NFPA 1 Fire Code, 2012 edition, adopted with Wisconsin modifications as Wis. Admin. Code ch. SPS 314 (Fire Prevention). Enforced by DSPS Division of Industry Services writes SPS 314 and runs the 2% fire dues program; local fire chiefs and fire departments carry out fire inspections, with DSPS staff support. Verified on the primary source, re-checked weekly.
Covers inspection, testing, use, maintenance and operation of fire-safety features in public buildings and places of employment (some exceptions). DSPS confirms the rules still adopt the 2012 NFPA 1; several newer editions have since been published.
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Rule in drafting: DSPS statement of scope for SPS 302, 305 and 314 (Fire Prevention Code Review, approved 2025) would consider adopting NFPA 1 2024; no hearing, clearinghouse number or effective date posted
No federal fire code applies to a private building; OSHA's exit-route, fire-extinguisher and emergency-plan rules (29 CFR 1910 Subparts E and L) apply to every employer alongside the state fire code.
NFPA 1 Fire Code, 2012 edition, adopted with Wisconsin modifications as Wis. Admin. Code ch. SPS 314 (Fire Prevention). Covers inspection, testing, use, maintenance and operation of fire-safety features in public buildings and places of employment (some exceptions). DSPS confirms the rules still adopt the 2012 NFPA 1; several newer editions have since been published.
DSPS Division of Industry Services writes SPS 314 and runs the 2% fire dues program; local fire chiefs and fire departments carry out fire inspections, with DSPS staff support.
Rulemaking pending. Rule in drafting: DSPS statement of scope for SPS 302, 305 and 314 (Fire Prevention Code Review, approved 2025) would consider adopting NFPA 1 2024; no hearing, clearinghouse number or effective date posted
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