Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Kewaunee adopted the Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code. Kewaunee Municipal Code, Art. III, § 14-111. The Wisconsin Code only applies to new construction, additions and alterations for buildings constructed after 1980. The Kewaunee adoption did not extend the state law's scope. However, Article II, does require permits for such work. Kewaunee Municipal Code, Art. II, § 14-51.
An adoption of the Wisconsin commercial code was not found. However, the state code would nonetheless apply.
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 Kewaunee, 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.
Kewaunee 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(Kewaunee, WI Sec. 14-111. - State code adopted.)
...Wis. Admin. Code ch. Comm 22, Energy Conservation Standards, of the One- and Two-Family Dwelling Code, as adopted
and effective December 1, 1978, and Wis. Admin. Code chs. Comm 20, 21, 23, 24 and
25, adopted and effective June 1, 1980, and all amendments thereto, are hereby adopted
and incorporated in this chapter by reference....
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Kewaunee adopted the Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code. Kewaunee Municipal Code, Art. III, § 14-111.
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 Code only applies to new construction, additions and alterations for buildings constructed after 1980. The Kewaunee adoption did not extend the state law's scope. However, Article II, does require permits for such work. Kewaunee Municipal Code, Art. II, § 14-51.
Commercial Building Code
Kewaunee 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)(Kewaunee, WI Sec. 14-83. - Conflicting regulations.)
...If, in the opinion of the building inspector, the provisions of the state building
code adopted by section 14-82 shall conflict with the provisions of the Federal Housing
Administration standards adopted by section 14-81 in their application to any proposed building or structure, the inspector shall apply
the most stringent provisions in determining whether...
Comments
An adoption of the Wisconsin commercial code was not found. However, the state code would nonetheless apply.
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.
