S&B Certifications, Registrations, and Licenses

Automatic Fire Sprinkler Contractor License

How does the credential vary from others in the field? A sprinkler contractor can do physical installation, repair, testing, and maintenance work, and can oversee the work of others holding sprinkler credentials.

What are the prerequisites for obtaining the credential? Pass an exam. A person applying for the exam should show 1000 hours experience for three years as a licensed journeyman sprinkler fitter, or have a degree in civil or mechanical engineering or other sprinkler-related curriculum, or show 1000 hours experience for seven years in sprinkler design or installation (can substitute three years full-time schooling for experience), or hold Level III certification in sprinkler layout from the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies.

How does someone apply for the exam? A person applying to take a sprinkler contractor license exam shall submit an application, a $25 application fee, and a $100 exam fee. Upon successful passage of the exam, an applicant will receive a letter asking them to a submit a prorated part of the $2000 four-year license fee.

Application form for the credential. PDF file 

What will be on the exam? The open book exam has true/false and multiple choice questions about SPS 305, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code, and SPS 382.41, Plumbing Code; and NFPA standards 13 (2007 edition), 13R (2007 edition), 14, 15 (2007 editions), 20 (2007 edition), 22, 25 (2008 edition) of the National Fire Protection Association; and Friction Loss Tables; 2009 IBC and SPS 360-366, Wisconsin Building Code. Index of S&B codes online. Paper copies of Wisconsin Administrative Code books may be obtained from Document Sales, 608- 266-3358 or 800-362-7253. For other S&B publications, see state Document Sales Catalog, then choose Department of Safety and Professional Services on the contents page to find the Safety and Buildings documents.

What is the term of the credential? The license expires on June 30. The initial term shall be until the third following June 30 after obtaining the license. The first license fee is prorated. After the initial term, the term is four years.

Is there a continuing education requirement? Yes. Continuing education requirement for the initial term are waived through first obtaining the license. Subsequent renewals require at least 24 hours of approved continuing education by March 30 of the year the credential expires.

How will the credential be renewed? A renewal letter will be sent to the credential holders for whom S&B has record of fulfilling the continuing education requirements, approximately 45 days before the renewal date. A nonrenewal letter is sent to those people who do not have sufficient continuing education taken by March 30 of the year the credential expires.

SPS 305 is the Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Code. Relevant sections for this credential are SPS 305.001 through 305.12 and SPS 305.50.

S&B programs related to the credential. Fire Protection Systems. Credentialing. Commercial Buildings. Plumbing. One- and Two-Family Dwellings.

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Automatic Fire Sprinkler Contractor-Maintenance Registration

How does the credential vary from others in the field? A contractor-maintenance has project size limitations and can work only in facilities of their employer.

What are the prerequisites for obtaining the credential? Pass an exam. To take the exam, a person should have completed an automatic fire sprinkler system apprenticeship.

How does someone apply for the exam? A person applying to take a sprinkler contractor-maintenance registration exam shall submit a completed application, a $25 application fee, and a $50 exam fee. Upon successful passage of the exam, an applicant will receive a letter asking them to a submit a prorated part of the $400 four-year registration fee.

Application form for the credential. PDF file 

What will be on the exam? The open book exam has true/false and multiple choice questions about SPS 305, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code, and SPS 382.41, Plumbing Code; and NFPA standards 13 (2007 edition), 14 (2007 edition), and 25 (2007 edition).  Index of S&B codes online.  Paper copies of Wisconsin Administrative Code books may be obtained from Document Sales 608- 266-3358, or 800-362-7253.  For other S&B publications, see state Document Sales Catalog, then choose Department of Safety and Professional Services on the contents page to find the Safety and Buildings documents.

What is the term of the credential? The registration expires on June 30. The initial term shall be until the third following June 30 after obtaining the registration. The first registration fee is prorated. After the initial term, the term is four years.

Is there a continuing education requirement? Yes. There is no continuing education requirement for the initial term after passing the exam. Subsequent renewals of an automatic fire sprinkler contractor-maintenance registration require at least 12 hours of acceptable continuing education by March 30 of the year the registration expires.

How will the credential be renewed? A renewal letter will be sent to the credential holders for whom S&B has record of fulfilling the continuing education requirements, approximately 45 days before the renewal date. A non-renewal letter is sent to those people who do not have sufficient continuing education taken by March 30 of the year the credential expires.

SPS 305 is the Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Code. Relevant sections for this credential are SPS 305.001 through 305.12 and SPS 305.54.

S&B programs related to the credential. Fire Protection Systems. Credentialing. Commercial Buildings. Plumbing. One- and Two-Family Dwellings.

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Automatic Fire Sprinkler Fitter - Maintenance Registration

How does the credential vary from others in the field? A fitter-maintenance may perform limited installations, repair, testing and maintenance of existing automatic fire sprinkler systems, within the facilities of one employer, under supervision of a fire sprinkler contractor or a contractor-maintenance.

What are the prerequisites for obtaining the credential? Submit an application and fee.

How does someone apply for the credential? A person applying for a sprinkler fitter-maintenance registration shall submit a completed application, a $10 application fee, and a prorated part of the $60 four-year registration fee.

Application form for the credential. PDF file 

What is the term of the credential? The registration expires on June 30. The initial term shall be until the third following June 30. The first license fee is prorated. After the initial term, the term is four years.

Is there a continuing education requirement? No

How will the credential be renewed? A renewal letter will be sent to the credential holder approximately 45 days before the renewal date.

SPS 305 is the Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Code. Relevant sections for this credential are SPS 305.001 through 305.12 and SPS 305.55.

S&B programs related to the credential. Fire Protection Systems. Credentialing. Commercial Buildings. Plumbing. One- and Two-Family Dwellings.

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Automatic Fire Sprinkler System Apprentice Registration

How does the credential vary from others in the field? An automatic fire sprinkler fitter apprentice does not have the limits placed on maintenance categories. An apprentice has additional apprenticeship requirements with the state Department of Workforce Development for training and education, beyond registration with the Safety and Buildings Division.

What are the prerequisites for obtaining the credential? should be indentured to a fire sprinkler contractor in an approved fire sprinkler apprenticeship.

How does someone apply for the credential? A person applying for a sprinkler apprentice registration shall submit a completed application and a $15 one-year registration fee.

What is the term of the credential? One year from date of issuance.

Application form for the credential. PDF file 

Is there a continuing education requirement? Not for the S&B apprenticeship registration. However, an apprentice has requirements with the state Department of Workforce Development for training and education.

How will the credential be renewed? A renewal letter will be sent to the credential holder approximately 45 days before the renewal date.

SPS 305 is the Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Code. Relevant sections for this credential are SPS 305.001 through 305.12 and SPS 305.53.

S&B programs related to the credential. Fire Protection Systems. Credentialing. Commercial Buildings. Plumbing. One- and Two-Family Dwellings.

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Automatic Fire Sprinkler System Tester Registration

How does the credential vary from others in the field? A tester is limited to testing and may not install, repair, or maintain sprinkler systems.

What are the prerequisites for obtaining the credential? Pass an exam.

How does someone apply for the exam? A person applying for a sprinkler tester registration shall submit a completed application, a $15 application fee, and a $25 exam fee. Upon the successful completion of the exam, S&B will send a letter asking that the person send the $180 four-year registration fee.

What is the term of the credential? Four years from date of issuance.

Application form for the credential. PDF file 

What will be on the exam? The open book exam has true/false and multiple choice questions about SPS 305, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code, Comm 82.41, Plumbing Code, and NFPA standards 13 (2007 edition), 14 (2007 edition), and 25 (2008 edition) of the National Fire Protection Association. Index of S&B codes online.  Paper copies of Wisconsin Administrative Code books may be obtained from Document Sales 608- 266-3358, or 800-362-7253.  For other S&B publications, see state Document Sales Catalog, then choose Department of Safety and Professional Services on the contents page to find the Safety and Buildings documents.

Is there a continuing education requirement? No

How will the credential be renewed? A renewal letter will be sent to the credential holder approximately 45 days before the renewal date.

SPS 305 is the Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Code. Relevant sections for this credential are SPS 305.001 through 305.12 and SPS 305.56.

S&B programs related to the credential. Fire Protection Systems. Credentials. Commercial Buildings. Plumbing. One- and Two-Family Dwellings.

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Beginning Electrician Certification

How does the credential vary from others in the field? The work that can be done by people holding the various electrical credentials in Wisconsin - electrical contractor, master, journeyman, and beginning - is defined on a local level. There are state code qualifications for obtaining the different electrical credentials, but other than requiring an electrical contractor to be or employee a master electrician, the duties of the different electricians are not defined.

What are the prerequisites for obtaining the credential? There are no prerequisites.

How does someone apply for the credential? A person may submit a completed application, a $15 application fee, and a $20  certification fee.

What is the term of the credential? The certification expires one year from the date of issuance.

Application form for the credential. PDF file 

Is there a continuing education requirement? Renewals for beginning electricans after June 30, 2013, shall require at least 24 hours of continuing education.

How will the credential be renewed? A renewal letter will be sent to the credential holder approximately 45 days before the renewal date.

SPS 305 is the Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Code. Relevant sections for this credential are SPS 305.001 through 305.12 and SPS 305.45.

S&B programs related to the credential. Electrical. Credentials. Commercial Buildings. UDC.

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  Blaster Classes 1-7 Licenses

Class 1: A person, who either holds a license as a licensed class 1 blaster or is under the direct supervision of a person who holds a license as a licensed class 1 blaster, may conduct blasting operations and activities not closer than 500 feet to an inhabited building for stumps, boulders, ice, frost, concrete, footings, foundations, pole settings, drainage ditches, beaver dams, pot holes, seismic tests, boiler tubes, fertilizer piles, silos, dimension stone, well shooting, metal forms, black powder, or coal piles.

Class2: A person, who either holds a license as a licensed class 2 blaster or is under the direct supervision of a person who holds a license as a licensed class 2 blaster, may conduct blasting operations and activities for stumps, boulders, ice, frost, concrete, footings, foundations, pole settings, drainage ditches, beaver dams, pot holes, seismic tests, boiler tubes, fertilizer piles, silos, dimension stone, well shooting, metal forms, black powder or coal piles.

Class 3: A person, who either holds a license as a licensed class 3 blaster or is under the direct supervision of a person who holds a license as a licensed class 3 blaster, may conduct blasting operations and activities for underground mining, underground construction or tunnels.

Class 4: A person, who either holds a license as a licensed class 4 blaster or is under the direct supervision of a person who holds a license as a licensed class 4 blaster, may conduct blasting operation and activities not closer than 2500 feet to an inhabited building for quarries, open pits, road cuts, trenches, site excavations, basements, underwater demolition or underground excavations.

Class 5: A person, who either holds a license as a licensed class 5 blaster or is under the direct supervision of a person who holds a license as a licensed class 5 blaster, may conduct blasting operations and activities 2500 feet and closer to an inhabited building for quarries, open pits and road cuts.

Class 6: A person, who either holds a license as a licensed class 6 blaster or is under the direct supervision of a person who holds a license as a licensed class 6 blaster, may conduct blasting operations and activities 2500 feet and closer to an inhabited building for trenches, site excavations, basements, underwater demolition, underground excavations or structures 15 feet or less in height.

Class 7: A person, who either holds a license as a licensed class 7 blaster or is under the direct supervision of a person who holds a
license as a licensed class 7 blaster, may conduct blasting operations and activities for structures greater than 15 feet in height, bridges, towers or any of the objects or purposes specified under classes 1 to 6.

What are the prerequisites for obtaining the credential? Pass an exam. Applicants must be be 21 years old and must submit proof of 640 hours experience under the supervision of a blaster who holds the class of license the applicant wishes to take the exam for.

How does someone apply for the credential? A person applying to take a blaster license exam shall submit an application, and a $30 exam fee. S&B will do a criminal history check with the state Department of Justice. Upon successful passage of the exam, an applicant will receive a letter asking them to submit the $100 four-year license fee.

What is the term of the credential? Four years from date of issuance.

Application form for the credential.
Blaster Class 1: PDF file
Blaster Class 2: PDF file
Blaster Class 3: PDF file
Blaster Class 4: PDF file
Blaster Class 5: PDF file
Blaster Class 6: PDF file
Blaster Class 7: PDF file

What will be on the exams? The exams have true/false and multiple choice questions about SPS 305, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code, and SPS 307, Explosive and Fireworks. The exam is open book. See index of online Wisconsin codes.

Is there a continuing education requirement?  No.

How will the credential be renewed?  A letter will be sent to the credential holder approximately 45 days before the renewal date.

SPS 305 is the Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Code.  Relevant sections for this credential are SPS 305.001 through 305.12 and SPS 305.20.

S&B programs related to the credential. Explosive and Fireworks. Mines, Pits, and Quarries. Credentials.

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Boiler Repairer

  Boiler-Pressure Vessel Inspector Certification

How does the credential vary from others in the field? A certified boiler-pressure vessel inspector may do the inspection defined above or may supervise a certified in-service field inspector.

What are the prerequisites for obtaining the credential? A person applying for a boiler-pressure vessel inspector certification shall have: 1. Passed the competency exam by the national board of boiler and pressure vessel inspectors; and either a degree in engineering from an accredited college or university and at least 1,000 hours in one year of experience in the design, construction, operation, or inspection of boilers or pressure vessels; or an associate degree in mechanical technology from an accredited college or school and at least 1,000 hours per year for at least two years of experience in the design, construction, operation or inspection of boilers or pressure vessels; or c. At least 1,000 hours per year for at least three years of experience in the design, construction, operation, or inspection of boilers or pressure vessels.

How does someone apply for the credential? A person applying for a boiler-pressure vessel inspector certification shall submit a completed application, and a $120 four-year certification fee.

What is the term of the credential? The certification expires on December 31. The initial term shall be until the third following December 31. The first certification fee is prorated. After the initial term, the term is four years.

Application form for the credential. PDF file 

Is there a continuing education requirement? Yes. There is no continuing education required for the first renewal after passing the exam. Subsequent renewals are contingent upon obtaining at least 24 hours of acceptable continuing education within the four-year period of the license. The continuing education period ends three months (Sept. 30) before the expiration of the credential (Dec. 31).

How will the credential be renewed? A renewal letter will be sent to the credential holder approximately 45 days before the renewal date.

SPS 305 is the Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Code. Relevant sections for this credential are SPS 305.001 through 305.12 and SPS 305.60.

S&B programs related to the credential. Boilers. Credentials.

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  Building Contractor Registration

S&B programs related to the credential. Credentials. Building Contractor.

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  Commercial Building Inspector Certification

How does the credential vary from others in the field? There are a number of different inspector credentials administered by the Safety and Buildings Division. The commercial building inspector's responsibilities are defined in the paragraph above.

