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Contacts One- and Two-Family Dwellings/UDC Staff (Map of districts for UDC Consultants, PDF version)
Northeast: Jack Wotruba, Code Consultant (Green Bay office) 920-360-0020, jack.wotruba@wisconsin.gov - Fax UDC technical questions to: 608-283-7409- Email UDC technical questions to: DspsSbUdcTech@wi.gov - Uniform Dwelling Code Advisory Council
- Tom Kasper, S&B Integrated Services Bureau UDC section chief, 608-267-7586, tom.kasper@wi.gov. There is enforcement of the Uniform Dwelling Code in all Wisconsin municipalities.See a PDF report for all Wisconsin municipalities and their status as to enforcement of the UDC. There is an instruction page for abbreviations used in the report. Look for lists of registered UDC Inspection Agencies and UDC Inspectors in an index of S&B credential lists.
Information
for municipalities to adopt the Uniform Dwelling Code
- Inspection checklist for typical one- or two-family home, PDF file - Uniform Dwelling Code Commentary is online - Questions and Answers concerning the Uniform Dwelling Code, SPS 320-325 - 2005 Wisconsin Act 201, related to communications between consumers and contractors concerning possible construction defects, PDF file, Commerce "Right to Cure" brochure, PDF file, as prescribed by 2005 Wisconsin Act 201. - UDC Energy Worksheet Filled-Out Example, PDF file - Information on state building plan review requirements before municipalities issue permits, PDF file can be posted by municipalities
- Building construction may require state wetlands permit.
Wetland Clues Checklist, PDF
file. Department of Natural Resources "Locating
Wetlands" Web
site. "Waking Up to Wetlands" brochure, PDF
file. - Online video courses offered by the U.S. Depatment of Energy about building energy codes. See catalog. - Order form for UDC seals and program-related documents (order from state Document Sales) PDF file - Solid Fuel-Fired Water-Heating Appliance Brochure, SBD-10879 (R12/11)- Memo on use of chipped waste lumber for UDC erosion control, PDF file - Rules for Water Heaters Used as Space Heaters, PDF file - Pamphlet describing various aspects of UDC inspector certification, PDF file, Word file. - "Building a Home in Wisconsin?" - PDF brochure- Erosion control field guide (SBD-10837) and standard erosion control plan (DNR WT-458-96) on the S&B Forms page. - Manufactured Home Installation Manual PDF file for Manufactured Homes Produced On or After April 1, 2007 (Revised Nov. 4, 2009).- Here is a PDF file concerning an acceptable slab on grade foundation system for manufactured homes. - "2011 UDC Updates" presentation by Larry Swaziek, PDF file. Handout 1 on wall bracing. Handout 2 on wall bracing (table). - UDC Statistics, monthly UDC permit information
Alphabetical
listing of manufacturers of approved building
materials (the approval process is voluntary). - List of Modular Home Manufacturers approved in accordance with UDC SPS 320.14 - Jan. 1, 2010, PDF file -The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) requires proper inspections, notification and removal of asbestos containing materials for renovations and demolitions. For more information on Wisconsin Administrative Code, NR 447 go to the DNR website at http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/aw/air/reg/asbestos/. REScheck is a software application that can be downloaded from the federal Department of Energy. A Wisconsin version within REScheck can be used for one- and two-family dwelling design. REScheck versions 4.2.2, 4.3.0, 4.3.1, 4.4.0, and, now available, 4.4.1 reflect the energy requirements of the Uniform Dwelling Code effective April 1, 2009. REScheck version 4.4.1 is available at http://www.energycodes.gov/ . Please read this information about use of the REScheck versions 4.2.2, 4.3.0, 4.3.1 and 4.4.0. The Uniform Dwelling Code (one- and two-family dwellings) changed April 1, 2009 Online electronic free chapters of the UDC, SPS 320-325, are on the Revisor of Statute's Web site. Here is a PDF file that shows the "major" SPS 320-325 changes  Here
is a PDF file
of a PowerPoint presentation from 2010
prepared by S&B staff for training on the code
changes
Here is a PDF file of a PowerPoint presentation from 2009 prepared by S&B staff for training on the code changes Here
is an updated (2010) PDF
file
of a PowerPoint presentation prepared by S&B staff for training
on the wall bracing portion of the
changes - Here is a PDF file showing a wall bracing example - Here is a PDF file of a PowerPoint presentation from the Winter 2009 Inspector Energy Training. - Important explanation of Dwelling Contractor Education. County Web sites || City/Town/Village Web sites || State Portal || Build Your Business The Department of Safety and Professional Services Safety and Buildings Division is an equal opportunity service provider and employer. If you need assistance to access services or need material in an alternate format, please contact us, 608-266-3151, TDD Relay dial 711 in Wisconsin or 800-947-3529. |