101.74(1) (1) Hold hearings on any matter relating to this subchapter.

101.74(2) (2) At the request of the owner or renter enter, inspect and examine dwellings, dwelling units and premises necessary to ascertain compliance with the rules and special orders under this subchapter.

101.74(2m) (2m) Study the operation of the dwelling construction code and other laws related to the construction of dwelling units to determine their impact upon the cost of building construction and their effectiveness upon the health, safety and welfare of the occupants.

101.74(3) (3) Revise the rules under this subchapter after consultation with the uniform dwelling code council.

101.74(4) (4) Provide for or engage in the testing, approval and certification of materials, devices and methods for the manufacture or installation of modular homes.

101.74(5) (5) Collect and publish data secured from the examinations and inspections under s. 101.73 (2) and (3), and from building permits.

101.74(6) (6) Adopt rules prescribing procedures for approving new building materials, devices and methods for the manufacture or installation of modular homes for dwellings.

101.74(7) (7) Enter into reciprocal agreements with other states regarding the design, construction, inspection and labeling of modular homes where the laws or rules of other states meet the intent of the modular home code and the rules promulgated under this subchapter.

101.74 History History: 1975 c. 405; 2007 a. 11; 2015 a. 29.

101.743 101.743 Certain rules prohibited. The department may not promulgate or enforce a rule that requires any manufactured building that uses electricity for space heating to be superinsulated.

101.743 History History: 2007 a. 67.

101.745 101.745 Smoke detectors.

101.745(1) (1) Definition. The definition of smoke detector under s. 101.145 (1) (c) also applies to this section.

101.745(2) (2) Approval. A smoke detector required under this section shall bear an Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., listing mark or similar mark from an independent product safety certification organization.

101.745(3) (3) Installation. A smoke detector required under this section shall be installed according to the directions and specifications of the manufacturer.

101.745(4) (4) Requirement. The manufacturer of a modular home shall install a functional smoke detector on each floor level except the attic or storage area of each dwelling unit.

101.745 History History: 1977 c. 388; 1983 a. 189 s. 329 (4); 1987 a. 376; 1989 a. 109; 2007 a. 11; 2011 a. 146.

101.75 101.75 Inspections, insignia and alterations.

101.75(1) (1) Inspections and compliance. Manufacturers of modular homes shall contract with a certified independent inspection agency or the department to conduct in-plant inspections and certify compliance with this subchapter. Manufacturers shall reimburse the independent inspection agency in accordance with the terms of the contract or reimburse the department in accordance with fees established under s. 101.73 (12). All inspections shall be performed by persons certified by the department.

101.75(2) (2) Display of insignia required. All modular homes manufactured, sold for initial use or installed within this state shall display, in a manner determined by the department, the insignia issued or recognized under ss. 101.73 (7) and 101.74 (7). All modular homes bearing such insignia shall be deemed to comply with the requirements of all building ordinances and regulations of any local government except those related to zoning and siting requisites including but not limited to building setback, side and rear yard requirements and property line requirements.

101.75(3) (3) Department approval of alterations. No person shall alter an approved modular home in any way prior to or during installation without the approval of the department.

101.75(4) (4) Counterfeit insignia. No person may falsely or fraudulently make, forge, alter or counterfeit any insignia issued or recognized under ss. 101.73 (7) and 101.74 (7).

101.75 History History: 1975 c. 405; 2007 a. 11.

101.76 101.76 Municipal authority. Except as provided by s. 101.761, cities, villages, towns and counties:

101.76(1) (1) May:

101.76(1)(a) (a) With the approval of the department, exercise jurisdiction over the installation of modular homes for dwellings by passage of ordinances, provided such ordinances are in strict conformance with this subchapter and the on-site inspection is performed by persons certified by the department. Except as provided by s. 101.761, a county ordinance shall apply in any city, village or town which has not enacted such ordinance.

101.76(1)(b) (b) Under s. 66.0301, jointly exercise the jurisdiction granted under par. (a).

101.76(1)(c) (c) By ordinance establish and collect fees to defray the cost of jurisdiction exercised under par. (a) or (b).

101.76(1)(d) (d) By ordinance provide remedies and penalties for violation of the jurisdiction exercised under par. (a) or (b).