Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Sparta adopted the state residential and commercial building codes with amendments.  Sparta Building Code § 14.15 (accessed 6/30/2014).  

For dwellings, the Wisconsin code is a statewide code that applies to new construction, additions and alterations for buildings constructed after 1980.  Wis. Adm. Code § SPS 320.04 Applications (accessed 7/9/2014).  The adoption by Sparta extends it beyond that.  "Dwelling Code, Chapters SPS 320 through 325, Wisconsin Administrative Code, both inclusive and all amendments thereto, are hereby made a part of the Chapter be reference and shall apply to all new and existing construction, additions, alterations, remodeling, repairs and change of occupancies to all one and two family dwellings and attachments thereto."  Sparta Building Code § 14.15 (2) (accessed 6/30/2014).  

For commercial properties, the adoption is likewise express and includes adoption of the existing building code.  Sparta Building Code § 14.15 (1) and (3) (accessed 6/30/2014).  

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 Sparta, Wisconsin include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Sparta Building Code
• 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.

Sparta 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(Sparta, WI Sec. 14-79. - Designation of fire districts and restriction.)

...building code adopted in subsection (a) of this section, except one- and two-family dwellings located within the first fire district shall conform to the state uniform dwelling code adopted in subsection (a) of this section, provided that such dwellings are located on not less than the minimum size lot (6,000 square feet). Buildings or...

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Comments

Sparta adopted the state residential code with amendments.  Sparta Building Code § 14.15 (accessed 6/30/2014).  

 

 

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.

For dwellings, the Wisconsin code is a statewide code that applies to new construction, additions and alterations for buildings constructed after 1980.  Wis. Adm. Code § SPS 320.04 Applications (accessed 7/9/2014). The adoption by Sparta extends it beyond that.  "Dwelling Code, Chapters SPS 320 through 325, Wisconsin Administrative Code, both inclusive and all amendments thereto, are hereby made a part of the Chapter be reference and shall apply to all new and existing construction, additions, alterations, remodeling, repairs and change of occupancies to all one and two family dwellings and attachments thereto."  Sparta Building Code § 14.15 (2) (accessed 6/30/2014).  

Commercial Building Code

Sparta 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)(Sparta, WI Municipal Code)

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Comments

For commercial properties, the adoption is likewise express and includes adoption of the existing building code.  Sparta Building Code § 14.15 (1) and (3) (accessed 6/30/2014).  

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

For commercial properties, the adoption is likewise express and includes adoption of the existing building code.  Sparta Building Code § 14.15 (1) and (3) (accessed 6/30/2014).  Wisconsin adopted the 2009 IEBC, subject to the modifications specified in chapter SPS 366.

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