CR 22-069 Rule Text

The Bureau of Construction Codes (BCC) administers all related rules sets and codes to ensure compliance with the current standards. The bureau conducts plan reviews, issues permits, and provides inspections in the area of building, electrical, mechanical, public, health facilities, and mobile home parks.

Michigan applies the Stille-DeRossett-Hale Single State Construction Code Act, which consist of the international residential code, the international building code, the international mechanical code, the international plumbing code, the international existing building code, and the international energy conservation code published by the international code council and the national electrical code published by the national fire prevention association, with amendments, additions, or deletions as the director determines appropriate. [MI Act 230 of 1972]

Michigan defines children’s camp as a residential, day, troop, or travel camp that provides care and supervision in a natural environment for more than 4 children and for 5 or more days within a 14-day period. [MI MCL 722.111 Act 116 of 1973]

On the other hand, residential camp is defined as a camp that provides care on a 24-hour basis at a regulated campsite, which means an outdoor setting that has natural or man-made features available for outdoor activities. [MI Admin. Code R 400.11101]

Camps electrical systems shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Michigan electrical code [MI Admin. Code R 400.11221]

Minnesota:

The adopting authority for the Minnesota State Building Code the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI), Construction Codes & Licensing Division (CCLD). Jurisdictions that adopt building codes must adopt the Minnesota State Building Code or remain at their present level.

The state commissioner of health is authorized to adopt and enforce such reasonable rules and standards as the commissioner determines necessary to protect the health and safety of persons in attendance at youth camps. Such rules and standards may include reasonable restrictions and limitations on the following:

(1) camp sites and buildings, including location, layout, lighting, ventilation, heating, plumbing, drainage and sleeping quarters;

(2) sanitary facilities, including water supply, toilet and shower facilities, sewage and excreta disposal, waste and garbage disposal, and the control of insects and rodents; and

(3) food service, including storage, refrigeration, sanitary preparation and handling of food, the cleanliness of kitchens and the proper functioning of equipment. [MN Stats. 144.74]

Minnesota defines youth camp as land with permanent buildings, tents, or other structures, which are established and maintained as living quarters and where food and beverage is provided for 10 or more people, and also operate continuously for 5 days or more each year with education, recreational, or vocational purposes for minors to use free of charge or for payment of a fee. This definition does not include cabin and trailer camps, fishing and hunting camps, resorts, penal and correctional camps, industrial and construction camps, nor does it include homes operated for care or treatment of children and for the operation of which a license is required under the provisions of chapter 257. [MN Stats 144.71 Subd 2 and 3.]

Per Minnesota law, a license to operate a youth camp is required and shall be issued by the state commissioner of health. [MN Stats 144.72]

All new plumbing shall be installed according to the rules of the commissioner of health and the provisions of chapter 4714, the Minnesota Plumbing Code as adopted by the commissioner of health. Alterations to existing plumbing, when undertaken, shall conform to the provisions of the Minnesota Plumbing Code. [MN Admin. Code 4630.3300]

Summary of factual data and analytical methodologies:

The agency’s Division of Industry Services consulted with stakeholders and the Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection to identify areas of the code that could be changed to meet the mandates in 2019 Act 130 while also preserving public safety and welfare.

The agency will also consult with the Commercial Building Code Council, Uniform Dwelling Council, Plumbing Code Council, and Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (POWTS) Code Council, when appropriate, to develop rules implementing 2019 Wisconsin Act 130 relating to recreational and educational camps.

Analysis and supporting documents used to determine effect on small business or in preparation of economic impact analysis:

The Department believes that the proposed changes will have little or no adverse economic impact. The proposed rule was posted on the Department of Safety and Professional Services’ website for 14 days in order to solicit comments from businesses, representative associations, local governmental units, and individuals that may be affected by the rule. No comments were received.

Fiscal Estimate and Economic Impact Analysis:

The Fiscal Estimate and Economic Impact Analysis is attached.

Effect on small business:

These proposed rules do not have an economic impact on small businesses, as defined in s. 227.114 (1), Stats. The Department’s Regulatory Review Coordinator may be contacted by email at [e-mail], or by calling [phone].

Agency contact person:

Sofia Anderson, Administrative Rule Coordinator, Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Policy Development, 4822 Madison Yards Way, P.O. Box 8366, Madison, Wisconsin 53708; email at [e-mail].

Place where comments are to be submitted and deadline for submission:

Comments may be submitted to Sofia Anderson, Administrative Rule Coordinator, Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Policy Development, 4822 Madison Yards Way, P.O. Box 8366, Madison, WI 53708-8366, or by email to [e-mail]. Comments must be received on or before * to be included in the record of rule-making proceedings.

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TEXT OF RULE

Section 1. SPS 361.04 (15) and (15g) are created to read:

SPS 361.04 (15) “Recreational and Educational Camp” has the meaning given in s. 101.053, Stats.

(15g) “Seasonal Recreational and Educational Camp Building” means a building or structure occupied only between the dates of May 1st and October 15th and located at a Recreational and Educational Camp.

Section 2. SPS 362.1207 is created to read:

SPS 362.1207 Sound Transmission. This a department exception to the requirement in IBC s. 1207.1.: The requirements in IBC s. 1207 do not apply to sleeping units in buildings at seasonal recreational and educational camps.

Section 3. SPS 362.2902 (5m) is created to read:

SPS 362.2902 (5m) Location of toilet facilities. Substitute the following wording for the exception in IBC s. 2902.3.2.: The location and maximum travel distance to required employee facilities in factory and industrial occupancies and to required employee and patron/camper facilities serving seasonal recreational and educational camp buildings are permitted to exceed that required by this section, provided that the location and maximum distance of travel are approved.

Section 4. SPS 362.3102 is repealed and recreated to read:

SPS 362.3102 Membrane Structures

(1) This is a department exception to the requirements in IBC s. 3102.1.: Membrane structures that are seasonal recreational and educational camp buildings erected for a period of less than 180 days on balconies, decks, or other permanent raised platforms no more than 30” above grade at any point shall comply with the International Fire Code.

(2) Blower equipment. Substitute the following wording for requirement 2 in IBC section 3102.8.1.2: Blowers shall be provided with inlet screens, belt guards and other protective devices as required to provide protection from injury.

Section 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. The rules adopted in this order shall take effect on the first day of the month following publication in the Wisconsin Administrative Register, pursuant to s. 227.22 (2) (intro.), Stats.

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