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SPS 384.10(3)(c)12. 12. Other information requested by the department.
SPS 384.10(3)(d)1.1. The department shall review an initial application submitted under this subsection with input from a technical advisory committee.
SPS 384.10(3)(d)2. 2. The members on the technical advisory committee under subd. 1. shall be appointed by the department for staggered 3-year terms and shall include representatives of all of the following groups or organizations:
SPS 384.10(3)(d)2.a. a. A representative of the department of natural resources familiar with large scale POWTS systems to serve as a nonvoting member.
SPS 384.10(3)(d)2.b. b. A representative of a governmental unit responsible for the regulation of POWTS.
SPS 384.10(3)(d)2.c. c. A POWTS designer.
SPS 384.10(3)(d)2.d. d. A member of the academic or scientific community.
SPS 384.10(3)(d)2.e. e. A journeyman or master plumber involved in POWTS installation.
SPS 384.10(3)(d)2.f. f. A professional soil scientist or certified soil tester.
SPS 384.10(3)(d)2.g. g. A POWTS component manufacturer.
SPS 384.10(3)(d)2.h. h. An at-large member.
SPS 384.10(3)(d)2.i. i. A representative from the department of safety and professional services familiar with POWTS approval to serve as a nonvoting member.
SPS 384.10(3)(e)1.1. After review by the technical advisory committee under par. (d) but prior to issuing an approval under par. (f), the department shall seek public comments on new submittals under this subsection.
SPS 384.10(3)(e)2. 2. The department shall provide an opportunity for public comment under subd. 1. for a minimum of 14 days.
SPS 384.10 Note Note: Notices to seek public comment are posted on the department's website at dsps.wi.gov.
SPS 384.10(3)(e)3. 3. If the department receives a significant amount of public comment under subd. 2., the department may elect to recognize the specific method or technology through the rule-making process under ch. 227, Stats.
SPS 384.10(3)(f)1.1. If, upon review, the department determines that the method or technology conforms to the provisions of chs. SPS 381 to 384, the department shall issue an approval in writing.
SPS 384.10(3)(f)2. 2. The department may impose specific conditions in granting an approval, including a provision to provide training to POWTS installers and POWTS inspectors.
SPS 384.10(3)(f)3. 3. Violations of the conditions under which an approval is granted shall constitute a violation of this chapter.
SPS 384.10(3)(g) (g) If, upon review, the department determines that the method or technology does not conform to the provisions of chs. SPS 381 to 384, the request for approval shall be denied in writing.
SPS 384.10(3)(h) (h) The department shall review and make a determination on an application for a method or technology approval within 3 months of receipt of all fees, plans, drawings, specifications and other information required to complete the review, unless the department elects to review the method or technology as part of the rule-making process under ch. 227, Stats.
SPS 384.10(3)(i) (i) If an approved method or technology is modified or additional assertions of function or performance are made, the approval shall be considered null and void, unless the change is submitted to the department for review and the approval is reaffirmed.
SPS 384.10(4) (4)Revocation. The department may revoke any approval issued under this section for any false statements or misrepresentation of facts on which the approval was based, or as a result of the product's failure, or if data indicate a health hazard or threat to the waters of the state.
SPS 384.10(5) (5)Limitations. An approval of a plumbing product by the department may not be construed as an assumption of any responsibility for defects in design, construction or performance of any product nor for any damages that may result. All products shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's printed instructions and as specified in chs. SPS 382 to 384. If there is a conflict between the manufacturer's printed instructions and requirements of chs. SPS 382 to 384, the requirements of chs. SPS 382 to 384 shall take precedence.
SPS 384.10(6) (6)Fees. Fees for product approval review shall be submitted in accordance with s. SPS 302.66.
