Preliminary Consultation
Overview
For more in depth analyses, some programs offer preliminary design consultations between designers and plan reviewers. The intent of the preliminary consultation is to resolve problems in code application that are identified by the designer, and to determine how the plan reviewer will respond to a questionable item that will be shown on the plans submitted for review.
Frequently Asked Questions
Preliminary consultations for the following programs must be submitted using the online plan submittal application via esla.wi.gov.
Commercial building plan review
POWTS plan review
Electrical field consultation
For other programs, contact the program tech box to inquire about informal preliminary consultations.
Formal preliminary reviews submitted via esla.wi.gov require a fee payment.
Informal consultations typically do not require payment. Discuss with the appropriate program to confirm.