[Adopted 8-11-2021]
A.
No owner or contractor may commence construction of any building
or mechanical system prior to obtaining a valid permit from the Municipal
Building Inspector.
B.
The construction which shall require a building permit includes,
but is not limited to:
(1)
New one- and two-family and commercial buildings, including agricultural
buildings, detached structures (decks), and detached accessory buildings.
(2)
Additions increase the physical dimensions of a building, including
decks.
(3)
Alterations to the building structure, cost shall include market
labor value, or alterations to the building's heating, electrical,
or plumbing systems.
(4)
Replacement of major building equipment, including furnaces and central
air conditioners, water heaters, and any other major piece of equipment,
shall require a permit, except as noted below.
(5)
Any electrical wiring for new construction or remodeling, excluding
new wiring for existing industrial and manufacturing facilities that
do not require state-mandated building plan review.
(6)
Any HVAC for new construction or remodeling.
(7)
Any plumbing for new construction or remodeling.
(8)
Any new or rewired electrical service, including services for agricultural
buildings.
The following chapters of the Wisconsin Administrative Code,
as well as all subsequent revisions, are adopted by the municipality
and shall be enforced by the Building Inspector.
A.
Section SPS 302.31, Plan Review Fee Schedule.
B.
Ch. SPS 305, Credentials.
C.
Ch. SPS 316, Electrical Code.
D.
Chs. SPS 320 through 325, Uniform Dwelling Code.
E.
Ch. SPS 327, Campgrounds.
F.
Chs. SPS 361 through 366, Commercial Building Code.
G.
Chs. SPS 375 through 379, Buildings Constructed Prior to 1914.
H.
Chs. SPS 381 through 387, Uniform Plumbing Code.
Certified municipality. The Town has adopted the certified municipality
status as described in § SPS 361.60, Wis. Adm. Code.
A.
Responsibilities. The Town shall assume the following responsibilities
for the Department of Safety and Professional Services (Department):
B.
Plan examination. Drawings, specifications, and calculations for
all the types of buildings and structures, except state-owned buildings
and structures, to be constructed within the limits of the municipality
shall be submitted, if the plans are for any of the following:
(1)
Provide inspection of commercial buildings with certified commercial
building inspectors.
(2)
A new building or structure containing less than 50,000 cubic feet
of total volume.
(3)
An addition to a building or structure where the area of the addition
results in the entire building or structure containing less than 50,000
cubic feet of total volume.
(4)
An addition containing no more than 2,500 square fee of total floor
area and no more than one floor level, provided the largest roof span
does not exceed 18 feet and the exterior wall height does not exceed
12 feet.
(5)
An alteration of a space involving less than 100,000 cubic feet of
total volume.
(6)
A certified municipality may waive its jurisdiction for the plan
review of a specific project or types of projects, or components thereof,
in which case plans and specifications shall be submitted to the Department
for review and approval.
(7)
The Department may waive its jurisdiction for the plan review of
a specific project, where agreed to by a certified municipality, in
which case plans and specifications shall be submitted to the certified
municipality for review and approval.
A.
Creation and appointment. There is hereby created the office of Building
Inspector. The Building Inspector shall be appointed by the municipality.
The Building Inspector shall be certified for inspection purposes
by the Department in the required categories specific under Ch. SPS
305, Wis. Adm. Code.
B.
Assistants. The Building Inspector may employ, assign, or appoint,
as necessary, assistant inspectors. Any assistant hired to inspect
buildings shall be certified as defined in Ch. SPS 305, Wis. Adm.
Code, by the Department.
C.
Duties. The Building Inspector shall administer and enforce all provisions
of this article.
D.
Powers. The Building Inspector or an authorized certified agent of
the Building Inspector may, at all reasonable hours, enter upon any
public or private premises for inspection purposes. The Building Inspector
may require the production of the permit for any building, plumbing,
electrical, or heat work. No person shall interfere with or refuse
to permit access to any such premises to the Inspector or his/her
agent while in the performance of his/her duties. In the event that
the Inspector is refused access to any such premises, then the Inspector
is authorized to apply for a special inspection warrant pursuant to
§ 66.0119, Wis. Stats.
A.
Prohibition. No person, entity, or firm may construct, remodel, demolish,
or repair any building in a manner which violates any provision or
provisions of this article.
B.
Every person, firm, or entity which violates this code shall, upon
conviction, forfeit not less than $25 nor more than $1,000 for each
day of noncompliance, together with the costs of prosecution.
C.
Violations discovered by the Building Inspector shall be corrected
within 30 days, or more if allowed by the Inspector, after written
notice is given. Violations involving life safety issues shall be
corrected in a reasonable time frame established by the Building Inspector.
D.
Compliance with the requirements of this article is necessary to
promote the safety, health, and well-being of the community and the
owners, occupants, and frequenters of buildings. Therefore, violations
of this article shall constitute a public nuisance that may be enjoined
in a civil action.
