Building and Inspections
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The City of Corcoran contracts out inspections services to Metro West Inspections at 763-479-1720. Please contact
them with any questions related to building codes. They are available by phone between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:30 PM Monday-Friday.
For city ordinances contact Mike Pritchard at 763-400-7033 or [email protected] for setback information.
What is a Building Permit?
A building permit gives you legal permission to start construction of a building project in accordance with approved drawings and specifications. The number of permits and the type of inspection vary based on the project. Some may require a single inspection when the work is completed while others may require several inspections as the work progresses. With each project, City officials determine what inspections are required to ensure compliance with state building code.
When do you Need a Permit?
The best way to find out if you need a permit is to call your local building inspector (763-497-1720). Commercial construction projects. Please contact Building Inspection Division.
Building Permits are required for the following Projects:
Why
get a building permit?
Your home or business is an
investment. If your construction project does not comply with the codes adopted
by your community and the State of Minnesota, the value of your investment could
be reduced. Property insurers may not cover work done without permits and
inspections. If you decide to sell your home or building that has had
modifications without a permit, you may be required to do costly repairs to
achieve code compliance. Your permit also allows the code official to protect
the public by reducing the potential hazards of unsafe construction and ensuring
public health, safety and welfare. Applying for a building permit notifies the
Building Official that you are constructing or remodeling a building so he or
she can ensure code compliance.
How long is
my permit valid?
It's important to
remember that permits are valid for 180 days, according to the state building
code. That's how long you have to finish your project or get to the next permit
stage. If you do not complete the necessary work in the alloted time, the
project will be deemed suspended or abandoned, meaning you'll have to obtain
another permit and pay a new permit fee to continue the work.
To determine the status of various
permits, City inspectors do an annual review of permits issued. All project
require final inspection when work has been completed. Unfortunately, some
permit holders fail to request final inspection, which results in a permit
becoming invalid and a new one needing to be issued. A project will not be
deemed code compliant without a final inspection, potentially resulting in
additional fees, not to mention hassles if or when you try to sell your
home.
Keep in mind if you hire a professional to
work on your property, it's a good idea to request verification of a final
inspection before making a payment. If doing the work yourself, be sure to call
for your final inspection to close out your permit.
them with any questions related to building codes. They are available by phone between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:30 PM Monday-Friday.
For city ordinances contact Mike Pritchard at 763-400-7033 or [email protected] for setback information.
What is a Building Permit?
A building permit gives you legal permission to start construction of a building project in accordance with approved drawings and specifications. The number of permits and the type of inspection vary based on the project. Some may require a single inspection when the work is completed while others may require several inspections as the work progresses. With each project, City officials determine what inspections are required to ensure compliance with state building code.
When do you Need a Permit?
The best way to find out if you need a permit is to call your local building inspector (763-497-1720). Commercial construction projects. Please contact Building Inspection Division.
Building Permits are required for the following Projects:
- Construction of a new home
- Additions (bedrooms, bathrooms, family rooms, etc...)
- Residential work (decks, garages/sheds over 120 square feet, fireplaces,
pools) - Renovations (residing, reroofing, window replacement, interior/exterior
remodeling) - Installation of swimming pools which exceed 5,000 gallon capacity or is 24
inches in depth - Building a retaining wall higher than 4 feet
- Installation of a fence higher that 6 feet
- Installation of fireplace, chimney, or wood stove
- HVAC (heating, ventilating, air-conditioning systems, water heaters)
- Plumbing systems (sewer, water, septic, water softeners)
- Underground sprinkler system
- Electrical systems
Why
get a building permit?
Your home or business is an
investment. If your construction project does not comply with the codes adopted
by your community and the State of Minnesota, the value of your investment could
be reduced. Property insurers may not cover work done without permits and
inspections. If you decide to sell your home or building that has had
modifications without a permit, you may be required to do costly repairs to
achieve code compliance. Your permit also allows the code official to protect
the public by reducing the potential hazards of unsafe construction and ensuring
public health, safety and welfare. Applying for a building permit notifies the
Building Official that you are constructing or remodeling a building so he or
she can ensure code compliance.
How long is
my permit valid?
It's important to
remember that permits are valid for 180 days, according to the state building
code. That's how long you have to finish your project or get to the next permit
stage. If you do not complete the necessary work in the alloted time, the
project will be deemed suspended or abandoned, meaning you'll have to obtain
another permit and pay a new permit fee to continue the work.
To determine the status of various
permits, City inspectors do an annual review of permits issued. All project
require final inspection when work has been completed. Unfortunately, some
permit holders fail to request final inspection, which results in a permit
becoming invalid and a new one needing to be issued. A project will not be
deemed code compliant without a final inspection, potentially resulting in
additional fees, not to mention hassles if or when you try to sell your
home.
Keep in mind if you hire a professional to
work on your property, it's a good idea to request verification of a final
inspection before making a payment. If doing the work yourself, be sure to call
for your final inspection to close out your permit.