Ordinance #20140430-1

Uniform Dwelling Code Inspection

Town of Clover, Bayfield County

 

Contents

I.  Authority

II.  Purpose

III. Scope

IV.  Adoption of Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code

V.   Building Inspector

VI.  Building Permit Required

VII. Building Permit Fees

VIII. Penalties

IX.  Effective Date

X. Record Keeping

 

Section I.  Authority:  These regulations are adopted under the authority granted by §101.65, Wisconsin Statutes

Section II.  Purpose:  the purpose of this ordinance 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.

Section III.  Scope:  The scope of this ordinance includes the construction and inspection of one- and two-family dwellings built since June 1, 1980.

Section IV.  Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code Adopted:  The Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code, Chs. SPS 320-325, 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 ordinance.

Section V.  Building Inspector:  There is hereby created the position of Building Inspector, who shall administer and enforce this ordinance and shall be certified by the Division of Professional Credential Processing, as specified by Wisconsin Statutes, Section 101.6(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.  (NOTE:  Contact the Division of Professional Credential Processing at (608)266-2112 for certification information.)

Section VI.  Building permit Required:  If a person alters a building in excess $50,000 value in any twelve month period, adds onto a building in excess of $50,000 in any twelve month period, or builds or installs a new building, within the scope of this ordinance, they shall first obtain a building permit for such work from the building inspector.  Any structural changes or major changes to mechanical systems that involve extensions shall require permits if over the foregoing thresholds.  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, re-roofing, finishing of interior surfaces and installation of cabinetry shall be exempted from permit requirements.

SECTION VII:  Building Permit Fee:  The building permit fees shall be determined by resolution and shall include the applicable fee per ch. SPS 302 to be forwarded to the Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services for UDC permit seal that shall be assigned to any new dwelling.

 SECTION VIII:  Penalties:  The enforcement of this section 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 $25.00 nor more than $1,000.00 for each day of noncompliance.

SECTION IX:  Effective Date:  this ordinance shall be effective_________, upon passage and publication as provided by law.

SECTION X:  Records:  The building inspector(s) shall keep a log of all inspections completed.

Adopted this 11th, day of June, 2014

 

Beverly M. Steele, Chairperson

Barbara Rebak, Supervisor

Patti Stemwedel, Supervisor

Jack Smith, Supervisor

Mervin Shaffer, Supervisor

 

Attest: Tracy Pope, Deputy Clerk