Submitting a Wisconsin Uniform Building Permit Application Part 1
Topic: Uniform Dwelling Code
This is the second installment in a series of articles that are being written to highlight the permit application process in the state-contracted areas of WISPECT LLC. The articles are  based on Chapters SPS 320 - 325 of the Uniform Dwelling Code and it’s incorporated standards. Reasonable efforts have been made to ensure that this information is current, complete and accurate, however no claim is made that this information is beyond question. For further information on the building permit process and inspections contact the municipality you will be building in. For further information on the state-contracted areas of WISPECT LLC visit our website, www.wispect.com.

    First a brief review; Chapter SPS 320 is the administrative and enforcement chapter of Wisconsin’s Uniform Dwelling Code. When a municipality or the county opts to adopt the UDC and enforce it locally as outlined in s. SPS 320.06 (1) (b) and s. SPS 320.06 (2). They have to adopt the code in its entirety. They can’t add to it or take from it unless they have approval from the Department of Safety and Professional Services as outlined in s. SPS 320.06 (1) (a) 2. and 3. As mentioned in the previous article, the goal of the state is uniformity, however, the one area you will find a disparity is in the enforcement of the Uniform Dwelling Code. While the State-Contracted UDC Inspection Agencies may administer and conduct on-site inspections, beyond writing Non-Compliance Orders for code violations, the State of Wisconsin enforces the code on behalf of the Inspection Agencies. It is the responsibility of the assigned Inspector to make recommendations on behalf of the Inspection Agency, however the State makes the final determination as to whether fines will be levied or legal action taken for code violations. SPS 320.22 (1) makes it a violation to construct or alter any dwelling in violation of any provision of the code. One penalty that the State has the option to levy is outlined in s. SPS 320.22 (2) (a),  ss. 101.66, and 101.77, WI Stats., which states the forfeiture to the state for a violation of this code shall be not less than $25 nor more than $500 for each violation. SPS 320.22 (2) (b)  states that any person violating any rule of this code applying to manufactured homes is subject to the penalties prescribed in s. 101.94 (8), Stats. The State can also pursue legal action or attach a record of all code violations to the deed for the dwelling. It should be noted; a filing with the Register of Deeds for code violations stay with the deed until all non-compliances have been corrected. Any municipality which administers and enforces this code may provide, in accordance with SPS 320.22 (3), by ordinance, remedies and penalties for violation of that jurisdiction exercised under s. SPS 320.22 (3) and s. 101.65, Stats. These remedies and penalties shall be in addition to those which the state may impose under subs. (1) and (2). Here’s why it really pays to comply with the code and correct non-compliances as quickly as possible; each day a violation continues is an additional fine.

    The State of Wisconsin defines a dwelling in s. SPS 320.07 (25) as any building which contains one or two dwelling units. A dwelling unit as defined in s. SPS 320.07 (27) is any structure, or a portion of a structure, which is used or intended to be used as a home, residence, or sleeping place by one person or by two or more persons maintaining a common household, to the exclusion of all others. In other words, despite what a structure may be called, if it or a portion of it is going to be used for living and/or sleeping purposes it is a dwelling unit. Then the structure or the portion of the structure that is a dwelling unit needs to comply with all the requirements of the UDC and be permitted by the AHJ. Check with the municipality you will be building in for all of their requirements regarding when a permit is required. The instances when you are required to apply for a Wisconsin Uniform Building Permit in the State-Contracted areas of WISPECT LLC will be covered in a future article.

    The Wisconsin Uniform Building Permit Application is fairly simple document to understand and complete. The Wisconsin Uniform Building Permit Application is used to apply for a permit for a site-built dwelling (with or without electricity, HVAC, or plumbing), a UDC compliant modular home, or a federally regulated manufactured (mobile) home. It may also be used in other instances in a municipality or county that has adopted the code and enforces it locally. A breakdown of the plan review submission requirements for each type of dwelling will be covered in a future article. The information that is being requested should be known to permit applicant readily when it is being completed. The procedure for obtaining a Wisconsin Uniform Building Permit is outlined in s. SPS 320.09 (1) which states that an application for a Wisconsin Uniform Building Permit shall be on forms obtained from the department, the municipality or the authorized UDC Inspection Agency administering and enforcing this code. No application shall be accepted that does not contain all the information requested on the form. Ensure you are entering all the required information as to not delay the issuance of the Wisconsin Uniform Building Permit. The AHJ will assign and enter the application number at the top of the Wisconsin Uniform Building Permit Application when the permit application is received.

