Wisconsin Code Requirements

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For all you Wisconsin guys out there I have a design build student dorm building project coming up. Being an Iowa contractor I'm not 100% familiar with Wisconsin's residential code requirements. It's my understanding that the state is currently operating under the 2011 NEC. I did visit the state website to check on any amendments the state may have adopted in addition to the NEC. From what I can tell it is not required for the kitchen, bathroom and laundry room receptacles to have AFCI protection? Any insight would be appreciated before I contact the city inspector. Are there any other residential code requirements I may be overlooking that Wisconsin inspectors have dinged you on before?

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Sparky704 said:
For all you Wisconsin guys out there I have a design build student dorm building project coming up. Being an Iowa contractor I'm not 100% familiar with Wisconsin's residential code requirements. It's my understanding that the state is currently operating under the 2011 NEC. I did visit the state website to check on any amendments the state may have adopted in addition to the NEC. From what I can tell it is not required for the kitchen, bathroom and laundry room receptacles to have AFCI protection? Any insight would be appreciated before I contact the city inspector. Are there any other residential code requirements I may be overlooking that Wisconsin inspectors have dinged you on before?

Thanks
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Do the dorm rooms meet the NEC definition of "dwelling unit"?

The state electrical code is SPS 316 and can be found here: http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/cod...and_buildings_and_environment/301_319/316.pdf
 
The building is an R-2 occupancy which reads as follows:

R-2 Residential occupancies containing sleeping units or more than two dwelling units where the occupants are primarily permanent in nature, including:
Apartment houses
Boarding houses (not transient)
Convents
Dormitories
Fraternities and sororities
Hotels (nontransient)
Monasteries
Motels (nontransient)
Vacation timeshare properties

I would interpret that as falling under a "multi family dwelling"
 
Sparky704 said:
The building is an R-2 occupancy which reads as follows:

R-2 Residential occupancies containing sleeping units or more than two dwelling units where the occupants are primarily permanent in nature, including:
Apartment houses
Boarding houses (not transient)
Convents
Dormitories
Fraternities and sororities
Hotels (nontransient)
Monasteries
Motels (nontransient)
Vacation timeshare properties

I would interpret that as falling under a "multi family dwelling"
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The occupancy does not matter. It matters if each dorm room meets the NEC definition of "dwelling unit". NEC 210.12 requires AFCI protection for dwelling units in the locations listed.
 
I’m believe they do meet the definition of “dwelling unit” each dorm “room” is basically like an apartment, their are 2BR and 4BR units. Each has a kitchen with sink, stove and refrigerator. Washer and dryer and bathroom(s). Meeting with the “building” inspector on Tuesday to review our design.
 
Sparky704 said:
I’m believe they do meet the definition of “dwelling unit” each dorm “room” is basically like an apartment, their are 2BR and 4BR units. Each has a kitchen with sink, stove and refrigerator. Washer and dryer and bathroom(s). Meeting with the “building” inspector on Tuesday to review our design.
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I would define the units you described as "Dwelling Units"
 
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