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Safety and Buildings Division

Credential and Manufactured Home Services:
1400 East Washington Avenue
Madison, WI 53703
Mailing Address: Varies, see forms.
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Plan Review, Inspection and Other Services:
201 W. Washington Ave.
Madison, WI 53703
Mailing Address: Varies, see forms.
View Map/ get directions


Media Contact Only:
Greg Gasper
(608) 266-6795
Greg.Gasper@wi.gov

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Scott Walker
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Contacts Info on Credentials Check Credentials Lists of Credentials Credential Application Forms Code

S&B Credentials Program (Certifications, Licenses, Registrations)

 The Safety and Buildings Division administers the certifications, licenses, and registrations of approximately 80,000 individuals in 73 categories. Examples of services are processing of new applications and renewals, exam administration, renewals, continuing education records, and continuing education course approval. Most certification, registration, and licensing services are located in the Madison offices.

NEWS  

New Madison office location for S&B license and manufactured home services - Info

2012 Credential Exam Dates

- Environmental and Regulatory Services credential application forms are now listed with the S&B credential application forms and also have their own area on the credential forms Internet page.

- Proposals for general update changes in SPS 305, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code, have been sent to the legislature for assignment to committees for review.  See code development project documents.

- Applications for six new electrical credentials that become effective April 1, 2013 are available for download.  S&B will begin giving exams for the three that require exams in May, 2011, in case someone wishes to get the credentials early.  The other three credentials involve apprenticeships.  See all electrical credential applications.  See all S&B credential applications.  See more information, including code language involving new electrical credentials.

Some Wisconsin contractors need the  Building Contractor Registration

  S&B Credential Unit contacts

-  Request a replacement credential card, PDF file  //  Send an address change to the Credential Unit

- Email questions about licenses, certifications, and registrations: DspsSbCredentialing@wi.gov 

- Fax questions about licenses, certifications, and registrations: 608-283-7400.

- Contact the S&B Credentialing Unit, 608-261-8467, DspsSbCredentialing@wi.gov for information on applying for a credential. 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Time, M-F,1400 East Washington Ave., Madison. Maps to S&B offices.

- SBD-9890 SPS305 (R8/10) Credentialing Code SPS 305 (Only) Petition for Variance PDF file, Word file

- The Department of Regulation and Licensing regulates sanitarians, engineers, architects, home inspectors, and other professions.

- The Department of Health Services regulates care facilities, hotels, and restuarants.

- The Department of Health Services also regulates asbestos and lead, including people doing abatement and removal.

Education

Here is info on getting education courses approved for S&B credentials holders.

Some education providers have chosen to list their S&B- approved classes GO  

  2012 S&B Credential Exams

 See application forms to schedule exams Two sessions each day: Morning sessions start at 8 a.m. // Afternoon sessions start at 1 p.m.
Pewaukee - WCTC Education Center, 800 Main St. Pewaukee 53702 Map


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Green Bay – Hyatt on Main (formerly Hotel Sierra), 333 Main St, Green Bay 54301 Map


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Eau Claire - Plaza Hotel, 1202 Claremont Ave., Eau Claire, 54701
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Email this page's manager, Todd Taylor, Todd.Taylor@Wisconsin.gov or 608-267-3606

The Department of Safety and Professional Services Safety and Buildings Division is an equal opportunity service provider and employer. If you need assistance to access services or need material in an alternate format, please contact us, 608-266-3151, TDD Relay dial 711 in Wisconsin or 800-947-3529, or Todd.Taylor@Wisconsin.gov