Section 367.04. Definitions.

  In this chapter:

(1)  "Accessible" means capable of being reached without removal or alteration of any part or parts of the permanent structure finish materials or paved sidewalk or driveway. Cavities under floors in unfinished attic areas are accessible.

(2)  "Box sill" means that portion of the building envelope between the top of the foundation wall and the sub-floor immediately above, or the perimeter of the floor joists.

(3)  "Condominium" means a multiple dwelling unit building in which there is separate ownership of individual dwelling units, as created by ch. 703 , Stats.

(4)  "Crawl space" means an unfinished space of less than full story height below the first or ground floor. Crawl spaces may be vented or unvented to the outside.

(5)  "Department" means the department of safety and professional services.

(6)  "Dwelling unit" has the meaning given under s. 101.122 (1) (a) , Stats.

(7)  "Energy conservation measure" has the meaning given under s. 101.122 (1) (b) , Stats.

(8)  "Financial institution" means any state or nationally chartered bank, savings and loan association, credit union, mutual savings bank, trust company bank or other lending authority created or licensed under state or federal law.

(9)  "Finish material" means drywall, plaster, siding or other material covering the structure, but does not include floors in unfinished spaces.

(10)  "Gross area" means the occupied or usable floor area in a building but not including space occupied by columns, walls, partitions, mechanical shafts or ducts.

(11)  "Gross floor area" means the sum of the floor areas of the spaces within the building including basements, mezzanine and intermediate-floored tiers, and penthouses of headroom height 7.5 feet or greater.

(12)  "Habitable room" means any room used for sleeping, living or dining purposes, excluding such enclosed places as kitchens, closets, pantries, bath or toilet rooms, hallways, laundries, storage spaces, utility rooms, and similar spaces.

(13)  "Inspector" means a person certified in accordance with ch. SPS 305 to perform inspections for energy efficiency in rental units.

(14)  "Municipality" means a city, village or town.

(15)  "Owner" has the meaning given under s. 101.122 (1) (d) , Stats.

(16)  "Owner-occupied" includes any dwelling unit that is used exclusively as the primary or secondary residence by the owner within the first year immediately after the date of transfer. An owner may claim not more than 2 dwelling units as owner-occupied.

(17)  "Rental unit" has the meaning given under s. 101.122 (1) (e) , Stats.

(18)  "R-value" means a measure of the ability of materials to retard the flow of heat. The R-value is the reciprocal of a heat transfer coefficient or thermal transmittance, expressed by U; R = 1/U.

(19)  "Thermal envelope" means the collective assemblies of a building that enclose the heated, unvented spaces. The components that make up the thermal envelope form a continuous, unbroken surface.

(20)  "Transfer" has meaning given under s. 101.122 (1) (f) , Stats.

(21)  "Vented" means provided with outside air by natural or mechanical means via permanent openings.

History: CR 07-008 : cr. Register April 2008 No. 628 , eff. 5-1-08; correction in (7) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7. , Stats., Register April 2008 No. 628 ; correction in (5), (13) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 6. , 7. , Stats., Register December 2011 No. 672 .

Note

Under s.101.122 (1) (a), Stats., "dwelling unit" means a building or that part of a building which is used as a home or residence. Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 Under s. 101.122 (1) (b) , "energy conservation measure" means any measure which increases the energy efficiency of a rental unit, including, but not limited to, the installation of caulking, weatherstripping, insulation and storm windows. Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 Under s. 101.122 (1) (d) , Stats., "owner" means any person having a legal or equitable interest in a rental unit. Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 Under Section 101.122 (1) (e) , Stats., "Rental unit" means any rented dwelling units. "Rental unit" does not include: Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 1. Any building containing up to 4 dwelling units, one of which is owner-occupied. Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 2. Any building constructed after December 1, 1978, which contains up to 2 dwelling units. Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 3. Any building constructed after April 15, 1978, which contains more than 2 dwelling units. Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 4. Any dwelling unit not rented at any time from November 1 to March 31. Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 15. A building that is subject to a condominium declaration under ch. 703 and that contains 3 or more units, as defined in s. 703.02 (15) . Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 The higher the R-value of a material, the more difficult it is for heat to flow through the material. Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 Under s. 101.122 (1) (f) , Stats., "transfer means a conveyance of an ownership interest in a rental unit by deed, land contract or judgment or conveyance of an interest in a lease in excess of one year. "Transfer" does not include a conveyance under chs. 851 to 879 , Stats. Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1