Town of Clear Lake

Inspection agency: REM Inspecting LLC

Inspector: Daniel Kegley

 

2020 Building Permit and Process Checklist

Wisconsin Online Building Permit Application (NEW DWELLINGS ONLY)

Wisconsin Uniform Building Permit Application (FOR EVERYTHING BESIDES NEW DWELLINGS)

Erosion Control Regulations Checklist

Building Cross Section Aide

Who needs a building permit?

1 and 2 family houses, Commercial Buildings, All additions and alterations, decks, Manufactured homes, accessory buildings.

How long is a building permit good for?

24 months

What building projects are exempt from a building permit?

Re-siding and re-roofing and building projects less than $5,000 (but it may still needs an electrical inspection, ask the inspector.)

HOW ARE THE BUILDING PERMIT AND INSPECTION FEES DETERMINED?

For a new building project there are the following fees:

1. Permit administration fee $50
2. Plan review fee $80/hr.
3. State of Wisconsin new dwelling seal $35
4. other fees (i.e. credit card fee; re-inspection fee; post-inspection fee; late fee; etc.)
5. Building inspection fee for a Residential or commercial property is determined by using the current ICC Building Valuation Data Cost x square foot per group / category.

EXAMPLE: A Residential dwelling

Using ICC Feb. 2019 Building Valuation Data the inspection fee is calculated as follows:

i. Group VB R‐3  Living area                                 $0.46 x sq. ft.

ii. Group VB R‐3 Garage                                        $0.18 x sq. ft.

iii. Group VB R‐3 Unfinished Basement            $0.08 x sq. ft.

iv. Group VB S‐2 Storage building                      $0.23 x sq. ft.

v.  Decks and open porches                                  $0.10 x sq. ft

The Inspection fee calculation is i + ii + iii + iv + v

Minimum inspection fee is $160

Who needs an electrical permit?

SPS 316.012 no electrical wiring project may commence unless the owner of the premises where the installation is to occur or their agent holds a permit from the designated inspection agency if the electrical project involves the installation of new or addition to any electrical service, feeder, or branch circuit serving any of the following:

1. A farm.
2. A public building, structure, or premises.
3. A place of employment.
4. A campground.
5. A manufactured home community.
6. A public marina, pier, dock, or wharf.
7. A recreational vehicle park.
8. non-UDC building or structure

How long is an electrical permit good for?

12 months

Who needs an electrical inspection?

SPS 316.013 [All] electrical wiring installations shall be subject to inspection   *Including electrical wiring projects not requiring a permit.

PSC 114.003 [All] utilities must obtain proof (Certificate) of compliance with Volumes 1 & 2 of the Wisconsin State Electrical Code before energizing a service.

How is the electrical permit and electrical inspection fee determined?

1. The permit administration fee is $50
2. application assistance fee $50 if needed
3. The Plan review fee is $80/hr if needed
4. The inspection fee is $80 per hour (minimum of 1 hour) plus $1 per mile round trip per inspection.

 

Have other questions about permits; inspections and cost, email us at info@reminspecting.com