What are the prerequisites for obtaining the credential? Pass an exam. Or, the exam is not necessary if a person holds a certificate issued by the International Code Council as one of the following: commercial combination inspector, building inspector, combination plans examiner, commercial building inspector and commercial mechanical inspector, building plans examiner and mechanical plans examiner; or a person holds a registration under chapter 443, stats., as an architect or engineer.

How does someone apply for the credential? A person applying to take a commercial building inspector certification exam shall submit an application, a $15 application fee, and a $25 exam fee. Upon successful passage of the exam an applicant will receive a letter asking them to a submit a prorated part of the $40 four-year certification fee.

Or, a person may submit a completed application, a $15 application fee, and evidence of registration or certification as noted just above. A successful applicant will receive a letter asking them to a submit a prorated part of the $40 certification fee.

What is the term of the credential? The certification expires on June 30. The initial term shall be until the third following June 30. The first certification fee is prorated. After the initial term, the term is four years.

Application form for the credential. PDF file 

What will be on the exam? The open book exam has true/false and multiple choice questions about SPS 305, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code; 2009 International Model Codes - Building, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, Energy Conservation and Existing Buildings (IBC, IMC, IFGC, IECC, IEBC).  These five codes can be obtained via the International Code Council’s WebSite, http://www.iccsafe.org, or by calling the ICC, 800-786-4452. Accessibility standard ICC/ANSI A117.1-2003.  This standard can also be purchased from the International Code Council.  Index of S&B codes online.  Paper copies of Wisconsin Administrative Code books may be obtained from Document Sales 608- 266-3358, or 800-362-7253.  For other S&B publications, see state Document Sales Catalog, then choose Department of Safety and Professional Services on the contents page to find the Safety and Buildings documents.

Is there a continuing education requirement? Yes. The continuing education period ends three months (March 30) before the expiration of the certification. There is no continuing education requirement for the first renewal after passing the exam. There is an education requirement if the credential is obtained without examination, i.e., being waived through because of an ICC credential or being an architect or engineer.

How will the credential be renewed? A renewal letter will be sent to the credential holders for whom S&B has record of fulfilling the continuing education requirements, approximately 45 days before the renewal date. A non-renewal letter is sent to those people who do not have sufficient continuing education taken by March 30 of the year their credential expires.

SPS 305 is the Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Code. Relevant sections for this credential are SPS 305.001 through 305.12 and SPS 305.61.

S&B programs related to the credential. Commercial Buildings. Fire Protection Systems. Credentials.

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Commercial Electrical Inspector Certification

Who should have this credential? A person may conduct the inspection of electrical installations in public buildings and places of employment for the purpose of administering and enforcing SPS 316, Electrical Code, if the person holds a commercial electrical inspector certification.

How does the credential vary from others in the field? There are a number of different inspector credentials administered by the Safety and Buildings Division. The commercial electrical inspector's responsibilities are defined in the paragraph above.

What are the prerequisites for obtaining the credential? A person applying to take a commercial electrical inspector certification exam shall have: (a) 1. At least 1,000 hours per year for at least six years of experience in electrical work that relative to the experience required under subd. 1, each full-time semester spent in a school of electrical engineering or other accredited college, university, technical or vocational school in an electrical-related program shall be considered equivalent to 500 hours of experience, with no more than 3,000 hours and three years of experience through education being credited toward the required experience; or

(b) At least 1,000 hours per year for at least three years of experience in electrical work and has a degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university; or

(c) At least 1,000 hours per year for at least three years of experience in electrical work and holds a registration or certification under ch. 443, Stats., as a registered professional engineer, a registered architect or a certified designer of electrical systems.

Or, a person may apply for a commercial electrical inspector certification is they provide: 1. Evidence that the person holds a certification as a master electrician issued under SPS 305.43; 2. Evidence that the person holds a certification issued by the International Code Council as either an electrical inspector or a commercial electrical inspector, or 3. Evidence that the person holds a certification issued under the International Association of Electrical Inspectors/National Fire Protection Association certification program as a certified electrical inspector−master.

How does someone apply for the credential? A person applying to take a commercial electrical inspector certification exam shall submit a completed application, a $15 application fee, and a $25 exam fee. Upon successful passage of the exam an applicant will receive a letter asking them to a submit a prorated part of the $40 four-year certification fee.

What is the term of the credential? The certification expires on June 30. The initial term shall be until the third following June 30. The first certification fee is prorated. After the initial term, the term is four years.

Application form for the credential. PDF file 

What will be on the exam? The open book exam has true/false and multiple choice questions about SPS 305, Licenses, Certifications and Registrations Code; SPS 316: Electrical Code; and the adopted National Electrical Code (2005). Index of S&B codes online. Paper copies of Wisconsin Administrative Code books may be obtained from Document Sales 608- 266-3358, or 800-362-7253. For other S&B publications, see state Document Sales Catalog, then choose Department of Safety and Professional Services on the contents page to find the Safety and Buildings documents.

Is there a continuing education requirement? Yes. the continuing education period ends three months (March 30) before the expiration of the certification. There is no continuing education requirement for first renewal after passing the exam. There is an education requirement if the credential is obtained without examination, i.e. being waived through as a Master Electrician. Renewals of commercial electrical inspector certification after the initial term are contingent upon obtaining at least 24 hours of acceptable continuing education within the time period specified.

How will the credential be renewed? A renewal letter will be sent to the credential holders for whom S&B has record of fulfilling the continuing education requirements, approximately 45 days before the renewal date. A nonrenewal letter is sent to those people who do not have sufficient continuing education taken by March 30 of the year the credential expires.

SPS 305 is the Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Code. Relevant sections for this credential are SPS 305.001 through 305.12 and SPS 305.62.

S&B programs related to the credential. Electrical. Commercial Buildings. Credentials.

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Commercial Plumbing Inspector Certification

1. The city shall utilize at least one supervisor to oversee all plumbing inspections and all plumbing plan reviews who shall hold a certification as a commercial plumbing inspector issued under this section and who shall hold a license as a master plumber or a license as a journeyman plumber.

2. The city shall utilize at least one individual to conduct all plumbing inspections and all plumbing plan reviews who shall hold a certification as a commercial plumbing inspector issued under this section and who shall hold a license as a master plumber or a license as a journeyman plumber. (This option does not prevent the employment of individuals to organizationally supervise the plumbing inspectors and plumbing plan reviewers. In such cases, where the individuals are providing administrative supervision, the supervisors are not required to be certified as commercial plumbing inspectors or to be licensed plumbers.)

How does the credential vary from others in the field? There are a number of different inspector credentials administered by the Safety and Buildings Division. The commercial plumbing inspector's responsibilities are defined in the paragraph above. A commercial plumbing inspector may do plumbing inspections and plan review for all plumbing within their jurisdiction, while a Uniform Dwelling Code inspector may only conduct plumbing inspections and plan reviews for SPS 325, Uniform Dwelling Code.

What are the prerequisites for obtaining the credential? Pass an exam, or without exam by holding a master or journeyman plumbing license.

How does someone apply for the exam? A person applying to take a commercial plumbing inspector exam shall submit a completed application, evidence of meeting special conditions noted above (if appropriate), a $15 application fee, and a $25 exam fee. Upon passage of the exam, an applicant will receive a letter asking them to a submit a prorated part of the $40 four-year certification fee.

Application form for the credential. PDF file 

What will be on the exam? The open book exam has true/false and multiple choice questions about chapter 145, Wisconsin Statutes; and SPS 305, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code, SPS 381-387: Plumbing Code. Index of S&B codes online. Paper copies of Wisconsin Administrative Code books may be obtained from Document Sales 608- 266-3358, or 800-362-7253. For other S&B publications, see state Document Sales Catalog, then choose Department of Safety and Professional Services on the contents page to find the Safety and Buildings documents.

What is the term of the credential? The certification expires on June 30. The initial term shall be until the fourth following June 30. The first certification fee is prorated. After the initial term, the term is fourth years.

Is there a continuing education requirement? Yes. There is no continuing education requirement for the first renewal after passing the exam. There is an education requirement for the initial term if the credential is obtained without exam, i.e. being waived through as a master or journeyman plumber, or as a UDC inspector. To renew after the initial term, at least 24 hours of acceptable continuing education is needed by March 30 of the year the credential expires.

How will the credential be renewed? A renewal letter will be sent to the credential holders for whom S&B has record of fulfilling the continuing education requirements, approximately 45 days before the renewal date. A nonrenewal letter is sent to those people who do not have sufficient continuing education taken by March 30 of the year the credential expires.

SPS 305 is the Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Code. Relevant sections for this credential are SPS 305.001 through 305.12 and SPS 305.625.

S&B programs related to the credential. Plumbing. POWTS. Credentials.

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Cross Connection Control Tester Registration

How does the credential vary from others in the field? The CCCD tester may test and repair the devices, but not do other plumbing.

What are the prerequisites for obtaining the credential? A person applying for a cross connection control device tester registration shall have at least 40 hours in an approved course or courses in the theory of cross connection control, the operation, testing and maintenance of cross connection control devices, and the national standards for the devices. The course or courses shall include instruction in at least: (A) Reduced pressure principle backflow preventers; (b) Reduced pressure detector backflow preventers; (c) Pressure vacuum breaker assemblies; (d) Double check detector assembly backflow preventers; (e) Double check backflow prevention assemblies; and (f) Back siphon age backflow vacuum breakers.

How does someone apply for the credential? A person may submit a completed application, a $15 application fee, and a $180 four-year registration fee.

Application form for the credential. PDF file 

Is there a continuing education requirement? No.

How will the credential be renewed? A renewal letter will be sent to the credential holder approximately 45 days before the renewal date.

SPS 305 is the Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Code. Relevant sections for this credential are SPS 305.001 through 305.12 and SPS 305.99.

S&B programs related to the credential. Plumbing. Credentials.

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Dwelling Contractor, Dwelling Contractor Qualifier, and Dwelling Contractor-Restricted Certifications

How does the restricted credential vary? The a dwelling contractor-restricted category is for projects under $25,000, for contractors who provide a surety bond of less than $25,000. The figure of $5,000 mentioned in 101.654(2)(a)1, Stats. is the minimum for providing a surety bond. That minimum only is valid for the restricted category; there should be at least a $25,000 bond for the "full" or unrestricted dwelling contractor category, if a bond is provided and not the certificate of insurance described in 101.654(2)(a)2, Stats.

What are the prerequisites for obtaining the dwelling contractor? A person applying for a dwelling contractor certification or a restricted certification shall provide evidence that the person complies with worker's compensation requirements, unemployment compensation requirements, and liability or bond insurance requirements as specified under s. 101.654(2) and (2m), Stats. The person applying shall be the owner of the contracting business, a partner in the contracting business applying on behalf of a partnership, or the chairman of the board or chief executive officer applying on behalf of the contracting corporation.

101.654(2) An applicant for a certificate of financial responsibility shall provide to the satisfaction of the department proof of all of the following: (a) That the applicant has in force one of the following:

1. A bond endorsed by a surety company authorized to do business in this state of not less than $5,000, conditioned upon the applicant complying with all applicable provisions of the one- and 2-family dwelling code and any ordinance enacted under s. 101.65(1)(a).

2. A policy of general liability insurance issued by an insurer authorized to do business in this state insuring the applicant in the amount of at least $250,000 per occurrence because of bodily injury to or death of others or because of damage to the property of others.

(b) If the applicant is required under s. 102.28(2)(a) to have in force a policy of worker's compensation insurance or if the applicant is self-insured in accordance with s. 102.28(2)(b), that the applicant has in force a policy of worker's compensation insurance issued by an insurer authorized to do business in this state or is self-insured in accordance with s. 102.28(2)(b).

(c) If the applicant is required to make state unemployment insurance contributions under ch. 108 or is required to pay federal unemployment compensation taxes under 26 USC 3301 to 3311, that the applicant is making those contributions or paying those taxes as required.

(2m) If an applicant wishes to use a bond under sub. (2)(a)1. of less than $25,000 to comply with sub. (2) (a), the applicant shall agree not to perform any work on a dwelling for which the estimated cost of completion is greater than the amount of the bond. The department shall indicate any restriction under this subsection on the certificate of financial responsibility issued.

What are the prerequisites for obtaining the dwelling contractor qualifier certification? A person wishing to obtain a dwelling contractor qualifier certification must attend 12 hours of approved qualifier training education and pass an exam given with that education. Proof of training attendance will need to be provided with the qualifier application.

- Anyone wishing to apply to have qualifier initial training or continuing education courses approved can use the Educational Course Application form, SBD-9156, PDF file. List of S&B staff to contact regarding course approvals, PDF file. Here is an explanation of DCQ course subject matter, PDF file.
- A list of some approved qualifier training classes is online. These are not the only DCQ classes available.

How does someone apply for the credentials? For a new Dwelling Contractor (and Restricted) Certification, a person shall provide an application form, a $15 application fee, the information described above in "prerequisites," and a $25 one-year certification fee. For the Dwelling Contractor Qualifier Certification, a person shall provide an application form, a $15 application fee, the information described above in "prerequisites," and a $30 two-year certification fee.

What are the term of the credential? The Dwelling Contractor (and Restricted) Certification is for one year from date of issuance. The Dwelling Contractor Qualifier term is two years

Application form for the credential. Dwelling Contractor certification: PDF file; or Restricted: PDF file; or Qualifier: PDF file

Is there a continuing education requirement? There is not an education requirement for the Dwelling Contractor (and Restricted) Certification. Anyone wishing to renew their Dwelling Contractor Qualifier Certification will need to obtain 12 credit hours of continuing education over the two-year educational cycle.

How will the credential be renewed? A renewal letter will be sent to the credential holder approximately 45 days before the renewal date.

SPS 305 is the Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Code. Relevant sections for this credential are SPS 305.001 through SPS 305.12 and SPS 305.31.

S&B programs related to the credential. One- and Two-Family Dwellings. Credentials.

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Electrical Apprentice Registration

(This credential becomes effective April 1, 2013.)
Who should have this credential? An electrical apprentice may do electrical wiring under general supervision of a licensed master electrician. Electrical apprentices may do electrical wiring under general supervision of a licensed residential master electrician if the wiring is associated with dwellings, dwelling units and detached accessory buildings such as garages, carports, gazebos and swimming pools.

How does the credential vary from others in the field? There are three categories of electrical apprentices. The “full” electrical apprentice may do specified types of electrical wiring under general supervision of people holding several different types of credentials. A residential electrical apprentice may do dwelling-related wiring under the general supervision of a master electrician or a master residential electrician, and may do other wiring under the direct supervision of a master electrician. An industrial electrical apprentice may do wiring within an industrial setting under the general supervision of a master electrician, and may do other wiring under the direct supervision of a master electrician or a journeyman electrician.

