The provisions of the Town of Oconomowoc Building and Construction
Code ("this code") shall govern the design, construction, alteration,
demolition and moving of all buildings and structures constructed
per the State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
(SPS) and all Wisconsin Administrative Codes, including the Uniform
Building Code.
These regulations shall be known and cited as "Municipal Building
Code" and shall be construed to secure their expressed intent and
to ensure public safety, health and welfare insofar as they are dependent
upon building construction.
The following Wisconsin Administrative Codes, their referenced
codes and standards, and subsequent revisions are hereby made a part
of this code and adopted for municipal enforcement by the Building,
Electrical, Plumbing and Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning
(HVAC) Inspector, whom shall be certified as DSPS Inspector(s) by
the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services in both
UDC and non-UDC (including commercial) and other categories.
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Electrical Code
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SPS 316 Electrical: This chapter is adopted in its entirety
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ICC Codes
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2015 International Building Code (IBC), with Wisconsin Amendments
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2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), with Wisconsin
Amendments
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2015 International Mechanical Code (IMC), with Wisconsin Amendments
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2015 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), with Wisconsin Amendments
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2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with Wisconsin
Amendments
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Wisconsin Commercial Building Code
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SPS 360 Erosion control, sediment control and stormwater management
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SPS 361 Administration and enforcement
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SPS 362 Buildings and structures
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SPS 363 Energy conservation
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SPS 364 Heating, ventilating and air conditioning
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SPS 365 Fuel gas appliances
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SPS 366 Existing buildings
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SPS 360 to 366 Appendixes A and B
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The Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code, Chs. SPS 320 through 325, Wis. Adm. Code, inclusive and all amendments thereto, are hereby made a part of this code by reference and shall apply to all one- and two-family dwellings and alterations and additions thereto. Except as provided in § 108-55A, this code shall also apply to alterations and additions to all one- and two-family dwellings constructed prior to the effective date of the Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code. A copy of said code is on file in the office of the Municipal Clerk.
All buildings and structures hereafter erected, altered, repaired,
moved or demolished that are used or designed to be used for the purpose
herein defined shall comply in full with the requirements of this
code.
A.
Zoning laws. No provision of this code shall be construed to repeal,
modify or constitute an alternative to any lawful zoning regulations.
B.
New buildings. The construction requirements of the Wisconsin Uniform
Building Code shall apply to all buildings not covered under § 108-2.
C.
Existing buildings. This code shall also apply to buildings and conditions
described in this section.
(1)
An existing building to be occupied as a one- or two-family dwelling
which building was not previously so occupied.
(2)
An existing structure that is altered or repaired, when the cost
of such alterations or repair during the life of the structure exceeds
50% of the equalized value of the structure, said value to be determined
by the Assessor of the municipality.
(3)
Additions and alterations, regardless of cost, made to an existing building shall comply with the requirements of this code. The provisions of Subsection C(4) of this section shall also apply.
(4)
Roof coverings. Whenever more than 25% of the roof covering of a
building is replaced in any twelve-month period, all roof coverings
shall be in conformity with applicable sections of this code.
(5)
Additions and alterations. Any addition or alteration, regardless
of cost, made to a building shall be made in conformity with applicable
sections of this code.
D.
Alterations and repairs. The following provisions shall apply to
buildings altered or repaired:
(1)
Alterations. When not in conflict with any regulations, alterations
to any existing building or structure, accommodating a legal occupancy
and use but of nonconforming type of construction which involves either
the structural members of floors or roofs, beams, girders, columns,
bearing or other walls, room heating and air-conditioning systems,
arrangement, light and ventilation, changes in location of exit stairways
or exits or any of the above, then such existing construction shall
be made to conform to the minimum requirements of this code applicable
to such occupancy and use and given type of construction.
(2)
Repairs. Repairs for purposes of maintenance or replacements in any
existing building or structure which do not involve the structural
portions of the building or structure or which do not effect room
arrangement, light and ventilation, access to or efficiency of any
exit stairways or exits, fire protection or exterior aesthetic appearance
and which do not increase a given occupancy and use, shall be deemed
minor repairs.
(3)
Alterations when not permitted. When an existing building or structure,
which for any reason whatsoever does not conform to the regulations
of this code, has deteriorated from any cause whatsoever to an extent
greater than 50% of the equalized value of the building or structure,
no alterations or moving of such building or structure shall be permitted.
Any such building or structure shall be considered a menace to public
safety and welfare and shall be ordered vacated and thereafter demolished
and debris removed from the premises.
(4)
Alterations and repairs required. When any of the structural members
of any building or structure have deteriorated from any cause whatsoever
to less than their required strength, the owner of such a building
or structure shall cause such structural members to be restored to
their required strength; failing in which the building or structure
shall be considered a menace to public safety and shall be vacated
and thereafter no further occupancy or use of the same shall be permitted
until the regulations of this code are complied with.
(5)
Extent of deterioration. The amount and extent of deterioration of
any existing building or structure shall be determined by the Building
Inspector.
(6)
Use of unsanitary building. It shall be unlawful to occupy or use
or permit the occupancy or use of any building or structure that is
unsanitary or dilapidated, or deteriorated, or out of repair, thereby
being unfit for human habitation, occupancy or use until the regulations
of this code have been complied with.
