Bayside, Wisconsin Building Codes

Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

The village of Bayside, Wi. references the 1996 model code published by Independent Inspections, Ltd. at Bayside, Wi. Muni. Code Sec. 14-41. However, we could not locate any information regarding this particular code. Considering that Sec. 14-41 was enacted in 1997 it is likely that the village code has not revised their ordinances to reflect the statewide uniform building policy. Presumably, the village enforces the current UDC and the CBC.

 

The village enforces the the current state code, the 2012 NFPA 1 as part of its Fire Prevention Code. Bayside, Wi. Mun. Code § 42.31 (adopted) (accessed 4/7/2015).

Helpful resources for Bayside, Wisconsin include the following.

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.

Bayside adopted the Wisconsin Uniform Residential CodeYou can find a copy of the code here.You can find information about the adoption without amendment to the model code here.

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Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code(Bayside, WI ARTICLE II. - BUILDING CODE)

...the Code of 1997; and Ord. No. 97-389, adopted May 1, 1997. State Law reference— One- and two-family dwelling code, Wis. Stats. § 101.60 et seq.; multifamily dwelling code, Wis. Stats. § 101.971 et seq....

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Comments

The village of Bayside, Wi. references the 1996 model code published by Independent Inspections, Ltd. at Bayside, Wi. Muni. Code Sec. 14-41. However, we could not locate any information regarding this particular code. Considering that Sec. 14-41 was enacted in 1997 it is likely that the village code has not revised their ordinances to reflect the statewide uniform building policy. Presumably, the village enforces the current UDC.

 

Nothing in the code suggests an intent to extend the UDC to pre-1980 dwellings.

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.

Article VI. – Maintenance and Repair of Property. “The general purpose of this article is to protect the public health, safety and general welfare of the residents of the village, and to prevent the depreciation of property values of real estate located in the village.” Bayside, Wi. Muni. Code § 14-216.

 

Also, Article IV. – Building Permits provides definitions for additions, alterations and repairs and when permits are required. Bayside, Wi. Muni. Code § 14-141.

Commercial Building Code

Bayside adopted the 2009 IBC, statewide. Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.

You can find a copy of the code here.You can find information about amendments to the model code here.

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Wisconsin Commercial Bldg. Code (2015 IBC)(Bayside, WI Sec. 1-2. - Definitions and construction of terms.)

...amended. Any statute adopted by reference includes amendments to such statute. Wisconsin Administrative Code. References to the "Wisconsin Administrative Code" or "Wis. Admin. Code" mean the Wisconsin Administrative Code, as amended. Any portion of such code adopted by reference includes amendments to such code portion....

Comments

The village of Bayside, Wi. references the 1996 model code published by Independent Inspections, Ltd. at Bayside, Wi. Muni. Code Sec. 14-41. However, we could not locate any information regarding this particular code. Considering that Sec. 14-41 was enacted in 1997 it is likely that the village code has not revised their ordinances to reflect the statewide uniform building policy. Presumably, the village enforces the current the CBC.

 

The village of Bayside, Wi. provides certain grandfathered ordinances (variances to the CBC). An ordinance that is grandfathered has passed the requirements laid out by the Legislature in Wisconsin Statute §101.02(7r)(b). The grandfathered ordinances are listed below:

 

Sec. 42-31. ADOPTED.

(b) NFPA standards. The most current edition of the National Fire Protection Association standards are hereby adopted by reference and made part of the Village Fire Prevention Code with the same force and effect as though set forth herein in full.

 

Sec. 42-45. COMMERCIAL FIRE ALARM CONNECTIONS.

(a) All commercial structures required to install and maintain automatic fire alarm systems shall cause such systems to be monitored remotely by connection to an approved monitoring service or by connection to the police department's receiving panel as specified in article II of chapter 34.

(b) The village board, after fire department approval may allow a commercial business, during normal business hours, to be notified of an alarm prior to notification of the fire department for the purpose of reducing false/nuisance alarms. The fire department shall be responsible for outlining an acceptable procedure prior to implementation. The village board or fire department may withdraw their approval at anytime with 30 days notice to the business owner or building occupant.

