Section SPS 340.30 - Plan examination and approval(1) PLAN APPROVAL BEFORE CONSTRUCTION. Plan approval shall be obtained from the department or a first class city before commencing construction, installation or alteration for any system described in Table 340.30. Type of System | Size of System |
Liquefied petroleum gas system | Uses a container with over 2000 gallons water capacity, or containers with an aggregate water capacity exceeding 4000 gallons |
Liquefied natural gas system | Any size |
Compressed natural gas system | Any size, except plan approval is not required if outdoors with no storage capacity |
Gaseous hydrogen system | Has a total storage capacity of more than 400 cubic feet of compressed hydrogen gas |
Liquid hydrogen system Vehicle-fuel dispensing system | Has a total storage capacity of more Than 39.7 gallons of liquefied hydrogen Any size |
Note: The 400 and 39.7 thresholds in this Table are based on the definitions in NFPA 52 for bulk hydrogen systems.
(2)PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION. Plans, specifications and information shall be submitted to the department or a first class city for review and approval, and shall contain all of the following:(a) At least 4 sets of plans, which are clear, legible and permanent copies; 2 copies of applicable specifications; a completed application form; and the required fees.(b) The name of the owner; the name of the person, firm or corporation proposing the construction or installation, if other than the owner; and the address of the facility, including the names of adjacent streets and highways.(c) A plot plan, drawn to a minimum scale of one inch equals 20 feet, indicating the location of the facility or installation with respect to property lines, lot lines, adjoining streets or alleys and other buildings on the same lot or property. The layout of buildings, containers, loading and unloading docks, type of construction of each building and any stream or body of water within 150 feet of the containers shall also be indicated.(d) The type of container heads; container diameter and length; and the location and capacity of each system and container.(e) The type of container supports; foundation drawings with dimensions and clearances; piping schematic indicating pipe materials, valves and fittings; surface area calculations of tank; type of venting and pressure relief used; pressure relief valve manufacturer, model number, set pressure and capacity; and combined capacity of all venting and relief valves on each container.(f) If the plans are for gas systems service stations involving the use of key-, card- or code-operated dispensing units, the location of emergency controls and the location and details of the key-, card- or code-operated dispensing devices.(3)ADDITIONAL APPROVAL. Approval of plans is based upon compliance with the requirements of this chapter. Construction, installation and operation of gas systems may be subject to compliance with additional requirements in applicable codes, local zoning and similar ordinances.(4)APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL. Application for approval of a gas system installation shall be made in writing on form SBD-6038.Note: The Department forms required in this chapter are available for a nominal fee at telephone 800-DOC-SALE or 411 (Telecommunications Relay) or at docsales@doa.state.wi.us, or at no charge at the Department's Web site at www.dsps.wi.gov through links to Division of Industry Services forms.
(5)APPLICATION PROCESSING TIME. Pursuant to s. SPS 302.07(3), the department shall review and make a determination on an application for plan review within 15 business days.(6)EXPIRATION OF PLAN APPROVAL. (a) Plan approval by the department or the first class city shall expire one year after the approval date shown on the approved plans.(b) The expiration date in par. (a) may be extended by the department or the first class city for no more than 18 months beyond the approval date shown on the approved plans, and only in writing, provided a written request is submitted prior to the expiration.Wis. Admin. Code Department of Safety and Professional Services SPS 340.30
CR 11-002: cr. Register August 2011 No. 668, eff. 9-1-11; correction in (1), (5) made under s. 13.92(4) (b) 7, Stats., Register December 2011 No. 672. The Department sends copies of its plan approvals and extensions under this chapter to the local fire department.