Town of Algoma, Wisconsin

Building Permits

Today is Monday, February 06, 2012 

   
Sanitary Permit Zoning Permit
Building Permit Demolition Permit
Electrical Permit Occupancy Permit
Plumbing Permit Moving Permit
HVAC Permit Culvert Permit


Note:
Permits are required to be obtained prior to the work being started. Failure to obtain permits will result in the doubling of permit fees, and possibly the issuance of a citation.

If you have any questions about whether you are required to obtain a permit please call the issuing department listed.  For details on any particular permit, click on the appropriate link above.

Town of Algoma Building Inspection Department
Dave Frank or Tom Tuchscherer
Building Inspectors
(920) 233-1999
Permits issued by appointment

Town of Algoma Sanitary District #1

Alexander Irvine, President
3477 Miller Drive
Oshkosh, WI  54904
(920) 426-0335
Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Thursday, 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Winnebago County Zoning Department

448 Algoma Blvd.
P. O. Box 2808
Oshkosh, WI  54903-2808
(920) 236-4844
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Or by appointment)

 

Sanitary Permit

Issued by Algoma Sanitary District (If property is in sanitary district) or Winnebago County Zoning Department (if property is not in sanitary district).

A sanitary permit is required prior to any work being done on a sewer lateral. This includes the original installation of a lateral, and any time a sewer lateral is disconnected. If a sanitary permit is needed it is required to be issued prior to the issuance of any other permits.

Building Permit

Issued by Town of Algoma Building Inspection Department

A building permit is required for the construction of any structure, fence, sign, or anytime more than $500.00 in work is going to be done to an existing building, or any work that will affect the type of occupancy, area of structure, structural strength, natural light requirements, or exits from a building. If a sanitary permit is required, it needs to be obtained prior to this permit being issued.

Electrical Permit

Issued by Town of Algoma Building Inspection Department.

An electrical permit is required for doing any electrical work. The only exception is for the replacement of existing fixtures with the same type of fixture.

Plumbing Permit

Issued by Town of Algoma Building Inspection Department.

If a sanitary permit is required it must be obtained prior to the issuance of this permit. A plumbing permit is required any time work is done to the plumbing system. This includes the water distribution, and drain & vent pipes. The only exception is for the replacement of plumbing fixtures that does not involve the relocation of water, drain or vent pipes. Note that replacing a water heater does require a permit to be taken out.

Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Permit

Issued by Town of Algoma Building Inspection Department.

A HVAC permit is required prior to installation of, additions, or alterations being done to, HVAC systems and there components. This includes replacing furnace, boiler, air conditioning equipment.

Winnebago County Zoning Permit

Issued by Winnebago County Zoning Department.

A zoning permit is required prior to constructing, reconstructing, enlarging, extending, converting, or moving a structure. This includes accessory buildings, decks, pools, fences, and signs. Interior alterations do not require a zoning permit, unless it will affect the area of the structure. You need to make application for a zoning permit at Winnebago County Zoning Department

Demolition Permit

Issued by Town of Algoma Building Inspection Department.

A demolition permit is required prior to demolishing any structure.

Occupancy Permit

Issued by Town of Algoma Building Inspection Department .

An occupancy permit is required prior too moving into or living in any structure. Failure to obtain an occupancy permit before using a building will result in the issuance of a citation. This permit is issued after a final inspection has been completed and no health or safety violations are found.

Moving Permit

Issued by Town of Algoma Building Inspection Department

A moving permit is required prior to moving any building within, into or through the town.

Culvert Permit

Issued by Town of Algoma Building Inspection Department.

A culvert is required prior to creating a driveway or extending, or relocating an existing culvert. The county will set the culvert at the proper elevation and location in the  drainage ditch. The required size of the culvert will be determined by the building  inspector. The owner is responsible for supplying the culvert and endwalls. This permit is required in order to ensure that water flow in the ditches is not disrupted by improperly installed culverts.