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Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 375-379 - Buildings Constructed Prior to 1914 › Chapter SPS 375 - Definitions and general requirements › Section SPS 375.14 - Exits to fire escapes

Current through June 24, 2024
Every fire escape shall be accessible from a public
					 passageway or shall be directly accessible from each occupied room. Each exit
					 to a "B" type fire escape shall be a standard exit door (s.
					 SPS 375.24 )
					 at least 3 feet 4 inches in width, and the door sill shall be flush with the
					 floor inside. Each exit to an "A" type fire escape shall be a standard exit
					 door at least 2 feet 6 inches in width and the door sill shall be not more than
					 8 inches above the inside floor level, unless a stair leads from the floor to
					 the sill, or windows may be used in place of such door if approved by the
					 department.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 375-379 - Buildings Constructed Prior to 1914 › Chapter SPS 375 - Definitions and general requirements › Section SPS 375.15 - Material and strength

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) No other material than wrought iron or
				  soft or medium steel shall be used for any part of a fire escape except for
				  weights, separators, and ornaments.
(2) No bar material less than 1/4 inch thick
				  shall be used in the construction of any fire escape, except for separators,
				  ornaments, structural shapes over 3 inches and rigidly built up treads and
				  platforms of approved design. All bolts and rivets, except for ornamental work,
				  shall be not less than 3/8 inch in diameter.
(3) Each part of every fire escape (except
				  counterweights for balanced stairways) shall be designed and constructed to
				  carry a live load of 100 pounds per square foot of horizontal area over the
				  entire fire escape. The minimum sections and sizes specified below shall be
				  increased whenever necessary so that under full load the unit stresses will not
				  exceed 3/4 of the allowable unit stresses specified in s. Ind 53.24,
				  1956.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 375-379 - Buildings Constructed Prior to 1914 › Chapter SPS 375 - Definitions and general requirements › Section SPS 375.16 - Platforms

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) Each platform of an "A" type fire escape
				  shall be at least 28 inches wide; each platform of a "B" type fire escape shall
				  be at least 3 feet 4 inches wide. Such widths shall be the clear distance
				  between stringers, measuring at the narrowest point. Each platform shall extend
				  at least 4 inches beyond the jambs of exit openings. The above minimum widths
				  and lengths shall be increased wherever necessary, so that no exit door or
				  window will, when open, block any part of the required width of the fire
				  escape.
(2) Every platform shall
				  consist of either:
(a) Flat bars on edge, not
				  less than 1 x 1/ 4 inch; but not less than 1 1/4 x 1/4 inch where bolts and
				  separators are used; bars shall be not more than 1 1/4 inches center to
				  center.
(b) 1/2 inch or 5/8 inch
				  square bars with sharp edge up, more than 1 1/2 inches center to
				  center.
(c) 5/8 inch round bars,
				  not more than 1 1/2 inches center to center.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 375-379 - Buildings Constructed Prior to 1914 › Chapter SPS 375 - Definitions and general requirements › Section SPS 375.17 - Brackets

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) Brackets for a 28 inch or 30 inch
				  platform, when spaced not more than 4 feet apart, shall be made of not less
				  than 7/8 inch square bars or 11/2 x 11/2 x 1/4 inch angles; such bars or angles
				  shall be larger if the platform is wider or if the brackets are farther apart.
				  Each bracket shall be fastened at the top, to the wall, by a through bolt (at
				  least 7/8 inch diameter), nut, and washer (at least 4 inch diameter). The slope
				  of the lower bracket bar shall be not less then 30º with the horizontal.
				  The lower bar shall have a washer or shoulder to give sufficient bearing
				  against the wall.
Note: In applying the requirements of the building code to
					 the design of a bracket, the lower bracket bar must be designed according to
					 the column formula. According to this formula (for example), brackets made of 1
					 inch square wrought iron, 4 feet apart, carrying a 3 feet 4 inches platform,
					 are just within the limit of stiffness. If the brackets were over 4 feet apart,
					 a heavier bar or an angle would have to be used.
(2) The strength of the wall to which
				  brackets are to be attached shall be carefully considered in determining the
				  spacing, shape, and inside connection of brackets, so that under full load the
				  wall will not be unduly strained.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 375-379 - Buildings Constructed Prior to 1914 › Chapter SPS 375 - Definitions and general requirements › Section SPS 375.18 - Stairways

