The purpose of this chapter is to protect and foster the health,
safety, and well-being of the general public through the regulation
of certain minimum standards within the Village for the design, construction,
and use of materials in buildings and structures hereafter erected,
constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, converted to other
uses or demolished, and regulates the equipment, maintenance, use
and occupancy of all such buildings and/or structures.
This chapter applies to all new buildings hereafter erected
in or moved within or into the Village, except as otherwise specifically
exempted from part or all of its provisions. This chapter applies
to any alteration, addition, or demolition of an existing building
and any installation therein of electrical, gas, heating, plumbing
or ventilation equipment that affects the health or safety of the
users thereof or any other persons. Any existing building shall be
considered a "new building" for the purposes of this code whenever
it is used for dwelling, commercial or industrial purposes unless
it was being used for such purpose at the time this code was enacted.
The provisions of this code supplement the laws of the State of Wisconsin
pertaining to construction and use and the Zoning Code of the Village
and amendments thereto to the date this chapter was adopted and in
no way supersede or nullify such laws and the said Zoning Code. If any provisions of this chapter conflict with state
law, the state law shall prevail unless state law allows for stricter
local standards.
The terms used within this chapter shall have the definitions
as set forth in the Wisconsin Administrative Code chapters as adopted
by reference. In addition, the following terms, as used in this chapter,
are defined as follows:
DEPARTMENT
The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.
MINOR REPAIR
Repair performed for maintenance or replacement purposes
on any existing one- or two-family dwelling which does not affect
room arrangement, light and ventilation, access to or efficiency of
any exit stairways or exits, fire protection, or exterior aesthetic
appearance and which does not increase a given occupancy and use.
PERSON
May mean an individual, partnership, limited-liability company,
or corporation.
The following chapters of the Wisconsin Administrative Code,
and any future amendments thereto, are hereby adopted by reference
as if fully set forth herein:
A. Chapter SPS 316, Electrical Code.
B. Chapter SPS 320, Administration and Enforcement.
C. Chapter SPS 321, Construction Standards.
D. Chapter SPS 322, Energy Conservation.
E. Chapter SPS 323, Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning.
F. Chapter SPS 324, Electrical Standards.
G. Chapter SPS 325, Plumbing.
H. Chapter SPS 327, Camping Units.
I. Chapters SPS 361 through 366, Commercial Building Code.
J. Chapters SPS 381 through 387, Uniform Plumbing Code.
All materials, methods of construction and devices designed
for use in buildings or structures covered by this code and not specifically
mentioned in or permitted by this code shall not be so used until
approved, in writing, by the Department for use in buildings or structures
covered by the Wisconsin State Building Code, except sanitary appliances,
which shall be approved in accordance with the State Plumbing Code
issued by the Department. Such materials, methods of construction
and devices, when approved, must be installed or used in strict compliance
with the manufacturer's specifications and any rules or conditions
of use established by the Department. The data, tests and other evidence
necessary to prove the merits of such material, method of construction,
or device shall be determined by the Department.
Whenever the Building Inspector finds any building or part thereof
within the Village to be in his judgment so old, dilapidated or so
out of repair as to be dangerous, unsafe, insanitary or otherwise
unfit for human habitation, occupancy or use, and so that it would
be unreasonable to repair the same, the Building Inspector shall order
the owner to raze and remove such building or part thereof or, if
it can be made safe by repairs, to repair and make safe and sanitary
or to raze and remove at the owner's option. Such order and proceedings
shall be as provided in § 66.0413, Wis. Stats.
The provisions of this chapter may be enforced by stop-work orders, suspension or revocation of building permits, withholding building permits, or injunctive action. In addition, the Building Inspector may issue citations under §
1-13 and may impose forfeitures under §
1-12 for violations of this chapter.
The purpose of the inspections is to improve the quality of
housing and other buildings in the Village. The inspections and the
reports and findings issued after the inspections are not intended
as, nor are they to be construed as, a guarantee. In order to so advise
owners and other interested persons, a disclaimer shall be included
in each inspection report as follows: "The findings of inspection
contained herein are intended to report conditions of noncompliance
with code standards that are readily apparent at the time of inspection.
The inspection does not involve a detailed examination of the mechanical
systems or the closed structural and nonstructural elements of the
building and premises. No warranty of the operation, use or durability
of equipment and materials not specifically cited herein is expressed
or implied."
If any section, clause, provision or portion of this chapter
or chapters of the Wisconsin Administrative Code incorporated herein
is adjudged unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction,
the remaining provisions of the chapter shall not be affected.