Effective January 1, 2008 in order to take out building permits for one and two family dwellings, the contractor must be in compliance with the Dwelling Contractor Qualifier certification. To obtain a building permit as of January 1, 2008, you must show proof of the new Dwelling Contractor Qualifier (DCQ) certification.
Additiional information:
1. The need for both DC and DCQ certifications arises for construction and erosion control for any one or two family dwelling regardless of age where a local building permit is required, wheter for new dwellings or for alterations and additions.
2. The DCQ holder needs to be an employee, owner, CEO or chairman of the board for the dwelling contractor firm that is taking out the permit.
3. The current UDC Permit Application, SBD-5823, is still usable to enter the necessary certification information. A future printing of the form will be more specific about certification requirements. Ensure that any municipally-created permit application forms can capture this necessary DC and DCQ information.
4. Permit applications may be signed as applicant by the project owner or anyone that has been authorized by the owner, including an agent of the contracted builder. The DCQ holder is not required to sign the permit application.
5. The previous exemption for owner-occupants or intended owner-occupants will continue for the DC certification and will also apply for the new DCQ certification. If an owner wishes to take out a permit that would otherwise require contractor certification, they have been required by state law to sign a statement that points out their potential liability. The UDC Permit Application has built that into the backside of the last page of the form. If you are using a municipally created form, please ensure that you include that statement for the applicant to sign.
6. Inspectors or contractors desiring further information may visit www.commerce.wi.gov/sb for application forms, training information and lists of currently certified DC firms and DCQ individuals.