    In most instances a permit applicant has received a sanitary permit when a Private On-Site Waste Treatment System (POWTS) or some other county approved system is being installed. Ensure you entering the sanitary permit number on the application. If you are re-connecting to a POWTS enter that it is a re-connect and the original sanitary permit number. See s. SPS 391 for Wisconsin’s Sanitation Code and the state’s approved methods of providing sanitation for new one- or two-family dwellings. All Wisconsin counties require one- and two-family dwellings to have some form of sanitation. Even if plumbing is not installed in the house. Contact the county you will be building in for further information on Sanitary Permits and their requirements for one-and two-family dwellings. If the dwelling will be connected to a sanitary district, typically arrangements have been made for water and sewage services. Ensure you identify the source of the sanitary and water (if applicable) for the dwelling.

    The permit applicant by this time has also obtained a zoning or land use permit as well. Since the UDC and the zoning office will require a site-plan, this should be ready for submission to both agencies. SPS 320 09 (5) (a) requires a site plan to show the location of the dwelling, dispersal systems on the site with respect to property lines and any surface waters adjacent to the site. It should also show the areas of land-disturbing activities and the location of all erosion and sediment control measures to be employed to show compliance with s. SPS 321.125, the soil and sediment control requirements of the code. For this reason, a permit applicant may use the Standard Erosion Control Plan for 1- & 2-Family Dwelling Construction Sites to complete the site plan for the project. In some instances a permit applicant believes soil erosion control measures are not necessary for their project. The permit applicant should then ensure they are also completing pages 2 and 3 of the worksheet to show why they feel soil erosion control measures are not necessary. On-site inspections for soil erosion control are conducted throughout the building process. If an Inspector determines soil erosion control are needed on your site, your project will be issued a Stop Work Order until proper erosion control measures have been installed. You should also check that you are requesting a soil erosion permit even if you feel soil erosion measures are not necessary. If an acre or more of land is being disturbed there are special rules regarding soil erosion control measures in this instance. According to s. SPS 321.126, storm water management practices shall be employed in accordance with s. NR 151.12 and maintained when the land disturbing construction activity involves one or more acres. Per s. SPS 320.09 (5) (d)  1. and  2., a storm water management plan shall be prepared for a site where one acre or more of land will be disturbed. The storm water management plan should describe the post construction storm water management practices to be employed to comply with s. SPS 321.126. There are instances that measures are needed as a project proceeds and the permit applicant would need to update the Standard Erosion Control Plan for 1- and 2-Family Dwelling Sites - DNR WT-458-96 to show the appropriate measures being taken. Completing the Standard Erosion Control Plan for 1- and 2-Family Dwelling Sites - DNR WT-458-96 will be covered in a future article.

    Now to the documentation a permit applicant for a Wisconsin Uniform Building Permit should have ready when starting to submit for the various permits required to build a new one- or two-family dwelling in Wisconsin. It is highly recommended, that when applying for zoning, land use, and/or sanitary permits that you also have the following documentation ready for submission to the authority having jurisdiction for the plan review process when submitting for a Wisconsin Uniform Building Permit. Ensure you are checking each type of permit(s) you are requesting. Keep in mind, obtaining a Wisconsin Uniform Building Permit is a much more detailed process than it is for any of the other permits you will seek. The earlier you begin the process of submitting the plan review materials, the faster the plan reviewer can identify potential problems and work with you get them corrected while the other permits are being processed. Since you won’t be able to start construction until you have secured all the required permits, it is reasonable that you submit for them all at the same time. Keep in mind; the UDC states in s. SPS 320.08 that a Wisconsin Uniform Building Permit shall be obtained from the AHJ prior to commencing any on-site work on a new one- and two-family dwelling. This includes excavating for a structure.

    When submitting the Wisconsin Uniform Building Permit Application to the authority having jurisdiction you should have all the documentation required by s. SPS 320.09 (4), (5), and (6), and any other plan review requirements the AHJ may have, ready for review and conditional approval. All plan submissions for a Wisconsin Uniform Building Permit should comply with all the requirements of the 2009 Uniform Dwelling Code and it’s adopted standards as outlined in s. SPS 320.24. In accordance with s. SPS 320.09 (8), if a municipality or authorized UDC Inspection Agency administering and enforcing the code determines that the plans submitted for a one− or 2−family dwelling substantially conform to the provisions of this code and other legal requirements, an approval shall be issued. The authority having jurisdiction is required to approve or deny a uniform building permit application within 10 business days of receipt of all forms, fees, plans and documents required to process the application, and completion of other local prerequisite permitting requirements. The 10 business day requirement officially begins when all the forms, fees, plans and documents required to process the application have been received.

