These regulations are adopted under the authority granted by
§ 101.65, Wis. Stats.
The purpose of this article is to promote the general health,
safety and welfare and to maintain required local uniformity with
the administrative and technical requirements of the Wisconsin Uniform
Dwelling Code.
The scope of this article includes the construction and inspection
of one- and two-family dwellings built since June 1, 1980.
A. Notwithstanding
§ SPS 320.05, Wis. Adm. Code, or any other exemptions of
the Uniform Dwelling Code, the scope of this article also includes
the construction and inspection of alterations and additions to one-
and two-family dwellings built before June 1, 1980. Because such projects
are not under state jurisdiction, petitions for variance and final
appeals under §§ SPS 320.19 and 320.21, Wis. Adm. Code,
respectively, shall be decided by the Zoning Board of Appeals. Petitions
for variance shall be decided per § SPS 320.19 (Intro.),
Wis. Adm. Code, so that equivalency is maintained to the intent of
the rule being petitioned.
B. Notwithstanding
§ SPS 320.05, Wis. Adm. Code, or any other exemptions of
the Uniform Dwelling Code, the scope of this article also includes
the construction and inspection of detached garages serving one- and
two-family dwellings. The building structure and any heating, electrical
or plumbing systems shall comply with the requirements of the Uniform
Dwelling Code, other than for smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms
and frost protection of footings, which shall be determined by the
code official. Petitions for variance and appeals shall be handled
by this municipality.
The Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code, Chs. SPS 320 to 325, Wis.
Adm. Code, and its successors, and all amendments thereto, is adopted
and incorporated by reference and shall apply to all buildings within
the scope of this article.
There is hereby created the position of Building Inspector,
who shall administer and enforce this article and shall be certified
by the Division of Professional Credential Processing, as specified
by § 101.66(2), Wis. Stats., in the category of Uniform
Dwelling Code Construction Inspector. Additionally, this or other
assistant inspectors shall possess the certification categories of
UDC HVAC, UDC Electrical, and UDC Plumbing. [Note: Contact the Division
of Professional Credential Processing at (608) 266-2112 for certification
information.]
If a person alters a building in any twelve-month period, adds
onto a building in any twelve-month period, or builds or installs
a new building, within the scope of this article, he shall first obtain
a building permit for such work from the Building Inspector. Any structural
changes or major changes to mechanical systems that involve extensions
shall require permits. Restoration or repair of an installation to
its previous code-compliant condition as determined by the Building
Inspector is exempted from permit requirements. Re-siding, re-roofing,
finishing of interior surfaces and installation of cabinetry shall
be included in permit requirements.
The building permit fees shall be determined by resolution and
shall include the applicable fee per Ch. SPS 302, Wis. Adm. Code,
to be forwarded to the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional
Services for a UDC permit seal that shall be assigned to any new dwelling.
The enforcement of this article and all other laws and ordinances relating to building shall be by means of the withholding of building permits, imposition of forfeitures and injunctive action. Forfeitures shall be as provided in §
1-3 of this Code for each day of noncompliance.
The Building Inspector shall keep a log of all inspections completed.