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) Each stairway of an "A" type fire escape
				  shall be at least 24 inches wide between stringers; such stairway shall have a
				  uniform rise of not more than 8 inches, and a uniform run of not less than 8
				  inches.
(2) Each stairway of a "B"
				  type fire escape shall be at least 3 feet 4 inches wide between stringers; such
				  stairway shall have a uniform rise of not more than 8 inches, and a uniform run
				  of not less than 9 inches.
Note: The rise is the vertical distance from the extreme
					 edge of any step to the corresponding extreme edge of the next step. The run is
					 the horizontal distance between the same points.
(3) Stairway stringers shall consist of
				  either:
(a) A 5 inch channel or
				  larger.
(b) Two angles 2 x 2 x 1/ 4
				  inch or larger
(c) Two flat bars 2
				  x 3/8 inch or larger.
(d) One flat
				  bar 6 x 1/4 inch or larger.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 375-379 - Buildings Constructed Prior to 1914 › Chapter SPS 375 - Definitions and general requirements › Section SPS 375.19 - Balanced stairway

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) All "B" type fire escapes, and all fire
				  escapes on schools, theaters, and assembly halls, either shall reach to the
				  ground or shall have a balanced stairway reaching to the ground. "A" type fire
				  escapes which are not on schools, theaters, or assembly halls, may terminate on
				  a platform at least 3 feet long, located not more than 10 feet above the
				  ground.
(2) Every balanced stairway
				  shall conform to the requirements for other stairways except that the stringers
				  and the top rail may be lighter if they are properly trussed. The
				  counterbalancing device shall be attached to both sides of the stairway
				  equally, or a special attachment shall be used to prevent warping or twisting.
				  The counterbalancing device shall operate gradually and easily as the live load
				  is applied.
Note: The use of cables and sheaves will be permitted only
					 under exceptional conditions, as rust is almost sure to interfere with their
					 proper operation. In such cases the sheaves shall turn on a brass pin or in
					 brass bearings and shall be protected from the weather at the top and on all
					 sides.
(3) Treads for "A"
				  type balanced stairways may be made as follows: two 11/4x 11/4 x 1/4 inch
				  angles at front and back; two 1 1/4x 1/4 inch bars between, lying flatwise; one
				  inch space between bars. Treads for"B" type balanced stairways may be made as
				  follows: two 11/2 x 1 1/2 x 1/4 inch angles at front and back; two 11/2 x 1/4
				  inch bars between, lying flatwise; one inch space between bars. All such treads
				  shall be strongly fastened together with cross bars not more than 14 inches
				  apart.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 375-379 - Buildings Constructed Prior to 1914 › Chapter SPS 375 - Definitions and general requirements › Section SPS 375.20 - Railings

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) Railings shall be provided on all open
				  sides of platforms and stairways, and on both sides of balanced stairways.
				  Either a railing or a handrail fastened to wall shall be provided on each side
				  of all "B" type fire escape stairways. Railings shall be at least 3 feet high,
				  measuring vertically from floor of platform or from nose of step.
(2) Every railing shall have posts, not more
				  than 5 feet apart, made of not less than 11/2 x 11/2 x 1/4 inch angles or tees,
				  or 11/ 4 inch pipe; top rail not less than 11/4 x 11/4 x 1/4 inch angle or
				  equivalent; center rail not less than 11/4 x 5/16 flat bar or equivalent. All
				  connections shall be such as to make the railing stiff; 2 bolts (3/8 inch or
				  larger) shall be used at the foot of each post wherever possible, or at least
				  1/2 inch bolt shall be used. Railings shall be continuous. No projections on
				  the inside of the railing shall be permitted. Where a railing returns to the
				  wall, it shall be fastened thereto with a through bolt (at least 5/8 inch
				  diameter), nut, and washer; or (in reinforced concrete) with an approved
				  insert; or the railing shall be made equally secure with a diagonal brace
				  extending at least 3 feet horizontally and 3 feet vertically.
(3) All outside railings which are more than
				  60 feet above grade shall be at least 6 feet high, measuring vertically from
				  floor or platform or from nose of step. Such railings shall be of special
				  design approved by the department, having not less than 4 longitudinal rails,
				  and vertical lattice bars not more than 8 inches apart, and proper stiffening
				  braces or brackets.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 375-379 - Buildings Constructed Prior to 1914 › Chapter SPS 375 - Definitions and general requirements › Section SPS 375.21 - Ladder to roof

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) Every fire escape which extends higher
				  than the second floor shall be provided with a ladder leading from the upper
				  platform to the roof, unless the fire escape stairway leads to the roof. The
				  ladder shall have stringers of not less than 11/4 inch pipe, or not less than 2
				  x 3/8 inch flat bars, at least 17 inches apart in the clear. The rungs shall be
				  not less than 1/2 inch square or 5/8 inch round bars, 14 inches center to
				  center. The stringers shall be securely tied together at intervals no greater
				  than every fifth rung.
(2) The
				  stringers of each ladder shall extend not less than 4 feet above the roof
				  coping and return to within 2 feet of the roof with the top rung of the ladder
				  level with the top of the parapet wall.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 375-379 - Buildings Constructed Prior to 1914 › Chapter SPS 375 - Definitions and general requirements › Section SPS 375.22 - Standpipe

