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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) (8)Warning label.
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.
SPS 384.25(8)(c) (c) The label shall be rectangular in shape with minimum dimensions of 4 by 5 inches.
SPS 384.25(8)(d) (d) The wording on the label shall be a minimum of ½ inch in height and be either indented or raised.
SPS 384.25(9) (9)Dosing apparatus.
SPS 384.25(9)(a) (a) Pumps for POWTS used to disperse air, treated wastewater or final effluent shall be rated by the pump manufacturer for such use.
SPS 384.25(9)(b) (b) Siphons for POWTS shall be rated by the siphon manufacturer for wastewater use.
SPS 384.25(9)(c) (c) All other dosing apparatus for POWTS shall be constructed of corrosive resistant materials and designed to perform as intended.
SPS 384.25(10) (10)Alarm system. All pump and alarm controls for POWTS shall be specifically designed by the manufacturer for such use.
SPS 384.25(11) (11)Tank label.
SPS 384.25(11)(a) (a) Anaerobic treatment tanks. Each treatment tank which has an anaerobic treatment compartment shall be labeled with a permanent label located near an inlet or outlet opening of the tank. The label shall be embossed, impressed, or securely attached to the tank. The label shall include all of the following information:
SPS 384.25(11)(a)1. 1. Name or trademark of the manufacturer.
SPS 384.25(11)(a)2. 2. Capacity of each compartment of the tank or the manufacturer's model number.
SPS 384.25(11)(b) (b) Aerobic treatment tanks.
SPS 384.25(11)(b)1.1. Each aerobic treatment tank complying with NSF Standard 40 and listed by a nationally recognized ANSI accredited third party certified listing agency acceptable to the department shall be provided with 2 label plates. The labels shall conform with all of the following:
SPS 384.25(11)(b)1.a. a. Label plates shall be inscribed to be easily read and understood, and be securely attached.
SPS 384.25(11)(b)1.b. b. One label plate shall be attached to the front of the electrical control box and the second label plate shall be attached to the aeration equipment assembly, tank, or riser at a location normally subject to access during inspection of the unit.
SPS 384.25(11)(b)1.c. c. Each label plate shall include name or trademark of the manufacturer, model number, and rated daily flow capacity of the unit.
SPS 384.25 Note Note: See ch. SPS 384 Appendix section A-384.11 for acceptable listing agencies.
SPS 384.25(11)(c) (c) Other treatment, holding and combination treatment-holding tanks. Except as required in par. (a) or (b), each treatment tank and holding tank shall be labeled with a permanent label located near an inlet or outlet opening. The label shall be embossed, impressed, or securely attached to the tank. The label shall include all of the following information:
SPS 384.25(11)(c)1. 1. Name or trademark of the manufacturer.
SPS 384.25(11)(c)2. 2. Capacity of each compartment of the tank or the manufacturer's model number.
SPS 384.25(12) (12)Other treatment components. A treatment component not specifically covered in this section may not be sold for use in a POWTS or may not be installed in a POWTS, unless it has received department approval and conforms to the applicable performance standards of chs. SPS 382 to 384, and ch. 145, Stats.
SPS 384.25 History History: Cr. Register, April, 2000, No. 532, eff. 7-1-00; CR 02-129: r. and recr. (7) and (11) Register January 2004 No. 577, eff. 2-1-04; CR 07-100: am. (7) (h), renum. (10) (a) to be (10), r. (10) (b) Register September 2008 No. 633, eff. 10-1-08; correction in (5) (b), (6), (12) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register December 2011 No. 672; CR 17-065: am. (12) Register June 2018 No. 750, eff. 7-1-18.
SPS 384.30 SPS 384.30Plumbing materials.
SPS 384.30(1)(1)General. When designing a plumbing system, due consideration shall be given to sizing, working pressure, temperature and material, compatibility of a plumbing system with the water and wastewater to be conveyed, and the environment in which the plumbing system is to be installed.
SPS 384.30(2) (2)Sanitary drain and vent systems and POWTS inspection and observation piping. Sanitary drain systems and vent systems and POWTS inspection and observation piping shall be of such material and workmanship as set forth in this subsection.
SPS 384.30(2)(a) (a) Above ground drain and vent pipe. Except as provided in s. SPS 382.33 (2), drain pipe and vent pipe installed above ground shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 384.30-1.
SPS 384.30(2)(b) (b) Underground drain and vent pipe. Except as provided in par. (d), drain pipe and vent pipe installed underground shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 384.30-2.
SPS 384.30(2)(c) (c) Sanitary building sewer pipe. Sanitary building sewer pipe shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 384.30-3.
