Some Wisconsin projects require Special Inspections and testing as part of the State’s adoption of the 2021 building code process. When required, DSPS (Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services) guidance points project teams to document Special Inspections using Statement of Special Inspections Form SBD-8102 and align Special Inspections and testing to the approved construction documents.  

Who can perform Special Inspections in Wisconsin without causing schedule delays? 

Braun Intertec supports Wisconsin Special Inspections with certified technicians who are ready to mobilize and are backed by our experts to align with active construction schedules. 

Braun Intertec has Experienced Certified Technicians Ready to Mobilize. 

If your schedule is tight, you will benefit from having certified technicians already in place. Local presence supports quicker mobilization and more responsive scheduling when timelines shift. Our Wisconsin team has noted that project approval often involves providing documentation such as proof of licensed professionals and certified technicians, along with laboratory accreditation information, to the building official for project approval.  

What are Special Inspections? 

DSPS  provides guidance and oversight for special inspections on commercial construction projects throughout Wisconsin.  

According to DSPS guidance, Special Inspections are required when construction activities demand the expertise of an approved Special Inspector to help confirm compliance with building codes and approved construction documents.  

Braun Intertec Special Inspection Services 

Braun Intertec provides Special Inspection services delivered by ICC‑certified inspectors with experience across a wide range of structural systems and materials. Our inspectors maintain required certifications for soils, concrete, masonry, structural steel, spray-applied fireproofing, and related disciplines.  

Our Special Inspection Services Include: 

• Pre‑stressed concrete
• Reinforced concrete
• Structural masonry
• Soils and earthwork
• Structural steel and bolting
• Spray‑applied fireproofing
• Firestopping
• Wood framing
• Deep foundations 

Each service is aligned with applicable codes and approved construction documents to help keep your project moving forward without unnecessary delays. 

Who hires the Special Inspector? 

DSPS guidance states Special Inspectors are employed by the owner or supervising professional, not the contractor. That independence is part of how Special Inspections are structured in the DSPS guidance.  

What documentation is typically involved? (Form SBD-8102) 

DSPS guidance explains that Form SBD-8102 is completed before conditional approval issuance and becomes part of the approved construction documents after approval. The guidance includes project information, Special Inspector information/credentials, items requiring Special Inspection, reporting frequency (continuous or periodic), and acknowledgments/signatures by designated parties.  

Where projects commonly get slowed down? 

From a practical standpoint, inspection delays often show up when: 

1. The inspection/testing scope is not defined early enough to staff it.
2. Form SBD-8102 routing and signatures start late.
3. The right qualifications are not available when the schedule hits a critical point. DSPS guidance notes the building official reviews Special Inspector qualifications and reviews reports, including final signed reports. 

Reporting and closeout aligned with DSPS expectations. 

DSPS guidance outlines that Special Inspectors submit inspection/testing reports and a final signed report to the building official indicating whether the work requiring Special Inspection was, to the best of the inspector’s knowledge, in conformance with the approved plans/specifications and applicable workmanship provisions. 

Avoid inspection delays caused by inspector availability. 
Braun Intertec has experienced certified technicians ready to go, backed by our Wisconsin experts to align Special Inspections and reporting with your construction schedule. Contact our Wisconsin Special Inspection team to confirm availability for your project.