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Complete GuideWisconsin Commercial Building Code (SPS 361-366) & Uniform Dwelling Code (SPS 320-325)Edition 2021Effective: 2023-07-01

State Building Authority

Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS)

Mandatory Codes (9)

IBC2021

International Building Code

ICC·Building

IBC 2021 adopted as Wisconsin Commercial Building Code (SPS 361-366)

IEBC2021

International Existing Building Code

ICC·Existing Buildings

IEBC 2021 adopted statewide (SPS 361-366)

IECC2021

International Energy Conservation Code

ICC·Energy

IECC 2021 adopted statewide (SPS 361-366)

IFC2021

International Fire Code

ICC·Fire Safety

IFC 2021 referenced in SPS 361.03(14)

IFGC2021

International Fuel Gas Code

ICC·Fuel Gas

IFGC 2021 adopted statewide (SPS 361-366)

IMC2021

International Mechanical Code

ICC·Mechanical

IMC 2021 adopted statewide (SPS 361-366)

IPC2021

International Plumbing Code

ICC·Plumbing

IPC 2021 adopted as Wisconsin Plumbing Code (SPS 381-387)

IRC2021

International Residential Code

ICC·Residential

IRC 2021 adopted as Uniform Dwelling Code (SPS 320-325)

NFPA 702020

National Electrical Code

NFPA·Electrical

NEC 2020 adopted as Wisconsin Electrical Code (SPS 316)

Important Notes

Wisconsin adopted 2021 ICC codes for commercial buildings (SPS 361-366) and the Uniform Dwelling Code (SPS 320-325) based on 2021 IRC for residential. The state is in IECC Climate Zones 6 (south) and 7 (north). Wind Zone 1 with 130 mph ultimate design wind speed. Snow loads range 30-60 psf. Low seismic risk (SDC A-B). Wisconsin has a unique dual-code system: the UDC for residential and the Commercial Building Code for all other structures. DSPS provides statewide enforcement and licensing.