The Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code, Chs. SPS 320 to 325, Wis.
Adm. Code, and all amendments thereto, is adopted and incorporated
by reference and shall apply to all buildings within the scope of
this article.
There is hereby created the position of Building Inspector,
who shall administer and enforce this article and shall be certified
by the Department of Safety and Professional Services, as specified
by § 101.66(2), Wis. Stats., 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.
No person shall alter, in excess of $1,000 value, in any twelve-month
period, build, add onto or alter any building within the scope of
this article without first obtaining 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.
Restoration or repair of an installation to its previous code-complaint
condition, as determined by the Building Inspector, is exempted from
permit requirements. Residing, reroofing, finishing of interior surfaces
and installation of cabinetry shall be exempted from permit requirement.
The building permit fees shall be determined by resolution and
as set forth in the fee schedule that shall be kept on file with the
Town Clerk. They shall include $25 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.
The enforcement of this article 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 as set forth in the fee schedule kept on file with the Town
Clerk in addition to the costs of prosecution. Each day of noncompliance
shall be deemed to be a separate violation.