SPS 384.10 History History: Cr. Register, May, 1988, No. 389, eff. 6-1-88; correction made in (6) under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., Register, February, 1994, No. 458; emerg. am. Table 84.10, (2) (a) (intro.), r. (2) (a) 2., eff. 5-12-94; renum. (2) (a) (intro.), 1. and 2. to be 1., 2. and 3., r. (2) (a) 3., am. Table 84.10, Register, October, 1994, No. 466, eff. 11-1-94; am. Table 84.10 and r. and recr. (3), Register, April, 2000, No. 532, eff. 7-1-00; r. (2) (a) 2., renum. (2) (a) (intro.) and 1. to be (2) (a) 1. and 2. and am. (2) (a) 2., am. (5), (6) and Table 84.10, Register, July, 2000, No. 535, eff. 9-1-00; am. (4) and (5), Register, December, 2000, No. 540, eff. 1-1-01; CR 02-002: am. Table Register April 2003 No. 568, eff. 5-1-03; CR 04-035: am. Table 84.10 Register November 2004, eff. 12-1-04; CR 08-055: am. Table 84.10 Register February 2009 No. 638, eff. 3-1-09; correction in (intro.), (1), (2) (a) 1., 2., (c), (d), (3) (a), (c) (intro.), (e) 3., (f) 1., (g), (5), (6), Table 384.10 made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register December 2011 No. 672; CR 11-031: am. (3) (e) 3. Register June 2013 No. 690, eff. 7-1-13; EmR1423: emerg. renum. Table 84.10 rows 1 to 5 and 6 to 2 to 6 and 8 and am. 8, cr. Table rows 1 and 9, eff. 9-27-14; CR 14-056: renum. Table 84.10 rows 1 to 5 and 6 to 2 to 6 and 8 and am. 8, cr. Table rows 1 and 9 Register July 2015 No. 715, eff. 8-1-15; CR 17-065: am. (intro.), (2) (a) 2., renum. (2) (b) to (2) (b) 1., cr. (2) (b) 2., am. (2) (c), (d), (3) (title), (a), (c) (intro.), cr. (3) (c) 12., am. (3) (d), cr. (3) (d) 2. h., i., am. (3) (e) 1., renum. (3) (e) 2. a. to (3) (d) 2. and am., r. (3) (e) 2. b., am. (3) (f) 1., (g) Register June 2018 No. 750, eff. 7-1-18; CR 23-006: am. Table 384.10 line 3. Register September 2023 No. 813, eff. 10-1-23.
SPS 384.11 SPS 384.11Appurtenance, device, fixture, material, and method listings. Appurtenances, devices, fixtures, materials and methods shall conform to the referenced standard in Table 384.11. Appurtenances, devices, fixtures, materials, and methods shall be listed by a nationally recognized, ANSI accredited, third party agency acceptable to the department. Appurtenances, devices, fixtures, materials, and methods that do not conform to the listed standards may achieve code compliance via Alternate or Experimental approvals in accordance with s. SPS 384.50.
SPS 384.11 Note Note: See s. SPS 381.20 for complete standard designations and ch. SPS 384 Appendix for acceptable listing agencies. - See PDF for table PDF
a. The specific standard edition adopted is specified in s. SPS 381.20.
b. NSF Registration Guidelines for Proprietary Substances and Nonfood Compounds. The NSF Nonfood Compounds Registration Program is a continuation of the USDA product approval and listing program, which is based on meeting regulatory requirements including FDA 21 CFR for appropriate use, ingredient, and labeling: https://info.nsf.org/usda/psnclistings.asp.
c. Nominal size 2-in. CTS.
d. May not be used in temperature/pressure relief valve drain lines unless they are tested and rated for excessive conditions of 210°F (98.9°C) and 150.0 psig (1034 kPa), per ASME A112.4.1 or ASTM F877.
e. Steel and malleable iron fittings used in a water supply system shall be galvanized in accordance with ASTM A123/A123M j = https://info.nsf.org/usda/psnclistings.asp.
f. Threaded joints shall only be used on pipe of sch. 80 or heavier.
g. Closed loop boiler feed only, standard does not require NSF/ANSI 372 or NSF/ANSI/CAN-61 conformance.
h. Design shall conform to ASPE 45-2018.
i. Portland, Type II.
SPS 384.11 History History: Cr. Register, July, 2000, No. 535, eff. 9-1-00; CR 02-002: am. Table Register April 2003 No. 568, eff. 5-1-03; CR 04-035: am. Table 84.11 Register November 2004 No. 587, eff. 12-1-04; CR 08-055: am. Table 84.11 Register February 2009 No. 638, eff. 3-1-09; correction made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register December 2011 No. 672; CR 23-006: r. and recr. Register September 2023 No. 813, eff. 10-1-23.
