University of Wisconsin-Stout Policy
Policy No. 84-39
Date: 6/28/84
PHYSICAL PLANT ALTERATIONS
1.0 SUMMARY
This policy emphasized the need for communication with the physical plant
department prior to and during the implementation stage of all locally funded
remodeling, alteration, and renovation projects, regardless of funding source. It
is applicable to all projects whether they are done by outside contractors, UWStout employees, or UW-Stout student groups.
2.0 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
In the past individuals have completed remodeling, alteration, and renovation
projects that did not comply with the Wisconsin Administrative Code and/or
did not meet workmanship standards conducive to economical maintenance.
One of the primary responsibilities of the physical plant department is the
maintenance, operation, repair, and alteration of the UW-Stout physical plant.
The performance of these functions must be accomplished in accordance with
the Wisconsin Administrative Code. In order to carry out this responsibility as
economically as possible, it is necessary for the physical plant department to be
made aware of and be involved in all remodeling, alterations, or renovation of
the physical plant.
3.0 PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to assure project compliance with the Wisconsin
Administrative code and provide a finished product that will be functional and
can be economically maintained.
4.0 POLICY
4.1 Adjustments, changes, additions, or deletions to any electrical, mechanical,
plumbing, signal or waste system within buildings may be done only by
physical plant department or housing department personnel. ITS maintenance is
the only other group authorized to perform changes to that part of the signal
systems that includes phones, CCTV, word processing, and computer terminal
cables.
4.2 Adjustments, changes, additions, or deletions to any campus electrical,
signal or steam distribution system may be done only be physical plant
department personnel. ITS maintenance is the only other group authorized to
perform changes to that part of the signal distribution system that includes
phones, CCTV, word processing, and computer terminal cables.
4.3 Structural changes to any part of a building may be undertaken by
individuals other than physical plant department employees only after first
obtaining written permission from the physical plant department director. The
following steps are recommended:
4.3.1 A scale drawing showing the desired changes must accompany
the request for remodeling. A statement from the Building Supervisor
approving the alteration must also accompany the request.
4.3.2 Selection of types of materials going into the work must be
approved by the physical plant department. Color selection may be by
the requesting department. Material type selection will be based on
compliance with the Wisconsin Administrative Code, compatibility with
existing adjacent materials, anticipated degree of wear, ease of
maintenance, etc.
4.3.3 Upon completion of material selection and project approval, no
changes in materials or floor plan shall be made unless approved by the
physical plant department director. In the case of a change in the floor
plan originally approved by the Director of Physical Plant, both the
Building Supervisor and the Director of Physical Plant must approve the
change.
4.3.4 During the project construction stage, the physical plant
department craftsworker supervisor shall be kept informed of the
progress of the work and of any problems that arise.
4.3.5 The physical plant department craftsworker supervisor will
inspect the completed work prior to occupancy of the remodeled area.
Any of the work not meeting acceptable standards will be rebuilt by
physical plant department personnel and the resulting cost charged to
the department doing the original work.
4.4 Structures resulting from remodeling, alteration, or renovation completed
without prior approval of the Building Supervisor and the Physical Plant
Department Director will be subject to removal by the physical plant
department personnel. The department responsible for the unauthorized work
will be charged for the cost of the removal.
4.5 Access to roofs of all buildings shall be only by physical plant department
employees (and security officers during emergencies).
If you have questions or comments, email bpa@uwstout.edu
Updated July 20000