Note: the State of Wisconsin does allow a permit applicant to apply for a One- and Two Family Dwelling Permit to Start Construction. Making an application for this permit will be covered in the next article. The requirements for plan review submissions in the State-Contracted areas of WISPECT LLC, a breakdown of the code requirements for new one- and two-family dwellings, and the code updates for 2011 will be covered in future articles in the series.

    The owners name, address, and phone number should be entered where requested. Be sure that this information is correct and current. All correspondence for the owner will be forwarded to the address given on the permit application. It is reasonable that you would know who you intend to hire for the construction of your new home. Keep in mind, only individuals and companies credentialed by the Dept. of Safety and Professional Services may install HVAC and plumbing systems in Wisconsin. Pursuant to s. 101.63 (7), Stats., the name and license number of the Wisconsin master plumber responsible for the installation of plumbing shall be entered on the permit by the issuing entity at the time of issuance.  Also, on April 1st, 2013 only individuals credentialed by DSPS will be allowed to install electrical systems in Wisconsin. Homeowners, unless credentialed by DSPS, will no longer be allowed to install electrical systems in Wisconsin. It is reasonable to assume that the permit applicant will need to enter the information on the Master Electrician that will supervise the installation. However, we consider this situation fluid and one that may evolve over time. We will do our best to keep the individuals and contractors who build or will be building in our state-contracted areas up to date on this situation. In any event, you may utilize the Division of Industry Services website to search for credentialed individuals and companies at: http://apps2.commerce.wi.gov/SB_Credential/SB_CredentialApp/SearchByMultipleCriteria.
  
    If you the homeowner will be building your new home you will need to read, sign, and submit the Cautionary Statement to Owners Obtaining Building Permits. You need to also check-off on the statement on the Wisconsin Uniform Building Permit Application vouching that you will be the owner-occupant and are applying for an erosion control or construction permit and do not possess a dwelling Contractor certification. In the areas that are served by the state-contracted inspection agencies you will also need to read, sign, and submit the Uniform Notice to Permit Applicants Served by State-Contracted Inspection Agencies. Both of these documents must be signed and returned with the building permit application before a Wisconsin Uniform Building Permit will be issued. On the permit application it should be entered that the owner is the dwelling contractor. The dwelling Contractor Qualifier certification is not required when an owner is building their own home. If you have retained the services of a contractor but they will not be acting as the permit applicant you may enter their name and certification number.
Since the dwelling contractor will not be submitting the permit application it is not necessary to enter their Dwelling Contractor Qualifier certification information. But, if the dwelling contractor or anyone other person or entity is applying for the Wisconsin Uniform Building Permit, they must possess both certifications and they must be current. There is no requirement that a dwelling contractor have either certification, however, if your are retaining the services of an un-credentialed contractor you need to read the Cautionary Statement to Owners Obtaining Building Permits carefully.

    The zoning district should be entered as the municipality and county you are building in. Enter the address for the new dwelling, if you building in the county and haven’t been issued an Emergency Services (Fire) number as of applying for the permit ensure you are including a map to the construction site for the Inspector that will be assigned to your project. If you are building in a subdivision or the city ensure you are completing the sections asking for this information. The parcel number, legal description, and the setbacks can be obtained from the land use/zoning permit issued by your local zoning office. The size of the lot area that needs to be entered will be discussed further in a future article.

   The remainder of the permit application is seeking information on your new home. Ensure you are entering the square footage for an unfinished basement (if applicable), living areas, garages, and decks. The plan reviewer will calculate these areas as well as your permit fee will be based on the square footage of the finished and unfinished areas. UDC Inspection Agency fees are determined by contract between the municipality and the agency or between the department and the agency, where the agency has been authorized to conduct inspections on behalf of
the department in accordance with s. SOS 320.09 (3) (b) 1. When entering the estimated building cost, enter only the cost of the dwelling itself. By signing the Wisconsin Uniform Building Permit Application you are agreeing to follow all applicable codes, regulations, and statutes. You are also agreeing to allow the Inspector or an authorized agent of WISPECT LLC access to the dwelling for the purposes of inspection. Do not complete any of the permit application below the signature line, the AHJ will complete this when the Wisconsin Uniform Building Permit is conditionally approved and issued.

