Section 334.05. Examination of plans.

 

(1)   General. Plans and specifications for all custom-built, site-specific amusement rides not used in a portable mode shall be submitted to the department for examination and approval before construction commences.

(2)   Plans and specifications. At least 3 sets of plans, which are clear, legible and permanent copies, and one copy of specifications shall be submitted for examination and approval before commencing construction. The plans and specifications shall contain the following information:

(a) General. All plans shall contain the name of the owner and the address of the amusement ride. The name and seal of the Wisconsin registered architect, Wisconsin professional engineer or the name of the person who prepared the plans shall appear on the title sheet;

(b) Plot plan. The plot plan shall indicate the location of the amusement ride with respect to property lines or adjoining streets, alleys, electrical transmission lines or other hazard which may interfere with safe operation, and any other buildings and amusement rides on the same lot or property;

(c) Floor plans or layouts. Floor plans or layouts shall be provided for each floor of the ride. The size and location of all rooms, doors, windows, structural features, exit passageways, exit lights, and other pertinent information shall be indicated. Schematic exit plans shall be provided for large buildings and amusement rides indicating normal paths of egress;

(d) Elevations. The elevations shall contain information on the exterior appearance of the amusement ride;

(e) Sections and details. Section views and detail drawings shall include information to clarify the design; and

(f) Specifications. The specifications shall be properly identified with the drawings and describe the quality of the materials and the workmanship.

(3)   Data required. All plans submitted for approval shall be accompanied by data and information sufficient for the department to determine if the design of the amusement ride meets the requirements of this chapter. The following information shall be submitted:

(a) Structural data. Sample structural calculations, including assumed bearing value of soil, live loads and itemized dead loads, and unit stresses for structural materials; and

(b) Additional data. When requested, additional data pertaining to design, construction, materials and equipment shall be submitted to the department for approval.

(4)   Application for approval.

(a) Form. A plans approval application form shall be included with the plans submitted to the department for examination and approval.

(b) Conditional approval. If the department determines that the plans and the specifications substantially conform to the provisions of this chapter, a conditional written approval shall be granted. All conditions not in compliance with this chapter, which are identified in the conditional approval, shall be corrected before or during construction of the amusement ride. Issuance of a conditional approval by the department does not constitute assumption by the department of any responsibility for the design or construction of the amusement ride.

(c) Denial of approval. If the department determines that the plans or the specifications do not substantially conform to the provisions of this chapter, the application for conditional approval shall be denied in writing.

(5)   Plan review 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.

History: Cr. Register, February, 1992, No. 434 , eff. 3-1-92; CR 02-127 : am. (4) (c) Register May 2003 No. 569 , eff. 6-1-03; CR 06-119 : am. (5) Register July 2007 No. 619 , eff. 8-1-07; correction in (5) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7. , Stats., Register December 2011 No. 672 .

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The Department forms required in this chapter are available for a nominal fee at telephone 800-DOC-SALE or 411 (Telecommunications Relay) or at [e-mail] , or at no charge at the Department's Web site at http://dsps.wi.gov through links to Division of Industry Services forms. Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 A letter will be sent to the designer and the owner of record with a statement relating to the examination of the plans and citing the conditions of approval or denial. The plans will be dated and stamped "conditionally approved" or "not approved", whichever applies. The department will retain one copy of the plans for all projects. The remaining plans will be returned to the person designated on the plans approval application. Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1