SPS 384.30(2)(d) (d) Treated wastewater piping.
SPS 384.30(2)(d)1.1. Nonpressurized, nonperforated drain piping conveying treated wastewater from a POWTS treatment or holding component to a POWTS treatment or holding component, distribution cell or dispersal zone shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 384.30-3.
SPS 384.30(2)(d)2. 2. Nonpressurized perforated drain piping conveying treated wastewater in a POWTS soil treatment or dispersal component shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 384.30-4.
SPS 384.30(2)(d)3. 3. Pressurized perforated drain piping conveying treated wastewater in a POWTS treatment or dispersal component shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 384.30-5 and shall be perforated in accordance with the POWTS design.
SPS 384.30(2)(e) (e) Pressurized drain pipe. Except as provided in par. (d) 3., pressurized drain pipe shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 384.30-5 and shall be rated for the working pressure and temperature to which it will be subjected for a specific installation.
SPS 384.30(2)(f) (f) Chemical drain and vent pipe. Drain systems and vent systems for chemical wastes shall be of approved corrosion resistant material. The manufacturer of the pipe shall indicate to the department the material's suitability for the concentrations of chemicals involved.
SPS 384.30(2)(g) (g) Catch basins, interceptors and sumps. Catch basins, interceptors and sumps shall be constructed in a watertight manner of precast reinforced concrete, reinforced monolithic concrete, cast iron, coated 12-gauge steel, vitrified clay, fiberglass, plastic or other approved materials.
SPS 384.30(2)(h) (h) Manholes. Manholes shall be constructed in a watertight manner of precast reinforced concrete, reinforced monolithic concrete, brick or block, fiberglass or other approved materials. Fiberglass manholes may be approved for use in traffic areas if the top section of the manhole is not made of fiberglass.
SPS 384.30(2)(i) (i) Service suction lines. A service suction line or pump discharge line serving a holding tank for cleaning purposes shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 384.30-5. Joints and connections for suction lines shall conform to s. SPS 384.40. The use of mechanical joints shall be in accordance with the recommendations and instructions specified by the manufacturer.
SPS 384.30(2)(j) (j) POWTS inspection and observation pipe. A POWTS inspection and observation pipe shall conform to at least one of the standards listed in Table 384.30-1. - See PDF for table PDF
a. The installation of synthetic rubber hose is limited in use to indirect waste piping or local waste piping from dishwashers in accordance with s. SPS 382.33 (9) (d).
b. Limited to pipe weight of schedule 40. - See PDF for table PDF
SPS 384.30 Note a. Copper tubing, type M, may not be installed underground.
SPS 384.30 Note b. Limited to pipe with a SDR of 26 or less.
SPS 384.30 Note c. Limited to pipe weight of schedule 40.
SPS 384.30 Note d. Type 304 may not be installed underground. - See PDF for table PDF
SPS 384.30 Note a. Thermoplastic sewer pipe shall be installed in accordance with ASTM D2321.
SPS 384.30 Note b. Copper tubing, type M, may not be installed underground. - See PDF for table PDF
SPS 384.30 Note a. The pipe shall have 2 rows, and only 2 rows, of perforations parallel to the axis of the pipe and 120° + 5° apart. The perforations shall be at the nominal 4 and 8 o'clock positions when the pipe is installed. - See PDF for table PDF
SPS 384.30 Note a. Thermoplastic sewer pipe shall be installed in accordance with ASTM D2774.
SPS 384.30 Note b. Copper tubing, type M, may not be installed underground.
SPS 384.30(3) (3)Storm and clear water drain and vent systems. Storm and clear water drain and vent systems shall be of such material and workmanship as set forth in this subsection.
SPS 384.30(3)(a) (a) Above ground drain and vent pipe. Drain pipe and vent pipe installed above ground and inside a building shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 384.30-1, except black steel pipe conforming to ASTM A53 may be used for storm water conductors. Black steel conductors may not be embedded in concrete or masonry.
SPS 384.30(3)(b) (b) Underground drain and vent pipe. Drain pipe and vent pipe installed underground shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 384.30-2.
SPS 384.30(3)(c) (c) Storm building sewer pipe. Storm building sewer pipe shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 384.30-6.
SPS 384.30(3)(d) (d) Subsoil drain pipe. Subsoil drains shall be open jointed, horizontally split, or perforated pipe conforming to one of the standards listed in Table 384.30-7.
SPS 384.30(3)(e) (e) Roof drains.
SPS 384.30(3)(e)1.1. Roof drains shall be provided with removable strainers of sufficient strength to carry the anticipated loads.
