Note: As of March 15, 2024 all new building permits are being handled by Bayfield County. This ordinance applies only to building permits issued through the Town of Washburn before March 15, 2024.

Bayfield County has contracted with Rem Inspecting LLC: https://reminspecting.com/bayfield-county-udc/ 

Town of Washburn Bayfield County

ORDINANCE #2023-2

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 s. 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, and new camping units as defined in Wis. Admin. Code § 327.08(9).

1.4 WISCONSIN UNIFORM DWELLING CODE ADOPTED. The Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code, § SPS 320-325 and § SPS 327, and their 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.

1.5 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 Industry Services, as specified by Wisconsin Statutes, Section 101.66(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 Industry Services at (608) 266-2112 for certification information.)

1.6 BUILDING PERMIT REQUIRED. If a person builds or installs a new building, within the scope of this ordinance, they shall first obtain a building permit for such work.

1.7 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 and Professional Services for a UDC permit seal that shall be assigned to any new dwelling. Permit fees for a Wisconsin camping unit as outlined within Wis. Admin. Code § SPS 327.09 and inspection fees as outlined within Wis. Admin. Code § 327.10(3) will also be included in this 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 March 1, 2024, upon passage and publication as provided by law.

1.10 The building inspector(s) shall keep a log of all inspections completed.

Adopted this 13th, day of February, 2024
_____________________________

Sandra J. Raspotnik, Chair

Attest: _________________________

Kerry Tetzner, Clerk

Published: 2/15/24______________________