Guide for Required Inspections

It is the duty of the applicant or an authorized representative to notify our office at 386-4775 when work is ready for inspection. Our inspectors will make every effort to perform the requested inspection at the time requested; however, the Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code allows our office up to 2 business days to perform the inspection upon notification that the work is completed and ready for inspection.

FOOTING INSPECTION

Prior to pouring any concrete, all footing forms and reinforcement must be inspected.

FOUNDATION INSPECTION

Prior to pouring concrete, all poured concrete walls formwork must be inspected. All masonry block walls must be inspected after dampproofing but prior to backfill. 

SITE UTILITIES INSPECTION

All site utilities, including water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer must be inspected and/or tested prior to being covered.

PLUMBING, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS (ROUGH-IN) INSPECTION

All plumbing piping, including waste/vent and water piping must be tested and inspected prior to being covered. All ductwork, flues, vents, gas piping, hydronic piping must be inspected prior to being covered. All electrical wiring must be inspected before being covered.

STRUCTURAL / FRAMING INSPECTIONS

All framing, structural & non-structural must be inspected prior to being concealed. All mechanical inspections must be completed prior to approval of the framing inspection.

INSULATION INSPECTION

Once all framing, electrical, & mechanical systems have passed inspection, insulation can be installed. All insulation and vapor retarders are required to be inspected prior to being covered.

FIRE CODE INSPECTIONS

Applicable State Fire Code regulations must be completed and approved by the Fire Inspector prior to final inspection and occupancy of the building.

FINAL INSPECTION

A final will be required for all plumbing, electrical, mechanical, fire sprinklers, fire alarm, health & building code compliance issues. Upon successful completion, a Certificate of Occupancy may be issued, but must be signed by the Building Inspector for residential occupancies and the Building Inspector and Fire Inspector for commercial occupancies.

HEALTH DEPARTMENT INSPECTIONS

Food and beverage establishments are required to be inspected by the St. Croix County Health Department. You can reach the St. Croix County Health Department at 715-246-8361 or http://www.co.saint-croix.wi.us/.