“Direct supervision” means providing oversight at the site where the activity is being conducted. “General supervision” means to assume responsibility for an activity of others without being present at the site where the activity is being conducted.

What are the prerequisites for obtaining the credential? A person applying for an electrical apprentice, an industrial electrical apprentice, or an residential electrical apprentice registration shall be indentured in an apprenticeship program recognized under ch. 106, Stats.

How does someone apply for the credential? A person applying for registration as a registered electrical apprentice, a registered industrial electrical apprentice, or a registered residential electrical apprentice shall submit an application, a $15 application fee, and a $15 registration fee.

Application form for the credential: PDF file

What is the term of the credential? The term is one year.

Is there a continuing education requirement? No

How will the credential be renewed? A renewal letter will be sent to the credential holders approximately 45 days before the renewal date. Proof of indenture is required for renewal.

SPS 305 is the Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Code. Relevant sections for this credential are SPS 305.001 through SPS 305.12 and SPS 305.40.

S&B programs related to the credential: Electrical and Lighting. Credentialing. Commercial Buildings. One- and Two-Family Dwellings.

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Electrical Contractor and Electrical Contractor-Restricted Certification

How do the credentials vary? The work that can be done by people holding the various electrical credentials in Wisconsin - electrical contractor, contractor-restricted, master, journeyman, and beginning - is defined on a local level. There are state code qualifications for obtaining the different electrical credentials, but other than requiring an electrical contractor to be or employee a master electrician, the duties of the different electricians are not defined.

The contractor-restricted category is limited to people who held a municipal electrical license before the state certification system went into place. If the municipality after that time chose to ask for state certification, the person could obtain a state electrical contractor-restricted to satisfy the municipality's requirements. The restricted certification is valid only in the municipality in which the contractor previously held the local license.

What are the prerequisites for obtaining the credential? The person applying for an electrical contractor certification shall be the owner of the contracting business, a partner in the contracting business applying on behalf of the partnership, or the chairman of the board or chief executive officer applying on behalf of the contracting corporation. A person who holds an electrical contractor certification shall be a certified master electrician or employ one or more certified master electricians.

A person applying for an electrical contractor-restricted certification shall hold or have held a license or certification to do electrical construction work issued by one or more municipalities as of the date the municipalities required state certification under s. 101.87(3), Stats.

How does someone apply for the credential? A person applying for the electrical contractor or electrical contractor-restricted shall submit a completed application, a $35 application fee, and a $200 four-year certification fee.

What is the term of the credential? The certification expires on June 30. The initial term shall be until the third following June 30. The first certification fee is prorated. After the initial term, the term is four years.

Application form for the credential. Unrestricted: PDF file; or Restricted: PDF file

Is there a continuing education requirement? No.

How will the credential be renewed? A renewal letter will be sent to the credential holder approximately 45 days before the renewal date.

SPS 305 is the Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Code. Relevant sections for this credential are SPS 305.001 through SPS 305.12, SPS 305.41 and 305.42.

S&B programs related to the credential. Electrical. Credentials.

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Elevator Apprentice Registration

Who should have this credential? No person may erect, construct, alter, replace, maintain, repair, remove or dismantle conveyances unless the person holds a license or registration issued by the department.

How does the credential vary from others in the field? The activities of an individual, who holds a registration issued by the department as a registered elevator apprentice to erect, construct, alter, replace, maintain, repair, remove or dismantle conveyances, shall be performed under the general supervision of a person who is a licensed elevator mechanic.

What are the prerequisites for obtaining the credential? A person who erects, constructs, alters, replaces, maintains, repairs, removes or dismantles conveyances as a registered elevator apprentice may do so if he or she is indentured under ch. 106, Stats., or the U.S. Department of Labor.

How does someone apply for the credential? A person applying for the elevator apprentice registration shall submit a completed application, a $15 application fee and a $15 registration fee.

What is the term of the credential? Four years from date of issuance.

Application form for the credential. PDF file 

Is there a continuing education requirement? No.

How will the credential be renewed? A renewal letter will be sent to the credential holder approximately 45 days before the renewal date.

SPS 305 is the Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Code. Relevant sections for this credential are SPS 305.001 through SPS 305.12 and SPS 305.994.

S&B programs related to the credential. Elevators. Credentials.

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Elevator Apprentice-Restricted Registration

Who should have this credential? No person may erect, construct, alter, replace, maintain, repair, remove or dismantle conveyances unless the person holds a license or registration issued by the department.

How does the credential vary from others in the field? The activities of an individual, who holds a registration issued by the department as a registered elevator apprentice−restricted to maintain and repair conveyances and replace conveyance components and subsystems, except the replacement of hoist ropes and governor ropes, shall be performed under the general supervision of a person who is a licensed elevator mechanic or licensed elevator mechanic−restricted.

What are the prerequisites for obtaining the credential? A person applying for an elevator apprentice−restricted registration to maintain or repair conveyances or replace conveyance components or subsystems, except the replacement of hoist ropes and governor ropes, shall be indentured in an elevator apprenticeship program recognized under ch. 106, Stats., or by the U.S. Department of Labor.

How does someone apply for the credential? A person applying for the elevator apprentice−restricted registration shall submit a completed application, a $15 application fee and a $15 registration fee.

What is the term of the credential? Four years from date of issuance.

Application form for the credential. PDF file 

Is there a continuing education requirement? No.

How will the credential be renewed? A renewal letter will be sent to the credential holder approximately 45 days before the renewal date.

SPS 305 is the Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Code. Relevant sections for this credential are SPS 305.001 through SPS 305.12 and SPS 305.995.

S&B programs related to the credential. Elevators. Credentials.

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Elevator Contractor License

Who should have this credential? No person or entity may engage in the business or offer to engage in the business of constructing, installing, altering, servicing, replacing or maintaining conveyances unless the person or entity holds a license issued by the department as a licensed elevator contractor.

How does the credential vary from others in the field? The person applying for an elevator contractor license shall be the owner of the contracting business, a partner in the contracting business applying on behalf of a partnership, or the chairman of the board or chief executive officer applying on behalf of the contracting corporation.

What are the prerequisites for obtaining the credential? (a) A person applying for an elevator contractor license shall provide all of the following: 1. A statement certifying that the person complies with the worker’s compensation requirements under ch. 102, Stats. 2. Evidence of compliance with the liability insurance requirements as specified under s. 101.985 (1), Stats. The person applying for an elevator contractor license shall be the owner of the contracting business, a partner in the contracting business applying on behalf of a partnership, or the chairman of the board or chief executive officer applying on behalf of the contracting corporation.

How does someone apply for the credential? A person applying for the elevator apprentice registration shall submit a completed application, a $15 application fee and a $100 registration fee.

What is the term of the credential? Two years from date of issuance.

Application form for the credential. PDF file 

Is there a continuing education requirement? No.

How will the credential be renewed? A renewal letter will be sent to the credential holder approximately 45 days before the renewal date.

SPS 305 is the Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Code. Relevant sections for this credential are SPS 305.001 through SPS 305.12 and SPS 305.9905.

S&B programs related to the credential. Elevators. Credentials.

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Elevator Helper Registration

Who should have this credential? No person may erect, construct, alter, replace, maintain, repair, remove or dismantle conveyances unless the person holds a license or registration issued by the department.

How does the credential vary from others in the field? The activities of an individual, who holds a registration as a registered elevator helper to erect, construct, alter, replace, maintain, repair, remove or dismantle conveyances, shall be performed under the direct supervision of a licensed elevator mechanic.

What are the prerequisites for obtaining the credential? A person applying for an elevator helper registration to erect, construct, alter, replace, maintain, repair, remove or dismantle conveyances shall be at least 18 years old.

How does someone apply for the credential? A person applying for the elevator helper registration shall submit a completed application, a $15 application fee and a $15 registration fee.

What is the term of the credential? Four years from date of issuance.

Application form for the credential. PDF file 

Is there a continuing education requirement? No.

How will the credential be renewed? A renewal letter will be sent to the credential holder approximately 45 days before the renewal date.

SPS 305 is the Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Code. Relevant sections for this credential are SPS 305.001 through SPS 305.12 and SPS 305.996.

S&B programs related to the credential. Elevators. Credentials.

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Elevator Inspector License

Who should have this credential? A person, as an authorized representative of the department, may provide inspections required under SPS 318, Elevators, Escalators, and Lifts Code, if the person holds an elevator inspection license issued by the department.

How does the credential vary from others in the field? There are a number of different inspector credentials administered by the Safety and Buildings Division. The electrical inspector's responsibilities are defined in the paragraph above.

What are the prerequisites for obtaining the credential? A person may obtain a license as a licensed elevator inspector by providing evidence of a current certification as an elevator inspector meeting the requirements of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) A17.1, Standard for the Qualification of Elevator Inspectors (QEI) - 1.

How does someone apply for the credential? A person applying for the elevator inspector license shall submit a completed application, proof of the QEI, and a $120 four-year license fee.

What is the term of the credential? The license expires on December 31. The initial term shall be until the third following December 31. The first license fee is prorated. After the initial term, the term is four years.

Application form for the credential. PDF file 

Is there a continuing education requirement? Yes. The continuing education period ends three months (September 30) before the expiration of the certification. There is no continuing education requirement for the first renewal. Subsequent renewals of a elevator inspector license are contingent upon the elevator inspector obtaining at least 24 hours of acceptable continuing education within the time period specified.

How will the credential be renewed? A renewal letter will be sent to the license holders for whom S&B has record of fulfilling the continuing education requirements, approximately 45 days before the renewal date. A nonrenewal letter is sent to those people who do not have sufficient continuing education taken by September 30 of the year their credential expires.

SPS 305 is the Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Code. Relevant sections for this credential are SPS 305.001 through SPS 305.12 and SPS 305.64.

S&B programs related to the credential. Elevators. Credentials.

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Elevator Mechanic License

Who should have this credential? No person may erect, construct, alter, replace, maintain, repair, remove or dismantle conveyances unless the person holds a license or registration issued by the department.

How does the credential vary from others in the field? A person, who as a licensed elevator mechanic provides supervision of a registered elevator apprentice, a registered elevator apprentice-restricted, a registered elevator helper, a registered lift apprentice or a registered lift helper, shall be responsible for the work of the apprentice or helper with respect to compliance to SPS 318, Elevators, Escalators, and Lifts Code.

What are the prerequisites for obtaining the credential? A person applying for an elevator mechanic license examination shall have been employed for at least 1,000 hours per year for five consecutive years immediately preceding the date of application and the employment includes elevator mechanic level work experience in each year of the five years.

How does someone apply for the credential? A person applying to take an elevator mechanic license examination shall submit an application, proof of work hours or education, $15 application fee, and $50 exam fee. Upon passage of the exam, an applicant will receive a letter asking them to send the $90 license fee.

What is the term of the credential? Two years from date of issuance.

Application form for the credential. PDF file 

What will be on the exam? To be determined.

Is there a continuing education requirement? Yes. There is no continuing education requirement for the initial term after passing the exam. Subsequent renewals require at least 12 hours of approved continuing education by three months before the credential expires.

How will the credential be renewed? A renewal letter will be sent to the credential holder approximately 45 days before the renewal date.

SPS 305 is the Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Code. Relevant sections for this credential are SPS 305.001 through SPS 305.12, SPS 305.991, and SPS 305.992.

S&B programs related to the credential. Elevators. Credentials.

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Elevator Mechanic-Restricted License

Who should have this credential? No person may erect, construct, alter, replace, maintain, repair, remove or dismantle conveyances unless the person holds a license or registration issued by the department.

How does the credential vary from others in the field? The activities that may be undertaken by a person who holds a license as a licensed elevator mechanic-restricted shall be limited to the repair and maintenance of conveyances and the replacement of conveyance components and subsystems except the replacement of hoist ropes and governor ropes.

What are the prerequisites for obtaining the credential? A person applying for an elevator mechanic−restricted license examination shall have been employed for at least 1,000 hours per year for three consecutive years immediately preceding the date of application and the employment includes elevator mechanic−restricted level work experience in each year of the three years.

How does someone apply for the credential? A person applying to take an elevator mechanic license examination shall submit an application, proof of work hours or education, $15 application fee, and $50 exam fee. Upon passage of the exam, an applicant will receive a letter asking them to send the $90 license fee.

What is the term of the credential? Two years from date of issuance.

Application form for the credential. PDF file 

What will be on the exam? To be determined.

Is there a continuing education requirement? Yes. There is no continuing education requirement for the initial term after passing the exam. Subsequent renewals require at least 12 hours of approved continuing education by three months before the credential expires.

How will the credential be renewed? A renewal letter will be sent to the credential holder approximately 45 days before the renewal date.

SPS 305 is the Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Code. Relevant sections for this credential SPS 305.001 through SPS 305.12, SPS 305.991 and SPS 305.993.

S&B programs related to the credential. Elevators. Credentials.

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Fireworks Manufacturer License

How does the credential vary from others in the field? This credential is for manufacture of fireworks. Retail sales of fireworks is a local municipal administrative affair.

What are the prerequisites for obtaining the credential? A person applying for a license as a fireworks manufacturer shall hold a federal license issued under 18 USC chapter 40 section 843. The person applying for a fireworks manufacturer license shall be the owner of the business, a partner in the business applying on behalf of a partnership, or the chairman of the board or chief executive officer applying on behalf of the corporation.

How does someone apply for the credential? A person applying for the fireworks manufacture license shall submit a completed application and a $70 four-year license fee.

What is the term of the credential? Four years from date of issuance.

Application form for the credential. PDF file 

Is there a continuing education requirement? No.

How will the credential be renewed? A renewal letter will be sent to the credential holder approximately 45 days before the renewal date.

SPS 305 is the Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Code. Relevant sections for this credential are SPS 305.001 through SPS 305.12 and SPS 305.21.

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HVAC Contractor Registration

How does the credential vary from others in the field? This HVAC contractor registration is valid statewide, except where there is a local requirement for a local HVAC credential. The local requirement can be satisfied with the local credential or someone may obtain the state HVAC Qualifier credential. (See below.)

What are the prerequisites for obtaining the HVAC Contractor registration? The person applying for an HVAC contractor registration shall be the owner of the contracting business, a partner in the contracting business applying on behalf of a partnership, or the chairman of the board or chief executive officer applying on behalf of the contracting corporation.

How does someone apply for the credential? A person applying for the HVAC Contractor Registration shall submit the appropriate completed application, a $15 application fee, and a $160 four-year registration fee.

What is the term of the credential? Four years from date of issuance.

Application form for the credential. PDF file 

Is there a continuing education requirement? No.

