​Ski Lifts and Tows

​​​​​The Division of Industry Services (DIS) establishes and enforces standards to protect the design, construction, and operation of ski lifts, passenger ropeways, and tows. DIS reviews plans for new installations of ski lifts, passenger ropeways, and tows. DIS staff provides consultations and inspections to ensure safe operations.


Report an Accident

To report a ski lift accident during regular business hours please call (608) 445-6558 or (608) 267-9420. After hours, weekends, or holidays, please call Wisconsin Emergency Management after-hours incident reporting at 1(800) 943-0003 ext. 2 for assistance.

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See the Ski Lift and Tow New Installation Plan Review/Inspection Requirements guide.

Use the Plan Review page for general information on electronically submitting to DIS. Start your plan review application on the eSLA portal.

FormDescription
SBD-211s
Accident Report
​SBD-10663
SBD-10663
Inspection Report (PDF)​
Inspection Report (fill-in)

FormDescription
WI Ski Area Owner LetterWI Ski Area Owner Letter

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Additional Resources

Administrative Rules & Statutes

Code Archives 

Trades Program Information

Inspection District Map