    If you will installing heating or air-conditioning enter the type and the fuel source for heating and water heating. Ensure you are checking that you’re seeking a permanent occupancy of the dwelling as well. The heat-loss calculation will be covered in a future article on submitting the REScheck Compliance Certificate to show compliance with s. SPS 322, Wisconsin’s Energy Conservation code for new one- and two-family dwellings. If you will not be installing heating then you will need to check that you are seeking a seasonal use occupancy. Seasonal use occupancies will be covered in a future article. Also enter whether the dwelling is a one- or two-family dwelling, the construction type, and wheter the dwelling is a one or two story structure. If you are installing a full basement check this as well. This is not necessary for a crawl space foundation. Enter the size of the electrical service and whether the service entrance cables will be overhead or underground. Also enter the type of exterior walls that will be constructed.
 
    It is the intent of these articles to ensure anyone applying for a Wisconsin Uniform Building Permit in the state-contracted areas of WISPCECT LLC is complying with the Uniform Dwelling Code. Our goal is to eliminate the disapproval of permit applications, for any reason, and ensure construction projects for one- and two-family dwellings in our state-contracted areas are permitted in a timely manner.

Next Article: Submitting a One- and Two-Family Dwelling Permit to Start Construction Application

Future Article: Submitting a Wisconsin Uniform Building Permit Application Part 2 - Submitting Code Compliant Construction Plans

The UDC Building Permit Process in Wisconsin.
Topic: Uniform Dwelling Code

The Permit Process

This is the first in a series of articles that will be written to highlight the permit application process in the state-contracted areas of WISPECT LLC®. The articles will based on Chapters SPS 320 - 325 of the Uniform Dwelling Code and it’s incorporated standards. Reasonable efforts have been made to ensure that this information is current, complete and accurate, however no claim is made that this information is beyond question. For further information on the building permit process and inspections contact the municipality you will be building in. For further information on the state-contracted areas of WISPECT LLC® visit our website, www.wispect.com.

It is the goal of the State of Wisconsin to have its residential building code, the Uniform Dwelling Code, administered and enforced in a uniform manner throughout the state. The UDC states in s. SPS 320.01 (1) and (2) that purpose of this code is to establish uniform statewide construction standards and inspection procedures for site-built one- and two-family dwellings, modular homes, and federally regulated manufactured homes. In other words, the process of obtaining a Wisconsin Uniform Building Permit is essentially the same in each jurisdiction. And, more importantly, the code is being enforced in a uniform manner throughout the state.

Oftentimes a plan reviewer will have a permit applicant tell them that they are expecting more than another jurisdiction does. Although there may some additional requirements by the authority having jurisdiction, our guide on the documentation required by the code can be found in s. SPS 320.09.

SPS 320.09 is an all encompassing section of the administrative code that is a plan reviewer’s guide. Keep in mind; these are the minimum requirements of the code for plan review submissions. The AHJ may also require documentation on the electrical and the plumbing systems as well. In any event the code does require a site plan, construction plans, a soil erosion plan, and a heating distribution layout. The UDC also requires a permit applicant to show they are meeting the state’s energy conservation standards by submitting a compliance certificate from an approved software program, typically RemRate or REScheck.

In the State of Wisconsin an individual or company applying for a Wisconsin Uniform Building Permit will find the AHJ to be:

• A municipality that has adopted the UDC as outlined in s. SPS 320.06 and has a municipal building inspection department. Sometimes the building inspection and the zoning departments are combined;

• The municipality has adopted the UDC but lets the county administer and enforce the code;

• The municipality has adopted the UDC and has contracted with a self-employed Inspector (it is not required that the municipalities contract with Registered UDC Inspection Agencies);

• The municipality has adopted the UDC and contracted with a Registered UDC Inspection Agency;

• The municipality doesn’t adopt the UDC and instead allows the State of Wisconsin to administer and enforce the code. In these situations the state contracts with a Registered UDC Inspection Agency and they administer and enforce the code on behalf of the state.
  