How will the credential be renewed? A renewal letter will be sent to the credential holder approximately 45 days before the renewal date.

SPS 305 is the Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Code. Relevant sections for this credential are SPS 305.001 through SPS 305.12 and SPS 305.70.

S&B programs related to the credential. Commercial Buildings. Refrigeration. Credentials.

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  HVAC Qualifier Certification

Who should have this credential? A person or entity who utilizes a person who holds an HVAC qualifier certification shall be deemed to be a certified HVAC business and may not be required to obtain a local certification, license or other approval in order to engage in the business of installing or servicing heating, ventilating, or air conditioning equipment.

How does the credential vary from others in the field? The HVAC contractor registration (see above) is valid statewide, except where there is a local requirement for a local HVAC credential. The local requirement can be satisfied with the local credential or someone may obtain the state HVAC Qualifier credential.

What are the prerequisites for obtaining the credential? Pass an exam. A person applying for an HVAC qualifier certification exam shall have one of the following: (a) At least 1000 hours per year for at least four years of experience in supervising or performing the design, installation, servicing or maintenance of HVAC systems or equipment; (b) At least four years of attendance in a school of mechanical engineering or in an accredited college, university, or technical, vocational or apprenticeship school in an HVAC-related program; or (c) Any combination of four years of experience recognized under par. (a) and education recognized under (b).

How does someone apply for the credential? A person applying to take a HVAC qualifier certification exam shall submit a completed application, a $15 application fee, and a $25 exam fee. Upon successful passage of the exam an applicant will receive a letter asking them to a submit the $60 certification fee.

What is the term of the credential? Four years from date of issuance.

Application form for the credential. PDF file 

What will be on the exam? The open book exam has true/false and multiple choice questions about SPS 320-325: Uniform Dwelling Code; SPS 360-366: Commercial Building Code; SPS 341: Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code; SPS 345: Mechanical Refrigeration Code; Wisconsin Commercial Building Code consisting of the 2009 IBC, IMC, IFGC, IECC and IEBC and the WisconsinI amendments to those codes (only the amendments are contained in SPS 360-366). The International codes can be ordered via the web at http://www.iccsafe.org. 2005 SMACNA HVAC Duct Construction Standards Manual-Metal and Flexible and the 2009 National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54, parts 2, 3, and 4). 2005 American Society of Refrigeration, Air-Conditioning Engineers, (ASHRAE) Fundamentals. Copies of ASHRAE Fundamentals can be ordered through their website: http://resourcecenter.ashrae.org/store/ashrae or email: orders@ashrae.org. Index of S&B codes online. Paper copies of Wisconsin Administrative Code books may be obtained from Document Sales 608- 266-3358, or 800-362-7253. For other S&B publications, see state Document Sales Catalog, then choose Department of Safety and Professional Services on the contents page to find the Safety and Buildings documents.

Is there a continuing education requirement? No.

How will the credential be renewed? A renewal letter will be sent to the credential holder approximately 45 days before the renewal date.

SPS 305 is the Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Code. Relevant sections for this credential are SPS 305.001 through SPS 305.12 and SPS 305.71.

S&B programs related to the credential. Commercial Buildings. Refrigeration. Credentials.

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  Industrial Electrical Apprentice Registration

(This credential becomes effective April 1, 2013.)
Who should have this credential? An industrial electrical apprentice may do wiring within the facilities or properties of the business establishment where the person is employed under general supervision of a master electrician. Industrial electrical apprentices may do other electrical wiring under direct supervision of a master electrician or a journeyman electrician.

How does the credential vary from others in the field? There are three categories of electrical apprentices. The “full” electrical apprentice may do specified types of electrical wiring under general supervision of people holding several different types of credentials. A residential electrical apprentice may do dwelling-related wiring under the general supervision of a master electrician or a master residential electrician, and may do other wiring under the direct supervision of a master electrician. An industrial electrical apprentice may do wiring within an industrial setting under the general supervision of a master electrician, and may do other wiring under the direct supervision of a master electrician or a journeyman electrician.

“Direct supervision” means providing oversight at the site where the activity is being conducted. “General supervision” means to assume responsibility for an activity of others without being present at the site where the activity is being conducted.

What are the prerequisites for obtaining the credential? A person applying for an electrical apprentice, an industrial electrical apprentice, or an residential electrical apprentice registration shall be indentured in an apprenticeship program recognized under ch. 106, Stats.

How does someone apply for the credential? A person applying for registration as a registered electrical apprentice, a registered industrial electrical apprentice, or a registered residential electrical apprentice shall submit an application, a $15 application fee, and a $15 registration fee.

Application form for the credential: PDF file

What is the term of the credential? The term is one year.

Is there a continuing education requirement? No

How will the credential be renewed? A renewal letter will be sent to the credential holders approximately 45 days before the renewal date. Proof of indenture is required for renewal.

SPS 305 is the Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Code. Relevant sections for this credential are SPS 305.001 through SPS 305.12 and SPS 305.40.

S&B programs related to the credential: Electrical and Lighting. Credentialing. Commercial Buildings. One- and Two-Family Dwellings.

Industrial Journeyman Electrical License

S&B programs related to the credential: Electrical and Lighting. Credentialing. Commercial Buildings. One- and Two-Family Dwellings.

  Journeyman Automatic Fire Sprinkler Fitter License

How does the credential vary from others in the field? A licensed journeyman automatic fire sprinkler fitter works under the general supervision of a person who holds a license as a licensed automatic fire sprinkler contractor.

What are the prerequisites for obtaining the credential? Pass an exam. To apply for the exam, a person should have completed an automatic fire sprinkler system apprenticeship.

How does someone apply for the credential? A person applying to take a journeyman fire sprinkler fitter license exam shall submit an application, a $10 application fee, and a $20 exam fee. Upon successful passage of the exam, an applicant will receive a letter asking them to a submit a prorated part of the $180 four-year registration fee.

What is the term of the credential? The certification expires on June 30. The initial term shall be until the third following June 30. The first license fee is prorated. After the initial term, the term is four years.

Application form for the credential. PDF file 

What will be on the exam? The open book exam has true/false and multiple choice questions about SPS 305, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code, and SPS 382.41; NFPA standards 13 (2007 edition), 13R (2007 edition), 14 (2007 edition), 20 (2007 edition), 22, and 25 (2007 edition) of the National Fire Protection Association. Copies of current Wisconsin Administrative Code books may be obtained from Document Sales, 608-266-3358 or 800-362-7253. NFPA standards may be ordered from the National Fire Protection Association, 800-344-3555. Index of S&B codes online. Paper copies of Wisconsin Administrative Code books may be obtained from Document Sales 608- 266-3358, or 800-362-7253. For other S&B publications, see state Document Sales Catalog, then choose Department of Safety and Professional Services on the contents page to find the Safety and Buildings documents.

Is there a continuing education requirement? Yes. There is no continuing education requirement for the initial term after passing the exam. Subsequent renewal of the four-year certification require at least 24 hours of approved continuing education by March 30 of the year the credential expires.

How will the credential be renewed? A renewal letter will be sent to the credential holders for whom S&B has record of fulfilling the continuing education requirements, approximately 45 days before the renewal date. A nonrenewal letter is sent to those people who do not have sufficient continuing education taken by March 30 of the year their credential expires.

SPS 305 is the Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Code. Relevant sections for this credential are SPS 305.001 through SPS 305.12 and SPS 305.52.

S&B programs related to the credential. Fire Protection Systems. Credentials. Commercial Buildings. Plumbing. One- and Two-Family Dwellings.

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  Journeyman Electrician Certification

Who should have this credential? A certified journeyman electrician may perform electrical construction work in a municipality which allows this kind of licensure to perform electrical work pursuant to s.101.87(2) to (4), Stats., and in accordance with local ordinances. Wisconsin has a statewide voluntary certification of electricians in various classes, contractor, contractor-restricted, master, journeyman and beginning, recognizing their knowledge and abilities. Whether an electrician credential is required and what category of credential is needed are determined by individual municipalities.

How does the credential vary from others in the field? The work that can be done by people holding the various electrical credentials in Wisconsin - electrical contractor, contractor-restricted, master, journeyman, and beginning - is defined on a local level. There are state code qualifications for obtaining the different electrical credentials, but other than requiring an electrical contractor to be or emplyee a master electrician, the duties of the different electricians are not defined.

What are the prerequisites for obtaining the credential? A person may obtain a certification as a journeyman electrician by either one of the following: Passing the journeyman electrician exam or completing an electrical construction apprenticeship.

How does someone apply for the credential? A person applying to take a journeyman electrician exam shall submit a completed application, proof of required experience and education (see next paragraph), a $35 application fee, and a $30 exam fee. Upon passage of the exam an applicant will receive a letter asking them to a submit a prorated part of the $100 certification fee for four years.

(a) Except as provided in (b), a person applying for a journeyman electrician certification exam shall have at least 1,000 hours per year of experience for at least five years in electrical construction work. (b) Relative to the experience required under (a), each semester spent full-time in a school of electrical engineering or other accredited college, university, technical or vocational school in an electrical-related program shall be considered equivalent to 500 hours of experience, with no more than 2,000 hours and two years of experience through education being credited toward the required experience.

What is the term of the credential? The certification expires on June 30. The initial term shall be until the third following June 30. The first certification fee is prorated. After the initial term, the term is four years.

Application form for the credential. PDF file 

What will be on the exam? The open book exam has true/false and multiple choice questions about SPS 305, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code, SP 316: Electrical Code; and the adopted National Electrical Code (2008). Index of S&B codes online. Paper copies of Wisconsin Administrative Code books may be obtained from Document Sales 608- 266-3358, or 800-362-7253. For other S&B publications, see state Document Sales catalogue, then choose Department of Safety and Professional Services on the contents page to find the Safety and Buildings documents.

Is there a continuing education requirement? Yes. There is no continuing education requirement for the initial term after passing the exam. There is an education requirement if the credential is obtained without examination, i.e. through the apprenticeship route. Subsequent renewals are contingent upon the journeyman electrician obtaining at least 24 hours of approved continuing education within the time period specified.

How will the credential be renewed? A renewal letter will be sent to the credential holders for whom S&B has record of fulfilling the continuing education requirements, approximately 45 days before the renewal date. A nonrenewal letter is sent to those people who do not have sufficient continuing education taken by March 30 of the year the credential expires.

SPS 305 is the Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Code. Relevant sections for this credential are SPS 305.001 through SPS 305.12 and SPS 305.44.

S&B programs related to the credential. Electrical. Credentials.

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  Journeyman Plumber License

Who should have this credential? Except as provided under s.145.06(4), Stats. (see below), no person may install plumbing unless the person holds a license or registration issued by the department as a licensed master plumber, licensed master plumber-restricted, licensed journeyman plumber, licensed journeyman plumber-restricted, registered plumbing apprentice, registered plumbing learner-restricted, registered utility contractor, or registered pipelayer.

How does the credential vary from others in the field? A journeyman plumber may install plumbing while working under the general supervision of a master plumber, master plumber-restricted, or utility contractor (work under the restricted or contractor is limited). A journeyman who is not in the restricted service (private onsite wastewater, building sewers, building water services and mains) or restricted appliance (specific water appliances) categories, is not limited as those two categories are.

What are the prerequisites for obtaining the credential? Pass an exam. A person applying for a journeyman plumber license exam shall have completed a plumbing apprenticeship program recognized under ch. 106, Stats.

How does someone apply for the exam? A person applying to take a journeyman license exam shall submit a completed application, proof of apprenticeship, a $20 application fee, and a $20 exam fee. Upon passage of the exam, an applicant will receive a letter asking them to a submit a prorated part of the $180 four-year license fee.

Application form for the credential. PDF file 

What will be on the exam? The open-book exam has true/false and multiple choice questions about chapter 145, Wisconsin Statutes; and SPS 305, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code, SPS 381-387, Plumbing Code; and NFPA 13D-2007. A working knowledge of component manuals for the various POWTS is needed, and these are listed on the application form. Index of S&B codes online. Paper copies of Wisconsin Administrative Code books may be obtained from Document Sales 608- 266-3358, or 800-362-7253. For other S&B publications, see state Document Sales Catalog, then choose Department of Safety and Professional Services on the contents page to find the Safety and Buildings documents.

What is the term of the credential? The license expires on March 31. The initial term shall be until the third following March 31. The first license fee is prorated. After the initial term, the term is four years.

Is there a continuing education requirement? Yes. There is no continuing education requirement for the initial term after passing the exam. To renew for the second time or more, the requirement is at least 24 hours of acceptable continuing education by December 31 of the year before the credential expires.

How will the credential be renewed? A renewal letter will be sent to the credential holders for whom S&B has record of fulfilling the continuing education requirements, approximately 45 days before the renewal date. A non-renewal letter is sent to those people who do not have sufficient continuing education taken by December 31 of the year before the credential expires.

SPS 305 is the Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Code. Relevant sections for this credential are SPS 305.001 through SPS 305.12 and SPS 305.93.

S&B programs related to the credential. Plumbing. POWTS. Credentials.

Check the status of a credential online.

Journeyman Plumber - Restricted Appliance License

How does the credential vary from others in the field? A journeyman-restricted appliance plumber may install a limited set of plumbing while working under the general supervision of a master plumber or a master plumber-restricted appliance. The limitation is to allow the installation and modification of water softeners, water heaters or other items in connection with the water supply or water distribution systems which do not require a direct connection to the waste or drain piping systems are limited to making connection to existing installations. There shall be no drilling, tapping or direct connection made to any waste or drain pipe to serve items installed. The maximum length of water piping permitted to be installed under this section shall be the minimum required to connect the item to the system. A journeyman who is not in the restricted service (private onsite wastewater) or restricted appliance categories, is not limited as those two categories are.

What are the prerequisites for obtaining the credential? Pass an examination. A person applying for a journeyman plumber license exam shall have completed a plumbing apprenticeship program recognized under ch. 106, Stats.

How does someone apply for the credential? A person applying to take a journeyman plumber exam shall submit a completed application, proof of apprenticeship, a $20 application fee, and a $20 exam fee. Upon successful passage of the exam an applicant will receive a letter asking them to a submit a prorated part of the $180 four-year license fee.

What is the term of the credential? The license expires on March 31. The initial term shall be until the third following March 30. The first registration fee is prorated. After the initial term, the term is four years.

Application form for the credential. PDF file 

What will be on the exam? The open book exam has true/false and multiple choice questions about chapter 145, Wisconsin Statutes; and SPS 305, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code, SPS 381-387: Plumbing Code; and NFPA 13D-2007. Index of S&B codes online. Paper copies of Wisconsin Administrative Code books and other manuals listed on the application may be obtained from Document Sales 608- 266-3358, or 800-362-7253. For other S&B publications, see state Document Sales Catalog, then choose Department of Safety and Professional Services on the contents page to find the Safety and Buildings documents.

