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Building Inspection Counter Appointments

Building Inspection plan review and zoning review counters will be open to the public by appointment only.

Inspections

The following inspections are required, remember not to cover permitted work before it is inspected:

Building Inspections

New Building or Addition

  1. Footing
  2. Framing (after plumbing, heating, and electric runs are made but before anything is covered up)
  3. Insulation (includes installed vapor retarder)
  4. Final

Alterations

  1. Framing
  2. Final

Mechanical Inspections

  1. Trench depth (for exterior trenches)
  2. Rough (electrical, plumbing, and/or heating runs made without fixtures or devices connected)
  3. Final (with devices connected)

1 & 2 Family Residential

  • New Building Construction
    • New Garage
    • New House
    • New Shed
  • Additions
    • Attic Alterations or Conversions
    • Decks
    • General Additions, including Screened Porches
    • Hot Tub, Whirlpool or Spa
    • Swimming Pools (above or in-ground)
  • Alterations
    • Change the Number of Dwelling Units
    • General Alterations, including Bathrooms, Kitchens & Basements
  • Repairs & Replacements
    • Central Air Conditioner
    • Doors
    • Electrical Outlet, Switch or Fixture
    • Fence or Hedge
    • Furnace
    • Roofing, Shingling, Reroofing & Reroof Shingling your House or Garage
    • Siding your House or Garage
    • Soffit & Facia Only
    • Street Terrace Alterations (Sidewalk, Terrace, Drive Apron)
    • Utilities, Hook up or Repair (Excavate in Right of Way)
    • Water Heater or Softener
    • Windows & Frames
  • Solar Energy System
  • Inspections
  • Tips: Shop around for Materials and/or Contractors

Contact Building Inspection

Building Inspection
215 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
Suite 017
Madison, WI 53703

  • Hours:
    Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
  • Conditional Use Questions
  • Variances / Area Exceptions Questions
  • Zoning & Rezoning Questions
  • Other Questions
  • Phone: (608) 266-4551
  • Building Plan Review: (608) 266-4559
  • Fax: (608) 266-6377
  • WI Relay Service

Development Services Center

  • Contact Us
  • Hours:
    Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
  • Phone: (608) 266-4551
  • Building Plan Review:
    (608) 266-4559
  • Fax: (608) 266-6377
  • WI Relay Service

Contributing Agencies

  • Building Inspection
  • Engineering
  • Madison Fire Department
  • Planning

Resources

  • Data Sheets
  • Development Assistance Team (DAT)
  • Development Center Terminology
  • Development Review Bodies
  • Neighborhood Resources
  • Project Status Information
  • Additional Resources

Fees

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  • Clerk's Office License Fees
  • Fire Code License Fees
  • Food & Drink Licenses
  • Inspection Fees
  • Site Plan Review Fees
  • Traffic Engineering Fees
  • Zoning Fees
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