Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Janesville adopted the Wisconsin Unform Dwelling Code, including all updates. Janesville Municipal Code, Section 15.01.040 (accessed 1/6/2014). The law applies to new construction, additions, and alterations. Janesville Municipal Code, Section 15.01.050 (accessed 1/6/2014). However, the law does not apply to certain minor repairs. Id. Where a non-compliant building has deteriorated by 50% of its value, alterations and repairs cannot be made without a "complaince Agreement" with the inspector.
Janesville also adopts a "Janesville Building Code 1994." Janesville Municipal Code, Section 15.01.010 (accessed 1/6/2014). This code was not found online.
No locally enacted commercial building code was located. The state adopted the 2009 IBC; so, that can be enforced under state law.
Helpful resources for Janesville, 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.
Janesville adopted the Wisconsin Uniform Residential CodeYou can find a copy of the code here.
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Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code(Janesville, WI Sec. 10-4. - Adoption of Wisconsin Administrative Code.)
...The Wisconsin Administrative Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, also known as
the Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code, including, but not limited to, SPS 320-325 and
for Commercial Buildings, including, but not limited to, SPS 360-366, as from time
to time amended or renumbered, is adopted by reference and made a part of this chapter
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Comments
Janesville adopted the Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code, including all updates. Janesville Municipal Code, Section 15.01.040 (accessed 1/6/2014). The law applies to new construction, additions, and alterations. Janesville Municipal Code, Section 15.01.050 (accessed 1/6/2014). However, the law does not apply to certain minor repairs. Id. Where a non-compliant building has deteriorated by 50% of its value, alterations and repairs cannot be made without a "Complaince Agreement" with the inspector.
Janesville also adopts a "Janesville Building Code 1994." Janesville Municipal Code, Section 15.01.010 (accessed 1/6/2014). This code was not found online.
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 adoption of the Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code applies to additions and alterations. Janesville Municipal Code, Section 15.01.050 (accessed 1/6/2014). However, the law does not apply to certain minor repairs. Id. Where a non-compliant building has deteriorated by 50% of its value, alterations and repairs cannot be made without a "Complaince Agreement" with the inspector.
Commercial Building Code
Janesville adopted the 1996 BOCA National Building CodeYou can find a copy of the code here.
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Wisconsin Commercial Bldg. Code (2015 IBC)(Janesville, WI Sec. 10-92. - Electrical construction requirements.)
...Department of Safety and Professional Services, Chapter SPS 316 and SPS 305 of the
Wisconsin Administrative code, which changes and alterations are hereby adopted, is
hereby adopted by reference. A copy of the current NEC and a copy of the Wisconsin
Administrative Code SPS Chapter 316 and 305 are kept on file in the office of the
Department of Public...
Comments
No locally enacted commercial building code was located. The state adopted the 2009 IBC; so, that can be enforced under state law.
Existing Buildings
No locally enacted commercial existing building code was located. The state adopted the 2009 IEBC; so, that can be enforced under state law.
Other Building Codes
Janesville has requirements for historical buildings. See https://www.ci.janesville.wi.us/index.aspx?page=211 (accessed 1/6/2014).
