Racine, Wisconsin Building Codes
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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Racine, Wisconsin.
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• Wisconsin has state-written codes. Racine has amendments to the state code (see below). To obtain a copy of the Wisconsin State Building Code, contact State Document Sales, (800) 362-7253.
6/22/06: Updated from website information.
Racine Wisconsin Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2006 (WI Commercial Building Code, Chapter 62) | Building Department, (262) 636-9464 |
| Structural Code | IBC 2006 (WI Commercial Building Code, Chapter 62) | Building Department, (262) 636-9464 |
| Plumbing Code | Wisconsin Commercial Building Code, Chapters 81-84 | Building Department, (262) 636-9464 |
| Mechanical Code | IMC 2006 (WI Commercial Building Code, Chapter 64) | Building Department, (262) 636-9464 |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2005 (WI Commercial Building Code, Chapter 16) | Building Department, (262) 636-9464 |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | 2006 NFPA-1 (WI Commercial Building Code, Chapter 30) | Fire Department, (262) 635-7913 |
| Accessibility Code | ADA Standards (WI Commercial Building Code, Chapter 62) | Building Department, (262) 636-9464 |
| Energy Code | IECC 2006 (WI Commercial Building Code, Chapter 63) | Building Department, (262) 636-9464 |
| Elevator Code | Wisconsin Commercial Building Code, Chapter 18 | Building Department, (262) 636-9464 |
| 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 | Building Dept. Phone: (262) 636-9464 Fax: (262) 636-9329 |
| Plumbing | Plumbing Inspector Phone: (262) 636-9164 |
| Mechanical | Building and Heating Inspector Phone: (262) 636-9161 |
| Electrical | Electrical Inspector Phone: (262) 636-9472 |
| Accessibility | Building Dept. Phone: (262) 636-9464 |
| Zoning | Building, Heating and Zoning Inspection Phone: (262) 636-9161 |
| City Attorney | City Attorney Phone: (262) 636-9115 |
| Public Works | Dept. of Public Works Phone: (262) 636-9121 |
| Fire Marshal | Racine Fire Department Phone: (262) 635-7900 Fax: (262) 635-7864 |
| Parks/Recreation | Donnie Snow Director Phone: (262) 636-9131 Fax: (262) 636-9277 |
Other Wisconsin Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Wisconsin:
