New wiring or
replacement of existing
wiring
New or upgraded service panel
Electrical
Residential Building Permit Requirements
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Below are general guidelines about home improvement/construction activities and whether
or not a permit from the City of Janesville is required. This list is not intended to address
every situation, and depending upon the scope of work involved, permits may be required in
some situations where the table indicates a permit is not required. If you have any questions
regarding permit requirements before starting construction, please contact:
Community Development at (608) 755-3060
New wiring or
replacement of existing
wiring
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New or upgraded
service panel
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Replacement of existing
switches, outlets, light fixtures
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Additional switches,
outlets,light fixtures
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Replacement of existing
toilets, tubs, faucets, or
fixtures
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Additional toilets, tubs,
faucets, or other fixtures
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Replacement of water heater
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Replacement of existing or
installation of new water
softener in house previously
plumbed for water softener
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Installation of new water softener
in house not previously
plumbed for water softener
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Replacement of existing or
installation of new central
air conditioner
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Replacement of existing or
installation of new furnace
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Construction of roof over
an existing deck
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Repair of existing deck
(except structural
components)
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New deck or enlargement
of existing
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Replacement of roof (re-roof
or tear-off)
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Modification or repair of
existing roof trusses or
rafters
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Installation of siding
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Window replacement
with same size window
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Window replacement with
larger window (or smaller
window if bedroom)
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Addition to existing home
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New sunroom
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Finishing of basement
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New walls or demolition of
existing walls
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Repair or replacement of
existing driveway/walk
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Enlargement of existing
driveway
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New fence
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Repair of an existing fence
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Hot tub
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Category Work performed
Pool 30 inches in depth
and under
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Pool over 30 inches in depth
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Under 80 square feet
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Over 80 square feet
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Category Work performed
(*) Except in Courthouse Hill Historic District where permit is required.
(***) Unless the curb opening is also widened which would require a permit.
Y/N
Y/N
Madison Community &Economic Development Unit
Main receptionist Phone Number: 1 (608) 266-4222
www.ci.madison.wi.us
Beloit Community Development
www.ci.beloit.wi.us/
Stoughton Dept. Of Planning & Development
Rodney Scheel 1 (608) 873- 6619
www.ci.stoughton.wi.us/
Whitewater Community Development
Phone number: 1 (262) 473-0525
OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday 9 AM-6 PM
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