Building Department

Bill Dean, Building Official
(563) 284-6571 ext. 18
bdean@cityofwalcott.com

Hours - Monday - 8:00a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Tuesday - Thursday - 8:00 a.m. - Noon

Building Permits

The aim of the Walcott Building Department is " to assure a safe and stable built environment through uniform and fair enforcement of all building and related codes." The Building Department is responsible for enforcement of the building codes from permit application through plan review, inspection and final approval of all projects within the city limits. In addition to code enforcement, the department also provides public education and customer assistance.

No building or structure shall be erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, removed, converted or demolished without first acquiring a building permit. Electrical, mechanical and plumbing permits are required for the installation, repair or alteration of any plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilation or air conditioning system. This includes furnaces and hot water heaters.

The City has adopted the 2009 Editions of the International Building Code, International Mechanical Code, International Fire Code, International Existing Building Code, International Energy Conservation Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Property Maintenance Code, International Residential Code, and the 2008 Edition of the National Electrical Code.

Fee Schedules and Applications. Fees are based on valuation of work being done.

The Building Department office is located at City Hall, 128 West Lincoln Street, and can be reached by telephoning (563) 284-6571 ext. 18. Feel free to stop by and visit about your next building project or send an e-mail to bdean@cityofwalcott.com.

Permit Guidelines

To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first seek zoning approval, if required, and submit a signed application for a permit on the form provided. The applicant must identify the scope of work being done. For new construction, two (2) sets of plans, or other data as required by the International Building Code must be submitted to the Building Department.

Required inspections are identified on the permit card. Permits are valid for one hundred and eighty (180) days. The Building Official may extend a permit for an additional one hundred and eighty (180) days, pending a written request from the permit holder.

Buildings requiring a Certificate of Occupancy may not be occupied until the Building Official has issued a certificate.

Residential Rental Property

All leased or rental residential property must be registered with the City of Walcott Housing Program. A rental permit fee must be paid on a biennial basis and inspections of all units are performed on a biennial or as needed basis. Applications and questions about the Rental Housing Program may be directed to the Building Department at City Hall or by calling (563) 284-6571 ext. 18. Rental Housing Guide