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Wisconsin DOE Status of State Energy Codes
Residential |
Commercial |
Statewide Residential Code:
 State Specific Code |
Statewide Commercial Code:
2006 IECC |
| State Amendments:
Yes |
State Amendments:
Yes |
| State Certification:
None |
State Certification:
None |
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Adoption by Local County/Jursidiction:
Mandatory |
Adoption by Local County/Jursidiction:
Mandatory |
| Can use REScheck to show compliance:
Yes |
Can use COMcheck to show compliance:
Yes |
| Notes on the State's Residential Code:
State-developed code (COMM 22), which meets or exceeds 2006 IECC for 1-2 family dwelling |
Notes on the State's Commercial Code:
2006 IECC w/amendments; can use COMcheck for building envelope and for lighting. Set the code to be used with the "2006 IECC" or "ASHRAE 90.1-2004". Multi family buildings (3 stories or less, 3 dwellings or more) are considered commercial buildings in Wisconsin. REScheck may be used with these buildings if program is set for use with the "2006 IECC". |
| Approximate Stringency:
As stringent as the 2006 IECC |
Approximate Stringency:
As stringent as the 2006 IECC |
| Current Status Comments:
The codes apply to all new construction, including building alternations and additions, except Department of Commerce (COMM) Chapter 67 requirements, which apply only to rental properties over 10 years old. Currently, the provisions in COMM 22 for one- and two-family dwellings include a prescriptive list of requirements for the thermal envelope. The requirements differ depending on whether the home is electrically heated. A whole-house performance option is also included. COMM Chapter 67 requirements (for existing residential rental properties) may require up to R-11 insulation in side walls, R-38 insulation in attics, and R-19 in floors over vented spaces. These values are dependent on the heating degree-days of the area. The International Code family, including the 2006 International Mechanical Code (IMC) and 2006 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), have been adopted with Wisconsin amendments for application to commercial buildings. WI is in the process of adopting the 2009 IECC with amendments. Adoption expected to be effective some time around July 2010. |
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| American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Information:
Governor's Letter: http://www.energy.gov/media/2897DoyleWisconsin.pdf BECP Nationwide Reports:Residential Commercial |
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State Website(s):
Wisconsin Division of Energy: http://www.doa.state.wi.us/energy/
Dept of Commerce, Safety and Building Division: http://www.commerce.state.wi.us/sb/sb-homepage.html
Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance:
http://www.mwalliance.org/
Primary Technical Contact:
Randy Dahmen
Commercial Bldg Engineering Consultant
Wisconsin Department of Commerce
Bureau of Integrated Srvcs, Div. of Safety & Bldgs
P.O. Box 7162
201 W. Washington Ave
Madison, WI 53701-7162
PH: (608) 266-3162
FX: (608) 267-9566
Email: rdahmen@wisconsin.gov
State Agency/Office Head:
Greg Jones, Division Administrator
WI Dept. of Commerce
Division of Safety and Buildings
PH: (608) 266-1816
Other Contact(s):
Leroy Stublaski
Uniform Dwelling Code (One- and Two-Family Dwellings)
Division of Safety and Buildings
PH: (608) 267-5113 John Spalding
state of Wisconsin/Safety & Building
PH: (608) 789-4693
Email: john.spalding@wisconsin.gov
Norman Bair, Energy Initiatives Section Chief
Department of Administration
PH: (608) 266-5827 Jim Smith, Program Manager
Code Development Division of Safety and Buildings
PH: (608) 266-0291
Email: jsmith@commerce.state.wi.us
Additional State Information (certification, adoption, compliance, enforcement, history, grants)