DHS 131.37 (7) (a) Minimum size. Every living and sleeping room shall have one or more outside-facing windows with a total sash area of at least 8% of the floor area of the room. The openable area of a window shall be equal to not less than 4% of the floor area of the room. DHS 131.37 (7) (c) Storm windows and Window screens. All openable windows serving in habitable rooms shall be provided with storm windows in winter, except insulated windows, and openable windows serving habitable rooms shall be provided with have insect-proof screens in summer. SECTION 19. DHS 131.37 (8) (b) and (c) are repealed and recreated to read:
DHS 131.37 (8) (b) Extension cords shall not be used in lieu of permanent wiring.
DHS 131.37 (8) (c) Exposed wiring is prohibited.
SECTION 20. DHS 131.37 (8) (d) and (e) are repealed.
DHS 131.37 (16) (c) The use of portable space heaters is prohibited except for permanently wired electric heaters which have an automatic thermostatic control and are attached to a wall.
DHS 131.37 (17) (a) 3. All bath and toilet areas shall be well lighted. Bath and toilet rooms shall be provided with at least one electrical fixture to provide artificial light.
SECTION 24. DHS 131.37 (18) (b) is amended to read:
DHS 131.37 (18) (b) Hot water at from taps accessible to patients shall not exceed 110º 115º F.
SECTION 26. DHS 131.38 (1) is renumbered to DHS 131.38 (intro.) DHS 131.39 (1) Fire Inspection. The licensee of the hospice shall do all of the following:
DHS 131.39 (1) (a) The hospice shall obtain an annual inspection of the facility by the local fire authority or certified fire inspector and shall retain fire inspection reports for 2 years. DHS 131.39 (1) (b) The hospice shall provide to the emergency preparedness authority a copy of the facility written plan of orderly evacuation of patients in the event of fire. DHS 131.39 (5) (c) 1.Smoke detectors shall be installed, tested and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations, except that they shall be tested not less than once a month NFPA 72-2013 edition. Smoke alarm detectors powered by the hospice electrical system shall be tested according to the manufacturer’s recommendation but no less than once a month. The hospice shall maintain a written record of tests for the previous 2 years. DHS 131.39 (5) (c) 1. (Note) Copies of the NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, 2013 edition can be obtained from the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169. SECTION 31. DHS 131.39 (5) (c) 2. and (Note) are repealed.
DHS 131.39 (6) (a)(intro.) Hospice facilities licensed after June 1, 1992 which were not previously licensed shall install at least one heat detector integrated with the smoke detection system at each of the following locations: DHS 131.39 (6) (b) Smoke and heat detectors installed under this section shall be listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic inspection of production of tested equipment and the listing of which states that the equipment meets nationally recognized standards or has been tested and found suitable for use in a specified manner. SECTION 33. DHS 131.39 (8) and (Note) are created to read:
DHS 131.39 (8) Fire Report. All incidents of fire in a hospice shall be reported to the department within 72 hours.
SECTION 34. DHS 131.40 to DHS 131.42 are created to read:
DHS 131.40 Plans for new construction and alterations.
(1) Definition. In this subsection “alteration” has the meaning provided in s. SPS 361.05 (1) International Building Code, Sec. 202.
(2) Signing and sealing. Construction documents submitted to the department for review shall be prepared, signed and sealed as required by ch. 443, Stats., and s. A−E 2.02. (3) Contents and information.
(a) 1. Construction documents submitted to the department for review shall be dimensioned and drawn to scale.
2. The scale used for the construction documents shall be indicated on the documents.
(b) 1. Except as provided in subd. 2., at least 4 sets of construction documents shall be submitted to the department for review.
2. a. At least one set of construction specifications shall be submitted to the department for review.
b. One complete set of plans may be submitted, provided it is accompanied with 3 copies of the cover sheet for the complete set, and provided all 4 cover sheets comply with sub. (2).
(c) Fees shall be remitted at the time the plans are submitted. No plan examinations, approvals, or onsite reviews shall be made until fees are received.
(4) Application approval.
(a) A plan review application form shall be included with the construction documents and information submitted to the department for examination and approval. The department shall review and make a determination on an application for plan review under this chapter within 30 business days.
(b) An application for conditional approval will not be granted if, upon examination, the department determines that the construction documents or application for approval require additional information.
(c) If, upon examination, the department determines that the construction documents and the application for approval comply substantially with this chapter, a conditional approval, in writing, shall be granted and the plans shall be stamped conditionally approved. All conditions stated in the conditional approval shall be complied with by the applicant before or during construction.
(d) If, upon examination, the department determines that the construction documents or application for approval do not substantially comply with this chapter, the application for conditional approval shall be denied, in writing.
(5) Expiration of approval.
(a) Building shell. Plan approval by the department for new buildings and building additions shall expire 2 years after the approval date indicated on the approved building plans if the building shell is not closed-in within those 2 years.
(b) Occupancy. Plan approval by the department for new buildings and building additions shall expire 3 years after the approval date indicated on the approved building plans if the building is not ready for occupancy within those 3 years.
(c) Alterations. Plan approval by the department for interior building alterations shall expire one year after the approval date indicated on the approved building plans if the alteration work is not completed within that year.
(d) HVAC construction only. Plan approval by the department for heating, ventilating, or air conditioning construction that does not include any associated building construction shall expire one year after the approval date indicated on the approved plans if the building or building area affected by the plans is not ready for occupancy within that year.
(e) Fire protection systems only. Plan approval by the department for a fire protection system that does not include any associated building construction shall expire 2 years after the approval date indicated on the approved plans if the building or building area affected by the plans is not ready for occupancy within those 2 years.
(6) Extension of plan approval. Upon request and payment of the fee specified in s. DHS 131.42 (3) (d), the expiration dates in sub. (5) (a) to (e) may be extended provided the request is submitted prior to expiration of the original approval. (7) Changes to approved final plans. Any changes in the approved final plans affecting the application of the requirements of this subchapter shall be shown on the approved final plans and shall be submitted to the department for approval before construction is undertaken. The department shall notify the hospice in writing of any conflict with this subchapter found in its review of modified plans and specifications.
(8) Permission to start construction.
(a) A building owner may request and the department may grant permission to start construction for the footings and foundations upon submission of construction documents under s. DHS 131.40 (3). (b) The department shall review and make a determination on an application for permission to start construction of the footings and foundations within 3 business days of receipt of the application and all forms, fees under s. DHS 131.42 (3) (b), construction documents and information required to complete the review. (c) A building owner who has been granted permission to start construction of the footings and foundations may proceed at the owner’s own risk without assurance that a conditional approval for the building will be granted.
(9) Onsite reviews. The department may conduct onsite reviews during the construction phase of the project including framing reviews, above ceiling reviews, and finish reviews.
DHS 131.41 Plan review.
(1) Before the start of any construction or alteration project for a hospice, the plans for the construction or alteration shall be submitted to the department, pursuant to s. DHS 131.40, for review and approval by the department. (2)
The department shall review hospice construction and alteration plans for compliance with all of the following:(a) This chapter.
(b) The Wisconsin Commercial Building Code, chs. SPS 361 to 366, with the exception of s. SPS 361.31 (3). Where chs. SPS 361 to 366 refer to the department of safety and professional services, those rules shall be deemed for purposes of review under this chapter to refer to the department of health services. (c) 2012 edition of the Life Safety Code NFPA 101.
(Note) Copies of the Life Safety Code NFPA documents are available at the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471.
DHS 131.42 Fees for plan reviews.