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) A standpipe shall be attached to every
				  fire escape on every building of more than 3 stories not having an automatic
				  sprinkler system; except that buildings requiring more than one fire escape on
				  any side thereof, shall be provided with at least one standpipe on each
				  side.
(2) Every standpipe shall
				  extend from a point within 5 feet of the ground to a point 3 feet above the
				  roof or cornice, and shall be securely fastened to and accessible from each
				  platform. The standpipe shall be made of not less than 3 inch wrought iron
				  pipe, with 21/2 inch outlet hose valve at each floor and at roof, and a double
				  Siamese valve at the base of the pipe. All connections shall conform to the
				  size and patterns used by the local fire department, and the entire standpipe
				  shall conform to all requirements of such department.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 375-379 - Buildings Constructed Prior to 1914 › Chapter SPS 375 - Definitions and general requirements › Section SPS 375.23 - Other types of fire escape

Current through June 24, 2024
Sliding or chute fire escapes may be used, upon the
					 approval of the department, in place of "A" type or "B" type fire escapes.
					 Every sliding fire escape shall be provided with a ladder constructed as in s.
					 SPS 375.21,
					 extending from 5 feet above grade, to 4 feet above the roof
					 coping.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 375-379 - Buildings Constructed Prior to 1914 › Chapter SPS 375 - Definitions and general requirements › Section SPS 375.24 - Standard exit doors

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) Every door which serves as a required
				  exit from a public passageway, stairway or building, or which forms a
				  horizontal exit, shall be a standard exit door. See also ss.
				  SPS 376.06,
				  377.06,
				  378.04,
				  379.07.
(2) Every standard exit door shall swing
				  outward or toward the natural means of egress (except as below and as in s.
				  SPS 379.07 ). It shall
				  be so hung that, when open, it will not block any part of the required width of
				  any other doorway, passageway, stairway, or fire escape. No revolving door
				  (unless collapsible) and no sliding door, (except where it opens onto a
				  stairway enclosure, or serves as a horizontal exit) shall be considered as a
				  standard exit door. Where revolving doors are used, they shall be of a type and
				  make approved by the department.
(3) A standard exit door shall have such
				  fastenings or hardware that it can be opened from the inside without using a
				  key, by pushing against a single bar or plate, or turning a single knob or
				  handle; it shall not be locked, barred, or bolted at any time while the
				  building is occupied.
Note: For theaters, schools, large factories and hotels,
					 etc., the "panic bolt" which operates by pressure against a bar or plate is
					 recommended.
(4) An
				  approved type, illuminated, transparent exit sign shall be provided and
				  operated over all exit doors in accordance with ss.
				  SPS 376.06,
				  377.14 and
				  379.08. Exit lights shall be
				  installed as required by the Wisconsin state electrical code.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 375-379 - Buildings Constructed Prior to 1914 › Chapter SPS 375 - Definitions and general requirements › Section SPS 375.25 - Location and maintenance of exits

Current through June 24, 2024
Every required exit (including stairways, fire escapes,
					 horizontal exits, and doors) shall lead to a street, alley or open court
					 connected with a street. All such exits, and all passageways leading to and
					 from the same, shall be kept in good repair and unobstructed at all
					 times.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 375-379 - Buildings Constructed Prior to 1914 › Chapter SPS 375 - Definitions and general requirements › Section SPS 375.26 - First aid standpipes

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) For the number and location of first aid
				  standpipes required in buildings of various classes, see ss.
				  SPS
				  376.09,
				  378.07.
(2) Standpipes shall be sufficient in number
				  so that any part of every floor area can be reached within 20 feet by a nozzle
				  attached to not more than 75 feet of hose connected to a standpipe.
(3) No required standpipe shall be less than
				  2 inches in diameter, and not less than 21/2 inches in diameter for buildings 5
				  stories or more in height. An approved 11/2 inch hose valve shall be located in
				  each story, not more than 5 feet above the floor level; valves of the gate type
				  shall be equipped with a suitable open drip connection. An approved
				  pressure-reducing device shall be installed at hose valves where pressure would
				  otherwise be over 50 pounds.
(4)
				  Not more than 75 feet of hose shall be attached to each outlet. Hose shall be
				  of unlined linen construction, 11/ 2 inches in diameter, with a 1/2 inch nozzle
				  attached, and shall be located in approved cabinets or racks.
(5) Water supply shall be automatic, and be
				  designed for 70 gallons per minute for 30 minutes with 25 pounds flowing
				  pressure at the top outlet. Such supply may be from city connection, gravity
				  tank, pressure tank or pump.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 375-379 - Buildings Constructed Prior to 1914 › Chapter SPS 375 - Definitions and general requirements › Section SPS 375.27 - Fire extinguishers

