Bilding Inspector
Leanne Wittlin
For more information on your designated inspector, view the Building Inspection Area Map.
If you would like to cancel an upcoming inspection, please email DV-CancelI...@longbeach.gov. You will need to include your Name, Project Number and Project Address. The email must be received by 8 a.m. on the day of your inspection.
ALL BUILDING PROJECTS REQUIRE A PERMIT* (i.e., new construction, remodeling, deck, etc.) EXCEPT for small projects and repairs with a value of less than $500.00. The building inspector is responsible for issuing building permits and overseeing the construction of all phases of projects being done within the city limits. See Quick Links for more information on the inspectors covering projects located in the Town of Hudson, Town of Troy, Town of St. Joseph, and the Village of North Hudson.
The city uses a combination permit system with one permit issued per project to include all work associated with the project. The building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, structural, etc., will share the same building permit.
An application with all supporting documents can be dropped off at city hall (505 3rd Street), mailed, or emailed directly to the inspector. A minimum of 2-3 days for processing is standard. Additional days may be necessary for complex projects or periods of heavy workloads. Once processed and approved, the applicant will be contacted. The applicant must come to city hall during business hours (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday) to sign the building permit and make payment (cash or check only) before any work is started**.
All new one-family and two-family residences require a building permit submitted to the state through the online eSLA portal. The state then forwards the application to the City of Hudson Building Inspector's office. The applicant will still need to submit the following to the City of Hudson Building Inspector's office:
All new residences with three (3) or more units, new businesses, fire sprinkler/alarm systems, and remodeling/alterations of existing facilities require a building permit. Information to be submitted includes, but is not limited to:
The fire chief/fire inspector reviews and inspects all fire sprinkler/fire alarm system plans/projects. If there are any questions, contact Fire Chief Drew Spielman via email or 715-808-1106. For fire inspections, contact Fire Inspector Mike Perucca via email or 715-808-0709.
Required inspections are listed on the building permit card. Appointments are required to be scheduled at least one (1) business day before the appointment. Guides for building inspections are available to assist with inspection questions and scheduling requirements:
General, HVAC (heating, venting, and air conditioning), plumbing, electrical, and fire sprinkler contractors may be required to have a state of Wisconsin registration/residential/license (Building Permit General Information). Information regarding requirements is available by contacting the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) at 608-266-2112 or email. Other state code information and licensing are available at the WI DSPS website. To check the status of a license, you can go to the WI license search.
The Inspection Services Department's responsibility is to ensure that buildings in our municipality are safe and comply with the Massachusetts State Building Code 780 CMR and the City of Easthampton Zoning Ordinance. This is accomplished through inspections of new and existing residential and commercial properties. Learn more about the role of a building inspector (pdf).
The City of Easthampton now accepts Building, Electrical, Gas, and Plumbing permits online with PermitEyes ( ). (PermitEyes User Guide) Please take a look at our Frequently Asked questions, if you need more help contact Jillian.
Per the State Adopted Building Code, the Building Department has 30 days from the date all proper documentation is received to approve or deny a permit application. Most permits are issued well before the 30 days, but more in-depth projects may take the whole time to review.
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