The Division of Industry Services (DIS) administers electrical permitting, inspection, and consultation services. Electrical plan reviews are performed upon special request. The Commercial Electrical Code is enforced in all Wisconsin municipalities.
DIS coordinates with delegated municipalities and DSPS-contracted inspection agencies to provide permitting and inspection services for certain types of installations. To become a delegated municipality, please visit the
Delegated Agents page.
Announcements
The University of Wisconsin Commercial Building Code Refresher will be held February 16-18 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, WI. This annual event is a valuable forum for professional from many disciplines. Get current information to understand and use the Wisconsin Commercial Building Code in your work. This conference will be beneficial to architects, engineers, trade, professionals, inspectors and many other who use the Commercial Building Code in their careers. Topics include the WI Commercial Building Code, the WI Plumbing Code, and the WI Electrical Code. Visit the UW CBC Code Refresher webpage for more information.
Who Do I Contact for Permitting and Inspections?
Permitting and inspections are conducted by delegated municipalities and DSPS-contracted inspection agencies. Do not contact DSPS about permitting or inspections.
If you are working in a delegated municipality: Contact the appropriate delegated municipality with code-related questions and for permit/inspection requests.
If you are working in a non-delegated municipality: Contact the appropriate inspection agency with code-related questions. For permit/inspection requests, go to
esla.wi.gov.
Work with the above designated authority having jurisdiction to resolve code-related issues or questions.
Who Do I Contact for Electrical Consultations?
Delegated municipalities and DIS-contracted inspection agencies should contact DIS.
Who Do I Contact about Audits?
Delegated municipalities and DIS-contracted inspection agencies should contact DIS.
We are transitioning our forms to an online platform, AccessGov, that meets Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidance. You will be able to submit some forms directly within the platform, while some may require you to print to PDF and upload to another system. Please follow the instructions on each form to ensure proper submission.
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3070OEE | Continuing Education Course Application
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SBD-9890X
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SBD-10512 | Lighting Compliance Forms |
COMcheck Federal Department of Energy software approved in Wisconsin for demonstrating compliance with the interior & exterior general lighting requirements COMcheck is used for commercial buildings or high-rise (>3 stories above grade) multi-family buildings. [Within COMcheck, a user is required to choose the code option of "2015 IECC" unless 2015 IECC section C401.2, Item 2, is applied which would then allow the application of ASHRAE 90.1-2013. In this case, the option "90.1 (2013) Standard" must be used.]