Section SPS 318.1010 - Product approvals(1) VOLUNTARY APPROVAL. (a) Materials, equipment, and products regulated by this chapter may receive a written approval from the department indicating code compliance.(b)1. Approval of materials, equipment, and products shall be based on sufficient data, tests, and other evidence that prove the material, equipment, or product is in compliance with the standards specified in this chapter.2. Tests, compilation of data, and calculations documenting compliance shall be provided by one of the following: a. A qualified independent third party.b. A Wisconsin-registered architect or engineer.(2) REVIEW, APPROVAL, AND REVOCATION PROCESSES.(a)1. Upon receipt of a fee and a written request, the department may issue an approval for a material, equipment, or product.2. The department shall review and make a determination on an application for approval after receipt of all forms, fees, plans, and information required to complete the review.3. A determination shall be made within 45 business days of receipt of all required materials.(b)1. The department may include specific conditions in issuing an approval, including an expiration date for the approval.2. Violations of the conditions under which an approval is issued shall constitute a violation of this chapter.(c) If the department determines that the material, equipment, or product does not comply with this chapter or the intent of this chapter, the request for approval shall be denied in writing.(d) If an approved material, equipment, or product is modified, the approval shall be considered null and void, and the modification shall be submitted to the department for review.(e)1. The department may revoke or deny an approval for any false statements or misrepresentations of relevant facts or data; unacceptability of a third party that provided any information on which the approval was based; or as a result of material, equipment, or product failure.2. The department may reexamine an approved material, equipment, or product and issue a revised approval at any time.3. The department may revoke an approval if the department determines that the material, equipment, or product does not comply with this chapter or the intent of this chapter due to a change in the chapter or department interpretation of the chapter.Wis. Admin. Code Department of Safety and Professional Services SPS 318.1010
CR 14-020: cr. Register August 2014 No. 704, eff. 9-1-14.