Responsibilities & Services

The primary task of the Building Inspection Division is to provide for the health, safety, and welfare of the city through the administration of building and fire codes. The department is responsible for:

• Permit issuance and inspections of buildings, plumbing and mechanical systems, fire sprinkler and alarm systems, and individual sewage treatment systems
• Plan reviews
• Responsible for inspections of existing buildings for fire code violations, and administration of septic tank and RPZ maintenance programs

Our office hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. Feel free to call the Building Inspections Division at (952) 227-1180 with any questions you may have.

You can now obtain permits and schedule inspections using our Online Permitting system!

• Contractors Applying for Permits
• Homeowners Applying for Permits
• Contractors Scheduling Inspections
• Homeowners Scheduling Inspections

Related Resources

The following links may be helpful as you begin your building project:

• International Code Council
• Minnesota Building Codes and Standards Division
• Minnesota Department of Health
• Indoor Air Issues - Mold in Homes
• Minnesota Licensed Residential Building Contractors
• Minnesota State Board of Electricity
• 2015 Minnesota State Energy Code (Commercial & Residential)
• Minnesota State Plumbing Code
• SAC Determination Forms