DHS 134.83(6)(b) (b) Certification. Certification that the sprinkler system is in proper operating condition shall be obtained annually from a licensed sprinkler contractor. A copy of the certification document shall be kept on file in the facility.

DHS 134.83(6)(c) (c) New construction and conversions. All newly constructed facilities, additions and buildings to be converted shall have automatic sprinkler protection throughout. In the event of an addition to or remodeling of an existing facility, the facility shall have automatic sprinkler protection throughout the building unless there is a 2-hour fire-rated partition wall between the old and new construction, in which case only the new addition or remodeled area shall be sprinklered. Facilities with more than 16 beds shall meet the automatic sprinkler protection standard 13 of NFPA’s national fire code, 1985 edition. Facilities with 16 or fewer beds shall meet either standard 13 of that edition of the code or standard 13D of NFPA’s national fire code, 1984 edition.

DHS 134.83 Note Note: The 1984 and 1985 editions of NFPA’s National Fire Code can be obtained from the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269. Copies are kept on file in the office of the Department’s Division of Quality Assurance and the Legislative Reference Bureau.

DHS 134.83(6)(d) (d) Sprinkler plans. All sprinkler plans shall be submitted to the department’s bureau of quality compliance for review and approval before installation of the sprinkler system.

DHS 134.83 Note Note: The bureau of quality assurance was renamed the division of quality assurance.

DHS 134.83(7) (7) Smoke detectors for fire protection in small facilities.

DHS 134.83(7)(a) (a) A small facility shall provide a low-voltage interconnected smoke detection system to protect the entire facility so that, if any detector is activated, either alarms are triggered throughout the building or a centrally located alarm is triggered, except that a facility with 8 or fewer residents may use a radio-transmitting smoke detection system that triggers an audible alarm in a central area of the facility.

DHS 134.83(7)(b) (b) No facility may install a smoke detection system that fails to receive the approval of the department or of the department of industry,labor and human relations. At least one smoke detector shall be located at each of the following locations:

DHS 134.83(7)(b)1. 1. At the head of every open stairway;

DHS 134.83(7)(b)2. 2. At the door leading to every enclosed stairway on each floor level;

DHS 134.83(7)(b)3. 3. In every corridor, spaced not more than 30 feet apart and not further than 15 feet from any wall;

DHS 134.83(7)(b)4. 4. In each common use room, including living rooms, dining rooms, family rooms, lounges and recreation rooms but not including kitchens; and

DHS 134.83(7)(b)5. 5. In each sleeping room in which smoking is allowed.

DHS 134.83(8) (8) Mechanical systems.

DHS 134.83(8)(a) (a) Water supply.

DHS 134.83(8)(a)1. 1. A potable water supply shall be maintained at all times. If a public water supply is available, it shall be used. If a public water supply is not available, the well or wells shall comply with ch. NR 812.

DHS 134.83(8)(a)2. 2. An adequate supply of hot water shall be available at all times. The temperature of hot water at a plumbing fixture used by residents may not exceed the range of 110° - 115° F.

DHS 134.83(8)(b) (b) Sewage disposal. All sewage shall be discharged into a municipal sewage system, if one is available. Otherwise the sewage shall be collected, treated and disposed of by means of an independent sewage system approved by the department of industry, labor and human relations under applicable state law and by the local authority.

DHS 134.83(8)(c) (c) Plumbing. Plumbing for potable water and for drainage for the disposal of excreta, infectious discharge and wastes shall comply with ch. SPS 382.

DHS 134.83(8)(d) (d) Heating and air conditioning.

DHS 134.83(8)(d)1. 1. The heating and air conditioning systems shall be capable of maintaining adequate temperatures and providing freedom from drafts.

DHS 134.83(8)(d)2. 2. Minimum temperatures of 72°F. (22° C.) shall be maintained during the day and 70° F. (21°C.) during the night in all bedrooms and in all areas used by the residents.

DHS 134.83(8)(e) (e) Telephone. There shall be at least one operational non-pay telephone on the premises and as many additional telephones as are judged necessary in an emergency.

DHS 134.83(8)(f) (f) Incineration.

DHS 134.83(8)(f)1. 1. Facilities for the incineration of soiled dressings and similar wastes, as well as garbage and refuse, shall be provided when other methods of disposal are not available.

DHS 134.83(8)(f)2. 2. An incinerator may not be flue-fed nor shall any upper floor charging chute be connected with the combustion chamber.

DHS 134.83(8)(g) (g) General lighting. Adequate lighting shall be provided in all areas of the facility. Lighting shall be of a type that does not produce discomfort due to high brightness, glare or reflecting surfaces. No candles, oil lanterns or other open-flame method of illumination may be used.

DHS 134.83(8)(h) (h) Ventilation.

DHS 134.83(8)(h)1. 1. The facility shall be well-ventilated through the use of windows or mechanical ventilation or a combination of both. No room may be used for living or sleeping purposes that does not have at least one openable window leading to the outside and direct outside ventilation by means of windows, louvers, or air conditioning or other mechanical ventilation. Other rooms and areas which do not have outside windows and which are used by residents or staff shall be provided with functioning mechanical ventilation to change the air on a basis commensurate with the type of use.