4. Detailed explanation of statutory authority for the rule (including the statutory citation and language):
Section 227.11 (2) (a) of the Statutes authorizes the Department to promulgate rules interpreting any statute that is enforced or administered by the Department, if the rule is considered necessary to effectuate the purpose of the statute. Section 101.63 (1) requires the Department to establish separate standards for the construction of one- and two-family dwellings, including camping cabins used for seasonal overnight camping. Section 101.82 (1) requires the Department to promulgate rules that establish standards for installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical wiring for camping units. Section 145.02 (2) (b) requires the Department to promulgate rules that establish plumbing standards applicable only to camping units. 5. Estimate of amount of time that state employees will spend developing the rule and of other resources necessary to develop the rule:
300 hours.
6. List with description of all entities that may be affected by the proposed rule:
Campers, campground owners, lodging businesses, small contractors, construction material suppliers, and building inspectors may be affected by the rule.
7. Summary and preliminary comparison with any existing or proposed federal regulation that is intended to address the activities to be regulated by the proposed rule:
No corresponding proposed federal regulations were found.
8. Anticipated economic impact of implementing the rule (note if the rule is likely to have a significant economic impact on small businesses):
The rule changes contemplated in this project are not expected to have a significant negative economic impact on any of the entities listed above.