SPS 384.12 SPS 384.12Identification. Each length of pipe and each pipe fitting, trap, fixture, material, device, and product to be used in plumbing shall be marked as required by the applicable standard specified by reference in this chapter or as specified by rule in chs. SPS 381 to 387.
SPS 384.12 History History: Cr. Register, May, 1988, No. 389, eff. 6-1-88; am. Register, April, 2000, No. 532, eff. 7-1-00; renum. from s. Comm 84.11, Register, July, 2000, No. 535, eff. 9-1-00; CR 23-006: am. Register September 2023 No. 813, eff. 10-1-23.
SPS 384.13 SPS 384.13Penetrations of fire-resistive assemblies. Penetrations of fire-resistive assemblies, such as walls and floor-ceiling systems, by plumbing systems or plumbing materials shall be protected in accordance with requirements of chs. SPS 361 to 366.
SPS 384.13 History History: Cr. Register, May, 1988, No. 389, eff. 6-1-88; correction made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats.; renum. from s. Comm 84.12, Register, July, 2000, No. 535, eff. 9-1-00; correction made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., Register June 2002 No. 558; correction made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register December 2011 No. 672.
SPS 384.14 SPS 384.14Chemical or biochemical treatments for private sewage systems. Chemical or biochemical treatments for private sewage systems shall function and perform in accordance with the assertions submitted to the department. Chemical or biochemical treatments for private sewage systems may not directly or indirectly adversely affect bacterial action in the systems, soil hydraulic conductivity in the absorption areas, or groundwater quality beneath the systems.
SPS 384.14 History History: Cr. Register, May, 1988, No. 389, eff. 6-1-88; renum. from s. Comm 84.13, Register, July, 2000, No. 535, eff. 9-1-00.
SPS 384.15 SPS 384.15Health care plumbing appliances. Health care plumbing appliances shall function and perform in accordance with the drain, vent, water supply and backflow protection requirements of ch. SPS 382.
SPS 384.15 History History: Cr. Register, May, 1988, No. 389, eff. 6-1-88; renum. from s. Comm 84.14, Register, July, 2000, No. 535, eff. 9-1-00; CR 02-002: am. Register April 2003 No. 568, eff. 5-1-03; correction made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register December 2011 No. 672.
SPS 384.20 SPS 384.20Plumbing fixtures, appliances and equipment.
SPS 384.20(1)(1)Design and construction. All plumbing fixtures, appliances and equipment shall be designed and constructed to:
SPS 384.20(1)(a) (a) Ensure durability, proper service and sanitation;
SPS 384.20(1)(b) (b) Be free from defects;
SPS 384.20(1)(c) (c) Be free from concealed fouling surfaces;
SPS 384.20(1)(d) (d) Not require undue efforts in cleaning and operating; and
SPS 384.20(1)(e) (e) Prevent nonpotable liquids, solids or gasses from being introduced into a potable water supply system through cross-connections.
SPS 384.20(2) (2)Materials.
SPS 384.20(2)(a) (a) Plumbing fixtures shall have smooth surfaces that are impervious to water.
SPS 384.20(2)(b) (b) All plumbing fixture fittings which are end-point devices, covered by the scope of NSF 61, section 9 and installed to supply water intended for human ingestion, shall conform to NSF 61, section 9.
SPS 384.20 Note Note: The scope of NSF 61, annex G, defines which devices are intended for use for human ingestion in response to Section 1417 of the federal Safe Drinking Water Act, as amended.
SPS 384.20(3) (3)Water conserving faucets, spouts and plumbing fixtures. Water conserving faucets, spouts and plumbing fixtures which meet or exceed the water conservation requirements established in par. (b) shall be installed as specified in par. (a).
SPS 384.20(3)(a)1.1. All lavatory faucets, shower heads, urinals, urinal flushing devices, water closets and water closet flushing devices shall conform to par. (b).
SPS 384.20(3)(a)2. 2. All faucets installed on kitchen sinks of dwelling units and living units shall conform to par. (b) 4.
SPS 384.20(3)(b)1.1. `General.' Flow control or flow restricting devices shall be installed on the water inlet side or shall be an integral part of the faucet, spout or fixture. A flow controlling or restricting aerator shall be considered to be an integral part of a faucet or spout.
