SPS 384.20(5)(o)5.
5. No person may install or maintain pan, plunger, offset washout, washout, long hopper, frostproof and other types of water closets having invisible seals or unventilated spaces or walls not thoroughly cleansed at each flushing.
SPS 384.20(5)(o)6.
6. Each water closet shall be individually equipped with a flushing device. Pressurized flushing devices shall conform to ASSE 1037. All flushing devices shall be readily accessible for maintenance and repair. Ballcocks and fill valves shall be of the anti-siphon type and shall conform to ASSE 1002. The critical level mark on the ballcock and fill valve shall be located at least one inch above the full opening of the overflow pipe.
SPS 384.20(5)(p)1.1. All water heating equipment shall be tested and listed by a nationally recognized, ANSI accredited, third party listing agency acceptable to the department under the appropriate standard listed in Table 384.20-1m.
SPS 384.20(5)(p)2.
2. If a dual use (combined potable water and space heating) system requires water for space heating > 125
°F, then an ASSE 1017 compliant thermostatic mixing valve shall be installed to limit the initial temperature of water supplied to the potable hot water distribution system to
≤ 125
°F.
SPS 384.20(5)(p)3.
3. Drain valves equal to or larger than 3/4 inch NPS with male GHT outlets, shall be installed at the lowest point of each water heater and hot water storage tank.
SPS 384.20(5)(p)4.
4. Water heaters shall be accessible for inspection, service, maintenance, and replacement.
SPS 384.20(5)(p)5.
5. Water heaters shall be indelibly labeled as required by the applicable standard listed in Table 384.20-1m.
SPS 384.20(5)(p)6.
6. The initial temperature of water from tankless type water heaters installed for one- and 2-family dwelling use shall be
≤ 125
°F.
SPS 384.20(5)(p)7.
7. Water heaters and storage tanks installed for residential hot water shall have the maximum working pressure indelibly marked on the tank exterior, so it is easily visible after installation.
SPS 384.20(5)(p)8.
8. Hot water supply systems shall be equipped with automatic temperature controls capable of adjustments from the lowest to the highest acceptable temperature settings for the intended use.
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See PDF for table 
a. 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.
SPS 384.20(5)(q)
(q) Water meters. A water meter which is used pursuant to s.
SPS 383.54 (2) shall conform to AWWA C700, AWWA C701, AWWA C702, AWWA C704, AWWA C706, AWWA C707, AWWA C708, or AWWA C710.
SPS 384.20 Note
Note: See s.
SPS 382.40 for limitations as to the types of water treatment devices which may discharge to a POWTS.
SPS 384.20(5)(r)2.a.a. Except as provided in subd.
2. b., water treatment devices shall function and perform in accordance with the assertions submitted to the department under s.
SPS 384.10, relating to rendering inactive or removing contaminants.
SPS 384.20(5)(r)2.b.
b. A water treatment device which injects a water treatment compound into a water supply system shall maintain the compound concentration in the system over the working flow rate range and pressure range of the device.
SPS 384.20(5)(r)3.
3. Except as specified in subd.
4., water treatment compounds introduced into the water supply system by a water treatment device shall be listed as an acceptable drinking water additive by a listing agency approved by the department. Listing agencies approved by the department shall include:
SPS 384.20(5)(r)4.
4. A water supply system shall be protected from backflow when unlisted water treatment compounds, which may affect the potability of the water, are introduced into the system. The department shall determine the method of backflow protection. Water supply outlets for human use or consumption may not be installed downstream of the introduction of an unlisted water treatment compound.
SPS 384.20(5)(r)5.
5. Water treatment devices designed for contaminated water supplies shall be labeled to identify the following information:
SPS 384.20(5)(s)
(s) Other plumbing fixtures, appliances and equipment. Plumbing fixtures, appliances and equipment not specifically covered in this subsection shall conform to the applicable performance standards of chs.
SPS 382 to
384.
SPS 384.20(6)(a)(a) Except for circular and semi-circular wash fountains, all faucets and showerheads shall conform to ASME A112.18.1 or CAN/CSA B125.
SPS 384.20(6)(b)
(b) Circular and semi-circular wash fountains shall conform to the working pressure, burst pressure, discharge rate and product marking requirements of ASME A112.18.1 or CAN/CSA B125.
SPS 384.20(6)(c)
(c) Flexible fixture supply connectors shall conform to ASME A112.18.6-2017/CSA B125.6-17 and all of the following:
SPS 384.20(6)(c)2.b.
b. “For use with water in accessible locations only.” This requirement is not applicable to flexible connectors integral to an ASME A112.8.1/CSA B125.1 compliant faucet.
SPS 384.20(6)(c)2.c.
c. Flexible connectors intended only for cold water applications shall include “Only for use with cold water.” This requirement is not applicable to flexible connectors integral to an ASME A112.8.1/CSA B125.1 compliant fixture.
