[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Hudson 10-4-2022. Amendments
noted where applicable.]
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 Electrical
Code.
The scope of this chapter includes the construction and inspection
of all electrical work.
The Wisconsin Code, Ch. SPS 316 of the Wisconsin Administrative
Code, and all amendments thereto, is adopted in its entirety and incorporated
by reference and shall apply to all buildings within the scope of
this chapter.
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, § 101.66(2), in the category of Uniform
Dwelling Code Electrical Inspector. Additionally, this or other assistant
inspectors shall possess the certification category of UDC and Commercial
Electrical. [NOTE: Contact the Department of Safety and Professional
Services at (608) 261-8500 for certification information].
If a person alters a building in excess of $100 value in any
twelve-month period, adds onto a building in excess of one in any
twelve-month period, 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 changes to electrical
systems that involve extensions shall require permits if over the
foregoing thresholds.
The building permit fees shall be determined by resolution.
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 October 13, 2022, upon passage
and publication as provided by law.
The Building Inspector shall keep a log of all inspections completed.
