These regulations are adopted under the authority granted by
§ 101.65, Wisconsin Statutes.
The purpose of this chapter 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 and Commercial Building Code.
The Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code, Chs. SPS 320 through 325,
and its successors, 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 chapter. In addition,
the Wisconsin Commercial Building Code Chs. SPS 361 through 366, Wis.
Adm. Code, and all amendments thereto, is adopted and incorporated
by reference and shall apply to all commercial buildings within the
scope of this chapter.
There is hereby created the position of Building Inspector,
who shall administer and enforce this chapter and shall be certified
by the Division of Safety and Professional Services, as specified
by Wisconsin Statutes, § 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 as well as commercial building,
electrical, plumbing and HVAC inspector.
If a person alters a building, adds onto a building, or builds
or installs a new building, within the scope of this chapter, they
shall first obtain a building permit for such work from the Building
Inspector. Any structural changes or major changes or mechanical systems
that involve extensions shall require permits. Restoration or repair
of an installation to its previous code-compliant condition as determined
by the Building Inspector is exempted from permit requirements. Re-siding,
reroofing, finishing of interior surfaces and installation of cabinetry
shall be exempted from permit requirements.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
The building permit fees shall be determined by resolution and
shall include the applicable fee per Ch. SPS 32, Wis. Adm. Code, 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.
Fees double if work is started without a permit. The fee schedule
resolution is on file in the Village office.
The enforcement of this chapter 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 nor more than $1,000 for each day of noncompliance.
This chapter shall be effective March 20, 2013, upon passage
and publication as provided by law.
The Building Inspector(s) shall keep a log of all inspections
completed.