The provisions of this chapter shall govern the design, construction,
alteration, demolition and moving of all buildings and structures.
These regulations shall be known and cited as "Municipal Building
Code" and shall be construed to secure their expressed intent and
to ensure public safety, health and welfare insofar as they are dependent
upon building construction.
[Amended 6-14-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-07]
The Wisconsin Commercial Building Code, Chapters SPS 361 through
366 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code, inclusive, and all amendments,
renumbering, or reassignment to other administrative agencies regarding
such administrative authority, are hereby made a part of this chapter
by reference with respect to those classes of buildings to which such
provisions apply. A copy of said code is on file in the office of
the Municipal Clerk/Treasurer.
The Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code, Chapters SPS 320 through
325, inclusive, and all amendments thereto are hereby made a part
of this chapter by reference and shall apply to all one- and two-family
dwellings and alterations and additions thereto, the initial construction
of which was commenced after the effective dates of the various chapters
of the Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code. A copy of said code is on
file in the office of the Municipal Clerk-Treasurer.
All buildings and structures hereafter erected, altered, repaired,
moved or demolished that are used or designed to be used for the purpose
herein defined shall comply in full with the requirements of this
chapter.
A.
Zoning laws. No provision of this chapter shall be construed to repeal,
modify or constitute an alternative to any lawful zoning regulations.
C.
Existing buildings. This chapter shall also apply to buildings and
conditions described in this section.
(1)
An existing building to be occupied as a one- or two-family dwelling
which building was not previously so occupied.
(2)
An existing structure that is altered or repaired, when the cost
of such alterations or repair during the life of the structure exceeds
50% of the equalized value of the structure, said value to be determined
by the Assessor of the municipality.
(3)
Additions and alterations, regardless of cost, made to an existing building shall comply with the requirements of this chapter. The provisions of Subsection D of this section shall also apply.
(4)
Roof coverings. Whenever more than 25% of the roof covering of a
building is replaced in any twelve-month period, all roof covering
shall be in conformity with applicable sections of this chapter.
(5)
Additions and alterations. Any addition or alteration, regardless
of cost, made to a building shall be made in conformity with applicable
sections of this chapter.
D.
Alterations and repairs. The following provisions shall apply to
buildings altered or repaired:
(1)
Alterations. When not in conflict with any regulations, alterations
to any existing building or structure, accommodating a legal occupancy
and use but of nonconforming type of construction which involve either
the structural members of floors or roofs, beams, girders, columns,
bearing or other walls, room heating and air-conditioning systems,
arrangement, light and ventilation, changes in location of exit stairways
or exits or any of the above, then such existing construction shall
be made to conform to the minimum requirements of this chapter applicable
to such occupancy and use and given type of construction.
(2)
Repairs. Repairs for purposes of maintenance or replacements in any
existing building or structure which do not involve the structural
portions of the building or structure or which do not affect room
arrangement, light and ventilation, access to or efficiency of any
exit stairways or exits, fire protection or exterior aesthetic appearance
and which do not increase a given occupancy and use shall be deemed
minor repairs.
(3)
Alterations when not permitted. When an existing building or structure,
which for any reason whatsoever does not conform to the regulations
of this chapter, has deteriorated from any cause whatsoever to an
extent greater than 50% of the equalized value of the building or
structure, no alterations or moving of such building or structure
shall be permitted. Any such building or structure shall be considered
a menace to public safety and welfare and shall be ordered vacated
and thereafter demolished and debris removed from the premises.
(4)
Alterations and repairs required. When any of the structural members
of any building or structure have deteriorated from any cause whatsoever
to less than their required strength, the owner of such a building
or structure shall cause such structural members to be restored to
their required strength, failing in which the building or structure
shall be considered a menace to public safety and shall be vacated
and thereafter no further occupancy or use of the same shall be permitted
until the regulations of this chapter are complied with.
(5)
Extent of deterioration. The amount and extent of deterioration of
any existing building or structure shall be determined by the Building
Inspector.
(6)
Use of unsanitary building. It shall be unlawful to occupy or use
or permit the occupancy or use of any building or structure that is
unsanitary or dilapidated, or deteriorated, or out of repair, thereby
being unfit for human habitation, occupancy or use until the regulations
of this chapter have been complied with.
