Section SPS 382.22 - Maintenance and repairs(1) GENERAL. (a) All plumbing systems, both existing and new, and all parts thereof, shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition.(b) All devices or safeguards that are required by this chapter shall be maintained in good working order.(c) The owner shall maintain plumbing systems.(2) EXISTING SYSTEMS. (a) Except as specified in par. (b), any existing plumbing system may remain and maintenance continue if the maintenance is in accordance with the original system design and any of the following: 1. The plumbing system was installed in accordance with the code in effect at the time of installation.2. The plumbing system conforms to the present code.(b) When a hazard to life, health or property exists or is created by an existing system, that system shall be repaired or replaced. Note: A cross connection is considered a health hazard by the department.
(c) Existing sewers and water services may only be connected to new buildings when determined by examination and test to conform to the requirements of this chapter.(3) FIXTURES REPLACED. (a) When a fixture, appliance or section of pipe is replaced, the replacement fixture, appliance or pipe shall conform to the provisions of this chapter.(b) Where the existing drain or vent piping does not conform to the current provisions of this chapter, the department may require the new fixtures to be provided with deep seal traps.(4) PLUMBING REUSED. (a)1. Except as provided in par. (b) plumbing materials, fixtures or devices removed and found to be in good condition may be reused if such reuse is approved by the department or a local plumbing inspector.2. The owner of the building or facility in which the reused materials are to be installed shall provide written consent.(b) Water supply piping materials may only be reused when the intended use involves an equal or higher degree of hazard than the previous use as specified in Table 382.70-1.(5) REPAIRS. All repairs to fixtures, devices or piping shall be completed in conformance with the provisions of this chapter, except repair clamps or bands may be used for emergency situations.(6) DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURES. When a structure is demolished or removed, all sanitary sewer, storm sewer and water supply connections shall be sealed and plugged in a safe manner.(7) DEAD ENDS. If a dead end is created in the removal of any part of a drain system, all openings in the drain system shall be properly sealed in accordance with s. SPS 384.40.(8) TESTING OF CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL ASSEMBLIES. (a) The performance testing requirements of this subsection apply to all cross connection control assemblies regardless of date of installation. Note: For further clarification see Table 382.22-1.
(b)1. A performance test shall be conducted for the assemblies listed in Table 382.22-1 at all of the following intervals: a. At the time of installation.b. Immediately after repairs or alterations to the assembly have occurred.2. The performance test shall be conducted using the appropriate test standard for the assembly as specified in Table 382.22-1.3. A cross connection assembly performance test shall be conducted by an individual registered by the department in accordance with s. SPS 305.99.4.a. The results of the cross connection control assembly performance test shall be submitted as specified in Table 382.22-1 in a format prescribed by the department accompanied by a filing fee as specified in s. SPS 302.645 (2).b. As specified in Table 382.22-1, the results of the cross connection assembly performance test shall be submitted to the department and purveyor within 60 days of completion of the test.5. The results of performance tests for the assemblies listed in Table 382.22-1 shall be made available upon request to the department, its agent or the local government unit. Table 382.22 -1
Testing and Submitting Requirements for Cross Connection Control Assemblies
ASSE Standard Name and Number | CAN/CSA Standard Name and Number | ASSE Test Standard Number and Test Required | Test Results to be Submitted to Department |
Double Check Backflow Prevention Assemblies ASSE 1015 | Double Check Valve Backflow Preventers CAN/CSA B64.5 | 5015 | Yes |
Double Check Fire Protection Back-flow Prevention Assemblies ASSE 1015 | Double Check Valve Backflow Preventers For Fire Protection Systems CAN/CSA-B64.5.1 | 5015 | No |
Double Check Detector Fire Protection Backflow Prevention Assemblies ASSE 1048 | --------------- | 5048 | No |
Pressure Vacuum Breaker Assembly ASSE 1020 | Pressure Vacuum Breakers CAN/CSA-B64.1.2 | 5020 | Yes |
Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Preventers ASSE 1013 | Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Preventers CAN/CSA B64.4 | 5013 | Yes |
Reduced Pressure Principle Fire Protection Backflow Preventers ASSE 1013 | Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Preventers for Fire Protection Systems CAN/CSA-B64.4.1 | 5013 | No |
Reduced Pressure Detector Fire Protection Backflow Prevention Assemblies ASSE 1047 | ---------------- | 5047 | No |
Spill Resistant Vacuum Breaker Assemblies ASSE 1056 | Spill Resistant Vacuum Breakers CAN/CSA B64.1.3 | 5056 | Yes |
Wis. Admin. Code Department of Safety and Professional Services § SPS 382.22
CR 08-055: cr. (1) to (8) and Table 82.22-1, (9) renum. from Comm 82.21 (3) Register February 2009 No. 638, eff. 3-1-09; correction to numbering in (3) made under s. 13.92(4) (b) 1, Stats., Register February 2009 No. 638; CR 09-050: am. (8) (b) 4. a. and Table 82.22-1, r. (9) Register December 2009 No. 648, eff. 1-1-10; correction in (4) (b), (8) (b) 1. (intro.), 2., 3., 4. a., b., 5. made under s. 13.92(4) (b) 7, Stats., Register December 2011 No. 672.Amended by, CR 23-006: am. (7), Table 382.22-1 Register September 2023 No. 813, eff. 10/1/2023