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S&B Credentials Program (Certifications, Licenses, Registrations)

The Safety and Buildings Division administers the certifications, licenses, and registrations of approximately 80,000 individuals in 73 categories. Examples of services are processing of new applications and renewals, exam administration, renewals, continuing education records, and continuing education course approval. Most certification, registration, and licensing services are located in the Madison offices.

NEWS 2010 Credential Exam Dates

A Statement of Scope was issued July 31, 2009, for a possible Comm 5 code development project relating to the licensing and regulation of thermal system insulation mechanics as mandated by 2009 Wisconsin Act 16 and relating to construction contractor registration as mandated by 2009 Wisconsin Act 28, s. 2155m.  The public may comment on the project within thirty days of publication of the statement, which is expected to be August 14. (Comments will also be accepted at various times as the project proceeds.)  Contact Norma Sampson, Communications Specialist, norma.sampson@wi.gov, 608-267-7907.

Some Wisconsin contractors need the new Building Contractor Registration

- A Comm 2, Fee Code, and Comm 5, Licenses, Certifications, and Regulations Code, change proposal related to credential application fees and fees for review of a completed credential exam, was sent to the legislature on November 12, 2009, for assignment for committee review.

  S&B Credential Unit contacts

-  Request a replacement credential card, PDF file  //  Send an address change to the Credential Unit

- Email questions about licenses, certifications, and registrations: madisoncred@commerce.state.wi.us

- Fax questions about licenses, certifications, and registrations: 608-283-7400

- Contact the S&B Credentialing Unit, 608-261-8500, madisoncred@commerce.state.wi.us for information on applying for a credential. 7:45 to 4:30 Central Time, M-F, 201 West Washington Ave, Madison. Maps to S&B offices.

- The Department of Regulation and Licensing regulates sanitarians, engineers, architects, home inspectors, and other professions

- The Department of Health Services regulates care facilities, hotels, and restuarants

- The Department of Health Services also regulates asbestos and lead, including people doing abatement and removal


Education
Here is info on getting education courses approved for S&B credentials holders.

Some education providers have chosen to list their S&B- approved classes GO  
 

2010 S&B Credential Exams

See application forms to schedule exams Two sessions each day: Morning sessions start at 8 a.m. // Afternoon sessions start at 1 p.m.
Pewaukee - Country Springs Hotel Conf. Center, 2810 Golf Rd, MAP LINK

Jan. 26 Feb. 24 March 17 April 21
May 25 June 23 July 21 Aug. 25
Sept. 8 Oct. 29 Nov. 24

Green Bay – Comfort Suites Rock Garden Conf. Center, 1951 Bond St., MAP LINK

Feb. 9 April 14
June 9 Aug. 11
Oct. 5 Dec. 8

Tomah – Cranberry Country Lodge Conf. Center, 319 Wittig Road, MAP LINK

March 10 May 12
July 7 Sept. 22
Nov. 10


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Email this page's manager, Todd Taylor, ttaylor@commerce.state.wi.us or 608-267-3606

The Department of Commerce Safety and Buildings Division is an equal opportunity service provider and employer. If you need assistance to access services or need material in an alternate format, please contact us, 608-266-3151, TDD Relay dial 711 in Wisconsin or 800-947-3529, or ttaylor@commerce.state.wi.us