Two Rivers, Wisconsin Building Codes

Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Two Rivers adopted  the state One and Two Family Uniform Dwelling Code (Chapters SPS 320 through 325 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code) and the "Wisconsin Commercial Building Code, (Chapters 361 through 366 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code) as well as Chapters SPS 375 through 379. "Buildings Constructed Prior to 1914", of the Wisconsin Administrative Code.  Two Rivers Municpal Code, Title 11, Chapter 1, § 11-1-2 (accessed 7/1/2014).  The adoption includes amendments. Id.

For residential property, 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).  Two Rivers Municpal Code § 11-1-22 extends the law to general construction on all existing buildings.  Title 11, Chapter 1, § 11-1-22 (accessed 7/1/2014). 

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 Two Rivers, 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.

Two Rivers 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(Two Rivers, WI Sec. 11-1-2. - Adopted standards.)

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Comments

Two Rivers adopted  the state One and Two Family Uniform Dwelling Code (Chapters SPS 320 through 325 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code).  Two Rivers Municpal Code, Title 11, Chapter 1, § 11-1-2 (accessed 7/1/2014).  The adoption includes amendments. Id.

 

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 residential property, 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).  Two Rivers Municpal Code § 11-1-22 extends the law to general construction on all existing buildings.  Title 11, Chapter 1, § 11-1-22 (accessed 7/1/2014). 

Commercial Building Code

Two Rivers 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)(Two Rivers, WI Municipal Code)

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Comments

Two Rivers adopted  the "Wisconsin Commercial Building Code, (Chapters 361 through 366 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code) as well as Chapters SPS 375 through 379. "Buildings Constructed Prior to 1914", of the Wisconsin Administrative Code. 

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.

Other Building Codes

Electrical Code – Two Rivers Municpal Code, Title 11, Chapter 2.

Plumbing Code – Two Rivers Municpal Code, Title 11, Chapter 3.