Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

According to the Building Department's web page, the city follows the state building code.  An official ordinance expressly adopting the code was not found; however, Chapter 14, section 14.01 seems ti imply adoption.

 

Helpful resources for Dodgeville, 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.

Dodgeville 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.

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Comments

According to the Building Department's web page, the city follows the state building code.  An official ordinance expressly adopting the code was not found; however, Chapter 14, section 14.01 seems to imply adoption in its purpose statement.

"(1) Regulate the construction of new buildings and building additions, fences, decks, patios, porches and accessory buildings to insure that all such construction is in compliance with the setback requirements of the Zoning Code.

(2) To provide for the enforcement of the State one- and 2- family dwelling code."

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.

An official ordinance expressly adopting the code was not found; however, Chapter 14, section 14.01 seems to imply adoption in its purpose statement.  

Commercial Building Code

Dodgeville 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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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.  According to the Building Department's web page, the city follows the state building code.  An official ordinance expressly adopting the code was not found; however, Chapter 14, section 14.01 seems to imply adoption in its purpose statement.

 

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 the2009 IEBC, subject to the modifications specified in chapter SPS 366.

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