SPS 384.20(6)(d)
(d) Hand-held showers, faucets, and fixture fittings with integral backflow protection hose connection outlets shall conform to ASME A112.18.1/CSA B125.1 or shall have an ASME A112.18.3 backflow prevention device.
SPS 384.20 History
History: Cr.
Register, May, 1988, No. 389, eff. 6-1-88; r. (5) (m) 2. to 5., cr. (5) (m) 2. and 3., renum. (5) (m) 7. and 8. to be (5) (m) 4. and 5.,
Register, March, 1991, No. 423, eff. 4-1-91; am. (5) (l) 1. and (m) 1. a.,
Register, April, 1992, No. 436, eff. 5-1-92; renum. (5) (o) and (p) to be (5) (p) and (q), cr. (5) (l) 5., (n) 1. d. and (o), am. (5) (m) 6., (n) 1. b. and c.,
Register, February, 1994, No. 458, eff. 3-1-94
; emerg. r. (3) (a) 3., eff. 5-12-94; r. (3) (a) 3.,
Register, October, 1994, No. 466, eff. 11-1-94; correction in (5) (m) 3. made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats; renum. (5) (j) to (q) to be (5) (k) to (r) and cr. (5) (j),
Register, April, 2000, No. 532, eff. 7-1-00;
renum. (2) to be (2) (a) and am., (5) (d) to (r) to be (5) (e) to (s) and am. (5) (f), (j) 1. a. to d., (m) 1. and 2., (n) 1. and 2., (o) 1. a., (6) (a) and (b), (r) 1., (5) (L) 2. and renum. 3. to 5. to be 2. to 4.; am. (4) (b) 2., cr. (2) (b), (5) (d), (m) 1. e., (n) 1. b.; r. and recr. (4) (b) 9.,
Register, December, 2000, No. 540, eff. 1-1-01;
CR 01-139: am. (5) (o) 2. b. and 3.
Register June 2002 No. 558, eff. 7-1-02; correction in (5) (q) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register June 2002 No. 558;
CR 02-002: am. (5) (n) 2., r. and recr. (6) (c)
Register April 2003 No. 568, eff. 5-1-03;
CR 02-129: r. (5) (h) 3., renum. (5) (h) 4. to be 3.
Register January 2004 No. 577, eff. 2-1-04;
CR 04-035: am. (5) (p) 1.
Register November 2004 No. 587, eff. 12-1-04;
CR 08-055: am. (3) (b) 2. to 8., (5) (b) 1. c., (n) 1. a., b., (o) 1. a., 2. b. and (p) 2. c., r. and recr. (5) (o) 3.
Register February 2009 No. 638, eff. 3-1-09;
CR 10-064: am. (5) (f) 1., (L) 1., (m) 1. b., (n) 1. a., (o) 1. a., (6) (a), (b), r. (6) (d), renum. (6) (e) to be (6) (d)
Register December 2010 No. 660, eff. 1-1-11; correction in (3) (b) 7., 8., (4) (b) 9. c., (5) (k), (q), (r) 2. a., (s) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register December 2011 No. 672;
CR 17-065: am. (5) (s)
Register June 2018 No. 750, eff. 7-1-18;
CR 23-006: am. (5) (a), (b) 1., (c), (e) 1., (h) 1., r. and recr. (5) (p), cr. Table 384.20-1m, r. and recr. (6) (c), am. (6) (d) Register September 2023 No. 813, eff. 10-1-23; correction in (5) (p) 6., made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register September 2023 No. 813. SPS 384.25
SPS 384.25 POWTS holding components or treatment components. SPS 384.25(1)(1)
General. All POWTS holding components or treatment components shall conform to the requirements of this section.
SPS 384.25(2)(a)
(a)
General. Tank assemblies, including fittings and access openings, shall be manufactured to be water tight as required under this subsection.
SPS 384.25(2)(b)1.1. Where concrete tanks are required to have covers, the tanks shall meet one of the following requirements:
SPS 384.25(2)(b)1.a.
a. Withstand a vacuum of at least 2 inches of mercury for 60 minutes, without loss of pressure.
SPS 384.25(2)(b)1.b.
b. Hold water for one hour, without leakage after the tank has been filled with water to the top of the cover and let stand for 24 hours, then refilled to the top of the cover.
SPS 384.25(2)(b)2.
2. Concrete tanks that are not required to have a cover shall hold water for one hour, without leakage after the tank has been filled with water and let stand for 24 hours, then refilled to the highest liquid level required to be held in the tank.
SPS 384.25(2)(c)1.1. Steel tanks that are required to have a cover shall be capable of withstanding one of the following requirements:
SPS 384.25(2)(c)1.a.
a. An internal air pressure of at least 5 psig for 15 minutes, without loss of pressure.
