Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
The City of Portage doesn't clearly or expressly adopt the Wisconsin state building codes. Rather, the City adopted a very finite "building code" and says, "provisions of this code supplement the laws of the state pertaining to construction and use." See Portage Municipal Code, Ch. 10, Sec. 10-33. Building code established. The state residential code extends to new construction, additions and alterations for buildings constructed after 1980. Portage broadens application beyond new construction to certain alterations, additions, and repairs. See Portage Municipal Code, Ch. 10, Sec. 10-33. Building code established and Sec. 10-34. Building permits and inspection.
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 the2009 IEBC, subject to the modifications specified in chapter SPS 366.
Helpful resources for Portage, 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.
Portage 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(Portage, WI Sec. 10-33. - Building code established.)
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Chaps. SPS 320—325 Uniform Dwelling Code
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Comments
Note that the City of Portage doesn't clearly or expressly adopt the Wisconsin state building codes. Rather, the City adopted a very finite "building code" and says, "provisions of this code supplement the laws of the state pertaining to construction and use." See Portgage Municipal Code, Ch. 10, Sec. 10-33. Building code established.
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 state residential code extends to new construction, additions and alterations for buildings constructed after 1980. Portage broadens application beyond new construction to certain alterations, additions, and repairs. See Portgage Municiapl Code, Ch. 10, Sec. 10-33. Building code established and Sec. 10-34. Building permits and inspection.
Commercial Building Code
Portage 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)(Portage, WI Municipal Code)
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Comments
The City of Portage doesn't clearly or expressly adopt the Wisconsin state building codes. Rather, the City adopted a very finite "building code" and says, "provisions of this code supplement the laws of the state pertaining to construction and use." See Portgage Municiapl Code, Ch. 10, Sec. 10-33. Building code established; and Portgage Municiapl Code, Ch. 10, Sec. 10-33. Building code established and Sec. 10-34. Building permits and inspection.
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 the2009 IEBC, subject to the modifications specified in chapter SPS 366.
