Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

For residential properties, Elkhardt adopted both the Wisconsin state building code with amendments, including an amendment that makes the code applicable to all work except minor repairs, and the Southeastern Wisconsin Building Inspectors Association's Wisconsin Uniform Building Code.  See Elkhorn Code of Ordinances, Ch. 14.

For commercial properties, Elkhorn adopts the Wisconsin Commercial Building Codes.  See Elkhorn Code of Ordinances, Ch. 14.

Wisconsin adopts its very own residential building code by regulation.  See Wis. Adm. Code § SPS 320 (accessed 11/11/2013).  In other words, it has not adopted the IRC.  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.  So, local laws should be reviewed in most instances.

Wisconsin adopted the 2009 IBC with amendments. See Wis. Adm. Code § SPS 361.05 (accessed 11/15/2013).  Wisconsin amends its commercial code by Administrative Code.  See Wis. Adm. Code § SPS 361, Administration and Enforcement;  Wis. Adm. Code § SPS 362, Building and Structures.

Authority for the adoptions is found in statute. See Wis. Stat. Ch. 101.

The Southeastern Wisconsin Building Inspectors Association developed and maintains a Wisconsin Uniform Building Code.  See https://www.biasew.net/OneTwoFamily.htm (accessed 1/3/2014) and the Wisconsin Uniform Building Code (accessed 1/3/2014).  This model code adopts the state residential code and makes it applicable to existing structures. Id.  In addition, it adopts the Wisconsins Commercial Building Code and several 2009 ICC codes including the IBC, IECC, IMC, IFGC, and IEBC. Id. Considering the fact that Wisconsin has state adopted laws on building codes, the title chosen for a model code by the Southeastern Wisconsin Building Inspectors Association creates opportunity for confusion with state administrative codes.

 

Elkhart also has a Property Maintenance Code.

Helpful resources for Elkhorn, Wisconsin include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Elkhorn Code of Ordinances
• 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.

Elkhorn 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

For residential properties, Elkhardt adopted both the Wisconsin state building code with amendments, including an amendment that makes the code applicable to all work except minor repairs. In addition, Elkhardt adopted the Southeastern Wisconsin Building Inspectors Association's Wisconsin Uniform Building Code.  See Elkhorn Code of Ordinances, Ch. 14.

Wisconsin adopts its very own residential building code by regulation.  See Wis. Adm. Code § SPS 320 (accessed 11/11/2013).  In other words, it has not adopted the IRC.  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 pre-1980 existing buildings, and add requirements.  So, local laws should be reviewed in most instances.  Authority for the adoptions is found in statute. See Wis. Stat. Ch. 101.

The Southeastern Wisconsin Building Inspectors Association developed and maintains a Wisconsin Uniform Building Code. See https://www.biasew.net/OneTwoFamily.htm (accessed 1/3/2014) and the Wisconsin Uniform Building Code (accessed 1/3/2014).  This model code adopts the state residential code and makes it applicable to existing structures. Id.  In addition, it adopts the Wisconsins Commercial Building Code and several 2009 ICC codes including the IBC, IECC, IMC, IFGC, and IEBC. Id. Considering the fact that Wisconsin has state adopted laws on building codes, the title chosen for a model code by the Southeastern Wisconsin Building Inspectors Association creates opportunity for confusion with state administrative codes.

Elkhart also has a Property Maintenance 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.

Elkhardt adopted amendments to the state residential code which make it applicable to existing homes for everything except minor repairs.  It does so indirectly by refering to reuirements for permitting and permission to work.  See Elkhorn Code of Ordinances, Ch. 14, § 14.02.

In addition, Elkhorn adopted the Southeastern Wisconsin Building Inspectors Association's Wisconsin Uniform Building Code, which applies to existing structures. See https://www.biasew.net/OneTwoFamily.htm (accessed 1/3/2014) and the Wisconsin Uniform Building Code (accessed 1/3/2014).

Commercial Building Code

Elkhorn 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.

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Comments

For commercial properties, Elkhorn adopts the Wisconsin Commercial Building Codes.  See Elkhorn Code of Ordinances, Ch. 14.  Wisconsin adopted the 2009 IBC with amendments. See Wis. Adm. Code § SPS 361.05 (accessed 11/15/2013).  Wisconsin amends its commercial code by Administrative Code.  See Wis. Adm. Code § SPS 361, Administration and Enforcement;  Wis. Adm. Code § SPS 362, Building and Structures.  Authority for the adoptions is found in statute. See Wis. Stat. Ch. 101.

In addition, Elkhorn adopted the Southeastern Wisconsin Building Inspectors Association's Wisconsin Uniform Building Code.  See https://www.biasew.net/OneTwoFamily.htm (accessed 1/3/2014) and the Wisconsin Uniform Building Code (accessed 1/3/2014).  This model code adopts the Wisconsins Commercial Building Code and several 2009 ICC codes including the IBC, IECC, IMC, IFGC, and IEBC. Id. 

 

Existing Buildings

Elkhardt adopted the Wisconsin State Existing Building Code.  See Elkhorn Code of Ordinances, Ch. 14, § 14.01-1.  Wisconsin adopted the2009 IEBC, subject to the modifications specified in chapter SPS 366.

Elkhardt also adopted the Wisconsin State Historical Building Code.  See Elkhorn Code of Ordinances, Ch. 14, § 14.01-1. 

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