Licenses

The following licenses are required to perform any work in the City of Waukesha:

  • Commercial
    • Building: No license required
    • Electrical: Electrical contractor's license
    • Industrial Electrical: Factory, mill and shop
    • Plumbing: Plumbing contractor's license
    • HVAC: HVAC contractor's license
    • Sewer: Plumbing contractor's license, restricted (sewer) plumbing contractor's license, master plumber
  • Residential
    • Building: State Certification required
    • Electrical: Electrical contractor's license
    • Plumbing: Plumbing contractor's license
    • HVAC: HVAC contractor's license
    • Sewer: Plumbing contractor's license, restricted (sewer) plumbing contractor's license, master plumber

Homeowners doing their own building, electrical, plumbing and/or heating; no license is required. A permit is still required for any work that will be done. To determine if a homeowner is qualified to do their own plumbing or electrical work, the plumbing or electrical inspector may ask questions to ensure the project will be done to meet code requirements. If the inspector believes that all work will meet code they will then approve the issuance of a permit.

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