Commercial Plan Review
Plan Review Services Partnership with E-Plan Exam
The City of Ripon has partnered with E-Plan Exam, a Wisconsin-based professional plan review firm, to provide building, HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection plan review services.
E-Plan Exam assists municipalities by performing technical plan reviews in accordance with the Wisconsin Commercial Building Code, Uniform Dwelling Code, and adopted local ordinances. This partnership helps ensure consistent code application, efficient turnaround times, and high-quality reviews while preserving local decision-making authority.
The city remains the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and retains full responsibility for permit issuance, inspections, and enforcement. This collaboration is intended to support safe construction practices and streamlined permitting for residents, designers, and contractors.
Plan Review Partnership – Applicant Information
Q: Who Handles Permits?
A: All permitting is handled by the City of Ripon.
The municipality remains fully responsible for:
- Accepting permit applications
- Issuing permits
- Scheduling and performing inspections
- Enforcement and final approvals
E-Plan Exam provides technical plan review and code consultation services only in support of the municipality.
Q: Who Reviews My Plans?
A: Plans will be reviewed by E-Plan Exam on behalf of the municipality in accordance with the contractual agreement. All reviews are conducted in accordance with applicable state and local codes.
Q: What Fees should I expect?
A: Fees are handled separately:
- Plan
Review Fees
Assessed by E-Plan Exam in accordance with the municipality’s contract. - Permit
Fees
Established, assessed, and collected solely by the City of Ripon.
Applicants may see both plan review and permit fees depending on project type. See Fee Schedule document linked below.
Q: What are the Plan Review Timelines?
A:
- Standard
Review:
A 15 business day guarantee for first-pass plan review, starting once a complete submittal is received and paid. - Expedited
Review:
Expedited plan review may be requested for an additional fee, subject to availability.
Inspections & Construction
This partnership does not change inspection procedures.
All inspections are scheduled through and performed by the City of Ripon or its authorized inspectors. Construction must comply with approved plans and applicable codes.
Questions or Plan Review Inquiries?
Plan
Review Contact (E-Plan Exam):
Phone: (414) 296-2144
Email: submittal@eplanexam.com
Permit
& Inspection Questions:
Building Inspector: Steve Federwisch, MSA
Office Hours at City Hall: Mondays 9:00 - 11:00AM (Winter Hours)
Phone: 920-226-1030
Email: sfederwisch@msa-ps.com
Alternate Contact: Stephanie Potter, Project Manager - Building Inspector II
Phone: 608-355-8902