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) Where fire extinguishers are required,
				  they shall be of a type approved by the department. All fire extinguishers
				  shall be charged in accordance with the instructions of the
				  manufacturer.
(2) Extinguishers
				  shall be conspicuously located where they will always be readily accessible and
				  so distributed as to be immediately available in event of fire. They shall be
				  hung on hangers or set on brackets or shelves so that the top of the
				  extinguisher is not more than 5 feet above the floor.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 375-379 - Buildings Constructed Prior to 1914 › Chapter SPS 375 - Definitions and general requirements › Section SPS 375.28 - Automatic sprinklers

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) Required automatic sprinkler systems
				  shall be designed and constructed in conformity with good established practice.
				  Only materials and devices approved by the department may be used.
				  Re-installation of used sprinkler heads is prohibited, and other second hand
				  devices may be installed by special permission only.
(2) Where an automatic sprinkler system is
				  required throughout a building, supply shall be from a city water main, or from
				  a gravity or pressure tank. If the city water supply is inadequate in either
				  pressure or volume, a tank of not less than 5,000 gallons capacity shall be
				  provided. The bottom of a gravity tank shall be not less than 35 feet above the
				  under side of the roof.
(3) Where
				  automatic sprinklers are required in a basement only, the supply shall be from
				  a city water main. Where there is no city water supply, such basement
				  sprinklers need not be installed, but at such time as a city supply becomes
				  available, such required basement sprinklers shall be installed.
(4) Every basement sprinkler system shall
				  also include sprinklers in all shafts (except elevator shafts) leading to the
				  story above.
(5) Every sprinkler
				  system shall have a suitable audible alarm and an approved Siamese connection
				  marked "To Automatic Sprinklers."
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 375-379 - Buildings Constructed Prior to 1914 › Chapter SPS 375 - Definitions and general requirements › Section SPS 375.30 - Boilers, furnaces and stoves

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) PROTECTION OF
				  FLOOR. Except as provided in ss.
				  SPS 376.13,
				  377.31,
				  378.09 and
				  379.20, every existing boiler,
				  furnace or oven shall be placed on a fire-resistive floor projecting at least 2
				  feet on all sides. Such floor shall also be provided for every coal, wood, or
				  oil stove or range which is more than 16 square feet in horizontal area or
				  which has a flame at the bottom. If any such floor rests on or is in contact
				  with any combustible material, then the fire-resistive floor layer shall be at
				  least 3 inches thick and shall be hollow, with air spaces running horizontally
				  through the same. The air spaces shall be open at both ends and shall be so
				  placed that air can circulate through them; their horizontal area shall equal
				  at least one-half the horizontal area of the fire-resistive slab.
Note: The purpose of these air spaces is to permit air to
					 circulate through the fire-resistive slab and keep down its temperature. When a
					 range or a heater rests on a solid layer of brick or concrete, it has been
					 found that after several months the heat strikes through to the wood below.
					 Many fires have been caused in this way.
(2) AIR SPACES. The air spaces may be secured
				  by using hollow tile placed end to end; or by imbedding wrought or sheet iron
				  pipes (say 3 inch diameter or larger) in a layer of concrete. The air spaces
				  should run parallel to the short dimension of the slab.
(3) FIRE-RESISTIVE FLOOR LAYER. If the stove,
				  range, etc., is raised at least 6 inches above the floor and such air space is
				  not enclosed, then the fire-resistive floor layer may be reduced to not less
				  than 2 inch solid thickness, without air spaces, provided it is covered with
				  sheet metal.
(4) COAL, WOOD, OIL
				  STOVE. Every coal, wood or oil stove or range not more than 16 square feet in
				  horizontal area and not having a flame at the bottom shall, if placed on a
				  combustible floor, be raised at least 6 inches above the floor, and such air
				  space shall not be enclosed. Such floor shall be protected with a stove board
				  of sheet metal or asbestos, projecting at least one foot on all
				  sides.
(5) GAS STOVE. Gas stoves
				  shall be protected as above specified, except that:
(a) A 3 inch solid fire-resistive floor
				  layer, projecting at least 6 inches on all sides shall be sufficient protection
				  if the stove has a false bottom at least 3 inches above such fire-resistive
				  floor; and
(b) If the stove is less
				  than 16 square feet in horizontal area and has a false bottom at least 5 inches
				  above the floor, no fire-resistive floor shall be required.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 375-379 - Buildings Constructed Prior to 1914 › Chapter SPS 375 - Definitions and general requirements › Section SPS 375.31 - Protection of walls and ceiling; repair; fireplaces

