Wisconsin Legislature: Chapter SPS 325 Appendix A

Chapters SPS 320 to 325 Appendix A

UDC Appendix

320.04 (6) – Dwelling Separations

Normally, for 3 or more attached dwelling units, the Commercial Building Code (CBC) applies. Attached means some construction (other than footings and their bearing material) is shared by the units.

Where 3 or more adjacent but unattached dwelling units are each built with the outside walls that comply with the Uniform Dwelling Code (UDC), the UDC applies throughout and the CBC does not apply, even if those outside walls are adjacent to or adjoin each other. If flashing is added over the top of two such adjoining walls, the UDC would still apply.

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Model Ordinance for Adoption of Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code

It is intended that this model will assist local jurisdictions, working with corporation counsel, through regular procedures, in adopting a local ordinance. The Wisconsin Division of Industry Services also offers an electronic version of this model ordinance and a more comprehensive model building code on our website at http://dsps.wi.gov/programs/industry-services, on the One- and Two-Family (Uniform Dwelling Code) program page. Upon adoption of a new building code, send a certified copy to the Division of Industry Services, P.O. Box 2658, Madison, WI 53701-2658, or fax it to (608) 283-7457, along with the name of your certified inspector(s).

Town, Village, City, County of ______________________.

ORDINANCE #

CONTENTS

1.1 Authority

1.2 Purpose

1.3 Scope

1.4 Adoption of Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code

1.5 Building Inspector

1.6 Building Permit Required

1.7 Building Permit Fees

1.8 Penalties

1.9 Effective Date

1.1 AUTHORITY. These regulations are adopted under the authority granted by s. 101.65, Wisconsin Statutes

[IF COUNTY ORDINANCE] This ordinance shall apply in any municipality of over 2,500 population without a Uniform Dwelling Code enforcement program and the following other municipalities requesting county enforcement: _____________ ________ and in the following other municipalities that the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services has delegated enforcement to our county .

1.2 PURPOSE. The purpose of this ordinance is to promote the general health, safety and welfare and to maintain required local uniformity with the administrative and technical requirements of the Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code.

1.3 SCOPE. The scope of this ordinance includes the construction and inspection of one- and two-family dwellings built since June 1, 1980.

[OPTIONAL] Not withstanding s. SPS 320.05, the scope also includes the construction and inspection of alterations and additions to one- and two-family dwellings built before June 1, 1980. Because such projects are not under state jurisdiction, petitions for variance and final appeals under ss. SPS 320.19 and 320.21, respectively, shall be decided by the municipal board of appeals. Petitions for variance shall be decided per s. SPS 320.19 (intro.) so that equivalency is maintained to the intent of the rule being petitioned. As the board of appeals approves petitions for variance, the chief inspector is granted the power to apply the results to similar circumstances by precedent.

[OPTIONAL] Not withstanding s. SPS 320.05, the scope also includes the construction and inspection of detached garages serving one and two family dwellings. The building structure and any heating, electrical or plumbing systems shall comply with the Uniform Dwelling Code. Petitions for variance and appeals shall be handled as in the previous paragraph.

1.4 WISCONSIN UNIFORM DWELLING CODE ADOPTED. The Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code, Chs. SPS 320-325 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code, and all amendments thereto, is adopted and incorporated by reference and shall apply to all buildings within the scope of this ordinance.

1.5 BUILDING INSPECTOR. There is hereby created the position of Building Inspector, who shall administer and enforce this ordinance and shall be certified by the Department of Safety and Professional Services, as specified by Wisconsin Statutes, Section 101.66 (2), in the category of Uniform Dwelling Code Construction Inspector. Additionally, this or other assistant inspectors shall possess the certification categories of UDC HVAC, UDC Electrical, and UDC Plumbing. (NOTE: Contact the Department of Safety and Professional Services at (608) 261-8500 for certification information.)

1.6 BUILDING PERMIT REQUIRED. If a person alters a building in excess of [INSERT AMOUNT] $ value in any 12-month period, adds onto a building in excess of [INSERT VALUE or AREA AMOUNT] ____________ in any 12-month period, or builds or installs a new building, within the scope of this ordinance, they shall first obtain a building permit for such work from the building inspector. Any structural changes or major changes to mechanical systems that involve extensions shall require permits if over the foregoing thresholds. Restoration or repair of an installation to its previous code- compliant condition as determined by the building inspector is exempted from permit requirements. Residing, re-roofing, finishing of interior surfaces and installation of cabinetry shall be [CHOOSE OPTION] included/exempted from permit requirements.

(NOTE: Fill in the threshold amount above which permits are required. Also decide whether new interior and exterior surfaces or cabinetry shall be included or exempted.)

1.7 BUILDING PERMIT FEE. The building permit fees shall be determined by resolution and shall include $25.00 to be forwarded to the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services for a UDC permit seal that shall be assigned to any new dwelling.

1.8 PENALTIES. The enforcement of this section and all other laws and ordinances relating to building shall be by means of the withholding of building permits, imposition of forfeitures and injunctive action. Forfeitures shall be not less than $25.00 nor more than $1,000.00 for each day of noncompliance.

1.9 EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be effective , upon passage and publication as provided by law.

1.10 The building inspector(s) shall keep a log of all inspections completed.

Adopted this , day of ,

_____________________________________

(Mayor, President, Chairperson)

Attest: _________________________

Published: ______________________

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INSTRUCTIONS

The owner, builder or agents shall complete the application form down through the Signature of Applicant block and submit it and building plans and specifications to the enforcing jurisdiction, which is usually your municipality or county. Permit application data is used for statewide statistical gathering on new one- and two-family dwellings, as well as for local code administration.

Please type or use ink and press firmly with multi-ply form.

PERMIT REQUESTED

• Check off type of Permit Requested, such as structural, HVAC, Electrical or Plumbing.

• Fill in owner's current Mailing Address and Telephone Number.

• If the project will disturb one acre or more of soil, the project is subject to the additional erosion control and stormwater provisions of ch. NR 151 of the WI Administrative Code. Checking this box will satisfy the related notification requirements of ch. NR 216.

• Fill in Contractor and Contractor Qualifier Information. Per s. 101.654 (1) WI Stats., an individual taking out an erosion control or construction permit shall enter his or her dwelling contractor certificate number, and name and certificate number of the dwelling contractor qualifier employed by the contactor, unless they reside or will reside in the dwelling. Per s. 101.63 (7) Wis. Stats., the master plumber name and license number must be entered before issuing a plumbing permit.

PROJECT LOCATION

• Fill in Building Address (number and street or sufficient information so that the building inspector can locate the site.

• Local zoning, land use and flood plain requirements must be satisfied before a building permit can be issued. County approval may be necessary.

• Fill in Zoning District, lot area and required building setbacks.

PROJECT DATA — Fill in all numbered project data blocks (1-14) with the required information. All data blocks must be filled in, including the following:

2. Area (involved in project):

Basements — include unfinished area only

Living area — include any finished area including finished areas in basements