The State of Wisconsin has minimum requirements in order to be awarded a contract. The most restrictive requirement is that the Inspection Agency has on staff an Inspector(s) that have administered and enforced, as well as conducted on-site inspections, for a minimum of 3 years. The municipalities that have adopted the code may also have specific requirements for Inspectors and Inspection Agencies. For further information contact the municipality you live or will be building in.

This is an excerpt from an article on the former Dept. Of Commerce Website.

Governor Doyle signed the Home Safety Act into law on December 18, 2003. Municipalities of less than 2,500 in population that passed a resolution of non-enforcement had the opportunity to delay until January 1, 2005; this subsequently gave municipalities’ additional time to prepare.
At the present time all regulating municipalities as well as agents delegated by the  Department of Commerce Safety and Buildings Division (now the Department of Safety and Professional Services Division of Industry Services) are in place. Information specific to the regulating authority, as well as permit fees associated with Uniform Dwelling Code (UDC) inspection work are available on the Commerce website.
With all municipal enforcement programs in place and ready to provide inspection services, permits will be required for new home construction, not additions or alterations. This includes municipalities that have a local ordinance adopting the UDC and a fully certified inspector - either hired or under contract - which are recognized by the Department of Commerce. It also pertains to municipalities that have not submitted an adopting ordinance and have not hired or contracted with fully certified inspectors which are now considered to be under the state enforcement program.
Those individuals and agencies contracted with the state are to perform inspections in a manner consistent with the provisions of Chapters Comm 20 through 25 (Now numbered Chapters SPS 320 - 325) of the Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code for all new site-built dwellings and installed manufactured dwellings. Their responsibilities do not include alterations or additions to existing dwellings or the installation of manufactured (mobile) homes regulated by the federal government (the state now requires permitting of manufactured home regulated by the federal government and built after April 1st, 2007).
Wisconsin (UDC) Administrative Building Permits issued prior to January 1, 2005, as well as dwellings where footing and foundations are completed within two years of permit issuance as well, are not included. The determination of what constitutes a dwelling will normally be made by the applicable local zoning agencies. In the absence of such a determination, structures of less than 100 square feet or fabric construction will not be considered dwellings for the purpose of this contract.

There are instances when individuals and companies applying for a Wisconsin Uniform Building Permit are under the impression that because the Inspection Agencies are public or private companies, the duties and responsibilities of the Inspectors employed by the agencies are different from a municipal building department. It is the intent of these articles to dispel that myth and ensure anyone applying for a Wisconsin Uniform Building Permit in the state-contracted areas of WISPECT LLC® is complying with the Uniform Dwelling Code. Our goal is to eliminate the disapproval of permit applications, for any reason, and ensure construction projects for one- and two-family dwellings in our state-contracted areas are permitted in a timely manner.

Next Article: Submitting a Wisconsin Uniform Building Permit Application Part 1

Permit Application Submission Assistance.
Topic: Uniform Dwelling Code
PRESS RELEASE
WISPECT LLC®
December 16, 2012

On January 1st WISPECT LLC® will start offering permit application submission services to individuals and companies wanting to submit for a Wisconsin Uniform Building Permit to build a new one- or two-family dwelling in Wisconsin.
Over the years as a state-contacted UDC Inspection Agency administering and enforcing Wisconsin’s Uniform Dwelling Code in various municipalities throughout the state, we have seen the many reasons why permits are delayed or even sometimes denied because of failing to submit the proper documentation to the authority having jurisdiction.
We can assist with ensuring the documentation required by zoning and building inspection agencies is in order and code-compliant. For a very reasonable fee WISPECT® can assist with:

• *Construction Plans

We can assist with the design of your new home or if you already have a design in mind, we can ensure it is code-compliant and showing all the information being required by the authority having jurisdiction.

• Heating and Electrical Plans

The Uniform Dwelling Code requires a heating layout to be submitted when making an application for a Wisconsin Uniform Building Permit. Most jurisdictions require an electrical plan as well.

• Soil Erosion Plans

The Uniform Dwelling Code requires submission of a soil erosion control plan. One of the quickest ways to get a project shutdown is failure to properly identify and implement proper soil erosion control measures. Our service also includes an on-site visit to evaluate if erosion control measures are necessary and the proper type.

• Installation of Soil Erosion Control Measures (if necessary).

• Completion of Energy Conservation Compliance Documentation.

