Terry Bonik was introduced to the world of RainSoft in St. Cloud, MN in 1977. He purchased his first RainSoft system for his home. Six short months later, Terry started working at a RainSoft dealership in St. Cloud, MN. Terry decided to relocate to Oelwein, Iowa and began working at a RainSoft dealership in Cedar Rapids, IA as a sales manager. Terry opened RainSoft of Oelwein, Inc in 1981 in Oelwein, IA. In 2006, RainSoft of Oelwein expanded and built a brand new 6,120 square foot building in Waterloo, IA. With the new location RainSoft of Oelwein, Inc became known as RainSoft of NE Iowa. The family business carried on as Terry Bonik, the president, welcomed Rachel Faust as the new vice president of RainSoft of NE Iowa. In 2016, RainSoft of NE Iowa expanded their service area, now including Jackson, Clinton, Scott and Muscatine counties.
The State of Wisconsin delegates a building permit issuance to Fennimore Building Inspection Office.
In Fennimore, Wisconsin, any remodeling, home improvement or Plumbing 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 Plumbing permit, the City of Fennimore 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.