343.40 Changes, additions or omissions to ANSI K61.1.
SPS 343.41 Scope and general [K61.1 1.1 and 1.2].
SPS 343.42 Definitions [K61.1 Section 2].
SPS 343.43 Equipment and systems [K61.1 5.1].
SPS 343.44 Pressure relief devices [K61.1 5.8].
SPS 343.45 Transfer of liquids [K61.1 5.10].
SPS 343.46 Systems mounted on railcar structures for transportation of ammonia [K61.1 Section 8].
SPS 343.47 Systems mounted on trucks, semi-trailers and trailers for transportation of ammonia [K61.1 Section 9].
Ch. SPS 343 Note
Note: Chapter Ind 43 as it existed on November 30, 1985 was repealed and a new chapter ILHR 43 was created effective December 1, 1985. Chapter ILHR 43 was renumbered to be chapter Comm 43 by s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 1., and corrections made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 6. and 7., Stats.,
Register, May, 1998, No. 509. Chapter Comm 43 was repealed and recreated,
Register, September, 2000, No. 537, eff. 10-1-00. Chapter Comm 43 was renumbered chapter SPS 343 under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 1., Stats.,
Register December 2011 No. 672.
SPS 343.01
SPS 343.01 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to establish minimum safeguards to life, health and property by the adoption of reasonable and effective standards relating to the storage and handling of anhydrous ammonia.
SPS 343.01 History
History: Cr.
Register, September, 2000, No. 537, eff. 10-1-00.
SPS 343.02(1)(a)(a) This chapter applies to the design, construction, repair, alteration, location, installation, inspection and operation of anhydrous ammonia systems, including refrigerated ammonia storage systems, in public buildings and at places of employment. The provisions of this chapter are not retroactive unless specifically stated in the administrative rule.
SPS 343.02(2)
(2) Exemptions. This chapter does not apply to all of the following:
SPS 343.02(2)(b)
(b) Refrigeration plants where ammonia is used solely as a refrigerant.
SPS 343.02 Note
Note: Refrigeration plants where ammonia is used as a refrigerant are covered in ch.
SPS 345. The rules of ch.
SPS 345 are not appropriate to refrigerated ammonia storage systems as covered in this chapter.
SPS 343.02 History
History: Cr.
Register, September, 2000, No. 537, eff. 10-1-00.
SPS 343.03
SPS 343.03 Local regulations. This chapter shall not limit the power of cities, villages and towns to make or enforce additional or more stringent regulations, provided the regulations do not conflict with this chapter, any other rule of the department, or law.
SPS 343.03 History
History: Cr.
Register, September, 2000, No. 537, eff. 10-1-00.
SPS 343.05
SPS 343.05 Definitions. In this chapter:
SPS 343.05(1)
(1) “Department" means the department of safety and professional services.
SPS 343.05 Note
Note: Under s.
101.01 (11), Stats., “place of employment" includes every place, whether indoors or out or underground and the premises appurtenant thereto where either temporarily or permanently any industry, trade or business is carried on, or where any process or operation, directly or indirectly related to any industry, trade or business, is carried on, and where any person is, directly or indirectly, employed by another for direct or indirect gain or profit, but does not include any place where persons are employed in private domestic service which does not involve the use of mechanical power or in farming. “Farming" includes those activities specified in s.
102.04 (3), and also includes the transportation of farm products, supplies or equipment directly to the farm by the operator of said farm or employees for use thereon, if such activities are directly or indirectly for the purpose of producing commodities for market, or as an accessory to such production. When used with relation to building codes, “place of employment" does not include an adult family home, as defined in s.
50.01 (1), or, except for the purposes of s.
101.11, a previously constructed building used as a community-based residential facility, as defined in s.
50.01 (1g), which serves 20 or fewer residents who are not related to the operator or administrator.
SPS 343.05 Note
Note: Under s.
101.01 (12), Stats., “public building" means any structure, including exterior parts of such building, such as a porch, exterior platform or steps providing means of ingress or egress, used in whole or in part as a place of resort, assemblage, lodging, trade, traffic, occupancy, or use by the public or by 3 or more tenants. When used in relation to building codes, “public building" does not include a previously constructed building used as a community-based residential facility as defined in s.
50.01 (1g) which serves 20 or fewer residents who are not related to the operator or administrator or an adult family home, as defined in s.
50.01 (1).
SPS 343.05 History
History: Cr.
Register, September, 2000, No. 537, eff. 10-1-00; correction in (1) made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 6., Stats.,
Register December 2011 No. 672.
SPS 343.10
SPS 343.10 Plan examination and approval. SPS 343.10(1)(1)
Department approval. Department plan approval shall be obtained before commencing construction of any new or additional permanent storage installation for anhydrous ammonia.
SPS 343.10(2)
(2) Plans, specifications and information. Plans, specifications and information submitted to the department for review and approval of anhydrous ammonia installations shall contain all of the following:
SPS 343.10(2)(a)
(a) At least 4 sets of plans, which are clear, legible and permanent copies; one copy of specifications; a completed application form; and the required fees.
