West Allis, WI Building Safety: Plumbing Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit issuer
- Plumbing Inspector
- Base plumbing code
- State SPS 382-387 & SPS 325
- Homeowner exception
- Single-family fixture replacement only
- Penalty
- $10-$500 per violation
Summary
West Allis requires a plumbing permit from the Plumbing Inspector before any installation, alteration, or repair work, with a narrow homeowner exception for minor fixture replacement in owner-occupied single-family homes.
No person, firm or corporation shall perform or permit the performance of any plumbing of any kind without first making application for and being issued a plumbing permit by the Plumbing Inspector, and it shall be unlawful to do any plumbing without a permit, with the exception as otherwise regulated in Section 16.51.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: ?).
Full Breakdown
West Allis Revised Municipal Code § 16.04 adopts the Wisconsin Administrative Code (SPS 382-387 general plumbing, SPS 325 for one- and two-family Uniform Dwelling Code plumbing) as the base technical standard; the city does not write its own plumbing specifications. Section 16.50 then requires a City-issued plumbing permit from the Plumbing Inspector before any installation, alteration, or repair, administered by the Code Enforcement Department. Section 16.51 exempts minor repairs like faucet or valve replacement, and Section 16.52 lets an owner-occupant of a single-family home pull a permit to replace fixtures like toilets, sinks, and sump pumps without hiring a licensed plumber.
Violations & Fines
Forfeiture of $10 to $500 per violation under § 16.99, plus prosecution costs; each day a violation continues is a separate offense, enforceable via Milwaukee County House of Correction confinement if unpaid.
Frequently Asked Questions
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