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) Except as
				  otherwise provided in s.
				  SPS
				  375.30, every combustible wall, partition or ceiling
				  which is less than 24 inches distant from a boiler, furnace, oven, stove, or
				  range, shall be protected with at least 1/4 inch asbestos board covered with
				  galvanized sheet metal, or with equivalent protection as specified in s.
				  SPS
				  375.11, or shall be protected with a metal shield with
				  at least 4 inches air space behind the same, except as provided below. If the
				  wall, partition, or ceiling is less than 12 inches distant from the boiler,
				  furnace, oven, stove or range, then the woodwork and studs shall be cut away
				  and replaced with incombustible material; or shall be otherwise protected as
				  required by the department or the fire department.
(2) The above distances may be reduced
				  one-half in the case of stoves and ranges less than 16 square feet in area, and
				  also in the case of gas ranges of greater area if proper insulation is
				  incorporated in the back of the range.
(3) The top of every boiler, furnace or oven,
				  shall be covered with asbestos, sand, or other heat resisting material, or the
				  required distance above same shall be increased 100%.
(4) All cracked, broken or otherwise
				  defective stoves, furnaces and boilers, shall be repaired forthwith, and made
				  safe, or shall be replaced with new ones.
(5) All open fireplaces shall be protected by
				  substantial wire screens.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 375-379 - Buildings Constructed Prior to 1914 › Chapter SPS 375 - Definitions and general requirements › Section SPS 375.32 - Smoke pipes

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) No smoke pipe shall pass through any
				  floor, outside window or door, nor through any combustible roof or combustible
				  outside wall, nor through any closet, attic or similarly concealed
				  space.
(2) Every smoke pipe passing
				  through a non-fire-resistive partition shall be encased with incombustible
				  material at least 4 inches thick or with a double safety thimble made of 2
				  concentric rings of sheet metal with at least one inch open air space between
				  and with outer ring covered with at least 1/4 inch asbestos.
Note: The double thimble is of no value unless it is kept
					 free from dirt. The best protection is a casing of solid masonry, with 1/4
					 space between the masonry and the pipe.
(3) No part of any smoke pipe shall be placed
				  nearer to any combustible partition or wall than the diameter of the pipe, nor
				  nearer to any combustible ceiling than one and one-half times the diameter; but
				  the above distances may be reduced by one-half, if the wall or ceiling is
				  covered with not less than 1/ 4 inch asbestos board covered with galvanized
				  sheet metal, or with equivalent protection as specified in s.
				  SPS
				  375.11
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 375-379 - Buildings Constructed Prior to 1914 › Chapter SPS 375 - Definitions and general requirements › Section SPS 375.33 - Hot air pipes

Current through June 24, 2024
Every hot air pipe contained in or passing through a
					 combustible partition or floor, shall be covered with asbestos, or all wood
					 within 2 inches of such pipe shall be protected with asbestos covered with
					 sheet metal, unless such hot air pipe is double.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 375-379 - Buildings Constructed Prior to 1914 › Chapter SPS 375 - Definitions and general requirements › Section SPS 375.34 - Chimneys

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) No chimney shall rest upon a flooring of
				  wood, nor shall any wood or other combustible material be built into or left in
				  contact with any chimney.
(2) All
				  chimneys which are defective by reason of settling, cracking, disintegrating of
				  mortar, or from any other cause, shall be repaired or rebuilt forthwith and
				  made safe.
(3) All chimneys
				  constructed of tile, terra cotta, or brick on edge, shall be replaced by a
				  substantial brick chimney.
(4) All
				  chimneys shall be thoroughly cleaned at least once each year.
For requirements applying to the construction, remodeling
						and repair of chimneys, see the state building code issued by the department.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 375-379 - Buildings Constructed Prior to 1914 › Chapter SPS 375 - Definitions and general requirements › Section SPS 375.35 - Gas and oil lamps; gas service

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) Gas and oil
				  lamps shall not be used where electricity is available.
(2) Gas and oil lamps shall be placed at
				  least 6 feet above the floor level, at least 6 inches from any combustible
				  partition or wall, and at least 2 feet (measured from top of flame) below any
				  combustible ceiling unless properly protected by a metal shield with at least 2
				  inches of air space above. Swinging brackets shall be provided with a guard or
				  stop so that the light cannot come nearer to the partition or wall than one
				  foot. In aisles and public passageways, every such light shall be protected by
				  an incombustible guard unless the light is at least 7 feet above the floor. Gas
				  and oil lights shall be kept at least 2 feet from any drape or window
				  curtain.
(3) Every gas supply main
				  shall have a service cock outside of the building, so placed and maintained
				  that it can be shut off at any time without entering the building.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 375-379 - Buildings Constructed Prior to 1914 › Chapter SPS 375 - Definitions and general requirements › Section SPS 375.36 - Electrical work

