Milwaukee, Wisconsin Building Codes
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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin has adopted a blend of IBC and state codes. Milwaukee has city supplements to the Wisconsin state codes. See below
Milwaukee Wisconsin Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2006 (WI Commercial Building Code, Chapter 62) | City supplements: Legislative Reference Bureau, (414) 286-2295; State code: Document Sales, (800) 362-7253 and online |
| Structural Code | IBC 2006 (WI Commercial Building Code, Chapter 62) | City supplements: Legislative Reference Bureau, (414) 286-2295; State code: Document Sales, (800) 362-7253 and online |
| Plumbing Code | Wisconsin Commercial Building Code, Chapters 81-84 | City supplements: Legislative Reference Bureau, (414) 286-2295; State code: Document Sales, (800) 362-7253 and online |
| Mechanical Code | IMC 2006 (WI Commercial Building Code, Chapter 64) | City supplements: Legislative Reference Bureau, (414) 286-2295; State code: Document Sales, (800) 362-7253 and online |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2005 (WI Commercial Building Code, Chapter 16) | City supplements: Legislative Reference Bureau, (414) 286-2295; State code: Document Sales, (800) 362-7253 and online |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | 2006 NFPA-1 (WI Commercial Building Code, Chapter 30) | City supplements: Legislative Reference Bureau, (414) 286-2295; State code: Document Sales, (800) 362-7253 and online |
| Accessibility Code | ADA Standards (WI Commercial Building Code, Chapter 62) | City supplements: Legislative Reference Bureau, (414) 286-2295; State code: Document Sales, (800) 362-7253 and online |
| Energy Code | IECC 2006 (WI Commercial Building Code, Chapter 63) | City supplements: Legislative Reference Bureau, (414) 286-2295; State code: Document Sales, (800) 362-7253 and online |
| Elevator Code | Wisconsin Commercial Building Code, Chapter 18 | City supplements: Legislative Reference Bureau, (414) 286-2295; State code: Document Sales, (800) 362-7253 and online |
| Other Codes | Fuel/Gas Code: IFGC 2006 (WI Commercial Building Code, Chapter 65) | |
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 Examination Desk Phone: (414) 286-8211 |
| Plumbing | Plumbing Inspection Phone: (414) 286-3361 |
| Mechanical | Plan Examination Desk Phone: (414) 286-8211 |
| Electrical | Plan Examination Desk Phone: (414) 286-8211 |
| Civil | Plan Examination Desk Phone: (414) 286-8211 |
| Accessibility | Plan Examination Desk Phone: (414) 286-8211 |
| Zoning | Plan Examination Desk Phone: (414) 286-8211 |
| City Attorney | Grant F. Langley City Attorney Phone: (414) 286-2601 Fax: (414) 286-8550 |
| Public Works | Dept. of Public Works Phone: (414) 286-8333 |
| Fire Marshal | Fire Dept. Bureau of Administration Phone: (414) 286-8948 |
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Other Wisconsin Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Wisconsin:
