UDC Inspections.
Topic: Press Release

WISPECT LLC is no longer the State-Contracted UDC Inspection Agency for municipalities in Ashland, Bayfield, or Clark Counties.However, we will complete all inspections for the Wisconsin Uniform Building Permits issued by this agency. To ascertain who you need to contact for permit applications please call the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.

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RE: Licensing of Electricians and Electrical Contractors
Topic: Press Release

Reprint from the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Website

Scott Walker                                                David Ross
   Governor                                                    Secretary

WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES  

1400 E Washington Ave
PO Box 8935
Madison WI 53708-8935
Email: dsps@wisconsin.gov
Voice: 608-266-2112
FAX: 608-251-3016
TTY: 608-267-2416

March 13, 2013
 
RE: Licensing of Electricians and Electrical Contractor Questions
Notice: 2013 WI Act 4 delayed the effective date of mandatory statewide electrician licensure to April 1st, 2014.

           Technical SPS 316 and NEC requirement Questions

1) When will the 2011 edition of the NEC be adopted by the State of Wisconsin?
The department is putting the finishing touches on this code update and will be completing this project in the near future.
2) Can the satellite or slave cables that are part of a listed luminaire assembly be secured to a non-fire-rated ceiling grid or the ceiling support wires?
Typical non-fire-rated ceiling assemblies are designed to support luminaire assemblies with typical spacing patterns. The slave cables component of the luminaire assembly is also permitted to be secured to and be supported by the grid or ceiling support wiring. Branch circuit wiring is not. The method of securing the slave cables is subject to approval by the AHJ in the same manner that the support and securing of the luminaire to the grid is subject to approval.
The slave cables shall be arranged and supported so as to allow removal of the ceiling panels in accordance with NEC 300.23.
3) How do you size service-entrance conductors that are common to multiple dwelling units? The service equipment consists of two to six service disconnecting means.
The minimum size of the service-entrance conductor’s common to multiple dwelling units is determined by the cumulative calculated load.
4) Shall the existing electrical wiring in a dwelling unit be brought up to current code requirements in any room where the wall or ceiling surfaces are removed in whole or in part?
The existing electrical in the space is not required to be replaced, altered, or upgraded based solely on the removal of wall or ceiling surfaces.
5) Conductors, 4 AWG or larger, are spliced within a pull box. The box is properly sized. However, the distance between raceways entries is not 6 X the diameter of the raceway. Are spliced conductors considered the “same” conductor?
NEC 314.28(A)(2) Paragraph 2 “ The distance between raceways containing the same conductor shall not be less than six times the metric designator (trade size) of the larger raceway.
The intent of the code section is to protect conductor insulation from damage as the conductor is being pulled through an enclosure.
The minimum size of the enclosure containing the spliced conductors, 4AWG and larger, is determined by 314.28(a)(2). The distance between raceways requirement does not apply to spliced conductors.

One- and Two-Family Residential Design Services
Topic: Press Release
WISPECT LLC® offers one- and two-family residential design services to individuals and companies wanting to add to, build, expand, or remodel a home in Wisconsin. We’ll take your dream and make it a reality. A residential designer with WISPECT® will conduct an in-house interview to ascertain the details you want incorporated into your new home. When we have completed designing your new home the plans will be ready for submission for a Wisconsin Uniform Building Permit or other type of municipal permit.

A residential building designer with WISPECT® will ensure that your new home meets all of your requirements and will ensure compliance with:

• Wisconsin’s Uniform Dwelling Code Construction requirements;

• Wisconsin’s Uniform Dwelling Code Energy Conservation requirements;

• the American with Disabilities Act 2010 Design Standards;

• Wisconsin’s Electrical Code and the National Electrical Code requirements;

• Wisconsin’s Uniform Dwelling Code Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning requirements.

When submitting for a Wisconsin Uniform Building Permit it is imperative that the documentation and plan review materials meet all the requirements of Wisconsin’s Uniform Dwelling Code and it’s adopted standards. This also applies to plan submissions for additions, expansions, and remodeling projects. Failure to submit code-complying documentation can delay or even cause your permit application to be denied. This can cost you time and money.

The residential building designers with WISPECT® have the experience and expertise to assist with all aspects of the design of your new home. Each designer has:

• Over 30 years of experience designing code-compliant homes;

• Over 30 years of experience in the construction, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing industries;

• Over 22 years of experience in administering and enforcing Wisconsin’s Uniform Dwelling;

• Been Certified by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services as a Commercial or UDC Building Inspector;

Discover the advantage of working with a Wisconsin based firm that specializes in residential building design. WISPECT LLC® can be an advocate you can trust throughout the custom home building process. Starting the residential building process with code-compliant construction plans can save you time, money, and can achieve the best results. Make WISPECT LLC® a vital part of your construction team. It’s your dream, your home, and your money.

Our Residential Design Services Include:

• One- and Two-Family Residential Additions Design and Planning;

• One- and Two-Family Residential Remodeling Design and Planning;

• One- and Two-Family Residential Room Expansion Design and Planning;

• New One- and Two-Family Residential Design and Planning.

For all of your residential design needs call on the professionals with WISPECT LLC® at: (715) 393-5442.

WISPECT® does not offer this service in the following municipalities:

Ashland County
                                Town of Ashland
                                Town of Jacobs
                                Town of Sanborn
                                Town of White River

Bayfield County
                                City of Bayfield
                                Town of Bayfield
                                Town of Bayview
                                Town of Clover
                                Town of Orienta
                                Town of Russell

We will not offer this service in any municipality we currently, or may in the future, administer and enforce Wisconsin’s Uniform Dwelling Code.