I started in the HVAC trade in 2001. I enrolled in an apprenticeship in 2002, competed in apprentice competitions at state and national levels. I've always taken great pride in my work and loved dealing with customers so starting my own business seemed like a great combination. Elza Heating Co has a great reputation.
In 2007 Tony and his wife Sara opened the doors of Brown Plumbing and HVAC and have since established themselves as THE heating and air conditioning headquarters for the Ashland Region.
The State of Wisconsin delegates a building permit issuance to Washburn Building Inspection Office.
In Washburn, Wisconsin, any remodeling, home improvement or HVAC project must be completed in accordance with the Uniform Dwelling Code (UDC) which is the statewide building code for one- and two-family dwellings.
Project
Homeowner
Contractor
Needs
Permit
Type
Replace Furnace A/C
No
Yes
Yes
HVAC
Replace Water Heater
No
Yes
Yes
Plbg.
Replace Dishwasher
No
Yes
Yes
Plbg.
Roof Re-shingling
Yes
Yes
No
n/a
Roof – new plywood
Yes
Yes
Yes
Roof
Replace Kitchen Sink
Yes
Yes No
n/a
Replace Bathrm Sink
Yes
Yes
No
n/a
Replace Toilet
Yes
Yes
No
n/a
Replace Ceiling Fan
No
Yes
No
n/a
Replace Light Fixture
No
Yes
No
n/a
Replace Light Switch
Yes
Yes
No
n/a
Replace Outlet
Yes
Yes
No
n/a
Replace Attic Fan
Yes
Yes
No
n/a
Replace Garbage Disp
Yes
Yes
No
n/a
Replace Countertops
Yes
Yes
No
n/a
Kitchen Alteration
Yes
Yes
Yes
Alt. +
Add Kitchen Sink
No
Yes
Yes
Plbg.
Add Bathroom Sink
No
Yes
Yes
Plbg.
Add Toilet
No
Yes
Yes Plbg.
Add Ceiling Fan
No
Yes
Yes
Elect.
Add Light Fixture
No
Yes
Yes
Elect.
Add Light Switch
No
Yes
Yes
Elect.
Add Outlet
No
Yes
Yes
Elect.
Add Attic Fan
No
Yes
Yes
Elect.
Add Garbage Disposal
No
Yes
Yes
Elect.
Prior to issuing a HVAC permit, the City of Washburn is required by the State of Wisconsin to verify that a contractor possesses or employs at least one individual who holds both a dwelling contractor qualifier certification ( from the Department of Safety and Professional Services) and the State of Wisconsin Dwelling Contractor Certification.