Wis. Admin. Code Department of Safety and Professional Services SPS 316.001

Current through August 26, 2024

Section SPS 316.001 - Purpose

(1) PRACTICAL SAFEGUARDING. Pursuant to ss. 101.02(1), 101.63(1), 101.73(1), and 101.82(1), Stats., the purpose of this chapter is the practical safeguarding of persons and property from hazards arising from the installation and use of electricity.

Note: Hazards often occur because of overloading of wiring systems by methods or usage not in conformity with this chapter. This occurs because initial wiring did not provide for increases in the use of electricity. An adequate initial installation and reasonable provisions for system changes will provide for future increases in the use of electricity.

(2) CODE INTENTION. This chapter is not intended as a design specification or as an instruction manual for untrained persons.

Wis. Admin. Code Department of Safety and Professional Services SPS 316.001

Cr. Register, October, 1990, No. 418, eff. 11-1-90; CR 08-047: renum. from Comm 16.01 and am. (2) Register February 2009 No. 638, eff. 3-1-09; correction in (1) made under s. 13.92(4) (b) 7, Stats., Register February 2009 No. 638.

Cr. Register, October, 1990, No. 418, eff. 11-1-90; CR 08-047: renum. from Comm 16.01 and am. (2) Register February 2009 No. 638, eff. 3-1-09; correction in (1) made under s. 13.92(4) (b) 7, Stats., Register February 2009 No. 638.

The Wisconsin state electrical code is issued and administered by the department and by the public service commission in 2 chapters of the Wisconsin administrative code. The department has the responsibility for issuance and administration of this chapter, and the public service commission has the responsibility for issuance and administration of ch. PSC 114.