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) All new electrical work shall conform to
				  the Wisconsin state electrical code of the department.
(2) All electrical wiring and installation
				  which by reason of insufficient supports, defective insulation, contact with
				  combustible materials, or with conductors of electricity, deterioration, faulty
				  materials or from any other cause, is liable to cause fire, shall forthwith be
				  overhauled, repaired or replaced, and made safe, and all such repair work shall
				  be done as required by said Wisconsin state electrical code.
(3) Electric cords shall not be hung on or be
				  fastened with or come in contact with nails, staples, hooks, gas or water
				  pipes, machinery or other metal supports.
(4) Pendant lamps must be free from contact
				  with furniture, machinery, posts or other fixtures.
(5) Where portable electric lights must be
				  used, the same shall be equipped with socket of non-combustible, non-absorbent
				  insulating material, large handle of non-absorbent insulating material, basket
				  guard, proper reflector and special heavy duty cord of the reinforced or
				  similar type.
For fire prevention requirements, see ch. SPS
						314.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 375-379 - Buildings Constructed Prior to 1914 › Chapter SPS 375 - Definitions and general requirements › Section SPS 375.37 - Combustible drapes, decorations

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) No drapes,
				  curtains or decorations (except within a private apartment or a hotel guest
				  room) of paper, cotton, cloth or any other combustible material shall be used
				  in any building covered by this code unless effectively flameproofed in an
				  approved manner.
(1m) This
				  requirement does not apply to drapes and decorations on display in retail
				  establishments.
(2) Where drapes,
				  curtains or decorations are of a permanent or semi-permanent nature, there
				  shall be affixed thereto a tag or other indication stating the date on which
				  the flame-proofing was done and signed by the firm or person doing the
				  work.
Note: The ordinary methods of flame-proofing are only
						effective for a period of from 6 months to a year and for this reason the
						flame-proofing treatment must be renewed within this
						period.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 375-379 - Buildings Constructed Prior to 1914 › Chapter SPS 376 - Factories, office and mercantile buildings › Section SPS 376.001 - Scope

Current through June 24, 2024
Under this classification are included all factories and
					 workshops (including all places where manual labor is employed), office
					 buildings, telegraph and telephone offices, mercantile establishments where
					 commodities are bought or sold, taverns, warehouses, railroad stations,
					 exhibition buildings, and places where not more than 100 persons assemble for
					 recreation, entertainment, worship or dining purposes.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 375-379 - Buildings Constructed Prior to 1914 › Chapter SPS 376 - Factories, office and mercantile buildings › Section SPS 376.01 - Exits

Current through June 24, 2024
(1)
				  MINIMUM NUMBER. Every building and every story thereof in this classification
				  shall have at least 2 exits. In large buildings, or where a large number of
				  persons are employed, or where there is an especially hazardous condition,
				  additional exits shall be provided as directed, so as to afford safe egress for
				  all the occupants.
(2) TYPE. The
				  exits herein required shall be either stairways or fire escapes or horizontal
				  exits (see s.
				  SPS 375.12 ). But
				  in every non-fire-resistive building more than 2 stories in height, at least
				  one exit shall be a fire escape or a horizontal exit, unless the building is
				  equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system, or unless
				  there are at least 2 stairways enclosed with not less than
				  one-hour-fire-resistive partitions and fire-resistive doors. (ss.
				  SPS
				  375.08,
				  375.09 )
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 375-379 - Buildings Constructed Prior to 1914 › Chapter SPS 376 - Factories, office and mercantile buildings › Section SPS 376.02 - Fire escapes

Current through June 24, 2024
Fire escapes shall be stairway fire escapes as described in
					 ss.
					 SPS 375.13
					 to
					 375.23. On buildings which
					 accommodate more than 50 persons above the second story, such fire escape shall
					 be a "B" type fire escape. Existing stairway fire escapes will be accepted if
					 strongly and properly built and in good condition. Fire ladders will not be
					 accepted as exits.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 375-379 - Buildings Constructed Prior to 1914 › Chapter SPS 376 - Factories, office and mercantile buildings › Section SPS 376.03 - Stairways

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) Every stairway in buildings more than 3
				  stories in height shall be enclosed with not less than one-hour fire-resistive
				  partitions and fire-resistive doors. (ss.
				  SPS
				  375.08,
				  375.09 )
(1m) Monumental stairs leading from the
				  street floor to the second floor or to a basement used for commercial purposes
				  need not be enclosed provided they are effectively cut off at the second floor
				  and basement by fire-resistive partitions, as specified above.
(2) Outside stairways heretofore constructed
				  on buildings not more than 2 stories in height will be accepted if properly
				  constructed and in good condition.
(3) Existing inside stairways at a steeper
				  angle than 45º with the horizontal, or less than 3 feet in width, will not
				  be accepted as exits.
(4) All
				  stairways and steps of more than 3 risers shall have at least one handrail.
				  Stairways and steps which are 5 feet or more in width, or which are open on
				  both sides, shall have a handrail on each side. Rails shall be not less than 2
				  feet 6 inches vertically above nose of treads or 3 feet above
				  platform.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 375-379 - Buildings Constructed Prior to 1914 › Chapter SPS 376 - Factories, office and mercantile buildings › Section SPS 376.04 - Total width of stairways