Is there a continuing education requirement? Yes. There is no continuing education requirement for the initial term after passing the exam. Subsequent renewals require at least 12 hours of approved continuing education by December 31 of the year before the credential expires.

How will the credential be renewed? A renewal letter will be sent to the credential holders for whom S&B has record of fulfilling the continuing education requirements, approximately 45 days before the renewal date. A non-renewal letter is sent to those people who do not have sufficient continuing education taken by December 31 of the year before their credential expires.

SPS 305 is the Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Code. Relevant sections for this credential are SPS 305.001 through SPS 305.12 and SPS 305.94.

S&B programs related to the credential. Plumbing. Credentials.

Check the status of a credential online.

Journeyman Plumber - Restricted Service License

How does the credential vary from others in the field? A journeyman-restricted service plumber may install a limited set of plumbing while working under the general supervision of a master plumber or a master plumber-restricted service. The limitation is to allow installation of private onsite wastewater treatment systems and components under Comm 83, POWTS Code; building sewers and private interceptor main sewers under SPS 382, Plumbing Code; and water services and private water mains under SPS 382. A journeyman who is not in the restricted service (private onsite wastewater) or restricted appliance categories, is not limited as those two categories are.

What are the prerequisites for obtaining the credential? Pass an exam. A person applying for a journeyman - restricted service exam shall have completed a plumbing apprenticeship program recognized under ch. 106, Stats or have completed the Plumber Learner Restricted Service program.

How does someone apply for the credential? A person applying to take a journeyman -restricted service exam shall submit a completed application, proof of apprenticeship or completion of the learner program, a $20 application fee, and a $20 exam fee. Upon successful passage of the exam, an applicant will receive a letter asking them to a submit a prorated part of the $180 four-year registration fee.

What is the term of the credential? The license expires on March 31. The initial term shall be until the third following March. The first license fee is prorated. After the initial term, the term is four years.

Application form for the credential. PDF file 

What will be on the exam? The open book exam has true/false and multiple choice questions about chapter 145, Wisconsin Statutes; and SPS 305, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code, and SPS 381-387: Plumbing Code; and NFPA 13D-2007. A working knowledge of component manuals for the various POWTS manuals listed on the application is needed. Index of S&B codes online. Paper copies of Wisconsin Administrative Code books may be obtained from Document Sales 608- 266-3358, or 800-362-7253. For other S&B publications, see state Document Sales Catalog, then choose Department of Safety and Professional Services on the contents page to find the Safety and Buildings documents. See component manuals.

Is there a continuing education requirement? Yes. There is no continuing education requirement for the initial term after passing the exam. Subsequent renewals require at least 12 hours of approved continuing education by December 31 of the year before the credential expires.

How will the credential be renewed? A renewal letter will be sent to the credential holders for whom S&B has record of fulfilling the continuing education requirements, approximately 45 days before the renewal date. A non-renewal letter is sent to those people who do not have sufficient continuing education taken by December 31 of the year before their credential expires.

SPS 305 is the Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Code. Relevant sections for this credential are SPS 305.001 through SPS 305.12 and SPS 305.94.

S&B programs related to the credential. Credentials. POWTS.

Check the status of a credential online.

  Lift Apprentice Registration

Who should have this credential? No person may erect, construct, alter, replace, maintain, repair, remove or dismantle conveyances unless the person holds a license or registration issued by the department.

How does the credential vary from others in the field? The activities of an individual, who holds a registration issued by the department as a registered lift apprentice to erect, construct, alter, replace, maintain, repair, remove or dismantle conveyances, shall be performed under the general supervision of a person who is a licensed lift mechanic or a licensed elevator mechanic.

What are the prerequisites for obtaining the credential? A person applying for a lift apprentice registration to erect, construct, alter, replace, maintain, repair, remove or dismantle conveyances shall be indentured in an elevator apprenticeship program recognized under ch. 106, Stats., or by the U.S. department of labor.

How does someone apply for the credential? A person applying for the lift apprentice registration shall submit a completed application, a $15 application fee and a $15 registration fee.

What is the term of the credential? Four years from date of issuance.

Application form for the credential. PDF file 

Is there a continuing education requirement? No.

How will the credential be renewed? A renewal letter will be sent to the credential holder approximately 45 days before the renewal date.

SPS 305 is the Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Code. Relevant sections for this credential are SPS 305.001 through SPS 305.12, SPS 305.991 and 305.998.

S&B programs related to the credential. Elevators. Credentials.

Check the status of a credential online.

Lift Helper Registration

Who should have this credential? No person may erect, construct, alter, replace, maintain, repair, remove or dismantle conveyances unless the person holds a license or registration issued by the department.

How does the credential vary from others in the field? The activities of an individual, who holds a registration as a registered lift helper to erect, construct, alter, replace, maintain, repair, remove or dismantle conveyances, shall be performed under the general supervision of a person who is a licensed lift mechanic or a licensed elevator mechanic.

What are the prerequisites for obtaining the credential? A person applying for a lift helper registration to erect, construct, alter, replace, maintain, repair, remove or dismantle conveyances shall be at least 18 years old.

How does someone apply for the credential? A person applying for the lift helper registration shall submit a completed application, a $15 application fee and a $15 registration fee.

What is the term of the credential? Four years from date of issuance.

Application form for the credential. PDF file 

Is there a continuing education requirement? No.

How will the credential be renewed? A renewal letter will be sent to the credential holder approximately 45 days before the renewal date.

SPS 305 is the Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Code. Relevant sections for this credential are SPS 305.001 through SPS 305.12 and SPS 305.991 and 305.999.

S&B programs related to the credential. Elevators. Credentials.

Check the status of a credential online.

Lift Mechanic License

Who should have this credential? No person may erect, construct, alter, replace, maintain, repair, remove or dismantle conveyances unless the person holds a license or registration issued by the department.

How does the credential vary from others in the field? The activities that may be undertaken by a person who holds a license as a licensed lift mechanic shall be limited to the erection, construction, alteration, replacement, maintenance, repair, removal or dismantling of conveyances covered under ASME A18.1 and ASME A17.1 section 5.2.

What are the prerequisites for obtaining the credential? A person applying for a lift mechanic license examination shall have been employed for at least 1,000 hours per year for three consecutive years immediately preceding the date of application and the employment includes lift mechanic level work experience in each year of the three years.

How does someone apply for the credential? A person applying to take an lift mechanic license examination shall submit an application, proof of work hours or education, $15 application fee, and $50 exam fee. Upon passage of the exam, an applicant will receive a letter asking them to send the $90 license fee.

What is the term of the credential? Two years from date of issuance.

Application form for the credential. PDF file 

What will be on the exam? To be determined.

Is there a continuing education requirement? Yes. There is no continuing education requirement for the initial term after passing the exam. Subsequent renewals require at least 12 hours of approved continuing education by three months before the credential expires.

How will the credential be renewed? A renewal letter will be sent to the credential holder approximately 45 days before the renewal date.

SPS 305 is the Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Code. Relevant sections for this credential are SPS 305.001 through SPS 305.12, SPS 305.991 and 305.997.

S&B programs related to the credential. Elevators. Credentials.

Check the status of a credential online.

  Liquefied Gas Supplier, Liquefied Gas Supplier-Restricted

Who should have this credential? Anyone who engages in the business of filling liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) containers with gas intended as fuel to be used directly from the container must obtain a license. When engaging in this activity one must obtain either the liquefied gas supplier or the liquefied gas supplier - restricted license. Most likely all existing bulk retail LPG distribution facilities, campsite facilities, hardware stores, outdoor appliance dealers, and LP gas grill supply centers that fill liquefied gas containers need to obtain the license. The license is not required for filling containers with liquefied petroleum gas for the person’s or entity’s own use such as a storage warehouse with a fleet of LPG fork lift-trucks filled on site or for a business that fills containers that have a water capacity of less than four pounds.

How does the credential vary from others in the field? A person who holds a license as a licensed liquefied gas supplier - restricted shall be limited to filling only federal department of transportation (DOT) cylinders at their own site. Persons holding a restricted license cannot transport a filled DOT cylinder from their site.

What are the prerequisites for obtaining the credential? A person applying for either a liquefied gas supplier or a liquefied gas supplier - restricted license shall provide proof of financial responsibility as required under s. 101.16 (3r) (c), Stats., which requires any one of the following to prove financial responsibility: 1. A surety bond that is issued by a surety company that is listed as an acceptable surety for federal bonds on the date that the surety bond is obtained in the most recently published U.S. department of the treasury’s circular 570; 2. An irrevocable letter of credit that is issued by a financial institution that is authorized to do business in this state or that is federally chartered. The letter of credit shall be for an initial period of at least one year; 3. Commercial general liability insurance as an endorsement to an existing policy or as a separate policy from an insurer, or a risk retention group, that is licensed to transact the business of insurance in this state or that is eligible to provide insurance as a surplus lines insurer in one or more states; The person applying for either a liquefied gas supplier or a liquefied gas supplier - restricted license shall be the owner of the contracting business, a partner in the contracting business applying on behalf of a partnership, or the chairman of the board or chief executive officer applying on behalf of the contracting corporation.

How does someone apply for the credential? A person may apply for a Liquefied Gas Supplier, Liquefied Gas Supplier-Restricted license by submitting an application form, a $15 application fee and the $60 license fee (non-restricted) or a $40 license fee (-restricted) and proof of financial responsibility as stated above.

What is the term of the credential? The license expires two years from the date of issuance.

Application form for the credential. PDF file for liquefied gas supplier application form, or PDF file liquefied gas supplier – restricted license application form

Is there a continuing education requirement? No.

How will the credential be renewed? A renewal letter will be sent to the credential holder approximately 45 days before the renewal date.

SPS 305 is the Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Code. Relevant sections for this credential are SPS 305.001 through SPS 305.12 and SPS 305.73.

S&B programs related to the credential. Gas Systems. Credentials.

Check the status of a credential online.

  Manufactured Home Dealer License

How does the credential vary from others in the field? This is a license for dealers, companies that sell or distribute manufactured homes. There is also a different license for manufacturers. There is also a license for dealer-salespersons, who are sales employees of a dealer or a manufacturer. If a manufactured home dealer acts as a salesperson, they should have a salesperson's license. Each dealer should have at least one salesperson.

What are the prerequisites for obtaining the credential?  Minimum net worth or bond - The minimum level of net worth or surety bond of an applicant shall be determined in accordance with SPS Table 305.323−1 for a non−broker or SPS Table 305.323−2 for a broker. The department shall deny the license of any applicant who fails to meet the net worth or surety bond criteria specified in the tables. Person applying - The person applying for a manufactured home dealer license shall be the owner of the business, a partner in the business applying on behalf of a partnership, or the chairperson of the board or chief executive officer applying on behalf of the corporation.

How does someone apply for the credential? A person applying for a manufactured home dealers license shall submit a completed application, information about financial worth or bonding, and appropriate fees as computed on application form. The minimum fee is $200 for a license.

What is the term of the credential? The license expires four years from the date of issuance.

Application form for the credential. PDF file

SPS 305 is the Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Code. Relevant sections for this credential are SPS 305.001 through SPS 305.12 and SPS 305.323.

S&B programs related to the credential. Manufacture/Mobile Homes Credentials.

  Manufactured Home Installer License

Manufactured Home Manufacturer License

Who should have this credential? No manufacturer of manufactured homes may manufacture, sell or distribute for sale manufactured homes unless the manufacturer holds a license issued by the department as a licensed manufactured home manufacturer.
A manufactured home manufacturer license shall be required for each manufacturing plant which manufactures homes to be sold or distributed for sale in the state.

How does the credential vary from others in the field? This is a license for manufacturers. There is also a license for dealers, companies that sell or distribute manufactured homes. There is also a license for dealer-salespersons, who are sales employees of a dealer or a manufacturer.

What are the prerequisites for obtaining the manufacturer credential? The person applying for a manufactured home manufacturer license shall be the owner of the manufacturing business, a partner in the manufacturing business applying on behalf of the partnership, or the chairman of the board or chief executive officer applying on behalf of the manufacturing corporation.

How does someone apply for the credential? A person applying for a manufactured home manufacturer license shall submit a completed application, a $15 application fee, and a $900 license fee.

What is the term of the credential? The license expires on December 31. The initial term shall be until the third following December 31. The first license fee is prorated. After the initial term, the term is four years.

Application form for the credential. PDF file 

Is there a continuing education requirement? No

How will the credential be renewed? A renewal letter will be sent to the credential holders approximately 45 days before the renewal date.

SPS 305 is the Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Code. Relevant sections for this credential are SPS 305.001 through SPS 305.12 and SPS 305.32.

S&B programs related to the credential. Manufacture/Mobile Homes Credentials.

Manufactured Home Salesperson License

How does the credential vary from others in the field? A salesperson is not licensed to operate a business. They work for a licensed dealer and, if they change employer, need to either transfer their license from one employer to the other or obtain a new license.

What are the prerequisites for obtaining the credential? A person applying for a manufactured home salesperson license shall hold a manufactured home dealer license issued by the department or shall be employed by a person who holds a manufactured home dealer license issued by the department.

How does someone apply for the credential? A person applying for a manufactured home salesperson license shall submit an application, and appropriate fee (up to $16) as computed on application form. The application is also signed by the employing dealer.

What is the term of the credential? The license expires four years from the date of issuance, dependent upon the employing dealer's license.

Application form for the credential. PDF file

SPS 305 is the Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Code. Relevant sections for this credential are SPS 305.001 through SPS 305.12 and SPS 305.325.

S&B programs related to the credential. Manufacture/Mobile Homes Credentials.

Check the status of a credential online.

  Master Electrician Certification

Who should have this credential? A certified master electrician may perform electrical construction work in a municipality which allows this type of licensure to perform electrical work pursuant to s.101.87(2) to (4), Stats., and in accordance with local ordinances. Wisconsin has a statewide voluntary certification of electricians in various classes, contractor, contractor-restricted, master, journeyman and beginning, recognizing their knowledge and abilities. Whether an electrician credential is required and what category of credential is needed are determined by individual municipalities.

How does the credential vary from others in the field? The work that can be done by people holding the various electrical credentials in Wisconsin - electrical contractor, contractor-restricted, master, journeyman, and beginning - is defined on a local level. There are state code qualifications for obtaining the different electrical credentials, but other than requiring an electrical contractor to be or employ a master electrician, the duties of the different electricians are not defined.

