Building Inspector: Chris Butschke
Office Hours: Monday and Friday 9:00 AM to 10 AM
Phone during Office Hours: 837-6688
Phone all other times: 1-800-422-5220
Inspection request number: 1-800-422-5220

Prior to applying for a Building Permit in the Town of Sun Prairie you will need to have a zoning permit issued by Dane County Zoning, phone 266-4266. New structures, additions, accessory buildings, garages, pole sheds etc. need a zoning permit. This includes decks and porches. Basically anything which extends the footprint of a structure needs a zoning permit.

New agricultural structures on a farm need to have a site permit, electrical, heating and plumbing permit. Farm is defined as 35 acres or more. New houses, additions and garages on a farm would require a zoning permit and local building permit.

Information Needed for New Residential Construction

* Copy of Driveway Access Permit

* Copy of Zoning Permit issued by Dane County Zoning

* Plot Plan, drawn to scale, showing the lot lines, dimensions and location of all existing and proposed buildings, septic, well, etc. (2 copies)

* 2 Sets of House Plans showing elevations, foundation, floor plan, cross section

* Building Permit Application, including plumbing, electrical, and HVAC permits

* Erosion Control Plan

* Heat Loss Worksheet

* Copy of Zoning permit issued by Dane County Zoning

* Copy of Driveway Access Permit (if required)

* 2 Sets of plans (floor plan, cross section)

* Plot Plan, drawn to scale, showing the lot lines, dimensions and location of all existing and proposed buildings, septic, well, etc. (2 copies)

* Building Permit Application, including plumbing, electrical, and HVAC permits

Permit Rates

New Structure

.015 per sq. ft. all area for plan review (includes basement, garage, deck etc.)
.07 per sq. ft. all area for inspection fees
HVAC base $35.00 plus $.02/sq. ft.
Electrical base $35.00 plus $.03/sq. ft.
Plumbing base $35.00 plus $.03/sq. ft.
Erosion Control $75.00

Additions

$75.00 minimum for the first 600 sq. ft., then see new structure rate
Erosion Control $50.00

$5.00 per thousand of valuation
$40.00 minimum

Up to 150 sq. ft. - $30.00
150 sq. ft. to 600 sq. ft. - $40.00
Over 600 sq. ft. - use new structure rates

Occupancy Permit - included in above fee
Other - $25.00 minimum

Getting Inspections

All inspections are handled through Independent Inspections. Call 1-800-422-5220.
Information needed: Permit number, address, contractor's name, type of inspection.
(Note: Please have all the information ready before calling.)

Required Inspections

Building Plumbing
footings (before pouring) underfloor plumbing
foundation (before backfill) rough plumbing
drain tile and subfloor (all plumbing shall be tested)
rough frame

Electrical Heating/Air
temporary service (if applicable) rough ductwork
service panel
rough electrical

Final Inspection

All disciplines shall be inspected. Furnace and water shall be functioning. Ground must be rough graded.