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) In a building
				  not provided with horizontal exits, the total width of stairways (if enclosed)
				  and stairway fire escapes shall not be less than the following:
(2) In ordinary or frame buildings:
Sprinklered . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 in. per 100
					 persons
Not Sprinklered . . . . . . . . . 60 in. per 100
					 persons
In fire-resistive or mill buildings:
Fire-Resistive Sprinklered
Fire-Resistive Not Sprinklered
Mill Sprinklered
Mill Not Sprinklered
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30
50
40
60
in. per 100 persons on 2nd floor
plus---
15
25
20
30
in. per 100 persons on 3rd floor
plus---
12
20
16
24
in. per 100 persons on 4th floor
plus---
9
15
12
18
in. per 100 persons on 5th floor
plus---
6
10
8
12
in. per 100 persons on 6th floor
plus---
3
5
4
6
in. per 100 persons on 7th floor
plus---
0
0
0
0
in. per 100 persons on 8th floor and above
but in no case shall such total width be less
								  than
30
50
40
60
in. per 100 persons on any one floor
(3) This table is based on the assumption
				  that in buildings over 3 stories in height the inside stairways will be
				  enclosed with not less than one-hour fire-resistive partitions and
				  fire-resistive doors (ss.
				  SPS
				  375.08 to
				  375.09 ) and that the fire escapes
				  are located as required by s.
				  SPS
				  375.13.
(4) If horizontal exits are provided for any
				  floor, the number of persons accommodated on such floor may be increased at the
				  rate of 100 persons for each 40 inches width of such exits, provided such
				  increase shall not exceed 100% of the number of persons accommodated by the
				  stairways and fire escapes.
Note: To facilitate calculations under this order in
					 buildings where the same number of persons are to be accommodated on each
					 floor, the following table shows the number of persons who may be accommodated
					 for each foot in width of enclosed stairways and protected fire escapes, or for
					 each 2 feet in width of unenclosed stairways and unprotected fire
					 escapes:
Frame and ordinary buildings, 20 persons total, above first
					 story, if not sprinklered; 30 if sprinklered.
(5) Fire-resistive and mill buildings:
Height of Building
Fire-Resistive Sprinklered
Fire-Resistive Not Sprinklered
Mill Sprinklered
Mill Not Sprinklered
2 stories---
40
24
30
20
Persons on each floor
3 stories---
27
16
20
13
Persons on each floor
4 stories---
21
13
16
11
Persons on each floor
5 stories---
18
11
14
9
Persons on each floor
6 stories---
17
10
13
8
Persons on each floor
More than 6 stories
16
10
12
8
Persons on each floor
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 375-379 - Buildings Constructed Prior to 1914 › Chapter SPS 376 - Factories, office and mercantile buildings › Section SPS 376.05 - Capacity of buildings

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) In calculating the aggregate width of
				  exits, the capacity of buildings shall be established as follows:
(2) In wholesale mercantile establishments
				  and warehouses, by the maximum number of persons employed therein plus an equal
				  number of customers.
(3) In retail
				  establishments, the capacity shall be determined by allowing one person per 100
				  square feet of gross floor area, excluding elevators and stairways, and no
				  greater number of persons shall be permitted therein.
(4) In cafes, restaurants and taverns the
				  capacity shall be based on 10 square feet of net floor area per
				  person.
(5) In factory and office
				  buildings, the capacity shall be determined by allowing one person per 75
				  square feet of net floor area in each occupied space.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 375-379 - Buildings Constructed Prior to 1914 › Chapter SPS 376 - Factories, office and mercantile buildings › Section SPS 376.06 - Exit doors

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) Every door which serves as the exit from
				  a stairway shall be not more than 20 feet distant from the stairway unless the
				  passageway from the stairway to the door is enclosed with not less than
				  one-hour fire-resistive partitions and fire-resistive doors (ss.
				  SPS
				  375.08 to
				  375.09 ). Every such door, and also
				  every door which serves as an exit for more than 25 persons shall be a standard
				  exit door as described in s.
				  SPS
				  375.24.
(2) Exit lights and signs bearing the word
				  EXIT or OUT in plain letters at least 5 inches in height shall be provided over
				  every exit doorway from each floor except the principal entrance on the first
				  floor. Exit lights and signs shall be installed as required by s.
				  SPS
				  375.24.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 375-379 - Buildings Constructed Prior to 1914 › Chapter SPS 376 - Factories, office and mercantile buildings › Section SPS 376.07 - Passageways

Current through June 24, 2024
Every public passageway or aisle leading to or from a
					 stairway, fire escape, or exit door shall be kept clear and unobstructed at all
					 times. Where loose chairs or seats would be liable to cause confusion or
					 obstruction, such chairs or seats must be fastened.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 375-379 - Buildings Constructed Prior to 1914 › Chapter SPS 376 - Factories, office and mercantile buildings › Section SPS 376.08 - Lighting

