Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Kaukuana adopted the state residential code ("Chapters Comm 20 through 25", now SPS 320 to 325) and commercial code (Chapters Comm 61-65).  Kaukauna Municpal Code, Chapter 14, § 14.03  (page 285; 2011 edition) (accessed 7/2/2014).  The entire code can be found at Kaukauna Municpal Code, Chapter 14  (page 279; 2011 edition) (accessed 7/2/2014).  Note that Chapter 19 regarding property maintenance has many building code requirements as well.

The Wisconsin state residential code applies to new construction,  additions and alterations for buildings constructed after 1980.  The Kaukuana adoption of the state residential code in section 14.03 does not clearly extend the provisions beyond that.  However, the permits sections, 14.06 (2) Compliance with Construction Standards, seems to extend the application of the code to additions, improvements, alterations and repairs except those under $2,000 which do not affect structural strength, fire hazard, natural lighting, replacement of major pieces of equipment. or exterior dimensions.

The Kauauna adoption of the Wisconsin commercial building codes did not include Comm 66, which is now SPS366 regarding existing buildings.  Nonetheless, the state law would apply locally.

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.

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.

Wisconsin adopted the 2009 IEBC, subject to the modifications specified in chapter SPS 366.

 

 

Helpful resources for Kaukauna, Wisconsin include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Kaukauna Building Inspection Department
• 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.

Kaukauna 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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Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code(Kaukauna, WI Sec. 14.03. - Construction standards.)

...(c) Uniform dwelling code. Wis. Admin. Code chs. SPS 320—325, excepting therefrom Wis. Admin. Code § SPS 320.05(1), (3) and (5). (d)...

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Comments

Kaukuana adopted the state residential code ("Chapters Comm 20 through 25", now SPS 320 to 325).  Kaukauna Municpal Code, Chapter 14, § 14.03  (page 285; 2011 edition) (accessed 7/2/2014).  The entire code can be found at Kaukauna Municpal Code, Chapter 14  (page 279; 2011 edition) (accessed 7/2/2014).  Note that Chapter 19 regarding property maintenance has many building code requirements as well.

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 Wisconsin state residential code applies to new construction, additions and alterations for buildings constructed after 1980.  The Kaukuana adoption of the state residential code in section 14.03 does not clearly extend the provisions beyond that.  However, the permits sections, 14.06 (2) Compliance with Construction Standards, seems to extend the application of the code to additions, improvements, alterations and repairs except those under $2,000 which do not affects structural strength, fire hazard, natural lighting, replacement of major pieces of equipment. or exterior dimensions.

Commercial Building Code

Kaukauna 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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Wisconsin Commercial Bldg. Code (2015 IBC)(Kaukauna, WI Sec. 14.03. - Construction standards.)

...Referenced standards. Conformance of construction with the basic building code, a publication of the Building Officials and Code Administrators, Inc., and its appendicized references, as well as the state uniform building code, shall be prima facie evidence of safe construction. Only those standards of workmanship and...

Comments

Kaukuana adopted the state commercial code (Chapters Comm 61-65).  Kaukauna Municpal Code, Chapter 14, § 14.03  (page 285; 2011 edition) (accessed 7/2/2014).  The entire code can be found at Kaukauna Municpal Code, Chapter 14  (page 279; 2011 edition) (accessed 7/2/2014).  Note that Chapter 19 regarding property maintenance has many building code requirements as well.

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.

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 the 2009 IEBC, subject to the modifications specified in chapter SPS 366.  The Kauauna adoption of the Wisconsin commercail building codes did not include Comm 66, which is now SPS366 regarding existing buildings.  Nonetheless, the state law would apply locally.

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