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General Requirements to obtain a building permit for new one and two single family dwellings…see additional municipal requirements below.

Building Permit Checklist – Site Built Homes

This is a checklist for submitting drawings and information when making application for a Wisconsin Uniform Building Permit for a site-built home.

1. Contact the Building Inspector to obtain the application.
2. Submit a properly filled out application.
3. Submit drawings with the following information:
   

Drawings must be legible and drawn to scale or dimensioned and include:

1. A plot plan showing the location of the dwelling and any other buildings, wells and disposal systems on the property with respect to property lines. For rural areas, include directions for locating dwelling.
2. Floor plan which shows:
   The size and locations of:
1. Rooms;
2. Doors;
3. Windows;
4. Room use;
5. Structural features – size, species and grade of lumber or other structural material for joists, beams, rafters, trusses, headers, studs, and columns; strength, thickness, and reinforcement (if any) of concrete for footings, foundations, floors and any other concrete work; height and thickness of concrete and/or masonry construction;
6. Exit passageways (hallways) and stairs (including all stair dimensions – riser height, tread width, stair width, headroom and handrail heights);
7. Plumbing fixtures (bathroom, kitchen, etc.) – lavatory, water closet, water heater, softener, etc.;
8. Chimney(s) – include also the type of construction (masonry or factory built) and rating, if metal;
9. Heating equipment;
10. Cooling equipment (central air conditioning, if provided);
11. Attic and crawl space access; and
12. Fire separation between dwelling and garage.
3. Elevation drawing which show:
   1. Information on exterior appearance; and
   2. Indicate the location, size and configuration of doors, windows, roof, chimneys and exterior grade level

4. Submit Energy Worksheet - Residential Checklist
5. Submit a copy of any zoning permits that may be required.