What are the prerequisites for obtaining the credential? Pass an exam. A person applying for a master electrician exam shall have at least 1,000 hours per year of experience for at least seven years in electrical construction work. Each semester spent full-time in a school of electrical engineering or other accredited college, university, technical or vocational school in an electrical-related program shall be considered equivalent to 500 hours of experience, with no more than 3,000 hours and three years of experience through education being credited toward the required experience.

How does someone apply for the credential? A person applying to take a master certification exam shall submit a completed application, proof of required experience, a $35 application fee, and a $30 exam fee. Upon passing the exam, an applicant will receive a letter asking them to a submit a prorated part of the $200 four-year certification fee.

What is the term of the credential? The certification expires on June 30. The initial term shall be until the third following June 30. The first certification fee is prorated. After the initial term, the term is four years.

Application form for the credential. PDF file 

What will be on the exam? The open book true/false multiple choice exam covers information in SPS 305, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code, SPS 316: Electrical Code, and the adopted National Electrical Code (2008). Index of S&B codes online. Paper copies of Wisconsin Administrative Code books may be obtained from Document Sales 608- 266-3358, or 800-362-7253. For other S&B publications, see state Document Sales Catalog, then choose Department of Safety and Professional Services on the contents page to find the Safety and Buildings documents.

Is there a continuing education requirement? Yes. There is no continuing education requirement for the first renewal. Subsequent renewals require at least 24 hours of approved continuing education by March 30 of the year the credential expires.

How will the credential be renewed? A renewal letter will be sent to the credential holders for whom S&B has record of fulfilling the continuing education requirements, approximately 45 days before the renewal date. A non-renewal letter is sent to those people who do not have sufficient continuing education taken by March 30 of the year the credential expires.

SPS 305 is the Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Code. Relevant sections for this credential are SPS 305.001 through SPS 305.12 and SPS 305.43.

S&B programs related to the credential. Electrical. Credentials.

Check the status of a credential online.

  Master Plumber License

Who should have this credential? Except for s.145.06(4), Stats. (see below), no person may install plumbing unless the person holds a license or registration issued by the department as a licensed master plumber, licensed master plumber-restricted, licensed journeyman plumber, licensed journeyman plumber-restricted, registered plumbing apprentice, registered plumbing learner-restricted, registered utility contractor, or registered pipelayer.

How does the credential vary from others in the field? An unrestricted master plumber may install or supervise the installation of all plumbing as defined in Comm 81, Plumbing Code, and may submit plumbing designs for review. Restricted-service master plumbers are limited to private onsite wastewater treatment system, building sewers, building water mains and water services. Restricted-appliance master plumbers are limited to water heaters, water softeners, water treatment devices, and other items in connection with an existing water supply system which do not require direct connection to the drain system.

What are the prerequisites for obtaining the credential? Pass an exam. A person applying to take the exam shall have one of the following: (a) At least 1,000 hours of plumbing-related work experience per year for at least three consecutive years as a licensed journeyman plumber; or (b) Graduated from an accredited engineering university or college with a degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering or other approved engineering curriculum related to plumbing.

How does someone apply for the exam? A person applying to take a master plumber exam shall submit an application, proof of work hours or education, $20 application fee, and $30 exam fee. Upon passage of the exam, an applicant will receive a letter asking them to a submit a prorated part of the $500 license fee for four years.

What is the term of the credential? The license expires on March 31. The initial term shall be until the third following March 31. The first license fee is prorated. After the initial term, the term is four years.

Application form for the credential. PDF file 

What will be on the exam? The open book exam of true/false and multiple choice questions covers Chapter 145, Wisconsin Statutes; SPS 305, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code, SPS 381-387: Plumbing Code; NFPA 13D-2007; and private onsite wastewater treatment systems component manuals listed on the application.  Index of S&B codes online.  Paper copies of Wisconsin Administrative Code books may be obtained from Document Sales 608- 266-3358, or 800-362-7253.

Is there a continuing education requirement? Yes. There is no continuing education requirement for the initial term after passing the exam. Subsequent renewals require at least 24 hours of approved continuing education by December 31 of the year before their credential expires.

How will the credential be renewed? A renewal letter will be sent to the credential holders for whom S&B has record of fulfilling the continuing education requirements, approximately 45 days before the renewal date. A non-renewal letter is sent to those people who do not have sufficient continuing education taken by December 31 of the year before the credential expires.

SPS 305 is the Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Code. Relevant sections for this credential are SPS 305.001 through SPS 305.12 and SPS 305.91.

S&B programs related to the credential. Plumbing. POWTS. Credentials.

Check the status of a credential online.

Master Plumber - Restricted Appliance License

Who should have this credential? Except for s.145.06(4), Stats.(see below), no person may install plumbing unless the person holds a license or registration issued by the department as a licensed master plumber, licensed master plumber-restricted, licensed journeyman plumber, licensed journeyman plumber-restricted, registered plumbing apprentice, registered plumbing learner-restricted, registered utility contractor, or registered pipelayer.

How does the credential vary from others in the field? An unrestricted master plumber may install or supervise the installation of all plumbing as defined in Comm 81, and may submit plumbing designs for review. Restricted-appliance master plumbers are limited to installing and modifying water softeners, water heaters or other items in connection with the water supply or water distribution systems which do not require a direct connection to the waste or drain piping systems are limited to making connection to existing installations. There shall be no drilling, tapping or direct connection made to any waste or drain pipe to serve items installed. The maximum length of water piping permitted to be installed under this section shall be the minimum required to connect the item to the system.

What are the prerequisites for obtaining the credential? Pass and exam. A person applying to take the exam shall have at least 1,000 hours of plumbing-related work experience per year for at least two consecutive years as a licensed journeyman plumber or as a licensed journeyman plumber - restricted appliance.

How does someone apply for the exam? A person applying to take a master plumber-restricted appliance exam shall submit a completed application, proof of work hours, a $20 application fee, and a $30 exam fee. Upon passage of the exam, an applicant will receive a letter asking them to a submit a prorated part of the $500 four-year license fee.

What is the term of the credential? The license expires on March 31. The initial term shall be until the third following March 31. The first license fee is prorated. After the initial term, the term is four years.

Application form for the credential. PDF file 

What will be on the exam? The open book exam of true/false and multiple choice questions covers Chapter 145, Wisconsin Statutes; SPS 305, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code, SPS 381-387: Plumbing Code; NFPA 13D-2007; and private onsite wastewater treatment systems component manuals listed on the application. Index of S&B codes online. Paper copies of Wisconsin Administrative Code books may be obtained from Document Sales 608- 266-3358, or 800-362-7253.  For other S&B publications, see state Document Sales Catalog, then choose Department of Safety and Professional Services on the contents page to find the Safety and Buildings documents.

Is there a continuing education requirement? Yes. There is no continuing education requirement for the initial term after passing the exam. Subsequent renewals require is at least 12 hours of approved continuing education by December 31 of the year before their credential expires.

How will the credential be renewed? A renewal letter will be sent to the credential holders for whom S&B has record of fulfilling the continuing education requirements, approximately 45 days before the renewal date. A non-renewal letter is sent to those people who do not have sufficient continuing education taken by December 31 of the year before the credential expires.

SPS 305 is the Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Code. Relevant sections for this credential are SPS 305.001 through SPS 305.12 and SPS 305.92.

S&B programs related to the credential. Plumbing. Credentials.

Check the status of a credential online.

Master Plumber - Restricted Service License

Who should have this credential? Except for s.145.06(4), Stats.(see below), no person may install plumbing unless the person holds a license or registration issued by the department as a licensed master plumber, licensed master plumber-restricted, licensed journeyman plumber, licensed journeyman plumber-restricted, registered plumbing apprentice, registered plumbing learner-restricted, registered utility contractor, or registered pipelayer.

How does the credential vary from others in the field? An unrestricted master plumber may install or supervise the installation of all plumbing as defined in Comm 81, and may submit plumbing designs for review. Restricted-service master plumbers are limited to installation of private onsite wastewater treatment systems and components under Comm 83, POWTS Code; building sewers and private interceptor main sewers under SPS 382, Plumbing Code; and water services and private water mains under SPS 3+

82. Restricted-appliance master plumbers are limited to water heaters, water softeners, water treatment devices, and other items in connection with an existing water supply system which do not require direct connection to the drain system.

What are the prerequisites for obtaining the credential? A person applying to take the exam shall have at least 1,000 hours of plumbing-related work experience per year for at least two consecutive years as a licensed journeyman plumber or as a licensed journeyman plumber - restricted service.

How does someone apply for the exam? A person applying to take a master plumber-restricted service exam shall submit a completed application, proof of work hours, a $20 application fee, and a $30 exam fee. Upon passage of the exam, an applicant will receive a letter asking them to a submit a prorated part of the $500 four-year license fee.

What is the term of the credential? The license expires on March 31. The initial term shall be until the third following March 31. The first license fee is prorated. After the initial term, the term is four years.

Application form for the credential. PDF file 

What will be on the exam? The open book exam of true/false and multiple choice questions covers Chapter 145, Wisconsin Statutes; SPS 305, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code, SPS 381-387: Plumbing Code; NFPA 13D-2007; and private onsite wastewater treatment systems component manuals listed on the application.  Index of S&B codes online. Paper copies of Wisconsin Administrative Code books may be obtained from Document Sales 608- 266-3358, or 800-362-7253.  For other S&B publications, see state Document Sales Catalog, then choose Department of Safety and Professional Services on the contents page to find the Safety and Buildings documents.  See list A and list B of component manuals.

Is there a continuing education requirement? Yes. There is no continuing education requirement for the initial term after passing the exam. Subsequent renewals require at least 12 hours of approved continuing education by December 31 of the year before the credential expires.

How will the credential be renewed? A renewal letter will be sent to the credential holders for whom S&B has record of fulfilling the continuing education requirements, approximately 45 days before the renewal date. A non-renewal letter is sent to those people who do not have sufficient continuing education taken by December 31 of the year before the credential expires.

SPS 305 is the Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Code. Relevant sections for this credential are SPS 305.001 through SPS 305.12 and SPS 305.92.

S&B programs related to the credential. Plumbing. Credentials.

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Pipelayer Registration

Who should have this credential? A person who holds a registration as a pipelayer may install or modify water services, private water mains, sanitary building sewers, storm building sewers, or private interceptor main sewers under the general supervision of a licensed utility contractor, licensed master plumber, or a licensed master plumber-restricted service.

How does the credential vary from others in the field? The pipelayer is limited to exterior plumbing work and is not a learning credential.

How does someone apply for the credential? A person applying for the pipelayer registration shall submit a completed application and a $15 application fee. An applicant will receive a letter asking them to a submit a prorated part of the $180 four-year registration fee.

What is the term of the credential? The registration expires on March 31. The initial term shall be until the second following March 31. The first registration fee is prorated. After the initial term, the term is four years.

Application form for the credential. PDF file 

Is there a continuing education requirement? No.

How will the credential be renewed? A renewal letter will be sent to the credential holders approximately 45 days before the renewal date.

SPS 305 is the Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Code. Relevant sections for this credential are SPS 305.001 through SPS 305.12 and SPS 305.98, SPS 381 and 382.

S&B programs related to the credential. Plumbing. Credentials.

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Plumbing Apprentice Registration

Who should have this credential? A person who holds a registration as a registered plumbing apprentice may install or modify plumbing under the general supervision of a person who is a licensed master plumber. Note: The Department of Workforce Development, Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards has additional supervision standards for apprentices for the purpose of training and education.

How does the credential vary from others in the field? A plumbing apprentice can install plumbing under supervision of any of the three types of master plumber, while plumbing learners, either restricted service or restricted appliance, are limited to those specialties.

What are the prerequisites for obtaining the credential? A person applying for plumbing apprentice registration to install plumbing shall be indentured in a plumbing apprenticeship.

How does someone apply for the credential? A person applying for the plumbing apprentice registration shall submit a completed application and a $15 registration fee for one year.

What is the term of the credential? One year from date of issuance.

Application form for the credential. PDF file 

Is there a continuing education requirement? Not for the S&B apprenticeship registration. However, an apprentice has requirements with the state Department of Workforce Development for training and education.

How will the credential be renewed? A renewal letter will be sent to the credential holders approximately 45 days before the renewal date.

SPS 305 is the Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Code. Relevant sections for this credential are SPS 305.001 through SPS 305.12 and SPS 305.95.

S&B programs related to the credential. Plumbing. Credentials.

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Plumbing Learner - Restricted Appliance Registration

Who should have this credential? A plumbing learner - restricted appliance is engaged in learning from and assisting a master- or journeyman-restricted appliance licensee. The restricted appliance limitation is to installing or modifying water softeners, water heaters or other items in connection with the water supply or water distribution systems which do not require a direct connection to the waste or drain piping systems are limited to making connection to existing installations. There shall be no drilling, tapping or direct connection made to any waste or drain pipe to serve items installed under this section. The maximum length of water piping permitted to be installed under this section shall be the minimum required to connect the item to the system.

How does the credential vary from others in the field? In comparison to the description immediately above, a plumbing learner - restricted appliance is engaged in learning from and assisting a master or journeyman restricted appliance licensee. Learners are not part of the plumbing apprenticeship system.

What are the prerequisites for obtaining the credential? A applicant for learner registration should be at least 16 years old and have completed 12th grade in school or its equivalent.

How does someone apply for the credential? An applicant for a learner registration should submit a completed application form and a $15 registration fee for two years.

What is the term of the credential? Two years from date of issuance.

Application form for the credential. PDF file 

Is there a continuing education requirement? No.

How will the credential be renewed? It is the responsibility of the learner to contact S&B for a new registration. S&B does not do renewals.

SPS 305 is the Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Code. Relevant sections for this credential are SPS 305.001 through SPS 305.12 and SPS 305.96.

S&B programs related to the credential. Plumbing. POWTS. Credentials.

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Plumbing Learner - Restricted Service Registration

Who should have this credential? A plumbing learner-restricted service is engaged in learning from and assisting a master-, a master-restricted service, a journeyman or a journeyman-restricted service licensee. The restricted service limitation allows installation of private onsite wastewater treatment systems and components under Comm 83, POWTS Code; building sewers and private interceptor main sewers under Comm 82, Plumbing Code; and water services and private water mains under Comm 82.

How does the credential vary from others in the field? In comparison to the description immediately above, a plumbing learner-restricted service is engaged in learning from and assisting a master or journeyman restricted service licensee. Learners are not part of the plumbing apprenticeship system.

What are the prerequisites for obtaining the credential? A applicant for learner registration should be at least 16 years old and have completed 12th grade in school or its equivalent.

How does someone apply for the credential? An applicant for a learner registration should submit the completed application and a $15 registration fee for two years.

What is the term of the credential? Two years from date of issuance.

Application form for the credential. PDF file 

Is there a continuing education requirement? No.

How will the credential be renewed? It is the responsibility of the learner to contact S&B for a new registration. S&B does not do renewals.

