{"id":65,"date":"2018-12-19T20:28:26","date_gmt":"2018-12-19T20:28:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fdl.wi.gov\/inspection-services\/?page_id=65"},"modified":"2024-04-25T10:44:22","modified_gmt":"2024-04-25T15:44:22","slug":"building-inspections","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fdl.wi.gov\/inspection-services\/inspections\/building-inspections\/","title":{"rendered":"Building Inspections"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p>The City of Fond du Lac has adopted State of Wisconsin Building, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Codes.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/ecode360.com\/FO3072\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">municipal code<\/a> includes chapters for zoning, building, plumbing, heating and electrical standards, as well as regulations for housing and property maintenance. The code is a searchable document. To learn about home improvement practices, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.legis.wisconsin.gov\/code\/admin_code\/atcp\/090\/110\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wisconsin State Legislature site<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Please contact the Building Inspection Division at (920) 322-3570 with questions regarding City regulations.<\/p>\n<h2>When do I need a permit?<\/h2>\n<p>A permit is required for but not limited to: new buildings, additions, interior and exterior alterations, siding, roofing, garages, decks, windows, swimming pools, sheds, patios, fences, electrical work, water heater replacements, furnace replacements, plumbing work, signs and all other improvement and\/or repairs.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fdl.wi.gov\/inspection-services\/permits-fees\/final-fence-packet-rev-4-19-24\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"attachment noopener wp-att-206\">Fence Packet<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fdl.wi.gov\/inspection-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2019\/01\/FINAL___Deck_Packet.pdf\" class=\"mtli_attachment mtli_pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Deck Packet<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fdl.wi.gov\/inspection-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2019\/01\/FINAL___Shed_Flow_Chart_01.pdf\" class=\"mtli_attachment mtli_pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shed Flow Chart<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fdl.wi.gov\/inspection-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2019\/01\/FINAL___Shed_Site_Plan.pdf\" class=\"mtli_attachment mtli_pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shed Site Plan<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fdl.wi.gov\/inspection-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2019\/01\/FINAL__Pool_Packet.pdf\" class=\"mtli_attachment mtli_pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pool Packet<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fdl.wi.gov\/inspection-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2019\/01\/FINAL__Ramp_7202017115334.pdf\" class=\"mtli_attachment mtli_pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ramp Packet<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fdl.wi.gov\/inspection-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2019\/01\/Garage_Packet_with_Engr_Info_4262018153636.pdf\" class=\"mtli_attachment mtli_pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Garage Packet<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fdl.wi.gov\/inspection-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/02\/FINAL-Garage-Flow-Chart-revised-2.28.22.pdf\" class=\"mtli_attachment mtli_pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Garage Flow Chart<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Permits for minor alterations or maintenance repairs may be waived by the City Building Inspector. To verify if a permit is needed, please call the Building Inspection office at (920) 322-3570. To report a code violation, please use the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fdl.wi.gov\/inspection-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2019\/01\/Code_Violation_Reporting_Form.pdf\" class=\"mtli_attachment mtli_pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Code Violation Reporting Form<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Commercial Plan Review<\/h2>\n<p>The City of Fond du Lac has been delegated to perform Commercial Plan Reviews.<\/p>\n<h3>These Commercial Plan Reviews are done only for buildings within these guidelines:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>New buildings containing less than 50,000 cu. ft. total volume.<\/li>\n<li>Additions to existing buildings where the total volume after construction of the addition is less than 50,000 cu. ft.<\/li>\n<li>Additions to existing buildings containing no more than 2,500 sq. ft., no more than one floor level, 18 foot-maximum roof span and 12-foot maximum exterior wall height.