 

Sec. 42-46. AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS.

(c) Where installed. Every building shall have an approved automatic sprinkler system installed and maintained when occupied in whole or in part for the following purpose:

(1) Throughout all buildings used for the manufacture, storage or sale of combustible goods or merchandise.

(2) Throughout all garages used for commercial purposes or garages serving multifamily buildings.

(3) Hospitals, nursing, convalescent, old age, and other institutional buildings, offices, hotels, motels, and restaurants, throughout the entire building.

(4) Community based residential facilities, throughout the entire building.

(5) Multifamily buildings, throughout the entire building.

(6) Schools, colleges, and universities, throughout the entire building.

(7) Theaters, assembly and recreational buildings, throughout the entire building.

(8) Rooming houses, townhouses, and two-family residences, throughout the entire building.

(e) New additions, remodeling and/or change of use of existing buildings.

(2) If the use of any existing building is changed, the building shall comply with this article.

(3) The fire department may approve the equivalent of a sprinkler system in a building where such system is impossible or impracticable to install. The equivalent shall depend on the type of occupancies and the type of structure. Smoke detectors and/or other fire protection devices may be required.

(g) Fire extinguishers. Approved fire extinguishers shall be installed in accordance with current editions of NFPA fire protection codes, or other standards that substantially meet or exceed NFPA standards as approved by the fire chief or his/her designee.

(j) Type of system and approval of plans.

(1) Approved automatic sprinkler equipment shall be installed and connected to an adequate water supply with sprinkler heads, valves and auxiliary equipment of standard types suitable for the individual building to be protected as determined by standard 13, 13R and 13D of the National Fire Protection Association in effect at date of installation.

(2) Automatic sprinkler systems when required in buildings and structures shall be designed and constructed in conformity with standard practice only materials and devices approved by the fire department shall be used. "Standard practice" shall mean equipment conforming to standards of the National Fire Protection Association for sprinkler equipment or conforming to other recognized standards. "Standard practice" refers to approved material and devices currently listed by the Underwriters' Laboratories.

(3) Water supplied for an automatic sprinkler system shall be from a pressurized water main or from a pressure tank. Where the fire department determines the water supply is inadequate, in either pressure or volume, water supplied from a tank of not less than 5,000 gallons' capacity shall be provided.

(4) Every basement sprinkler system shall also include sprinkler protection in all shafts and stairwells (except elevator shaft) leading to the story above.

(5) Every sprinkler system shall have an alarm to monitor the flow switch in the system, an audible alarm and a siamese connection marked "To Automatic Sprinklers," approved by the fire department.

(k) Exemption and substitution of other fire protection equipment. Nothing contained in this section shall be construed as to require the installation of sprinklers in safe deposit or other vaults or in rooms or buildings devoted to the manufacture or storage of aluminum powder, calcium carbide phosphide, metallic and potassium, quicklime, magnesium powder, sodium peroxide or like materials where the application of water may cause or increase combustion nor in any other location where installation of sprinklers may increase the hazard; nor shall it be construed in any way to prohibit the substitution of other automatic protective equipment when approved by the fire department.

(m) Application to existing buildings. The provisions of this section will apply whenever the fire department finds that by reason of its construction, use or occupancy an existing building constitutes a severe fire hazard to its occupants or to adjoining property.

 

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Existing Buildings

The 2009 IEBC is made part of the Commercial Building Code, subject to the modifications specified in the Wis. Adm. Code § SPS 366.

Other Building Codes

The Wisconsin Electrical Code § SPS 316 (Based on the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, 2011 edition).

The Wisconsin Plumbing Code Plumbing § SPS 380-387.

The village also adopted the IFC 2006, the NFPA 1, and the 101 as part of its Fire Prevention Code.

The International Energy Conservation Code, 2009 edition. Subject to modifications specified in § SPS 363.

The International Mechanical Code, 2009 edition. Subject to modifications specified in § SPS 364.

The International Fuel Gas Code, 2009 edition. Subject to modifications specified in § SPS 365.