Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

(updated 5/22/23)

Brown county follows the statewide mandatory building code created and enforced by the SPS and UDC. The authority for local amendments are limited. See PLRB, Wisconsin Building Codes for more information on state level codes.

The state of Wisconsin adopted:

• The International Building Code, 2015 edition. Subject to the modifications specified in Chapter SPS 362.

• The International Energy Conservation Code® – 2015, subject to the modifications specified in this chapter and ch. SPS 363.

• The International Mechanical Code® – 2015, subject to the modifications specified in this chapter and ch. SPS 364.

•  The International Fuel Gas Code® – 2015, subject to the modifications specified in this chapter and ch. SPS 365.

• The International Existing Building Code® – 2015, subject to the modifications specified in this chapter and ch. SPS 366.

Wis Adm. Code § SPS 361.05.

Helpful resources for Brown County, Wisconsin include the following.

• 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.

Brown County adopted the Wisconsin Uniform Residential CodeYou can find a copy of the code here.

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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: undetermined

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Brown County ? Yes
Citation: refer to SPS 321.28(4) for more information.
Municipal Code https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/sps/safety_and_buildings_and_environment/320_325/321/viii/28/4

Commercial Building Code

Brown County adopted a code that is yet to be identified .Please contact PLRB if you would like us to research this for you.

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