SPS 305 is the Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Code. Relevant sections for this credential are SPS 305.001 through 305.12 and SPS 305.96.

S&B programs related to the credential. Plumbing. POWTS. Credentials

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POWTS Inspector Certification

Who should have this credential? A POWTS inspector may inspect private onsite wastewater treatment systems to enforce SPS 381-387, Plumbing Code.

How does the credential vary from others in the field? There are a number of other inspector categories; POWTS inspectors are limited to POWTS. A commercial plumbing inspector also may inspect POWTS to enforce SPS 381-387 Plumbing Code.

What are the prerequisites for obtaining the credential? Pass an exam. Or, qualify by holding a current Wisconsin master plumber, master restricted service, journeyman plumber, or journeyman restricted service license.

How does someone apply for the credential? A person applying to take a powts inspector exam shall submit a completed application, $15 application fee, and $25 exam fee. Upon passage of the exam, an applicant will receive a letter asking them to a submit a prorated part of the $30 certification fee. A person holding the appropriate license may submit a completed application, a $10 application fee, and a prorated part of the $40 four-year certification fee (as estimated on the application form).

What is the term of the credential? The certification expires on June 30. The initial term shall be until the third following June 30. The first license fee is prorated. After the initial term, the term is four years.

Application form for the credential. PDF file 

What will be on the exam? The exam is open book with multiple choice or true and false questions about Chapter 145, Wisconsin Statutes; SPS 305, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code, SPS 381-387: Plumbing Code, and the various POWTS component manuals listed on the application. Index of S&B codes online. Paper copies of Wisconsin Administrative Code books may be obtained from Document Sales 608- 266-3358, or 800-362-7253. For other S&B publications, see state Document Sales Catalog, then choose Department of Safety and Professional Services on the contents page to find the Safety and Buildings documents. See list of component manuals.

Is there a continuing education requirement? Yes. There is no continuing education requirement for the initial term after passing the exam. Subsequent renewals require at least 12 hours of approved continuing education by March 30 of the year the credential expires.

How will the credential be renewed? A renewal letter will be sent to the credential holders for whom S&B has record of fulfilling the continuing education requirements, approximately 45 days before the renewal date. A non-renewal letter is sent to those people who do not have sufficient continuing education taken by March 30 of the year the credential expires.

SPS 305 is the Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Code. Relevant sections for this credential are SPS 305.001 through SPS 305.12 and SPS 305.66.

S&B programs related to the credential. Plumbing. POWTS. Credentials.

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POWTS Maintainer Registration

Who should have this credential? A POWTS maintainer may evaluate and monitor private onsite wastewater treatment system components to provide management of the POWTS under subchapter V of Comm 83, POWTS Code.

How does the credential vary from others in the field? A POWTS maintainer may not install POWTS systems, nor provide inspection services as a POWTS inspector.

What are the prerequisites for obtaining the credential? A person applying for a POWTS maintainer registration shall have completed or obtained at least one of the following: (a) At least six hours in a course or courses approved under SPS 305.08 that relate to the theory, operation, maintenance and inspection of POWTS treatment and dispersal components; or (b) At least 60 hours of experience as a licensed master plumber, master plumber-restricted service, journeyman plumber, or journeyman plumber-restricted service installing POWTS treatment and dispersal components.

How does someone apply for the credential? A person applying for a POWTS maintainer registration shall submit a completed application, a $15 application fee, a $90 registration fee, and proof of fulfilling the prerequisites noted just above.

What is the term of the credential? Four years from date of issuance.

Application form for the credential. PDF file 

Is there a continuing education requirement? Yes. The first renewal of a registration as a POWTS maintainer does not require continuing education. Subsequent renewals require at least 12 hours of approved continuing education within the time period specified.

How will the credential be renewed? A renewal letter will be sent to the credential holders for whom S&B has record of fulfilling the continuing education requirements, approximately 45 days before the renewal date. A non-renewal letter is sent to those people who do not have sufficient continuing education taken three months before the credential expires.

SPS 305 is the Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Code. Relevant sections for this credential are SPS 305.001 through SPS 305.12 and SPS 305.36.

S&B programs related to the credential. Plumbing. POWTS. Credentials.

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  Rental Weatherization Inspector Certification

Who should have this credential? A person may inspect rental units to determine compliance with SPS 367, Rental Unit Energy Efficiency Code, if the person holds a certification issued by the department as a rental weatherization inspector.

How does the credential vary from others in the field? This is the only rental weatherization credential. There are a number of different inspector credentials administered by the Safety and Buildings Division. The rental weatherization inspector's responsibilities are defined in the paragraph above.

What are the prerequisites for obtaining the credential? Pass an exam.

How does someone apply for the exam? A person applying to take a rental weatherization inspector exam shall submit a completed application, a $15 application fee, and a $25 exam fee. Upon passage of the exam, an applicant will receive a letter asking them to a submit a prorated part of the $40 four-year certification fee.

What is the term of the credential? The certification expires on June 30. The initial term shall be until the third following June 30. The first certification fee is prorated. After the initial term, the term is four years.

Application form for the credential. PDF file 

What will be on the exam? The exam is open book with multiple choice or true/false questions about SPS 302: Fees; SPS 305, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code, and sps 367: Rental Unit Energy Conservation. Index of S&B codes online. Paper copies of Wisconsin Administrative Code books may be obtained from Document Sales 608- 266-3358, or 800-362-7253.  For other S&B publications, see state Document Sales Catalog, then choose Department of Safety and Professional Services on the contents page to find the Safety and Buildings documents.

Is there a continuing education requirement? No

How will the credential be renewed? A renewal letter will be sent to the credential holders approximately 45 days before the renewal date.

SPS 305 is the Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Code. Relevant sections for this credential are SPS 305.001 through SPS 305.12 and SPS 305.67.

S&B programs related to the credential. Uniform Dwelling Code. Credentials. Soil Erosion.

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Residential Electrical Apprentice Registration

(This credential becomes effective April 1, 2013.)
Who should have this credential? A residential electrical journeyman may do wiring associated with dwellings, dwelling units and detached accessory buildings and structures serving dwellings or dwelling units, such as garages, carports, gazebos and swimming pools under general supervision of a master electrician or a residential master electrician. Residential electrical journeymen may do other electrical wiring under direct supervision of a master electrician or a journeyman electrician.

How does the credential vary from others in the field? There are three categories of electrical apprentices. The “full” electrical apprentice may do specified types of electrical wiring under general supervision of people holding several different types of credentials. A residential electrical apprentice may do dwelling-related wiring under the general supervision of a master electrician or a master residential electrician, and may do other wiring under the direct supervision of a master electrician. An industrial electrical apprentice may do wiring within an industrial setting under the general supervision of a master electrician, and may do other wiring under the direct supervision of a master electrician or a journeyman electrician.

“Direct supervision” means providing oversight at the site where the activity is being conducted. “General supervision” means to assume responsibility for an activity of others without being present at the site where the activity is being conducted.

What are the prerequisites for obtaining the credential? A person applying for an electrical apprentice, an industrial electrical apprentice, or an residential electrical apprentice registration shall be indentured in an apprenticeship program recognized under ch. 106, Stats.

How does someone apply for the credential? A person applying for registration as a registered electrical apprentice, a registered industrial electrical apprentice, or a registered residential electrical apprentice shall submit an application, a $15 application fee, and a $15 registration fee.

Application form for the credential: PDF file

What is the term of the credential? The term is one year.

Is there a continuing education requirement? No

How will the credential be renewed? A renewal letter will be sent to the credential holders approximately 45 days before the renewal date. Proof of indenture is required for renewal.

SPS 305 is the Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Code. Relevant sections for this credential are SPS 305.001 through SPS 305.12 and SPS 305.40.

S&B programs related to the credential: Electrical and Lighting. Credentialing. Commercial Buildings. One- and Two-Family Dwellings.

Residential Journeyman Electrical License

S&B programs related to the credential: Electrical and Lighting. Credentialing. Commercial Buildings. One- and Two-Family Dwellings.

Residential Master Electrical License

S&B programs related to the credential: Electrical and Lighting. Credentialing. Commercial Buildings. One- and Two-Family Dwellings.

Soil Erosion Inspector Certification

Who should have this credential? A certified soil erosion inspector may inspect one- and two-family dwellings for the purpose of administering and enforcing Comm 21.125, Uniform Dwelling Code.

How does the credential vary from others in the field? There are five inspection credentials related to the Uniform Dwelling Code. The soil erosion inspection work is specific to that topic. There are a number of different inspector credentials administered by the Safety and Buildings Division. The commercial commercial building inspector's responsibilities are defined in the paragraph above.

What are the prerequisites for obtaining the credential? Evidence that the person has completed an approved training course on soil erosion control standards. Approved courses are listed on the application form.

How does someone apply for the credential? Submit a completed application, a $15 application fee, and a $40 certification fee. The certification fee is prorated according to the date of the application and the June 30 expiration date.

What is the term of the credential? The certification expires on June 30. The initial term shall be until the third following June 30. The first certification fee is prorated. After the initial term, the term is four years.

Application form for the credential. PDF file 

Is there a continuing education requirement? No.

How will the credential be renewed? A renewal letter will be sent to the credential holders approximately 45 days before the renewal date.

SPS 305 is the Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Code. Relevant sections for this credential are SPS 305.001 through SPS 305.12 and SPS 305.63.

S&B programs related to the credential. Credentials. Soil Erosion.

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Soil Tester Certification

A person may conduct soil evaluations relative to the discharge or disposal of liquid domestic wastes into the soil ifs the person holds a soil tester certification.

How does the credential vary from others in the field? A soil tester does soil evaluations for Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems.

What are the prerequisites for obtaining the credential? Must be 18 years old or older. Pass an exam.

How does someone apply for the exam? A person applying to take the soil tester exam shall submit a completed application, a $35 application fee, and a $75 exam fee. Upon passage of the exam, an applicant will receive a letter asking them to a submit a prorated part of the $300 four-year certification fee.

What is the term of the credential? The certification expires on June 30. The initial term shall be until the third following June 30. The first certification fee is prorated. After the initial term, the term is four years.

Application form for the credential. PDF file 

What will be on the exam? This is a two-part open book exam. The exam will cover basic soil science information and code requirements contained in SPS 305, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code, and SPS 381-387: Plumbing Code (these codes are online).  Paper copies of code books may be obtained from Document Sales 608-266-3358 or 800-362-7253.  For other S&B publications, see state Document Sales Catalog, choose Department of Safety and Professional Services on the contents page to find the Safety and Buildings documents.  NOTE: Use of a Munsell Color Book is required for the practical portion of the exam.

Is there a continuing education requirement? Yes. There is no continuing education required for the first renewal after obtaining the certification as a certified soil tester. Subsequent renewals require at least 12 hours of approved continuing education by March 30 of the year the credential expires.

How will the credential be renewed? A renewal letter will be sent to the credential holders for whom S&B has record of fulfilling the continuing education requirements, approximately 45 days before the renewal date. A non-renewal letter is sent to those people who do not have sufficient continuing education taken by March 30 of the year before the credential expires.

SPS 305 is the Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Code. Relevant sections for this credential are SPS 305.001 through SPS 305.12 and SPS 305.33.

S&B programs related to the credential. Plumbing. POWTS. Credentials. Soil Erosion.

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UDC Inspection Agency Registration

Who should have this credential? Someone may engage in the activities of facilitating plan review, issuance of Wisconsin uniform building permits, or inspection of one - and two - family dwellings in a municipality where the department currently has enforcement jurisdiction if the they are a registered UDC inspection agency.

How does the credential vary from others in the field? The inspection agency credential allows the holder to provide the UDC enforcement services where the state currently has the enforcement authority; i.e. where the municipality has not accepted enforcement the authority. In areas where the municipality has taken authority to provide enforcement, the municipality may hire an inspection agency, certified individuals, or companies employing certified individuals.

What are the prerequisites for obtaining the credential? The person applying for a UDC inspection agency registration shall be the owner of the business, a partner in the business applying on behalf of a partnership, or the chairman of the board or chief executive officer applying on behalf of the corporation.

What are the responsibilities of an inspection agency? A registered UDC inspection agency shall be responsible for all of the following: (a) Utilizing persons appropriately certified under SPS 305.63 to review the plans, issue the permits and conduct the inspections; (b) Making the records relative to the plan review, issuance of permits and inspections available to the department upon request; (c) Providing inspection services for all inspections required under SPS 320.10; (d) Cooperating with the department in any program monitoring, enforcement activities, and investigations; (e) Following all procedures established by the department for UDC enforcement by inspection agencies; (f) Reporting to the department in writing when the agency has been dismissed by the owner or builder; (g) Making any records associated with their permit, plan review and inspection activities available to the permit holder upon request.

How does someone apply for the credential? A person may submit a completed application, a $15 application fee, and a $40 four-year registration fee.

What is the term of the credential? Four years from date of issuance.

Application form for the credential. PDF file 

Is there a continuing education requirement? No.

How will the credential be renewed? A renewal letter will be sent to the credential holder approximately 45 days before the renewal date.

SPS 305 is the Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Code. Relevant sections for this credential are SPS 305.001 through SPS 305.12 and SPS 305.635.

S&B programs related to the credential. Plumbing. POWTS. Uniform Dwelling Code. Credentials.

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UDC-Construction Inspector Certification

Who should have this credential? A person may conduct the inspection of one - and two-family dwellings for the purpose of administering and enforcing SPS 320 to 325, Uniform Dwelling Code, if the person holds one or more of the following certifications issued by the department: 1. Certified UDC-construction inspector; 2. Certified UDC-electrical inspector; 3. Certified UDC-HVAC inspector; 4. Certified UDC-plumbing inspector; or 5. Certified soil erosion inspector.

How does the credential vary from others in the field? There are a number of categories of inspections involved in enforcement of the Uniform Dwelling Code. A person can hold one or more of the inspection categories. In this case, a certified UDC-construction inspector may inspect one - and two - family dwellings for the purpose of administering and enforcing SPS 320 to 322.

What are the prerequisites for obtaining the credential? Pass an exam.

How does someone apply for the credential? A person applying to take a UDC-construction inspector exam shall submit an appropriate completed application, a $15 application fee, and a $25 exam fee. Upon successful passage of the exam an applicant will receive a letter asking them to a submit a prorated part of the $40 four-year certification fee.

What is the term of the credential? The certification expires on June 30. The initial term shall be until the third following June 30. The first certification fee is prorated. After the initial term, the term is four years.

