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Requesting a Pre-Review Meeting During COVID-19 Shutdown
122.4 KB
Applying for Permits During COVID-19 Shutdown
126 KB
Submitting Plans During COVID-19 Shutdown
127.8 KB
Paying CSI Fees During the COVID-19 Shutdown
122.2 KB
Electronic Plan & Document Submittal Guide
661.7 KB
Paying CSI Fees in eTRAKiT
200.5 KB
Accessibility In Existing Facilities
364.6 KB
Agency Requests For Code Verification (CSARQ) Application
240.9 KB
Agency Requests For Code Verification (CSARQ) Info Sheet
141.9 KB
Alternate Designs Methods Materials Proposals
570.1 KB
Antenna And Wireless Communication Facilities
197.8 KB
Backflow Preventer Test Report
169.8 KB
Backflow Preventer Test Reporting Program
146.3 KB
Bonding And Insurance Requirements For Wrecking And Moving Permits
384 KB
Building Appeal Board Application
240 KB
Building Permit Application
489 KB
Commercial Accessibility Request For Determination Of Technical Infeasibility
945.7 KB
Commercial Building Intake Checklist
172.5 KB
Commercial Final Inspection Requirements And Information
854.9 KB
Commercial Inspections - Sample Pre-Construction Meeting Agenda
1.2 MB
Commercial Inspections - Sample Systems Pre-Test Verification Form
682.8 KB
Commercial Inspections Energy Commissioning Completion
373.5 KB
Commercial Permit Holder Responsibilities
835.4 KB
Commercial Plan Review - Designation of Design Professional
377.7 KB
Commercial Plan Review - Energy Code Compliance Alternate Methods
395.8 KB
Commercial Plan Review - Energy Compliance Worksheet
582.8 KB
Commercial Plan Review - Plan Change Submittal Form
388.7 KB
Commercial Plan Review Code Summary Requirements
425.5 KB
Commercial Plan Review CSI Preliminary Code Review Meeting Request
883.9 KB
Commercial Plan Review Special Inspection Form
221.8 KB
Commercial Plan Review Window Replacement Questionnaire
786.4 KB
Compressed Natural Gas Fueling Stations
464.4 KB
Considering An Existing Building For Your Business 290
617 KB
Contact Information for Construction Services Staff
182.9 KB
Contractor Licensing Info Sheet and Owner Agent Authorization
461.9 KB
Contractor's Haul Route Application
369.9 KB
Electrical Affidavit
388.5 KB
Electrical Permit Application
304.8 KB
Engineering Erosion Control Application
1.9 MB
Existing Buildings MN Conservation Code Summary
590.8 KB
Fee For Plan Review For Similar Plans
673.6 KB
Fee Schedule For Permits
458.3 KB
Filling and Grading Application Packet
2.1 MB
Filling and Grading Permit Application
296.8 KB
Filling and Grading Permit Requirements and Checklist
572.9 KB
Fire Code Requirements For New Construction
457.7 KB
Fire Suppression System Permit Application
363.3 KB
Floodplain Elevation Requirements
347 KB
Floodplain Permitting Requirements
628.9 KB
Gas Piping Permit Application
306.7 KB
Historical Building Codes
550.2 KB
HVAC Commercial Hood Suppression Systems
368.9 KB
HVAC Commercial Intake Checklist
377.5 KB
HVAC Commercial Permitting Process Flow Chart
791.5 KB
HVAC Commercial Plan Review Guidelines
568.2 KB
HVAC Domestic Cooking Appliances Used For Commercial Purposes Worksheet
477.3 KB
HVAC Permit Application
385.4 KB
Inspection Card Commercial & Multi Family Interior Alterations
464.4 KB
Inspection Card Commercial & Multi Family New And Additions
510.1 KB
Inspection Card New Residences
454.4 KB
Manufactured (HUD) Home IN PARK Intake Checklist
332.7 KB
Manufactured (HUD) Home Installation Permit & Plan Review Application
1.2 MB
Moving Permit Info Sheet
953.4 KB
Moving Permit Worksheet
404.5 KB
Permit Fee Refunds
441.1 KB
Plumbing Permit Application
312.5 KB
Residential Inspection Card - Garages and Decks
227.1 KB
Residential Basements Finishing And Remodeling
525.2 KB
Residential Building Energy Certificate
206.3 KB
Residential Decks Application Packet
3.7 MB
Residential Design Guidelines For Additions On Posts 120 SF Or Less
1.6 MB
Residential Detached Garage Info & Application Packet
1.1 MB
Residential Elevation Drawings Sample
1.3 MB
Residential Emergency Escape And Rescue Openings
617.9 KB
Residential Energy Code Attic Card
248.6 KB
Residential Fireplace Permits & Inspections Info Sheet
739.8 KB
Residential Guide To The Permitting And Inspection Process
781.2 KB
Residential Header & Girder Span Requirements
597.3 KB
Residential Inspection Card - Interior Remodel and Alterations
226.2 KB
Residential Intake Checklist
748 KB
Residential Main Floor Plan Sample
299.6 KB
Residential Mechanical Information
865 KB
Residential Permit Holder Responsibilities
566.9 KB
Residential Radon Control Systems For New Buildings
732.1 KB
Residential Roofed or Multi-story Structures on Posts over 120 SF
364.1 KB
Residential Sample Drawings Packet
3.1 MB
Residential Sample Solar PV Submittals
857.1 KB
Residential Site Plan Paper
290.2 KB
Residential Site Plans
440.4 KB
Residential Smoke Alarms and CO Detectors
425.1 KB
Residential Solar Plan Intake Checklist & Info Sheet
582.7 KB
Residential Solar PV Installations Packet
1.9 MB
Residential Stairs
683.2 KB
Residential Unvented Attic Assemblies
874.9 KB
Residential Valuation Schedule
304.6 KB
Residential Wall Section Sample
1.4 MB
Residential Window Wells
735.5 KB
Residential Wrecking Packet
1.9 MB
Residential Helical Pile Specification And Installer Designation Form
450.3 KB
Shoreland and Floodplain Application and Worksheet
513.6 KB
Short Term Rentals - Building Code Summary
203.6 KB
Sign Permit Packet
1.7 MB
Survey And Site Plan Drawing Requirements
460.3 KB
UDC Sustainability Checklist
526.9 KB
UDC Zoning Compliance Summary
567.9 KB
What To Expect After A Fire
559.6 KB
What To Expect While Your Permit Is Being Processed
262.1 KB
When and Why Do I Need a Design Professional (Architect or Engineer)
681.3 KB
WLSSD Capacity Availability Info
525.5 KB
Work Exempt From Permit Info Sheet
680.4 KB
Wrecking Bond
197.5 KB
Wrecking Permit Requirements Info Sheet
666.3 KB
Wrecking Permit Utility Cut Off Sheet
386.6 KB
Commercial & Multi Family Residential Development Guide
562.5 KB
Annual Wrecking And Moving Bond
428.3 KB
2020 Minnesota State Building Code Adoption
107.7 KB
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