TOWN OF NAVARINO

Uniform Dwelling Code

Ordinance 4-2004

Contents

1.1       Authority

1.2       Purpose

1.3       Scope

1.4       Adoption of Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code

1.5       Building Inspector

1.6       Building Permit Required

1.7       Building Permit Fees

1.8       Penalties

1.9       Effective Date

1.1       AUTHORITY.  These regulations are adopted under the authority granted by Sec.101.65, Wisconsin Statutes.

1.2       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.

1.3       SCOPE.  The scope of this ordinance includes the construction and inspection of

one and two family dwellings built since June 1, 1980.

1.4       WISCONSIN UNIFORM DWELLING CODE ADOPTED.  The Wisconsin Uniform

Dwelling Code, Chs. Comm 20-25 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.

1.5       BUILDING INSPECTOR.  There is hereby created the position of the Building

Inspector, who shall administer and enforce this ordinance and shall be certified by the Division of Safety & Buildings, as specified by Wisconsin Statutes Section 101.66(2), in the category of Uniform Dwelling Code Construction Inspector.  Additionally, this is or other assistant inspectors shall possess the certification categories of UDC HVAC, UDC Electrical, and UDC Plumbing.

1.6       BUILDING PERMIT REQUIRED.  No person shall alter, in excess of $200___                            value in any twelve month period, build, add onto, or alter any building within the scope of the ordinance without first obtaining 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.  Restoration or repair of an installation to its previous code complaint 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.

1.7       BUILDING PERMIT FEE.  The building permit fees shall be determined by

resolution.

1.8       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.

1.9       EFFECTIVE DATE.  This ordinance shall be effective _January 1,2005___, upon

passage and publication as provided by law.

            Adopted this ____8____ day of __September____, 2004.

            Posted this ____8__ day of_September__, 2004.