Minor Work & Handyman Compliance in Wisconsin

Under Wis. Stat. § 101.654 and Wis. Admin. Code SPS 305.31, no person or entity may obtain a building permit for construction, alteration, or remodeling of a one- or two-family dwelling without holding an active Dwelling Contractor credential issued by the DSPS.

Notes: Permit gate enforced by all Wisconsin municipal and county building departments under the Uniform Dwelling Code.

Under Wis. Admin. Code SPS 305.315, every Dwelling Contractor must designate an individual holding an active Dwelling Contractor Qualifier credential who has completed an approved 12-hour initial education course and passed the state examination, and who completes 12 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle.

Notes: Requires 12 hours of approved initial course and 12 hours of CE every 2 years.

Under Wis. Stat. § 101.654(1)(a) and Wis. Admin. Code SPS 320.08, contractors must obtain local building permits for all dwelling construction, additions, structural alterations, and roof replacements, subject to mandatory verification of Dwelling Contractor credentials.

Relation: alternative

Minor repairs and cosmetic maintenance that do not require a building permit under the Uniform Dwelling Code do not require a Dwelling Contractor credential. Work requiring a permit mandates the credential.