Building Inspection

Covid 19 Changes alert

Building Inspection Updates:

All communication to staff shall be by email at buildinginspection@cityofsunprairie.com or by phone at 608-825-1184. Someone will respond as quickly as possible but please be understanding that there may be some delays in service delivery as we all work through this together.

Inspection staff will not be available to meet in-person at City Hall.

Field inspections will be evaluated as requests come in and conducted when it is determined it is both essential, and safe for both staff and our customers. Certain inspections may be postponed to a future date based on staff availability.

Drop off of permit applications and/or Plan Review applications/plans may still be made at the front counter of City Hall; 300 East Main Street.

Plan review and permitting is continuing with staff working remotely.

Pick up of approved building permits and/or approved plan reviews may still be made at the front counter of City Hall. Customers will be notified via email when plans or permits are approved, and provided with information on how to remit payment to the City. Please do not attempt to pick up or check on items, if you have not received that email notification.

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When you think of the Building Inspection and Code Enforcement Department you probably think permits, right? Issuing permits and performing inspections, while at the center of our department, is definitely not all we do. Our inspectors enforce the State of Wisconsin Building Code Statues and city ordinances. They are involved in projects such as:

  • Additions
  • All electrical changes
  • Decks
  • New construction
  • Pools
  • Remodeling
  • Replacements of HVAC equipment, water heaters and softeners

We are also the enforcement arm of many City of Sun Prairie Ordinances, including long grass and weeds, snow and ice removal, and health and safety concerns. We also issue sign permits, handle property addressing and verify Conditions of Approval for most commercial improvements.

NEW Online Building Permit For New Construction of 1 & 2 Family Dwellings

Effective March 1, 2018 the City of Sun Prairie will be only accepting permits for one and two family new homes after the builder (or owner) has completed the State online permit. The Online Building Permit System was developed by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) to allow municipalities to gain compliance with 2015 Act 211. The owner, builder, or agents shall complete the application form and the Online Building Permit System will route it to the enforcing jurisdiction. Permit application data is used for statewide statistics on new one and two family dwellings, as well as the local code administration.

The 1st link below gives a more detailed look at the electronic filing and the 2nd link is the application itself:

Requesting Electronic Building Permit FAQ (PDF)

DSPS Online Building Permit System

New One or Two-Family Dwelling Submittal Packet

After completion of the online form you may submit that printed form and the other paperwork from the City’s packet along with your plans and any other required information to the Building Inspection Division as has been done in the past. Any questions please contact the Division at (608) 825-1184 or emailing Building Inspection