Attention
Electricians, Building Officials and Contractors
The Department
of Safety and Professional Services (Department) - Division of Industry
Services wishes to update you on the status of the SPS 316 Electrical Code
Package (CR 16-093). The proposed code package has been adopted and published. The
new SPS 316 can be viewed here: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/register/2018/750B/insert/sps316.pdf
Here is a timeline of effective dates related to several parts
of the code update:
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August 1, 2018: 2017 NEC adopted for
commercial structures.
- August 1, 2018: DSPS can begin
accepting applications for registration as an electrical inspection
agency. More information can be found here.
- March 1, 2019: Only registered
inspection agencies may provide plan review, permit issuance, or
inspections.
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January 1,
2020: 2017 NEC
adopted for one- and two- family dwellings. “One− and two− family
dwellings” means any buildings that contain one or two dwelling units the
construction of which commenced on or after December 1, 1978 per SPS
316.006(7). Effective August 1, 2018 the 2017 NEC will apply to any
building that does not meet the definition of “one and two- family
dwellings”.
- January 1, 2020: statewide
requirements for permits and inspections go into effect.
Important Note for Municipalities: Municipalities may exercise jurisdiction over the inspection
of electrical wiring installations at farms, public buildings, places of
employment, campgrounds, manufactured home communities, public marinas, piers,
docks, or wharves and recreational vehicle parks provided the municipality
complies with all of the following listed in SPS 316.011(1). Any
municipality that wishes to exercise jurisdiction over the inspection of
electrical wiring installations as described in SPS 316.011(1)(a) must register
with the Department as an electrical inspection agency even if they are
currently exercising jurisdiction as allowed under Subchapter V of SPS 316.
In municipalities not exercising jurisdiction under SPS
316.011(1), the department shall provide permit and inspection services for the
installation of electrical wiring on farms and in public buildings, places of
employment, campgrounds, manufactured home communities, public marinas, piers,
docks, or wharves and recreational vehicle parks.
Questions regarding the code update can be sent to DSPSSBElectrictech@wi.gov
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