Building Inspection Department

Kenneth D. Plaski 
Chief Building Inspector and Zoning Administrator

The Building Inspection Department is responsible for the Administration and Enforcement of the City and State Building, Heating, Plumbing, Electrical, and Zoning Codes. The primary purpose of these codes is to protect the life and safety of the public. The secondary purpose is to protect, preserve, and enhance property values and quality of life for the citizens of the City. 

 

Building Inspection Code Enforcement Division 

The Code Enforcement Division will promote healthy neighborhoods through enforcement activities which will focus on both residential and commercial properties throughout the city. The objective of the division is to enforce building, maintenance and health codes as they pertain to property upkeep and the elimination of health hazards caused by the presence of garbage or other adverse exterior conditions. 
 

Permits - For more information on Permits, see one of the following: 

Zoning - Ordinances and Applications Below:

• Cell Tower Conditional Use Application  
• Conditional Use Application  
• Design Review Application  
• Home Business Ordinance  
• Home Craft Show Ordinance  
• Sandwich Board Ordinance  
• Sign Ordinance  
• Zoning Board Application  
• Zoning Change Application
   

Links - Helpful Information Below: Building Codes - How do they help you?

• Building Codes - How Do They Help You 
• Benefits of Building Permits  
• Mold - Tips on Prevention and Remediation  
• Smoke Detector Information  
• American Wood Lumber Span Calculator  
• Canadian Wood Lumber Span Calculator  
• Diggers Hotline  
• EPA Mold Prevention Tips  
• Wisconsin Asbestos Abatement Information  
• Wisconsin Home Improvement Laws  
• Wisconsin Lead Abatement Information  
• Wisconsin Radon Abatement Information   
• Wisconsin State Web Site  
• Wisconsin Tenant's Rights Information
   

Contact Information

CITY OF RACINE BUILDING DEPARTMENT
730 WASHINGTON AVENUE ROOM 307 – RACINE WI 53403

MAIN TELEPHONE NUMBER: (262) 636-9464
FAX: (262) 636-9329

CHIEF BUILDING INSPECTOR
Kenneth D. Plaski
(262) 636-9161

BUILDING, HEATING AND ZONING INSPECTION
(262) 636-9471 OR (262) 636-9162

ELECTRICAL INSPECTION
(262) 636-9163

PLUMBING INSPECTION
(262) 636-9164 

CODE ENFORCEMENT DIVISION 
(262) 636-9500

OFFICE HOURS MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
8:00 A.M. – 4:55 P.M.
(CLOSED FOR LUNCH 11:55-1:00 P.M.

INSPECTOR'S OFFICE HOURS
8:00 A.M. - 9:30 A.M. AND 1:00 P.M. - 2:30 P.M.