Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Wisconsin rapids adopted the Wisconsin Uniform Residential Code (aka Wisconsin Administrative Code SPS Chapters 320 to 325) with amendments.  While the state code applies to new construction, additions and alterations for buildings constructed after 1980, the amendments broadly extend the application to additions, remodeling, and alterations of existing buildings.  Wisconsin Rapids Municipal Code, Ch. 14. Building Code, § 14.06(2). 

Likewise, Wisconsin rapids adopted the Wisconsin Commercial Building code (aka Wisconsin Administrative Code SPS Chapters 350-369) with amendments.  Wisconsin Rapids Municipal Code, Ch. 14. Building Code, § 14.06(1). 

Wisconsin adopted the 2009 IBC.  It applies to "code applies to all public buildings and places of employment" with certain exception.  See Wis. Admin. Code § 361.02. The Code defines "public buildings" and "places of employment." Id.

Additional requirements and amendments can be found in Wis. Admin. Code § 362.

The highest authority is reserved by the state. See Wis. Admin. Code § 361.03. However, local jurisdictions may adopt stricter standard that are not in conflict. Id.  Furthermore, local jurisdiction, including counties, may take on inspection and review responsibilities.  See Wis. Admin. Code § 361.60. 

Wisconsin adopted the 2009 IEBC, subject to the modifications specified in chapter SPS 366.

Helpful resources for Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Wisconsin Rapids Building Code
• PLRB, Ordinance and Law Coverage Discussion for Wisconsin

Residential Building Code

Wisconsin adopted a statewide mandatory residential code that will control. Authority for local amendments will be limited.See PLRB, Wisconsin Building Codes for more information on state level codes.

Wisconsin Rapids adopted the Wisconsin Uniform Residential CodeYou can find a copy of the code here.You can find information about amendments to the model code here.

Auto Search - beta:

No results were located with the automated search.

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: No

Ice Barrier

Comments

Wisconsin rapids adopted the Wisconsin Uniform Residential Code (aka Wisconsin Administrative Code SPS Chapters 320 to 325) with amendments.   Wisconsin Rapids Municipal Code, Ch. 14. Building Code, § 14.06(2). 

Existing Buildings

Existing buildings, meaning buildings that were built in accordance to code at the time of construction, typically merit extra consideration in a current updated code.

Wisconsin rapids adopted the Wisconsin Uniform Residential Code (aka Wisconsin Administrative Code SPS Chapters 320 to 325) with amendments.  While the state code applies to new construction, additions and alterations for buildings constructed after 1980, the amendments broadly extend the application to additions, remodeling, and alterations of existing buildings.  Wisconsin Rapids Municipal Code, Ch. 14. Building Code, § 14.06(2). 

Commercial Building Code

Wisconsin Rapids adopted the 1996 BOCA National Building CodeYou can find a copy of the code here.You can find information about amendments to the model code here.

Auto Search - beta:

No results were located with the automated search.

Comments

Wisconsin rapids adopted the Wisconsin Commercial Building code (aka Wisconsin Administrative Code SPS Chapters 350-369) with amendments.  Wisconsin Rapids Municipal Code, Ch. 14. Building Code, § 14.06(1). 

Wisconsin adopted the 2009 IBC.  It applies to "code applies to all public buildings and places of employment" with certain exception.  See Wis. Admin. Code § 361.02. The Code defines "public buildings" and "places of employment." Id.

Additional requirements and amendments can be found in Wis. Admin. Code § 362.

The highest authority is reserved by the state. See Wis. Admin. Code § 361.03. However, local jurisdictions may adopt stricter standard that are not in conflict. Id.  Furthermore, local jurisdiction, including counties, may take on inspection and review responsibilities.  See Wis. Admin. Code § 361.60. 

 

Existing Buildings

Wisconsin adopted the 2009 IEBC, subject to the modifications specified in chapter SPS 366.

Other Building Codes