<\/li>\n<li>Alterations to existing building where the area of altered space is less than 10,000 cu. ft. of total volume.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All other plans are required to be sent to the State of Wisconsin.<\/p>\n<h3>State of Wisconsin Building, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Codes<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dsps.wi.gov\/Pages\/RulesStatutes\/TradesProgram.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WIS DSPS- Department of Safety and Professional Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/docs.legis.wisconsin.gov\/code\/admin_code\/sps\/safety_and_buildings_and_environment\/320_325\/321\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WIS DSPS- SPS 321 1 &amp; 2-Family Building Code<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/docs.legis.wisconsin.gov\/code\/admin_code\/sps\/safety_and_buildings_and_environment\/320_325\/322\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WIS DSPS- SPS 322 Energy Code<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/docs.legis.wisconsin.gov\/code\/admin_code\/sps\/safety_and_buildings_and_environment\/320_325\/323\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WIS DSPS- SPS 323 Heating\/Ventilating\/Air Conditioning<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/docs.legis.wisconsin.gov\/code\/admin_code\/sps\/safety_and_buildings_and_environment\/301_319\/316\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WIS DSPS- SPS 316 Electrical Code<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/docs.legis.wisconsin.gov\/code\/admin_code\/sps\/safety_and_buildings_and_environment\/320_325\/325\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WIS DSPS- SPS 381-391 Plumbing Code<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dsps.wi.gov\/Pages\/RulesStatutes\/TradesProgram.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WIS DSPS- Commercial Building Code<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dsps.wi.gov\/pages\/Programs\/PlanReview\/Default.aspx\">WIS DSPS- Commercial Plan Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dsps.wi.gov\/pages\/Programs\/CommercialBuildings\/Default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WIS DSPS- Commercial Building Forms<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dsps.wi.gov\/pages\/Programs\/RW\/Default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WIS DSPS- Rental Weatherization<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/app.wi.gov\/licensesearch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WIS DSPS- Contractor Credential Holders<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/apps.commerce.wi.gov\/SB_ServiceAgent\/SB_ServiceAgentApp\/elevdetail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WIS DSPS- Elevators<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>How to Submit Plans to the City of Fond du Lac:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>All plan reviews require a complete <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fdl.wi.gov\/inspection-services\/inspections\/building-inspections\/city-of-fdl-sbd-118-form\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"attachment noopener wp-att-194\">City of Fond du Lac SBD-118<\/a>\u00a0form submitted with the plans.<\/li>\n<li>Plans are accepted electronically by email to <a href=\"&#x6d;&#97;&#x69;&#x6c;&#116;&#x6f;&#x3a;&#102;&#x64;&#x6c;&#105;&#x6e;&#x73;p&#x65;&#x63;t&#x69;&#111;n&#x73;&#64;f&#x64;&#108;&#46;&#x77;&#105;&#46;&#x67;&#111;v\">&#102;&#x64;&#x6c;i&#110;&#x73;&#x70;e&#99;&#x74;i&#111;&#x6e;&#x73;&#64;&#102;&#x64;l&#46;&#x77;&#x69;&#46;&#103;&#x6f;&#x76;<\/a> or downloadable file only.<\/li>\n<li>Plan reviews are completed as time permits and\/or how in depth review may be needed. We reserve the right to refer you to the state for the plan review at our discretion. Please call in advance to verify lead time for all reviews, (920) 322-3570.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Required Inspections for work being completed<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Water and sewer lateral inspection<\/li>\n<li>Building \/ deck footings inspection<\/li>\n<li>Building foundation inspection<\/li>\n<li>Building drain tile inspection<\/li>\n<li>Under basement floor plumbing inspection<\/li>\n<li>Under basement floor vapor barrier inspection<\/li>\n<li>Building electric service inspection<\/li>\n<li>Building rough inspections: Framing, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing<\/li>\n<li>Insulation inspection<\/li>\n<li>Shower\/tub safing (site built showers\/tubs)<\/li>\n<li>Final Inspections for occupancy: Framing, Electrical, HVAC, Insulation, Plumbing, Engineering final grade, fire protection (if applicable)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":33,"featured_media":0,"parent":64,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-65","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - 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