The Uniform Dwelling Code requires that an energy conservation compliance certificate is submitted when submitting for a Wisconsin Uniform Building Permit. We will submit the latest version of Wisconsin’s REScheck compliance certificate showing compliance with Wisconsin’s energy conservation standards.

• Energy Conservation Plan (Highlighting compliance with all the conservation standards addressed by Wisconsin’s Uniform Dwelling Code).

• Completion of all documentation required by the authority having jurisdiction to be issued a Wisconsin Uniform Building Permit (Additional fees are required by the building inspection agency for this permit).

• Site Plans

The Uniform Dwelling Code requires a site plan to be submitted when submitting for a Wisconsin Uniform Building Permit. When applying for a land-use or zoning permit a site plan is also required showing set-backs and other requested information by the Zoning Department. Additional fees do apply when submitting for a land-use or zoning permit.

• **Assist with securing properly credentialed contractors (Additional Fee).

• ***Soil Testing/Sanitary Permit Applications

• ****Submission of land-use and zoning permits.

• *****Submissions of documentation required by the building inspection agency for a particular construction trade.

• Submission for Issuance of a One- and Two-Family Dwelling Permit to Start Construction (This permit will allow installation of the foundation for a new one- or two-family dwelling. Additional fees are required by the building inspection agency for this permit. WISPECT® will assist with the submission of the required documentation if the permit applicant desires to secure this permit. It should be noted, issuance of a one- and two-family permit to start construction will not influence the issuance of a Wisconsin Uniform Building Permit. This permit is for the foundation only).

For a quote on permit application submission assistance call us at: (715) 393-5442. Our service can be tailored to meet your particular needs. A Registered and Certified UDC Building Inspector will be assigned to your project and will assist in whatever way our client needs. For all your permit application submissions for a new one- or two-family dwelling in Wisconsin let the professionals with WISPECT LLC® assist you.

WISPECT® does not offer this service in the following municipalities:

• Ashland County

    `Town of Ashland
    `Town of Jacobs
    `Town of Sanborn
    `Town of White River

• Bayfield County

    `City of Bayfield
    `Town of Bayfield
    `Town of Bayview
    `Town of Clover
    `Town of Orienta
    `Town of Russell

We will not offer this service in any municipality we currently, or may in the future, administer and enforce Wisconsin’s Uniform Dwelling Code.

* WISPECT LLC® honors all trademark and copyright laws, whether state or federal. We will not submit plans that have not been authorized for use by the plan designer.
** WISPECT LLC® can assist a permit applicant with securing properly credentialed contractors for each construction trade. However, it should be noted, our assistance will be helping to secure bids from a reasonable pool of contractors in the area you are building. We will not be making personal judgments of contractors. Nor will we comment if we have inspected the work of a particular contractor.  The ultimate decision as to who will be retained for each construction trade is up to the permit applicant. However, it should be noted, WISPECT LLC’s files for issuance of Wisconsin Uniform Building Permits are subject to the open records laws of the State of Wisconsin. Anyone seeking to review our files may do so upon request.
*** Soil testing will be sub-contracted to a properly credentialed soil tester.  If the installation of a Private On-Site Waste Treatment System (POWTS) is required, the permit applicant will need to declare who will be credentialed installer.
**** Typically you will need to declare the general contractor and master plumber for issuance of a land-use or zoning permit.
***** Typically the authority having jurisdiction requires a master plumber to complete the Water Calculation Worksheet and the electrical installer to complete the standard NEC load calculation worksheet. It should be noted, as of April 1st, 2013 electrical installations may only be done by properly credentialed individuals.

Mandatory Statewide Electrical Licensing will go into effect April 1, 2013.
Topic: Uniform Dwelling Code

As we near the date when the new rules regarding electrical licensing in Wisconsin go into effect I thought I'd take a moment to address the changes that will take place when applying for a building permit.

It should be noted, this post is for the State-Contracted areas of WISPECT LLC® only. You'll need to check with the municipality you will be building in for further information.

It is reasonable to assume that in order to pull a Wisconsin Uniform Building Permit after April 1st, 2013 the permit applicant will need to enter the information for a master electrician as they would for the master plumber. Homeowners will no longer be allowed to install electrical systems in 1 and 2 family dwellings in Wisconsin unless they are credentialed to do so.

