Wisconsin, Kewaunee County Plumbing Permit Regulations and County Ordinances for Unincorporated Areas
Kewaunee County Plumbing Permit Requirements
Kewaunee County, Wisconsin, has specific requirements for plumbing permits, particularly for properties in unincorporated areas. The Kewaunee County Sanitary Ordinance governs sanitation systems in areas without public sewer availability.
- Jurisdiction: Kewaunee County's Zoning Department handles sanitary permits. For building, electrical, and HVAC permits, the City of Kewaunee utilizes SAFEbuilt Inspection services.
- Unincorporated Areas: The Kewaunee County Sanitary Ordinance applies to all geographic areas within Kewaunee County where public sewer is not available. A county sanitary permit is required before installing a non-plumbing sanitation system.
- Plumbing License Requirements: In Wisconsin, a plumbing license is generally required to install plumbing, with exemptions for property owners in one-family dwellings they occupy, and for farmers installing plumbing in their own farm buildings. However, local ordinances may still require a license even in these exempt cases.
- Permit Applications: For plumbing work in the City of Kewaunee, permits (building, electrical, plumbing, HVAC) should be emailed to SAFEbuilt. Kewaunee County requires a Sanitary Permit Application for Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (POWTS).
- Plan Review: Plumbing plans may require review by the Division of Industry Services (DSPS) or a local certified municipality, especially if 16 or more plumbing fixtures are involved, or for public buildings and rental properties with three or more dwellings.