Application form for the credential. PDF file 

What will be on the exam? The open book exam has true/false and multiple choice questions about SPS 305, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code, and SPS 320-325: Uniform Dwelling Code.  Index of S&B codes online. Paper copies of Wisconsin Administrative Code books may be obtained from Document Sales 608- 266-3358, or 800-362-7253.  For other S&B publications, see state Document Sales Catalog, then choose Department of Safety and Professional Services on the contents page to find the Safety and Buildings documents.

How will the credential be renewed? A renewal letter will be sent to the credential holders for whom S&B has record of fulfilling the continuing education requirements, approximately 45 days before the renewal date.  A nonrenewal letter is sent to those people who do not have sufficient continuing education taken by March 30 of the year their credential expires.

Is there a continuing education requirement? Yes. There is no continuing education requirement for the initial term after passing the exam. Subsequent renewals require at least 24 hours of acceptable continuing education by March 30 of the year their credential expires.

SPS 305 is the Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Code. Relevant sections for this credential are SPS 305.001 through SPS 305.12 and SPS 305.63.

S&B programs related to the credential. Uniform Dwelling Code. Credentials.

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UDC-Electrical Inspector Certification

Who should have this credential? A person may conduct the inspection of one - and two - family dwellings for the purpose of administering and enforcing SPS 320 to 325 if the person holds one or more of the following certifications issued by the department: 1. Certified UDC-construction inspector; 2. Certified UDC-electrical inspector; 3. Certified UDC-HVAC inspector; 4. Certified UDC-plumbing inspector; or 5. Certified soil erosion inspector.

How does the credential vary from others in the field? There are a number of categories of inspections involved in enforcement of the Uniform Dwelling Code. A person can hold one or more of the inspection categories. In this case, a certified UDC-electrical inspector may inspect one - and two - family dwellings for the purpose of administering and enforcing SPS 316 and 322.

What are the prerequisites for obtaining the credential? Pass an exam. Or, a person holding a journeyman electrical certification may apply for the UDC-electrical certification. (A person holding a master electrician license may apply to become a commercial electrical inspector, having which allows them do do UDC-electrical inspections.) Or, a person may apply for the UDC-electrical certification if they hold a electrical inspector-residential certification from the International Association of Electrical Inspectors.

How does someone apply for the credential? A person applying to take a UDC-construction inspector exam shall submit an appropriate completed application, a $15 application fee, and a $25 exam fee. Upon successful passage of the exam an applicant will receive a letter asking them to a submit a prorated part of the $40 four-year certification fee.

What is the term of the credential? The certification expires on June 30. The initial term shall be until the fourth following June 30. The first certification fee is prorated. After the initial term, the term is four years.

Application form for the credential. PDF file 

What will be on the exam? The open book exam has true/false and multiple choice questions about SPS 305, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code, and SPS 316: Electrical Code; the adopted National Electrical Code (2008); and SPS 320 and 324 of the Uniform Dwelling Code.  Index of S&B codes online. Paper copies of Wisconsin Administrative Code books may be obtained from Document Sales 608- 266-3358, or 800-362-7253.  For other S&B publications, see state Document Sales Catalog, then choose Department of Safety and Professional Services on the contents page to find the Safety and Buildings documents.

How will the credential be renewed? A renewal letter will be sent to the credential holders for whom S&B has record of fulfilling the continuing education requirements, approximately 45 days before the renewal date. A nonrenewal letter is sent to those people who do not have sufficient continuing education taken by March 30 of the year their credential expires.

Is there a continuing education requirement? Yes. There is no continuing education requirement for the initial term after passing the exam. Subsequent renewals require at least 24 hours of approved continuing education by March 30 of the year their credential expires.

SPS 305 is the Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Code. Relevant sections for this credential are SPS 305.001 through SPS 305.12 and SPS 305.63.

S&B programs related to the credential. Uniform Dwelling Code. Credentials.

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UDC-HVAC Inspector Certification

Who should have this credential? A person may conduct the inspection of one - and two-family dwellings for the purpose of administering and enforcing SPS 320 to 325 if the person holds one or more of the following certifications issued by the department: 1. Certified UDC-construction inspector; 2. Certified UDC-electrical inspector; 3. Certified UDC-HVAC inspector; 4. Certified UDC-plumbing inspector; or 5. Certified soil erosion inspector.

How does the credential vary from others in the field? There are a number of categories of inspections involved in enforcement of the Uniform Dwelling Code. A person can hold one or more of the inspection categories. In this case, a certified UDC-HVAC inspector may inspect one - and two-family dwellings for the purpose of administering and enforcing SPS 323.

What are the prerequisites for obtaining the credential? Pass an exam.

How does someone apply for the credential? A person applying to take a UDC-construction inspector exam shall submit an appropriate completed application, a $15 application fee, and a $25 exam fee. Upon successful passage of the exam an applicant will receive a letter asking them to a submit a prorated part of the $40 four-year certification fee.

What is the term of the credential? The certification expires on June 30. The initial term shall be until the fourth following June 30. The first license fee is prorated. After the initial term, the term is four years.

Application form for the credential. PDF file 

What will be on the exam? The open book exam has true/false and multiple choice questions about SPS 305, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code, and SPS 320, 322, and 323 of the Uniform Dwelling Code. Index of S&B codes online.  Paper copies of Wisconsin Administrative Code books may be obtained from Document Sales 608- 266-3358, or 800-362-7253. For other S&B publications, see state Document Sales Catalog, then choose Department of Safety and Professional Services on the contents page to find the Safety and Buildings documents.

How will the credential be renewed? A renewal letter will be sent to the credential holders for whom S&B has record of fulfilling the continuing education requirements, approximately 45 days before the renewal date. A nonrenewal letter is sent to those people who do not have sufficient continuing education taken by March 30 of the year their credential expires.

Is there a continuing education requirement? Yes. There is no continuing education requirement for the initial term after passing the exam. Subsequent renewals require at least 24 hours of approved continuing education by March 30 of the year their credential expires.

SPS 305 is the Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Code. Relevant sections for this credential are SPS 305.001 through SPS 305.12 and SPS 305.63.

S&B programs related to the credential. Uniform Dwelling Code. Credentials.

Check the status of a credential online.

UDC-Plumbing Inspector Certification

Who should have this credential? A person may conduct the inspection of one - and two-family dwellings for the purpose of administering and enforcing SPS 320 to 325 if the person holds one or more of the following certifications issued by the department: 1. Certified UDC-construction inspector; 2. Certified UDC-electrical inspector; 3. Certified UDC-HVAC inspector; 4. Certified UDC-plumbing inspector; or 5. Certified soil erosion inspector.

How does the credential vary from others in the field? There are a number of categories of inspections involved in enforcement of the Uniform Dwelling Code. A person can hold one or more of the inspection categories. In this case, a certified UDC-plumbing inspector may inspect one - and two-family dwellings for the purpose of administering and enforcing SPS 25, Uniform Dwelling Code, SPS 382 and 384, Plumbing Code

What are the prerequisites for obtaining the credential? Pass an exam.

How does someone apply for the credential? A person applying to take a UDC-plumbing inspector exam shall submit an appropriate completed application, a $15 application fee, and a $25 exam fee. Upon successful passage of the exam an applicant will receive a letter asking them to a submit a prorated part of the $40 four-year certification fee.

What is the term of the credential? The certification expires on June 30. The initial term shall be until the fourth following June 30. The first certification fee is prorated. After the initial term, the term is four years.

Application form for the credential. PDF file 

What will be on the exam? The open book exam has true/false and multiple choice questions about SPS 305, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Code, SPS 325 of the Uniform Dwelling Code; SPS 382 and 384 of the Plumbing Code, and NFPA 13D-2007. Index of S&B codes online.  Paper copies of Wisconsin Administrative Code books may be obtained from Document Sales 608- 266-3358, or 800-362-7253.  For other S&B publications, see state Document Sales Catalog, then choose Department of Safety and Professional Services on the contents page to find the Safety and Buildings documents.

How will the credential be renewed? A renewal letter will be sent to the credential holders for whom S&B has record of fulfilling the continuing education requirements, approximately 45 days before the renewal date. A nonrenewal letter is sent to those people who do not have sufficient continuing education taken by March 30 of the year their credential expires.

Is there a continuing education requirement? Yes. There is no continuing education requirement for the initial term after passing the exam. Subsequent renewals require at least 24 hours of approved continuing education by March 30 of the year their credential expires.

SPS 305 is the Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Code. Relevant sections for this credential are SPS 305.001 through SPS 305.12 and SPS 305.63.

S&B programs related to the credential. Uniform Dwelling Code. Credentials.

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Utility Contractor License

Who should have this credential? A person who holds a license as a licensed utility contractor may install or modify water services, private water mains, sanitary building sewers, storm building sewers, or private interceptor main sewers.

How does the credential vary from others in the field? This credential is limited to installing the plumbing piping listed above.

What are the prerequisites for obtaining the credential? Must be 18 years old or older. Pass an exam.

How does someone apply for the credential? A person applying to take a Utility Contractor exam shall submit a completed application, a $10 application fee, and a $30 exam fee. Upon successful passage of the exam an applicant will receive a letter asking them to a submit a prorated part of the $500 four-year license fee.

What is the term of the credential? The certification expires on March 31. The initial term shall be until the second following March 31. The first license fee is prorated. After the initial term, the term is four years.

Application form for the credential. PDF file 

What will be on the exam? The open book exam with true/false and multiple choice questions will cover information in Comm 5: Licenses, Certifications and Registrations; SPS 381-387: Plumbing Code; and NFPA standard 24, 2007 edition, National Fire Protection Association.  Paper copies of Wisconsin code books may be obtained from Document Sales 608-266-3358 or 800-362-7253. For other S&B publications, see state Document Sales Catalog, then choose Department of Safety and Professional Services on the contents page to find the Safety and Buildings documents.  Copies of NFPA standard 24 entitled "Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances" are available from the National Fire Protection Association, 800-344-3555.  Questions regarding private fire service mains may be included on the exam because utility contractors are allowed to install combined service mains (plumbing/fire protection).

Is there a continuing education requirement? Yes. There is no continuing education requirement for the initial term after passing the exam. Subsequent renewals require at least 12 hours of approved continuing education by December 31 of the year before their credential expires.

How will the credential be renewed? A renewal letter will be sent to the credential holder approximately 45 days before the renewal date.

SPS 305 is the Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Code. Relevant sections for this credential are SPS 305.001 through SPS 305.12 and SPS 305.97.

S&B programs related to the credential. Plumbing. POWTS. Credentials.

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Welder Registration

Who should have this credential? A person may perform structural welding under SPS 334, Amusement Rides Code, and SPS 360 to 366, Commercial Building Code, if the person holds a registration issued by the department as a welder.

How does the credential vary from others in the field? The welder registration allows the person to do welding. The weld test conductors noted above administer tests of welding skills. The conductor certifications do not allow the structural welding that the welder registration allows.

What are the prerequisites for obtaining the credential? The person applying for a welder registration shall have taken and passed, not more than one year before the date the application is received by the department, one or more welding tests in accordance with the following standards: (1.) American Welding Society D 1.1, section 4, part C; (2.) American Welding Society D 1.3, section 4, part C.

How does someone apply for the credential? A person applying for a welder registration shall submit a completed application, including proof of having fulfilled testing requirements, and $35 registration fee.

What is the term of the credential? Four years from date of issuance.

Application form for the credential. PDF file 

Is there a continuing education requirement? The renewal of a welder registration shall be contingent upon the welder having taken and passed not more than one year before the date of the renewal application a welding test in accordance with the tests noted under perquisites, above.

How will the credential be renewed? A renewal letter will be sent to the credential holder approximately 45 days before the renewal date.

SPS 305 is the Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Code. Relevant sections for this credential are SPS 305.001 through SPS 305.12 and SPS 305.34.

S&B programs related to the credential. Credentials. Welding. Boilers.

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Weld Test Conductor Certification

Who should have these credentials? A person may conduct welding tests for the purpose of qualifying structural welders under SPS 305.34 if the person holds a certification issued by the department as a certified weld test conductor.

How do these credentials vary from others in the field? The certification does not allow the structural welding that the Welder registration allows. Conversely, the Welder Registration does not allow a person to conduct tests that are needed for certifying welders.

What are the prerequisites for obtaining the credential? Pass an exam.

How does someone apply to take the exam? A person applying to take a weld test conductor exam shall submit a completed application and a $20 exam fee. Upon successful passage of the exam an applicant will receive a letter asking them to a submit a prorated part of the $80 four-year certification fee.

What is the term of the credential? Four years from date of issuance.

Application forms for the credentials. Application (PDF)

What will be on the exams? The exams will cover information contained in AWS standards D1.1 and D1.3, of the American Welding Society, and welding procedures, procedure qualification, welder qualification, destructive and non-destructive testing, basic metallurgy and welding specification symbols. An examinee may take to the exam the AWS Standard D1.1, Structural Welding Code - Steel, AWS Standard D.1.3, Structural Welding - Sheet Steel, and Comm 5: Licenses, Certifications and Registrations. Paper copies of Wisconsin code books may be obtained from Document Sales 608-266-3358 or 800-362-7253. AWS standards may be ordered from the American Welding Society, 800-334-9353.

Is there a continuing education requirement? No.

How will the credential be renewed? A renewal letter will be sent to the credential holder approximately 45 days before the renewal date.

SPS 305 is the Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Code. Relevant sections for this credential are SPS 305.001 through SPS 305.12 and SPS 305.35.

S&B programs related to the credential. Credentials. Welding. Boilers.

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  Plumbing Work Exceptions

Except as provided under s.145.06(4), Stats., no person may install plumbing unless the person holds a license or registration issued by the department as a licensed master plumber, licensed master plumber-restricted, licensed journeyman plumber, licensed journeyman plumber-restricted, registered plumbing apprentice, registered plumbing learner-restricted, registered utility contractor or registered pipelayer.

145.06(4)(a) Plumbing work done by a property owner in a one-family building owned and occupied by him or her as his or her home or farm building, except where such license is required by local ordinance.

(b) Plumbing from the private water supply pump to and including the initial pressure tank and connection to an existing water distribution system, when installed by persons licensed under ch. 280.

(c) Installation of sewer and water service piping from the main to the property lot line, when installed by authorized municipal utility employees or sewer and water utility installers under a contract with a municipality.

(d) Making minor repairs to faucets, valves, pipes or appliances, repair or replacement of electrical or gas energy or other automatic valves or control devices or removing of stoppages in waste or drainage pipes.

(e) Installation of sewer and water mains, when installed by sewer and water utility contractors and their employees.

(f) Installation, repair or replacement of water service piping, from the property line to the meter, including meter installation, to service any building or structure or proposed building or structure when such installation, repair or replacement is accomplished by employees of a public municipal water utility, providing such utility regularly has engaged in such installation, repair or replacement for at least 5 years prior to January 1, 1964.

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