I'm sure there will be further information from the state as we near the April 1st, 2013 deadline. There will certainly be further information for the Inspection Agencies so we are complying with the contracts. We will pass on any information that affects the application for a Wisconsin Uniform Building Permit in our jurisdiction.

               

Mandatory Statewide Electrical Licensing will go into effect April 1, 2013.
Topic: Uniform Dwelling Code
The code language describing the new credentials is below. The complete set of rules regarding all electrical credentials is in SPS 305.40. SPS 305 (PDF file) is linked here.  Email questions regarding electrical credentials to DspsSbElectricTech@wi.gov. Because of limited staff availability, those questions may not get an immediate response.

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SPS 305.40 Electricians. (1) Except as provided under s. 101.862 (4), Stats., no person as of April 1, 2013 may install, repair or maintain electrical wiring unless the person holds a license or registration issued by the department as one of the following:
(a) A licensed master electrician.
(b) A licensed residential master electrician.
(c) A licensed journeyman electrician.
(d) A licensed industrial journeyman electrician.
(e) A licensed residential journeyman electrician.
(f) A registered beginning electrician.
(g) A registered electrical apprentice.
(h) A registered industrial electrical apprentice.
(i) A registered residential electrical apprentice.

(2) (a) Except as provided in par. (b), the electrical wiring activities that may be undertaken by a person who holds a license or registration as a licensed residential master electrician, a licensed residential journeyman electrician or a registered residential electrical apprentice shall be limited to wiring associated with dwellings, dwelling units and detached accessory buildings and structures serving the dwellings or the dwelling units, such as garages, carports, gazebos and swimming pools.
(b) A person who holds a license or registration as a licensed residential master electrician, a licensed residential journeyman electrician or a registered residential electrical apprentice may perform electrical wiring not associated with dwellings and dwelling units, provided the person is under the direct supervision of a licensed master electrician or a licensed journeyman electrician.

(3) (a) The electrical wiring activities that may be undertaken by a person who holds a license or registration as a licensed industrial journeyman electrician or a registered industrial electrical apprentice shall be limited to wiring within the facilities or properties of the business establishment where the person is employed.
(b) A person who holds a license or registration as a licensed industrial journeyman electrician or a registered industrial electrical apprentice may perform electrical wiring not associated with the facilities or properties of the business establishment where the person is employed, provided the person is under the direct supervision of a licensed master electrician or a licensed journeyman electrician.

(4) (a) 1. A person who holds a license as a licensed journeyman electrician or a registration as a registered electrical apprentice shall perform electrical wiring activities under the general supervision of a person who holds a license as a licensed master electrician, except as provided in subd. 2.
2. A person who holds a license as a licensed journeyman electrician or a registration as a registered electrical apprentice may perform electrical wiring activities under the general supervision of a person who holds a license as a licensed residential master electrician provided the wiring is associated with dwellings, dwelling units and detached accessory buildings and structures serving the
dwellings or the dwelling units, such as garages, carports, gazebos and swimming pools.
(b) A person who holds a license as a licensed industrial journeyman electrician or a registration as a registered industrial electrical apprentice shall perform electrical wiring within the facilities or properties of the business establishment where the person is employed under the general supervision of a person who holds a license as a licensed master electrician.
(c) A person who holds a license as a licensed residential journeyman electrician or a registration as a registered residential electrical apprentice shall perform electrical wiring activities associated with dwellings and dwelling units under the general supervision of a person who holds a license either as a licensed master electrician or a licensed residential master electrician.
(d) 1. Except as provided in subd. 2., a person who holds a registration as a registered beginning electrician shall perform electrical wiring activities under the direct supervision of a person who holds a license either as a licensed master electrician or a licensed journeyman electrician.
2. A person who holds a registration as a registered beginning electrician may perform electrical wiring activities under the direct supervision of a person who holds a license as a licensed residential master electrician or licensed residential journeyman electrician provided the wiring is associated with dwellings, dwelling units and detached accessory buildings and structures serving the dwellings
or the dwelling units, such as garages, carports, gazebos and swimming pools.
3. A person who holds a registration as a registered beginning electrician may perform electrical wiring activities under the direct supervision of a person who holds a license as a licensed industrial journeyman electrician provided the wiring is within the facilities or properties of the business establishment where the industrial journeyman electrician is employed.

(5) At any time, for any electrical wiring project the total number of registered beginning electricians at an installation site may not exceed twice the total number of licensed master electricians and journeyman electricians at the installation site plus two.

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