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City of Kenosha

City · Wisconsin · Kenosha · pop. 99,944

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Low-voltage license required
Fire alarm license

Kenosha enforces a separate low-voltage permit for most security, fire, and signal work in commercial buildings. Plan review is required above modest thresholds and inspection is mandatory before energizing — expect a return-trip inspection on most fire alarm cutovers.

Authority Having Jurisdiction

City of Kenosha — Department of Community Development, Building Inspection Division

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Permit required by work type

  • Access control
    Yes, always
  • CCTV
    Sometimes
  • Intrusion
    Sometimes
  • Fire alarm
    Yes, always
  • Structured cabling
    Sometimes
  • Intercom
    Sometimes

State licensing

Wisconsin DSPS Electrical Contractor + a Master Electrician on staff for line-voltage; low-voltage cabling work falls under the Wisconsin Electrical Contractor credential. Fire alarm requires the DSPS Fire Alarm Designer + Fire Alarm Installer credentials.

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