SPS 343.10(2)(b)
(b) The name of the owner; the name of the person, firm or corporation proposing the construction or installation, if other than the owner; and the address of the installation, including the names of adjacent streets and highways.
SPS 343.10(2)(c)
(c) A plot plan, drawn to a minimum scale of one inch equals 20 feet, indicating the location of the installation with respect to property lines, lot lines, adjoining streets or alleys and other buildings on the same lot or property. The layout of buildings, containers, loading and unloading docks, type of construction of each building and any stream or body of water within 150 feet of the containers shall also be indicated.
SPS 343.10(2)(d)
(d) The location, size and capacity of each system and container.
SPS 343.10(2)(e)
(e) The type of container supports, clearances, type of venting and pressure relief used and combined capacity of all venting and relief valves on each container.
SPS 343.10(2)(f)
(f) A plot plan showing the land use of the area surrounding the proposed site for a distance of 2000 feet.
SPS 343.10(3)
(3) Local approval. Approval of a permanent storage installation site for anhydrous ammonia shall be obtained from the local fire department and shall be verified at the time of plan submittal.
SPS 343.10(4)
(4) Additional approval. Approval of plans is based upon compliance with the requirements of this chapter. Construction, installation and operation of anhydrous ammonia systems may be subject to compliance with additional requirements in state and local building codes, local zoning and similar ordinances.
SPS 343.10(5)
(5) Application for approval. Application for approval of an anhydrous ammonia installation shall be made in writing on form SBD-6038.
SPS 343.10 Note
Note: The Department forms required in this chapter are available for a nominal fee at telephone 800-DOC-SALE or 411 (Telecommunications Relay) or at
docsales@doa.state.wi.us, or at no charge at the Department's web site
http://dsps.wi.gov through links to Division of Industry Services forms.
SPS 343.10(6)
(6) Application processing time. Pursuant to
s. SPS 302.07 (3), the department shall review and make a determination on an application for installation approval within 15 business days.
SPS 343.10 History
History: Cr.
Register, September, 2000, No. 537, eff. 10-1-00;
CR 06-119: am. (6)
Register July 2007 No. 619, eff. 8-1-07; correction in (6) made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register December 2011 No. 672.
SPS 343.11
SPS 343.11 Revisions and modifications. SPS 343.11(1)(a)(a) The changes specified in
par. (b) to previously approved plans for anhydrous ammonia systems before commencement of system operation shall be submitted for review as a revision. Revised plans submitted for review shall include the department plan number for the original plans.
SPS 343.11(1)(b)
(b) Plans shall be submitted to the department for review for changes in tank location or capacity, piping arrangement or material, safety setback clearance, or point of transfer location.
SPS 343.11(2)
(2) Additions and modifications. Additions or modifications to anhydrous ammonia systems after commencement of system operation shall be submitted for review under
s. SPS 343.10 as a new installation. A modification shall include the replacement of parts or components only if they are not identical in function.
SPS 343.11 History
History: Cr.
Register, September, 2000, No. 537, eff. 10-1-00; correction in (2) made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register December 2011 No. 672.
SPS 343.12
SPS 343.12 Revocation of approval. The department may revoke any approval issued under this chapter for any false statements or misrepresentation of facts upon which the approval was based.
SPS 343.12 History
History: Cr.
Register, September, 2000, No. 537, eff. 10-1-00.
SPS 343.13
SPS 343.13 Departmental limitation and expiration of plan approval. Plan approval by the department or its authorized deputy shall expire one year after the date indicated on the approved plans, if construction has not commenced within that year.
SPS 343.13 History
History: Cr.
Register, September, 2000, No. 537, eff. 10-1-00.
SPS 343.14
SPS 343.14 Enforcement and inspections. SPS 343.14(1)(1)
Enforcement. This chapter shall be enforced by the department and its deputies, and by all local officials or bodies having jurisdiction to approve plans or specifications or issue permits for construction, alterations or installations within the scope of this chapter or having authority to investigate and eliminate related fire hazards.
SPS 343.14 Note
Note: Local jurisdictional authorities may also conduct inspections in addition to those of the department.
SPS 343.14(2)(b)
(b) The installer shall notify the inspector of the department district in which the installation is located at least 5 business days prior to the start of construction to arrange for the inspection.
SPS 343.14 Note
Note: The district inspector is indicated on the conditional approval letter.
SPS 343.14(2)(c)
(c) Anhydrous ammonia systems which do not require approval under
s. SPS 343.10 may be inspected by local jurisdictional authorities to verify compliance with this chapter.
SPS 343.14(3)
(3) Periodic inspections. Permanent storage tanks for anhydrous ammonia exceeding 2000 gallons water capacity and all anhydrous ammonia nurse tanks located at storage facilities shall be inspected by the department at least once every 3 years.
SPS 343.14 History
History: Cr.
Register, September, 2000, No. 537, eff. 10-1-00; correction in (2) (a), (c) made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register December 2011 No. 672.
SPS 343.15(1)
(1) The owner or user of an anhydrous ammonia tank which requires periodic inspections under
s. SPS 343.14 (3) shall be responsible for obtaining and maintaining a valid permit to operate.
