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What is needed to obtain a building permit?
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. 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:
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Rooms;
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Doors;
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Windows;
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Room use;
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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;
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Exit passageways (hallways) and stairs (including all stair dimensions – riser height, tread width, stair width, headroom and handrail heights);
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Plumbing fixtures (bathroom, kitchen, etc.) – lavatory, water closet, water heater, softener, etc.;
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Chimney(s) – include also the type of construction (masonry or factory built) and rating, if metal;
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Heating equipment;
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Cooling equipment (central air conditioning, if provided);
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Attic and crawl space access; and
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Fire separation between dwelling and garage.
3. Elevation drawing which
shows:
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Information on exterior appearance; and
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Indicate the location, size and configuration of doors, windows, roof, chimneys and exterior grade level.
The Town of Windsor uses General Engineering for our Town building
inspections. If you have further questions contact General
Engineering at:
General Engineering Company
412 East Slifer Street
P.O. Box 340
Portage, WI 53901
Phone: 608-742-2169
gec@generalengineering.net
www.generalengineering.net
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