Wisconsin enforces uniform pool barrier requirements through the Department of Safety and Professional Services. SPS 390 governs public pools and the Uniform Dwelling Code addresses residential pool fencing, preempting inconsistent local building standards for one and two-family dwellings.
Wis. Stat. § 101.65 grants statewide jurisdiction over the Uniform Dwelling Code (UDC) for one and two-family dwellings, preventing municipalities from adopting more or less stringent building standards. SPS 390 covers public swimming pool design, including barrier requirements. Residential pools generally require a barrier at least 4 feet high under building code provisions. Self-closing, self-latching gates opening outward away from the pool are required. Local municipalities may adopt the UDC but cannot impose conflicting barrier height or construction rules.
Code violations may halt construction, require corrective work before occupancy, and incur fines. Public pool violations under SPS 390 can result in closure orders by DSPS.
Beloit, WI
Beloit considers excessive barking a nuisance. Animal control handles complaints. WI Stat. §174 covers dog regulation statewide.
Beloit, WI
Beloit enforces quiet hours in this border city (pop. 37,000) on the Wisconsin-Illinois state line. Home to Beloit College, the city manages noise from stude...
Beloit, WI
Beloit regulates amplified music under the general noise ordinance. Sound amplification permits available for events. WI Stat. §947.01 applies.
Beloit, WI
Beloit manages parking around downtown, Beloit College campus, and the Ho-Chunk casino area. Winter alternate-side parking enables snow plowing on city streets.
Beloit, WI
Beloit restricts commercial vehicle parking in residential zones. Weight, size, and signage limits apply. Overnight heavy truck storage prohibited.
Beloit, WI
Beloit requires vehicles parked on improved surfaces. Front lawn parking prohibited. Driveway modifications require permits.
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