SPS 384.30(3)(e)2. 2. Roof drains shall be so constructed that the drains can be cleaned and the drain inlets accessible at all time.
SPS 384.30(3)(e)3. 3. Roof drains shall be sized in accordance with s. SPS 382.36 and the drain outlet may not be less than 2 inches in diameter.
SPS 384.30 Note Note: See s. SPS 382.36 (10) and (11) for additional roof drain requirements.
SPS 384.30(3)(f) (f) Area drain inlets. Area drain inlets shall be constructed in a watertight manner of precast concrete, reinforced monolithic concrete, brick or block, cast iron, coated 12 gauge steel, vitrified clay, fiberglass or other approved materials. - See PDF for table PDF
SPS 384.30 Note a. Thermoplastic sewer pipe shall be installed in accordance with ASTM D2774.
SPS 384.30 Note b. Copper tubing, type M, may not be installed underground.
SPS 384.30(4) (4)Water supply systems. Water supply systems shall be of such material and workmanship as set forth in this subsection. All materials in contact with water, in a water supply system, shall be suitable for use with the water within the system. All pipes and pipe fittings for water supply systems shall be made of a material that contains a weighted average of not more than 0.25 percent lead in the wetted surface material.
SPS 384.30(4)(a) (a) Water quality. A water supply system shall be resistive to corrosive action and degrading action from the water being conveyed. Potable water storage tanks shall conform to s. NR 812.33.
SPS 384.30(4)(b) (b) Soil and groundwater. The installation of water supply systems shall be prohibited in soil and groundwater that is contaminated with solvents, fuels, organic compounds or other detrimental materials which will cause permeation, corrosion, degradation, or structural failure of the piping material.
SPS 384.30(4)(b)1. 1. Where detrimental conditions are suspected, a chemical analysis of the soil and groundwater conditions shall be required to ascertain the acceptability of the proposed water supply system materials for the specific installation.
SPS 384.30(4)(b)2. 2. Where a detrimental condition exists, no underground water supply system may be installed until the detrimental condition can be:
SPS 384.30(4)(b)2.a. a. Eliminated and the source of the condition can be eliminated;
SPS 384.30(4)(b)2.b. b. Identified and the pipe and joining method can be proven resistant to the detrimental condition; or
SPS 384.30(4)(b)2.c. c. Avoided by choosing an alternate route that will not be affected by the detrimental condition.
SPS 384.30(4)(c) (c) Certification of plastic pipe. Plastic pipe for a water supply system shall be certified for potable water contact by a nationally recognized listing agency acceptable to the department.
SPS 384.30 Note Note: For a listing of nationally recognized agencies acceptable to the department, see ch. SPS 384 Appendix A-384.11.
SPS 384.30(4)(d) (d) Water services and private water mains.
SPS 384.30(4)(d)1.1. Water service pipe and private water mains shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 384.30-7. Pipe and tubing for water services and private water mains shall have a minimum working pressure of 150 psig at 73.4°F.
SPS 384.30(4)(d)2. 2. A local governmental unit may by ordinance restrict the types of materials for water services and private water mains which are to be located within or beneath an area subject to an easement for a highway, street or public service right-of-way. Before adopting an ordinance restricting the types of materials for water services, the local governmental unit shall submit a copy of the proposed ordinance to the department for review and approval.
SPS 384.30(4)(d)3. 3. Materials for combination water services and combination private water mains shall comply with NFPA 24 and the provisions specified in par. (d).
SPS 384.30(4)(e) (e) Water distribution pipe.
SPS 384.30(4)(e)1.1. Except as provided in subd. 2. or 3., water distribution pipe shall have a minimum working pressure of 100 psig at 180°F and shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 384.30-8
SPS 384.30(4)(e)2. 2. Cold water distribution pipe installed underground shall have a minimum working pressure of 150 psig at 73.4°F and shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 384.30-7 or 384.30-8.
SPS 384.30 Note Note: Portions of a water supply system that supply water to a water-based fire protection system are to also conform to chs. SPS 361 to 365.
SPS 384.30 Note Note: See ch. SPS 384 Appendix for further explanation.
SPS 384.30(4)(e)3. 3. Pipe and tubing for cold water distribution systems downstream of water treatment devices designed to serve fixtures, appliances and devices that provide <1 gpm at each outlet shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 384.30-8 or 384.30-11, and shall have a minimum working pressure of 100 psig at 73.4°F.
SPS 384.30(4)(e)4. 4. Plastic pipe and tubing for water distribution systems downstream of water treatment devices designed to serve fixtures, appliances and devices that provide <1 gpm at each outlet shall be marked at intervals not to exceed 4 feet with the following information:
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