Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Wisconsin Dells adopted the Wisconsin State residential Code. "All provisions of Chapters Ind. 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25, Wisconsin Administrative Code relating to One and Two Family Dwellings are hereby adopted, as are any amendments thereto, and by reference made a part of this ordinance as though fully set forth." Wisconsin Dells Municpal Code, § 13.02 (4).
The state code only extends to new construction, additions and alterations for buildings constructed after 1980. Wsiconsin Dells implicitly extends the reach by requiring permits for buildings "added to, and/or improved." Wisconsin Dells Municpal Code, § 13.01 (1).
Nothing was found indicating that Wisconsin dells expressly adopts the state commercial 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.
Wisconsin adopted the 2009 IEBC, subject to the modifications specified in chapter SPS 366.
Helpful resources for Wisconsin Dells, 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.
Wisconsin Dells 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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Comments
Wisconsin Dells adopted the Wisconsin State residential Code. "All provisions of Chapters Ind. 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25, Wisconsin Administrative Code relating to One and Two Family Dwellings are hereby adopted, as are any amendments thereto, and by reference made a part of this ordinance as though fully set forth." Wisconsin Dells Municpal Code, § 13.02 (4).
One notable amedment provides as follows: "All buildings within the limits of the City of Wisconsin Dells shall be shingled, roofed or covered with roofings which are classified as Class C under the test specifications of underwriter's Laboratories, Incorporated, or, outside the fire limits, dwellings, private garages and barns, separated by at least twelve feet from other buildings may be roofed with approved vertical grain or edgegrain wooden shingles." Wisconsin dells Municipal Code § 13.03.
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 code only extends to new construction, additions and alterations for buildings constructed after 1980. Wsiconsin Dells implicitly extends the reach by requiring permits for buildings "added to, and/or improved." Wisconsin Dells Municpal Code, § 13.01 (1).
Commercial Building Code
Wisconsin Dells adopted the 1996 BOCA National Building CodeYou can find a copy of the code here.You can find information about the adoption without amendment to the model code here.
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Comments
Nothing was found indicating that Wisconsin dells expressly adopts the state commercial 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.