SPS 384.20(3)(b)2. 2. `Lavatory faucet.'
SPS 384.20(3)(b)2.a.a. The maximum discharge rate of lavatory faucets shall be 2.2 U.S. gallons per minute at a 60 psig flowing supply pressure.
SPS 384.20(3)(b)2.b. b. Lavatory faucets that are of the metering type shall allow a maximum of 0.25 U.S. gallon per metering cycle at an 80 psig flowing supply pressure.
SPS 384.20(3)(b)3. 3. `Shower heads.' The maximum discharge rate of shower heads shall be 2.5 U.S. gallons per minute at an 80 psig flowing supply pressure.
SPS 384.20(3)(b)4. 4. `Sink faucets.' The maximum discharge rate of sink faucets shall be 2.2 U.S. gallons per minute at 80 psig flowing supply pressure.
SPS 384.20(3)(b)5. 5. `Urinals.' Urinals shall function properly with a maximum of one U.S. gallon per flush at an 80 psig flowing supply pressure.
SPS 384.20(3)(b)6. 6. `Urinal flushing devices.' The flushing cycle for urinal flushing devices shall discharge a maximum of one U.S. gallon per flush per fixture use at static test pressure of 20 psig and 80 psig.
SPS 384.20(3)(b)7. 7. `Water closets.' Water closets shall function properly with a maximum of 1.6 U.S. gallons per flush over the range of static test pressure specified in Table 384.20.
SPS 384.20(3)(b)8. 8. `Water closet flushing devices.' The flushing cycle for water closet flushing devices shall discharge a maximum of 1.6 U.S. gallons over the range of static test pressures specified in Table 384.20.
Table 384.20
STATIC TEST PRESSURES FOR WATER CLOSETS AND WATER CLOSET FLUSHING DEVICES - See PDF for table PDF
SPS 384.20(4) (4)General requirements.
SPS 384.20(4)(a) (a) Fixture outlets.
SPS 384.20(4)(a)1.1. The outlet passageway of a fixture shall be free from impairments and of sufficient size to insure proper discharge of the fixture contents under normal conditions.
SPS 384.20(4)(a)2. 2. The outlet connection of a fixture which directly connects to the drain system shall be an air and watertight joint.
SPS 384.20(4)(b) (b) Installation of fixtures.
SPS 384.20(4)(b)1.1. `Access for cleaning.' Plumbing fixtures shall be so installed as to afford easy access for cleaning both the fixture and the area around it.
SPS 384.20(4)(b)2. 2. `Securing wall mounted fixtures.' Wall mounted fixtures shall be rigidly supported by a hanger which is attached to structural members so that the load is not transmitted to the fixture drain connection or any other part of the plumbing system. The hanger for a wall mounted water closet shall conform to ASME A112.6.1M.
SPS 384.20(4)(b)3. 3. `Water supply protection.' The water supply pipes and fittings within every plumbing fixture shall be so installed as to prevent backflow.
SPS 384.20(4)(b)4. 4. `Design of overflow.' A fixture which is provided with an overflow outlet shall be designed and installed so that standing water in the fixture cannot rise in the overflow when the fixture's stopper is closed, and so that no water remains in the overflow when the fixture is empty.
SPS 384.20(4)(b)5. 5. `Connection of overflows.' The overflow from any fixture shall discharge into the drain system on the inlet or fixture side of the trap.
SPS 384.20(4)(b)6. 6. `Overflows in flush tanks.' Flush tanks shall be provided with overflows discharging to the fixture served and shall be of sufficient size to prevent flooding the tank at the maximum rate at which the tanks are supplied with water.
SPS 384.20(4)(b)7. 7. `Strainers.' All plumbing fixtures other than water closets, clinic sinks, trap standard service sinks with flush rims, urinals, standpipes and waste sinks shall be provided with strainers, cross bars or pop-up stoppers which restrict the clear opening of the waste outlet.
SPS 384.20(4)(b)8. 8. `Flushometer valves.' Flushometer valves shall be equipped with vacuum breakers which conform to ASSE 1001. Flushometer valves may not be used where the water pressure is insufficient to properly operate them. When the valve is operated, it shall complete the cycle of operation automatically, opening fully and closing positively under the water supply pressure. Each flushometer shall be provided with a means for regulating the flow through it.
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