This application is used to apply for permits for any structural changes or major changes to mechanical systems. The need for obtaining a permit for minor restoration or for the repair of an installation to bring it back to previous code compliance will be determined by the town building inspector. Contact:   tom@tsinspections.com   or 920-655-1735

Applicant agrees to make the site available for state, county or local inspection. By filing this application the applicant also agrees to the conditions further specified on this application and that they will maintain the site to ensure emergency fire and rescue would have access to all areas of the project for inspection or emergency calls.

The issuing jurisdiction expects all commercial and multifamily construction to comply with all State Commercial Building codes

(SPS 360-366) plus any appendices, state fire codes and accessibility requirements as defined by Federal Disabilities Act.  It also expects that any required county sanitary, shoreline protection and DNR regulations are followed and and permits will be obtained from these agencies by the owner or agent if required for the project.  The issuing jurisdiction will cooperate with these agencies to assist them with enforcement whenever jurisdiction allows.

In addition to State codes the issuing jurisdiction may adopt other local ordinances and practices that relate to aspects of commercial and multifamily projects.  Contact the town building inspector for more information:       tom@tsinspections.com  or 920-655-1735

 

issuing jurisdiction concerns generally fall into the following areas;

•Compliance with the zoning and design requirements.

•Sign placement, size and illumination.

•Public exterior lighting.

•Street damage, parking and road access.

•Erosion control.

•Fencing for public safety during construction.

•Fire and emergency vehicle access during construction.

•Noise and environmental pollution control.

1. •   Non tracking driveway will need to be in place and roads cleaned daily.
   

2. •   Provision for sanitary facility for on site workers.
   

3. •   BUILDING MATERIAL WASTE  must be contained on site.  Dumpsters or other holding containers will need to designed to prevent waste materials from moving off site.
   

•NO BURNING OF WASTE MATERIALS IS ALLOWED ON CONSTRUCTION SITES by state law.

BUILDING PLANS:

Building plans for all multifamily and commercial projects must be filed with the issuing jurisdiction. The level of plan review the Town requires for a construction permit will depend on the size and level of health or safety that is anticipated by the project. The Town requirement for plan review will follow State code Subchapter III Comm 61.30 and tables 61-30-1 to 61-30-3.

•Whenever state commercial building code requires a plan to be stamped by a registered professional engineer or architect  -a copy bearing the seal and any recommendations will need to be filed with this application for a construction permit.

•Whenever state code requires plans to be reviewed by the State, --- a stamped copy along with the recommendations will need to be given to the Town with this application.

•All other plans need to be drawn to scale and provide enough detail to allow for review of structural, mechanical and public safety requirements. Contractor developed plans will be accepted for projects that are not required to have state approved plans or sealed architect plans by this statute.  The issuing jurisdiction retains the right to require plan review of contractor developed plans by a certified professional or approved reviewer at the expense of the applicant when local building inspector deems it necessary.

COMMERCIAL CODE  QUESTIONS:

COMMERCIAL CODE QUESTIONS  should be directed to state inspectors.

Rodger Strege

State Building Inspector   920-366-2857

rodger.strege@wi.gov

Terry Fameree

State Electrical Inspector   920-360-2529

terry.fameree@wi.gov

                        Tom Braun

State Plumbing Consultant  715-340-5387

thomas.braun@wi.gov

LOCAL ORDINANCE QUESTIONS;

Tom Smith  Inspections LLC        

2740 Otto Court  ---  Green Bay, WI. 54313

                920-655-1735      EMAIL tom@tsinspections.com

SUPERVISION AND INSPECTION:

1.The issuing jurisdiction requires all owners or agents to follow SPS-361 for required state inspections.

2. 2.  The issuing jurisdiction inspector will only enforce local ordinances and will not be do official commercial structural, electrical  or mechanical code inspections. If any questionable practices that are observed by the local building inspector at any inspection will be discussed with the owner, agent or on site supervisor.  If it can’t be resolved, the local inspector will request state inspector review.
   

3. 3.   The applicant will notify the local inspector when any final or occupancy inspection is scheduled for state inspectors or project architect so the local building inspector can attend.
   

4.When the project is required by state code to have supervision, the name of that registered architect or engineer will be provided to the issuing jurisdiction.

5.When the project is required by state codes to have on-site commercial electrical or plumbing inspections those inspections are to be completed by state inspectors at the expense of the owner or agent and copies of any findings sent to the issuing jurisdiction

6.When the project is required by state codes to have on-site structural inspections those inspections are to be completed by State Building Inspector Rodger Strege.  (920-366-2857)  rodger.strege@wi.gov

7.Construction documents are to be available to local fire department officials for inspection and verification of vehicle and firefighter access.

COMPLIANCE STATEMENT copies:

Prior to final occupancy the owner or agent shall file a copy of any compliance statement the general may have required from sub contractors for specific trades that were used or required for the project. The intent of a compliance statement should  certify that to the best of their knowledge construction of the occupied area has been performed in substantial compliance with approved plans and specifications for general construction, electrical, plumbing, HVAC. 

For projects that required the DNR erosion control permits  the general contractor must also provide a documentation of long term maintenance for storm structures per requirements of NR 528. and other transfer of responsibility agreements.

APPLICATION  DOCUMENT

Because the scope of projects range from small and simple to very large and complex no specific “fill in the blanks” application form has been developed for the town permit application.  Instead we ask that you just copy and paste the following into a word processing document and complete sections as appropriate to your project.

Include the COMMERCIAL FEES FOR BUILDING PERMIT with application.

Make checks payable to Tom Smith Inspections LLC

Your application letter should provide as much of the following as appropriate for the project.

Owner information:

Company:

Address:

Building site address: If different from company address:

Contact information for company representative responsible for project:

Office Phone:

Mobile Phone:

Site Supervisor:

Office Phone:

Company:

Address:

Office Phone:

Mobile Phone:

Projects over 25,000 cubic feet: Provide town with one copy of approved plans.

For projects requiring State plan review must include the  approval date and number.

Projects that require an architect or professional engineered plan must identify designer, their company address, and phone of that professional

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

Total land area disturbed for project: (Erosion Control Area)

Describe any wet land or other special protected areas.

Will any areas be fenced for public safety during construction or after construction?

Parking areas: # of stalls.

Number of handicapped parking stalls. Specify for van or regular vehicle.

Will parking area be paved? 

Size of paved area in square feet.

Portion of land area used for structure.

Portion of land area for green space.

Portion of land area retained for future expansion or use undetermined.

Signature of applicant  following this statement:

I certify I am the owner or agent  and grant inspection access to project at any reasonable time. I certify the information provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge.    I WILL IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY THE TOWN INSPECTOR IF PLAN CHANGES ARE MADE OR ERRORS ARE DISCOVERED AT A LATER DATE.

SIGNATURE:  _____________________________________________ DATE:____________