Norse Wood LLC Dba Norse Wood Cabins

Year by year

Inspections

1. Jul 6, 2026 Admin Follow Up · 2 non-critical
   • Not serious Non-critical

     License posted in public view

     A current county license is not posted on the premises in a place visible to the public.

     Correction: Post a current state and county license in the premises in a place visible to the public.

     Code ATCP 72.07(7)

   • Not serious Non-critical

     POWTS design, construction, operation

     The POWTS is not maintained according to the state plumbing code as enforced by the Wisconsin department of safety and professional services.

     Correction: Contact the Sawyer County Zoning Department and/or Wisconsin department of safety and professional services POWTS section.

     Code ATCP 72.17(3)(a)

2. Jun 1, 2026 Admin Follow Up · 3 non-critical
   • Serious Critical

     Closing criteria - failed sewage system

     The operator shall close Cabins 6 and 7 of the lodging facility due to a failed sewage system.

     Correction: The operator shall close the applicable individually keyed unit, lodging facility, or affected areas of a lodging facility where an imminent health hazard is present. A 30-Day Order shall be issued by the Sawyer County Zoning Department.

     Code ATCP 72.26(1)(c)

   • Not serious Non-critical

     License posted in public view

     A current county license is not posted on the premises in a place visible to the public.

     Correction: Post a current state and county license in the premises in a place visible to the public.

     Code ATCP 72.07(7)

   • Not serious Non-critical

     POWTS design, construction, operation

     The POWTS is not maintained according to the state plumbing code as enforced by the Wisconsin department of safety and professional services.

     Correction: Contact the Sawyer County Zoning Department and/or Wisconsin department of safety and professional services POWTS section.

     Code ATCP 72.17(3)(a)

3. May 28, 2026 Routine · 5 non-critical
   • Serious Critical

     General health and safety standard

     Observed open septic pit in-between Cabins 6 and 7.

     Correction: Secure opening of pit and the surrounding area as noted in other violations.

     Code ATCP 72.15

   • Serious Critical

     POWTS access covers

     The POWTS access cover was not observed (open septic).

     Correction: Follow requirements listed under "ATCP 72.26(1)(h) - Closing criteria - imminent health hazard".

     Code ATCP 72.17(3)(b)

   • Serious Critical

     Closing criteria - imminent health hazard

     The operator shall close Cabins 6 and 7 (cabins on North side of property) due to the presence of a nonfunctional septic system (open pit).

     Correction: The operator shall close the applicable individually keyed units (Cabins 6 and 7) where an imminent health hazard is present. Operator shall immediately take steps to eliminate the threat of the open pit including, but not limited to, pumping out the current sewage within the pit, constructing a cover to place directly over the pit opening, further securing the structure surrounding the pit to eli

     Code ATCP 72.26(1)(h)

   • Not serious Non-critical

     License posted in public view

     A current county license is not posted on the premises in a place visible to the public.

     Correction: Post a current state and county license in the premises in a place visible to the public.

     Code ATCP 72.07(7)

   • Not serious Non-critical

     POWTS design, construction, operation

     The POWTS is not maintained according to the state plumbing code as enforced by the Wisconsin department of safety and professional services.

     Correction: Contact the Sawyer County Zoning Department and/or Wisconsin department of safety and professional services POWTS section.

     Code ATCP 72.17(3)(a)

4. Jun 11, 2025 Routine · 1 non-critical
   • Not serious Non-critical Corrected on site

     SMOKE DETECTORS - REQUIREMENT

     Smoke detectors are not in working order in unit 6 and 7. They are expired.

     Correction: Operational smoke detectors were installed and tested during the inspection.

     Code ATCP 72.14 (2) (c)

5. Jun 13, 2024 Pre-inspection Follow Up · 1 non-critical, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Non-critical Repeat

     TOILET FACILITIES - EACH GUEST ROOM

     Cabin 5 and Cabin 6 did not have adequate fixtures - showers and bathrooms being remodeled and did not have showers and / or bathroom hand wash sinks

     Correction: Provide a toilet, lavatory and shower or bathtub in each guest room.

     Code ATCP 72.10 (6) (a)

6. Jun 6, 2024 Pre-inspection · 4 non-critical
   • Not serious Non-critical

     TOILET FACILITIES - EACH GUEST ROOM

     Cabin 5 and Cabin 6 did not have adequate fixtures - showers and bathrooms being remodeled and did not have showers and / or bathroom hand wash sinks

     Correction: Provide a toilet, lavatory and shower or bathtub in each guest room.

     Code ATCP 72.10 (6) (a)

   • Not serious Non-critical

     SMOKE DETECTORS - REQUIREMENT

     Several smoke detectors did not operate / have batteries and may have been over 10 years old.

     Correction: Provide operational smoke detectors in all sleeping rooms and required locations.

     Code ATCP 72.14 (2) (c)

   • Not serious Non-critical

     CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS - REQUIREMENT

     Some carbon monoxide alarms appeared older than 10 years or lacked battery

     Correction: Provide carbon monoxide detectors in all required locations.

     Code [A] ATCP 72.145 (3)

   • Not serious Non-critical

     MATTRESS PAD PROVIDED/SUFFICIENT SIZE

     Not all mattresses provided with a mattress pad

     Correction: Provide a mattress pad that completely covers the mattress.

     Code [H] ATCP 72.11 (5)