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Contractors - COVID-19 Message
The Building Inspections Department is closed to the public, but our team continues to work with limited staff. Essential inspections will be conducted starting at 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Read on... -
2020 Minnesota State Building Code in effect March 31, 2020
The NEW 2020 Minnesota State Building Code (MSBC) is now in effect. All permits applied for on or after March 31st, 2020 will use the NEW 2020 MSBC. Read on... -
Road Restrictions 2020
Road restriction go into effect on Friday March 6th, 2020 at 12:01 AM. Read on...
ePermits
Apply for Building Permits here: ePermits.
You are welcome to stop by the Building Department and use our computer kiosk. For more information, contact the Building Inspections Division at 952-826-0372.
FAQs
Expired Permits
A permit will be considered expired if there has been no work or inspection done in 180 days. The Chief Building Official is authorized to grant extension of time if there is justifiable cause demonstrated.
Note About Demolitions
Contact Hennepin County at demo@hennepin.us to schedule a pre-demolition inspection to ensure regulated materials are removed prior to demolition per Hennepin County Ordinance 7 paragraph 2.07 B. To learn more, visit Hennepin County - Construction and Demolition Waste for Contractors
To help divert waste from landfills, Hennepin County has grants available to homeowners and developers to deconstruct buildings to salvage building materials rather than demolish them.
Permit Checklists
Internal Resources
- 800 MHz Radio (PDF)
- Alternate Design Method Material Application (PDF)
- Application for New Parking Ramp License (PDF)
- Code Compliance Meeting Requirements (PDF)
- Commercial Toilet Cove Base Drain Requirements (PDF)
- Egress Windows Well Requirements (PDF)
- Energy Code Compliance Certificate (PDF)
- Erosion and Sediment Control for Single Double Dwelling Units Policy (PDF)
- Floodplain Development - Residential Policy (PDF)
- License Refuge Haulers in Edina (PDF)
- Parking Ramp Annual Inspection Report (PDF)
- Premises Identification (PDF)
- Residential Sewer and Water Policy (PDF)
- Residential Trace Wire Spec (PDF)
- Residential Ventilation Makeup and Combustion Air Calculations (PDF)
- Roofing Operations with Asphalt (Tar) Kettles (PDF)
- Special Structural Testing and Inspection Guidelines (PDF)
- Special Structural Testing and Inspection Schedule (PDF)
- Storm Water for Single/Double Dwelling Units (PDF)
- Sump Pump Discharge Connection Policy (PDF)
- Survey Site Plan Policy (PDF)
- Tree Ordinance No. 2014-25 (PDF)
- Water Service Sizing (PDF)
- Asbestos Information
- Contractor License Lookup
- CCLD Review
- Electrical - State Permit Application
- Electrical - State Electrical Inspector
- EPA - Company Lead Certification Application
- EPA Lead Paint Rule
- EPA Mold and Moisture Information
- Hennepin County Construction and Demolition Waste for Contractors
- Hennepin County Deconstruction Grants
- International Code Council
- Metropolitan Council (SAC)
- Minnehaha Creek Watershed District
- Minnesota Department of Health, Well Management
- Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
- National Roofing Contractors Association
- Nine Mile Creek Watershed District
- State Of Minnesota Constructions Code and Licensing Division (CCLD)