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) All passageways and stairways shall have
				  lights at the head and foot of each flight of stairs, and at the intersections
				  of all corridors and passageways. Where fire escapes are required, such fire
				  escapes shall be lighted whenever the stairways are required to be lighted. For
				  exit lights and signs, see ss.
				  SPS 375.24
				  and
				  376.06.
(2) All gas jets or gas lights in factories
				  or workshops where combustible material is used, shall be properly enclosed by
				  globes or wire cages, or otherwise properly guarded. See also s.
				  SPS
				  375.35.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 375-379 - Buildings Constructed Prior to 1914 › Chapter SPS 376 - Factories, office and mercantile buildings › Section SPS 376.09 - Standpipes and extinguishers

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) For exterior
				  standpipes, see s.
				  SPS 375.22.
(2) First aid standpipes (s.
				  SPS 375.26 )
				  or fire extinguishers (s.
				  SPS 375.27 ),
				  in such number as may be required by the department, or by the local fire
				  department shall be provided in all buildings where flammable material or any
				  other hazardous condition is present, unless an approved automatic sprinkler
				  system is provided.
The term "flammable" is applied to objects which are not
						only combustible (i.e., can be burned) but which will burn readily or rapidly.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 375-379 - Buildings Constructed Prior to 1914 › Chapter SPS 376 - Factories, office and mercantile buildings › Section SPS 376.10 - Automatic sprinklers

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) A complete automatic sprinkler system (s.
				  SPS 375.28 )
				  shall be provided in every building of this classification (except office
				  buildings not used for mercantile purposes) where more than 50 persons are
				  employed or accommodated above the third story, except as provided
				  below.
(2) In every such building
				  where more than 50 persons are accommodated above the second story, an
				  automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in the basement and sub-basements,
				  except where there is no city water supply.
(3) An office building in which one or more
				  of the lower floors is used for mercantile purposes, shall be classed as a
				  mercantile building, except that no sprinklers will be required in such
				  portions of the building as are used for offices only.
(4) No sprinklers will be required in a
				  building of fire-resistive construction whose contents are not readily
				  combustible.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 375-379 - Buildings Constructed Prior to 1914 › Chapter SPS 376 - Factories, office and mercantile buildings › Section SPS 376.11 - Fire alarm

Current through June 24, 2024
A fire alarm system complying with s.
					 SPS 375.29
					 shall be provided in every factory or workshop where more than 10 persons are
					 employed above the second story, except buildings which are provided with a
					 complete automatic sprinkler system, and except fire-resistive buildings whose
					 contents are practically incombustible.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 375-379 - Buildings Constructed Prior to 1914 › Chapter SPS 376 - Factories, office and mercantile buildings › Section SPS 376.12 - Floor loads

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) Floors shall not be loaded beyond the
				  safe load which corresponds to the unit stresses specified in ss. Ind 53.07,
				  53.22, 53.24, and 53.28, 1956.
(2)
				  In every factory, workshop, warehouse, or other building where material is
				  piled, notices of a permanent character shall be painted or otherwise
				  prominently displayed, stating the live load in pounds per square foot which
				  the floor is designed to carry. Such notices shall be placed in full view on
				  each floor.
(3) Where floors are
				  always used for the storage of some particular material, the walls shall be
				  marked to the height to which the material shall be piled without exceeding the
				  safe load.
For sanitation requirements applying to places of
						employment, see ch. Ind 54, 1956.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 375-379 - Buildings Constructed Prior to 1914 › Chapter SPS 376 - Factories, office and mercantile buildings › Section SPS 376.13 - Heating plants

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) Any new installation or replacement of a
				  heating boiler, furnace or power boiler together with the breeching and fuel
				  room in buildings of this classification shall be enclosed in a separate room
				  having a 2-hour fire-resistive floor. The walls and ceiling shall be of
				  one-hour fire-resistive construction or better. All openings shall be protected
				  with self closing fire-resistive doors.
(2) Space heaters, suspended furnaces and
				  suspended direct fired unit heaters fired with various fuels may be used
				  without an enclosure where approved by the department. Where suspended furnaces
				  and direct-fired unit heaters are used without an enclosure, all such units
				  shall be located at least 7 feet above the floor.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 375-379 - Buildings Constructed Prior to 1914 › Chapter SPS 377 - Theaters and assembly halls › Section SPS 377.001 - Scope, theaters

Current through June 24, 2024
Under this classification are included all buildings or
					 parts of buildings used for theatrical, operatic, or motion picture
					 performances.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 375-379 - Buildings Constructed Prior to 1914 › Chapter SPS 377 - Theaters and assembly halls › Section SPS 377.01 - Assembly halls

Current through June 24, 2024
Under this classification are included all buildings or
					 parts of buildings not included under theaters, where more than 100 persons
					 assemble for entertainment, recreation, instruction, worship or dining
					 purposes.