We are responsible for enforcing all state administrative codes and city ordinances relating to:
- Building construction
- Demolition
- Electrical installations
- Plumbing for potable water and waste systems
- Furnace and air conditioning installations
- Sign control
- Swimming pools
- Fences
- Erosion control
- Dumping on unimproved lots
- Moving buildings within the city
Our building, electrical, and plumbing inspectors are certified and licensed by the State of Wisconsin to perform inspections within their respective fields.
The Building Permit Inspection Guide provides a sample of the required inspections.
Fees
The City of Wauwatosa charges fees for inspection services. To see the fee amount, please contact the appropriate inspector and explain your specific request. Note there are fees for missed appointments.
Building and Safety Staff Directory
| Description | District | Staff | Telephone | |
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Permit Information |
(414) 479-8907 |
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Property Maintenance Complaints |
Andrew Krause |
Office: (414) 479-8981 Cell: (414) 551-8743 |
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Land Surveys |
(414) 479-8907 |
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Building Inspector |
West of 92nd Street |
Michael Niedermann |
Office: (414) 479-8909 Cell: (414) 416-7713 |
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Building Inspector |
East of 92nd Street |
Kurt McMahon |
(414) 479-8908 |
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Building Inspector |
Jonathan Castro |
Office: (414) 479-3528 Cell: (262) 202-9865 |
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Electrical Inspector |
East of 92nd Street |
Joe Glorioso |
Office: (414) 479-8910 Cell: (414) 530-5937 |
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Electrical Inspector |
West of 92nd Street |
Dan Wegner |
Office: (414) 479-8911 Cell: (414) 530-6543 |
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Plumbing Inspector |
Frank Lant |
Office: (414) 479-8912 Cell: (414) 530-4465 |
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Code Enforcement Officer |
Andrew Krause |
Office: (414) 479-8981 Cell: (414) 551-8743 |
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Building & Safety Office Assistant |
Sara Elmer |
(414) 479-8907 |
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Building & Safety Manager |
Stefanie Escobedo |
(414) 479-8913 |
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Fax |
(414) 479-8986 |