INSPECTION REQUESTS:

Wiinspections@safebuilt.com

Include the address, permit number if available, type of inspection, contact person and contact phone number. Please reach out to Lisa Held if your account is not set up (see contact information below).

Online Submittal Link - SAFEbuilt Contacts & Info:

Justin Brandt ~ Asst. Operations Manager
jbrandt@safebuilt.com
For code questions please email Justin.

Lisa Held ~ Manager
Lheld@safebuilt.com
Commercial Plan Review
Permit Tech Services

The City of Port Washington is now introducing Community Core, which allows you to submit permits electronically.

See link below for portal link:
https://app.communitycore.com/app/public-portal/efc64ced-bba3-4cc0-9f9b-2834e7f7581e

Programs/Service Lines

Welcome to SAFEbuilt Inspections. We are a leader in the inspection industry for residential and commercial plan review and inspections.  We are contracted through the City of Port Washington to ensure quality development and property maintenance. Inspections are required by law and City ordinance.

• Review plans and issue all construction related permits.
• Collect permit fees.
• Inspect and enforce local, state, and national construction codes.
• Inspect and enforce local property maintenance codes.
• Investigate and respond to resident’s complaints.
• Provide information to residents, contractors, and designers.
• Maintain records related to building construction.

See below for important information on how to submit plans for review, apply for permits and schedule inspections. 

Complete, sign, date, and upload a copy of the paper application found below under Permit Forms to the online portal. Please include your email address.

RESIDENTIAL APPLICATIONS:
New Homes- Please upload building permit application, all plans, heat loss calcs and survey

Additions/Alterations/Accessory Building - Upload building permit and plans. For Additions and Accessory Buildings also upload survey or GIS map

Fences/Decks/Sheds - Upload permit, plans and survey or GIS map

COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS:
New Commercial Buildings - Please upload building SBD Form, plans, heat loss calcs and survey. All building and HVAC plan reviews should be applied for separately.

Additions/Alterations/Accessory Building - Upload building permit and plans. For Additions and Accessory Buildings also upload survey or GIS map

All other permits: Upload permit, submit. Fees will be verified by SAFEbuilt Inspections and you will receive an email with those fees. 

Strategic Plan - Key Performance Indicators (KPI's)

• Total number of permits issued indicates the amount of construction and growth occurring in the city.
• Total Permit Revenue, the total dollar amount the city brings in from building permits, violations, and lien settlement requests.

Mission Statement

The Building Inspection Department issues all permits required under the provisions of the electrical, plumbing and building codes of the City. Permitted work is inspected to ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and Local codes, ordinances, and requirements. This department is supervised by the Director of Inspection and Zoning Code Enforcement Officer who shall supervise the electrical, plumbing and building inspectors, under the direction of the City Administrator.