Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

The city of Manitowoc, Wi. adopted the Wisconsin Uniform Building Code (WUBC) developed by the Southeastern Wisconsin Building Inspectors Association. This model code adopts the Uniform Dwelling Code in full and makes it applicable to existing structures, including pre-1980 construction. In addition, the WUBC adopts the Wisconsin's Commercial Building Code, which includes the currently adopted 2009 ICC codes IBC, IECC, IMC, IFGC, and IEBC. Manitowoc, Wi. Muni. Code, § 16.010 (building regulations) (accessed 4/2/2014).

For more information regarding the Wisconsin Uniform Building Code, visit https://www.biasew.net/OneTwoFamily.htm

 

The city enforces the statewide fire code (NFPA 1, Fire Code, 2012 edition) with some amendments. Manitowoc, Wi. Muni. Code, § 6.150 (fire prevention) (accessed 4/2/2014).

Helpful resources for Manitowoc, 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.

Manitowoc 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(City of Manitowoc, WI Section 9.010 State Statutes and Regulations Adopted.)

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Comments

The city of Manitowoc, Wi. adopted the Wisconsin Uniform Building Code (WUBC) developed by the Southeastern Wisconsin Building Inspectors Association. This model code adopts the Uniform Dwelling Code in full and makes it applicable to existing structures, including pre-1980 construction.

 

Section 30.025 — APPLICATION OF “WISCONSIN UNIFORM DWELLING CODE”.

 

The Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code, Chapters SPS 320 through 325, inclusive & all amendments thereto, are herby made a partof THIS CODE by reference & shall apply to all one & two family dwellings & alterations & additions thereto. Except as provided in Section 30.55(1.), this code shall also apply to alterations & additions to all one & two family dwellings constructed prior to the effective date of the Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code. A copy of said code is on file in the office of the Municipal Clerk.

 

All buildings & structures hereafter erected, altered, repaired, moved or demolished that are used or designed to be used for the purpose herein defined shall comply in full with the requirements of THIS CODE.

Wisconsin Uniform Building Code, Section 30.025

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.

Wisconsin Uniform Building Code Section 30.03 (3.), (4.) – These sections cover existing buildings, alterations and repairs.

Commercial Building Code

Manitowoc 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)(City of Manitowoc, WI Section 16.020 Commercial Building Codes.)

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Comments

The city of Manitowoc, Wi. adopted the Wisconsin Uniform Building Code (WUBC) developed by the Southeastern Wisconsin Building Inspectors Association. This model code adopts the Wisconsin's Commercial Building Code, which includes the currently adopted 2009 ICC codes IBC, IECC, IMC, IFGC, and IEBC. Manitowoc, Wi. Muni. Code, § 16.010 (building regulations) (accessed 4/2/2014).

 

The city of Manitowoc, Wi. 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:

 

15.710 Standards for Wireless Telecommunication Facilities.

(aa) Fire Protection. Tower support buildings shall be designed and constructed with built-in ventilation. At least one smoke detector shall be installed in each support or accessory building, which, upon activation, will terminate the electrical power to the building. No combustible storage is permitted in tower support structures.

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Existing Buildings

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

Other Building Codes