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Sanitary Permits

How to Apply for a Sanitary Permit

A Sanitary permit is needed before County Building Permits, County Land Use Permits or Town Building Permits can be issued. This is a Wisconsin State Statute requirement.

County Building and/or Land Use Permits are required:

When...

  • Building a New Home
  • Additions to New or Existing Home
  • Altering Structures
  • Commercial Permits (e.g. Restaurant or Business)

In the towns of...

  • Brunswick, Drammen, Washington, Pleasant Valley, Clear Creek, Ludington, Fairchild, Otter Creek, Wilson, Lincoln, Seymour and Bridge Creek.
    • They are obtained from the County Planning and Development Department, (715) 839-4741
  • Town Building Permits are also required in
    • Seymour – Fred Hamkel (830-9220)
    • Union – Al Balsiger (577-9922; 382-4730) and
    • Bridge Creek, Jeff Gerike (715) 286-2733
A list of soil testers and plumbers who work in this area is available from the Health Department.

Installation Information

  • Sanitary systems may only be installed or repaired by licensed master plumbers and master plumbers-restricted service.
  • Soil tests are valid only if performed by a certified soil tester. Contractors providing these services may be found in the telephone book. A list of plumbers and soil testers providing services in the Eau Claire area is available from the Health Department (contact us).
Additional Information
ID = 1829
CATEGORY = 111
CATEGORY NAME = Environmental Health Services
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