SPS 384.25(2)(c)1.b.
b. An internal water pressure of at least 5 psig for 60 minutes, without loss of pressure.
SPS 384.25(2)(c)2.
2. Steel tanks that are not required to have a cover shall be capable of holding water after being filled to their inlet or outlet, whichever is higher, for 24 hours without loss of water.
SPS 384.25(2)(d)
(d) Tanks constructed of materials other than concrete or steel. SPS 384.25(2)(d)1.1. Tanks constructed of materials other than concrete or steel that are required to have a cover shall be capable of withstanding one of the following requirements:
SPS 384.25(2)(d)1.a.
a. A vacuum of at least 2 inches of mercury for 60 minutes, without loss of pressure.
SPS 384.25(2)(d)1.b.
b. An internal air pressure of at least 5 psig for 15 minutes, without loss of pressure.
SPS 384.25(2)(d)1.c.
c. An internal water pressure of at least 5 psig for 60 minutes, without loss of pressure.
SPS 384.25(2)(d)2.
2. Tanks constructed of materials other than concrete or steel that are not required to have a cover shall be capable of holding water after being filled to their inlet or outlet, whichever is higher, for one hour without loss of water.
SPS 384.25(3)
(3) Strength. Tank assemblies, including fittings and access openings, shall be capable of withstanding loads and pressures that the tanks are intended to encounter and remain watertight.
SPS 384.25(4)(a)1.1. The interior of a concrete tank assembly, including fittings and access openings, shall have a protective coating or be constructed of material, above the lowest liquid level expected in the tank, that will inhibit the deterioration of the concrete due to internal environmental effects.
SPS 384.25(4)(a)2.
2. Under subd.
1., concrete with a water cement ratio not exceeding 0.45 shall be considered resistant to deterioration due to internal environmental effects.
SPS 384.25(4)(b)1.1. Steel tank assemblies, including fittings and access openings, shall have a protective coating that will inhibit the deterioration of the steel due to internal and external environmental effects.
SPS 384.25(4)(b)2.
2. Steel tank assemblies, including fittings and access openings, installed underground shall be provided with cathodic protection in accordance with UL Standard 1746 or STI-P
3.
SPS 384.25(4)(c)
(c) Tanks constructed of materials other than concrete or steel. Tank assemblies, including fittings and access openings, constructed of materials other than concrete or steel shall be protected against deterioration due to internal and external environmental effects.
SPS 384.25(5)(a)
(a) Each tank, except camping unit transfer containers, shall be provided with a means of venting gases formed inside of the tank to the atmosphere.
SPS 384.25(6)
(6) Pipe connection. All pipe connection openings to a tank shall be designed to allow connections in accordance with s.
SPS 384.40.
SPS 384.25(7)(a)
(a) Each covered tank shall be provided with one or more openings of sufficient size and located in such a manner to provide a means for inspection or required servicing or maintenance of the tank.
SPS 384.25(7)(b)
(b) Manhole openings shall be at least 23 inches in the least dimension.
SPS 384.25(7)(c)
(c) Anaerobic treatment tanks located below ground shall have a manhole opening over the inlet of the most upstream compartment, in each compartment, and over all treatment apparatuses and pumps.
SPS 384.25(7)(d)1.1. Except as provided in subd.
2., manhole openings for anaerobic treatment tanks located below ground shall extend to a distance not greater than 6 inches below finished grade.
SPS 384.25(7)(d)2.
2. Manhole openings over all anaerobic treatment apparatuses and pumps shall extend to at least 4 inches above finished grade.
SPS 384.25(7)(e)
(e) Servicing and maintenance openings for holding components shall comply with all of the following:
SPS 384.25(7)(e)2.
2. Be at least 23 inches in the least dimension and be located above pumps or siphons located in the holding component.
SPS 384.25(7)(f)
(f) Inspection openings for tanks located below ground shall extend at least to the finished grade.
SPS 384.25(7)(g)
(g) Inspection, servicing and maintenance openings shall terminate with a means that prevents entrance of deleterious materials.
SPS 384.25(7)(h)
(h) Covers located at or above ground for openings larger than 8 inches in diameter shall be provided with locking devices or other effective measures to prevent unauthorized access.
SPS 384.25(8)(a)
(a) Covers for all tank openings larger than 8 inches in diameter shall be provided with a permanent warning label indicating the dangers of entering the tank, in accordance with this subsection.
SPS 384.25(8)(b)
(b) The warning label shall be securely attached and made of a noncorrosive metal or plastic bearing the legend “DO NOT ENTER WITHOUT PROPER EQUIPMENT" or “DANGEROUS GASES EXIST IN TANK" or similar language.
