Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

The village of Fox Point, Wi. adopted the Uniform Dwelling Code, SPS chs. 320–325. Fox Point, Wi. Mun. Code § 756-4 (accessed 4/9/2015). The village also expressly adopted the Wisconsin Commercial Building Code. Fox Point, Wi. Mun. Code § 756-3 (accessed 4/7/2015). In addition to the statewide UDC and CBC the city also enforces the BIASEW Wisconsin Uniform Building Code. Fox Point, Wi. Mun. Code § 756-5 (accessed 4/9/2015). This aspect of the village's building code deals primarily with existing buildings, alterations, additions and repairs. The specific provisions to the village's adoption of the WUBC can be found at § 756-5.

 

The city also adopted the 2012, the Fire Prevention Code (NFPA 1), the Life Safety Code (NFPA 101), and all referenced NFPA standards in the Wisconsin Administrative Code as part of its own Fire Code. Fox Point, Wi. Mun. Code § 781-1 (adopted) (accessed 4/9/2015).

Helpful resources for Fox Point, 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.

Fox Point 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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Comments

The village of Fox Point, Wi. adopted the Uniform Dwelling Code, SPS chs. 320–325. Fox Point, Wi. Mun. Code § 756-4 (accessed 4/9/2015). In addition to the statewide UDC the city also enforces the BIASEW Wisconsin Uniform Building Code. Fox Point, Wi. Mun. Code § 756-5 (accessed 4/9/2015). This aspect of the village's building code deals primarily with existing buildings, alterations, additions and repairs. The specific provisions to the village's adoption of the WUBC can be found at § 756-5.

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.

The provisions are adopted into the village Building Code as referenced in the WUBC:

 

C. Existing buildings. This chapter shall also apply to buildings and conditions described in this section.

(1) An existing building to be occupied as a one- or two-family dwelling which building was not previously so occupied.

(2) An existing structure that is altered or repaired, when the cost of such alterations or repair during the life of the structure exceeds 50% of the equalized value of the structure, said value to be determined by the Assessor of the municipality.

(3) Additions and alterations, regardless of cost, made to an existing building shall comply with the requirements of this chapter. The provisions of Subsection D of this section shall also apply.

(4) Roof coverings. Whenever more than 25% of the roof covering of a building is replaced in any twelve-month period, all roof covering shall be in conformity with applicable sections of this chapter.

(5) Additions and alterations. Any addition or alteration, regardless of cost, made to a building shall be made in conformity with applicable sections of this chapter.

 

D. Alterations and repairs. The following provisions shall apply to buildings altered or repaired:

(1) Alterations. When not in conflict with any regulations, alterations to any existing building or structure, accommodating a legal occupancy and use but of nonconforming type of construction which involve either the structural members of floors or roofs, beams, girders, columns, bearing or other walls, room heating and air-conditioning systems, arrangement, light and ventilation, changes in location of exit stairways or exits or any of the above, then such existing construction shall be made to conform to the minimum requirements of this chapter applicable to such occupancy and use and given type of construction.

(2) Repairs. Repairs for purposes of maintenance or replacements in any existing building or structure which do not involve the structural portions of the building or structure or which do not affect room arrangement, light and ventilation, access to or efficiency of any exit stairways or exits, fire protection or exterior aesthetic appearance and which do not increase a given occupancy and use shall be deemed minor repairs.

(3) Alterations when not permitted. When an existing building or structure, which for any reason whatsoever does not conform to the regulations of this chapter, has deteriorated from any cause whatsoever to an extent greater than 50% of the equalized value of the building or structure, no alterations or moving of such building or structure shall be permitted. Any such building or structure shall be considered a menace to public safety and welfare and shall be ordered vacated and thereafter demolished and debris removed from the premises.

(4) Alterations and repairs required. When any of the structural members of any building or structure have deteriorated from any cause whatsoever to less than their required strength, the owner of such a building or structure shall cause such structural members to be restored to their required strength, failing in which the building or structure shall be considered a menace to public safety and shall be vacated and thereafter no further occupancy or use of the same shall be permitted until the regulations of this chapter are complied with.

(5) Extent of deterioration. The amount and extent of deterioration of any existing building or structure shall be determined by the Building Inspector.

(6) Use of unsanitary building. It shall be unlawful to occupy or use or permit the occupancy or use of any building or structure that is unsanitary or dilapidated, or deteriorated, or out of repair, thereby being unfit for human habitation, occupancy or use until the regulations of this chapter have been complied with.

 

Fox Point, Wi. Mun. Code § 756-5 (application of the Wisconsin Uniform Building Code) (accessed 4/9/2015).

Commercial Building Code

Fox Point 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 the adoption without amendment to the model code here.

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Comments

The village of Fox Point, Wi. adopted the Wisconsin Commercial Building Code. Fox Point, Wi. Mun. Code § 756-3 (accessed 4/7/2015). The statewide CBC includes the 2009 ICC codes (IBC, IEBC, IFGC, IECC, and IMC). 

The village 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:

 

11.03(2)D. HAZARDOUS PROPERTIES OR SPECIAL CONCERNS.

Throughout every building which by reason of its construction or the highly combustible nature of its occupancy involves a severe hazard to the life of its occupants or, in the judgment of the authority having jurisdiction, constitutes a fire hazard which by its very nature may more directly affect adjoining properties.

 

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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.

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