Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
The municpal code for Black River falls could not be located. No listing for a building department was found. The city website is: https://www.blackriverfalls.com/
Black River falls is the county seat for Jackson County. The county web page says, "In Jackson County, the local municipality is responsible for administration and enforcement of the Uniform Building Code (UDC). A UDC Building Permit is required for the construction or placement of any new one or two family dwellings and additions or alterations to any home constructed after June 1, 1980." https://www.co.jackson.wi.us/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={DF895D07-460E-457F-A418-E34DF83E2438} (accessed 7/2/2014). No UDC was located in the county code. See https://www.co.jackson.wi.us/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7b43B30B2D-533B-40FC-ACB2-4964A61C31BF%7d
Note however, that the state of Wisconsin adopts its very own residential building code by regulation. See Wis. Adm. Code § SPS 320 (accessed 11/11/2013). The Wisconsin code is a statewide code that applies to new construction additions and alterations for buildings constructed after 1980, but allows local jurisdictions to adopt the code, extend it to existing buildings, and add requirements. That law would apply even if not adopted.
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 Black River Falls, 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.
Black River Falls adopted no code locally that we know of after conducting researchYou can find a copy of the code here.
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Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code(River Falls, WI 15.04.090 - Construction of buildings.)
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NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NEC).
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Comments
The municpal code for Black River falls could not be located. No listing for a building department was found. The city website is: https://www.blackriverfalls.com/
Black River falls is the county seat for Jackson County. The county web page says, "In Jackson County, the local municipality is responsible for administration and enforcement of the Uniform Building Code (UDC). A UDC Building Permit is required for the construction or placement of any new one or two family dwellings and additions or alterations to any home constructed after June 1, 1980." https://www.co.jackson.wi.us/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={DF895D07-460E-457F-A418-E34DF83E2438} (accessed 7/2/2014). No UDC was located in the county code. See https://www.co.jackson.wi.us/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7b43B30B2D-533B-40FC-ACB2-4964A61C31BF%7d
Note however, that the state of Wisconsin adopts its very own residential building code by regulation. See Wis. Adm. Code § SPS 320 (accessed 11/11/2013). The Wisconsin code is a statewide code that applies to new construction, but allows local jurisdictions to adopt the code, extend it to existing buildings, and add requirements. That law would apply even if not adopted.
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.
No building code requirements for existing buildings were located.
Commercial Building Code
Black River Falls adopted no code locally that we know of after conducting researchYou can find a copy of the code here.
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Wisconsin Commercial Bldg. Code (2015 IBC)(River Falls, WI Municipal Code)
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Comments
The municpal code for Black River falls could not be located. No listing for a building department was found. The city website is: https://www.blackriverfalls.com/
Black River falls is the county seat for Jackson County. The county web page says, "In Jackson County, the local municipality is responsible for administration and enforcement of the Uniform Building Code (UDC). A UDC Building Permit is required for the construction or placement of any new one or two family dwellings and additions or alterations to any home constructed after June 1, 1980." https://www.co.jackson.wi.us/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={DF895D07-460E-457F-A418-E34DF83E2438} (accessed 7/2/2014). No UDC was located in the county code. See https://www.co.jackson.wi.us/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7b43B30B2D-533B-40FC-ACB2-4964A61C31BF%7d
Note however, that the state of 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.
