Section SPS 375.001 - Buildings affected by these orders(1) These orders shall apply to all buildings and structures erected prior to the effective date of the first building code (October 9, 1914) except: (a) Private residences, and outbuildings in connection therewith such as barns, garages, etc.(b) Flat buildings used as the residence of 2 families only, provided not more than 2 persons are accommodated who are not members of the family.(2) Provided, however, that if any building or structure serving as a public building or place of employment, whether above exempted or not, is especially liable to fire, and is so situated as to endanger other buildings or property; or contains any combustible or explosive material dangerous to the safety of any building or premises or the occupants thereof, or endangering or hindering firefighters in case of fire; then such building or structure shall be subject to these orders so far as may be necessary to protect adjoining or other buildings and their occupants, and firefighters.(3) Provided further, that in the case of buildings which are subject to the requirements of the state building code, the requirements of the building code shall govern.Wis. Admin. Code Department of Safety and Professional Services SPS 375.001
1-2-56; renum. Register, September, 1974, No. 225, eff. 10-1-74; corrections in (2) made under s. 13.93(2m) (b) 5, Stats., Register, June, 1995, No. 474; cr. (1) (e), Register, September, 2000, No. 537, eff. 10-1-00; CR 06-120: r. (1) (c) to (e), am. (2) Register February 2008 No. 626, eff. 3-1-08.