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Wisconsin Building Codes
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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for the state of Wisconsin. To change to another state, click on the map to the right.
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Notes Concerning Wisconsin Building Codes
• Wisconsin has written its own statewide, mandatory building codes, incorporating the 2006 edition IBC, IMC, IECC, and IFGC codes effective with the March 1, 2008 implementation date. Local jurisdictions may adopt more stringent regulations, except where indicated below.
Wisconsin Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2009 (WI Commercial Building Code, Chapter 62) | State Document Sales, (800) 362-7253 and online |
| Structural Code | IBC 2009 (WI Commercial Building Code, Chapter 62) | State Document Sales, (800) 362-7253 and online |
| Plumbing Code | Wisconsin Commercial Building Code, Chapters 81-84 | State Document Sales, (800) 362-7253 and online |
 | Local jurisdictions can not amend | |
| Mechanical Code | IMC 2009 (WI Commercial Building Code, Chapter 64) | State Document Sales, (800) 362-7253 and online |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2008(WI Commercial Building Code, Chapter 16) | State Document Sales, (800) 362-7253 and online |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | 2009 NFPA-1 (WI Commercial Building Code, Chapters 14 & 30) | State Document Sales, (800) 362-7253 and online |
| Accessibility Code | ADA Standards (WI Commercial Building Code, Chapter 62) | State Document Sales, (800) 362-7253 and online |
| Energy Code | IECC 2009 (WI Commercial Building Code, Chapter 63) | State Document Sales, (800) 362-7253 and online |
| Elevator Code | Wisconsin Commercial Building Code, Chapter 18 | State Document Sales, (800) 362-7253 and online |
| Gas Code | IFGC 2009 (WI Commercial Building Code, Chapter 65) | State Document Sales, (800) 362-7253 and online |
| Boiler Code | Wisconsin Commercial Building Code, Chapter 41 | State Document Sales, (800) 362-7253 and online |
Wisconsin Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Authorities Having Jurisdiction are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction).
| Jurisdictional Area | Contact |
| Structural | Plan Reviewer Phone: (608) 266-7586 Fax: (608) 283-7402 |
| Plumbing | Plumbin Plan Reviewer Phone: (608) 785-8072 Fax: (608) 283-7403 |
| Mechanical | Jim Quast HVAC/Energy Program Manager Phone: (608) 266-9292 |
| Electrical | Joe Hertel Electrical and Lighting Systems Program Manager Phone: (608) 266-5649 Fax: (608) 283-7418 |
| Plan Review | Jim Smith Commercial Buildings Division Program Manager Phone: (608) 266-0251 |
| Energy | Jim Quast HVAC/Energy Program Manager Phone: (608) 266-9292 |
| Fire Marshal | Robert DuPont S & B Fire Prevention Program Supervisor Phone: (608) 266-8984 |
| Boiler Inspector | Rick Merkle Boiler Inpsector Supervisor Phone: (608) 266-3037 |
| Elevator Inspector | Dan Meneguin Elevator Inspector Supervisor Phone: (608) 266-0056 |
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