Permit Requirements Table

PERMIT APPLICATION TYPE:	PERMIT SUBTYPE:	SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
*Building Permit -* *Commercial*	New Construction Addition Outbuilding Remodel Repair	Plans must be signed by a State of MN Licensed Architect/Licensed Professional Engineer Click HERE to view Information Packet Construction Documents must include: Title Sheet Building classification and type of construction Allowable height Allowable area Exiting Accessibility Energy code compliance Site Plan Elevations Details Door schedule Hardware schedule Wall schedule Bathroom fixtures Fire stopping Architectural Structural Electric Service Information Load Sheet Special Inspection Program Form must be filled out at signed by all applicable parties
	Tower	Construction Drawings Structural Analysis
	Demolition	MPCA Notification Form Septic Abandonment Form (if applicable) Separate permit required for Tank Removal (if applicable)
	Reroof	Type of Roofing material Total Square Feet
*Building Permit – Residential*	New Construction	Click HERE* *to view Information Packet* Construction Documents – Including: Foundation & Floor Blocking Detail Exterior Foundation Insulation & Flashing Detail Wall Bracing Detail Radon Detail Certificate of Survey Energy Code Compliance Certificate Blank Form Example Structures Calculated Heat Loss & Gain Example Septic Design (if applicable) *Rock Entrance & Silt Fence must be installed prior to work commencing
	Outbuilding	Click HERE* *to view Information Packet* Construction Documents Example Site Plan (preferably on existing survey) Example Property Information Sheet
	Addition Pool (In-Ground) Solar Energy (Freestanding) Retaining Wall (over 4 ft high)	Construction Documents Examples: Pool (In-Ground), Addition Site Plan (preferably on existing survey) Example Solar plans must be engineered drawings. Retaining Wall plans must be engineered drawings. Property Information Sheet Click HERE* to view Pool Handout
	Pool (Above-Ground)	Site Plan (preferably on existing survey) Example Property Information Sheet Click HERE* to view Pool Handout
	Deck Porch	Construction Documents – Including: Aerial View: Proposed Deck Size Size & Spacing of floor joist Size & Type of decking material Size, type, location, & spacing of posts Size & type of beams Elevation View: Height of structure from grade Size & depth of footings Guardrail height & spacing Stairway rise & run Handrail height & design * Example Plan Site Plan (preferably on existing survey) Example Deck Supplement Form Property Information Sheet
	Remodel Basement Repair Solar Energy (Roof Mount) Windows/Doors (changed opening. i.e. egress window)	Construction Plans Examples: Basement, Remodel (show existing & proposed plan), Egress Window, Solar plans must be engineered drawings. Click HERE* to view BASEMENT Information Packet
	Windows/Doors (existing opening) Reroof Reside	Windows/Doors: Number of Windows & Doors
	Demolition	MPCA Notification Form Septic Abandonment Form (if applicable) Separate permit required for Tank Removal (if applicable)
	Radon Drain Tile	Construction Plans (if applicable)
*Fire System Permit*	Fire Suppression System	Number of Sprinkler Heads Sprinkler Plan
	Fire Suppression System - Inspection Permit (State Review)	*Work involving 20 or more heads must submitted to the State Fire Marshal's Office for review Number of Sprinkler Heads Sprinkler Plan "Notice to Proceed" Letter from State Fire Marshal's review
	Fire Alarm / Monitoring System	Fire Alarm Plans (if applicable) Data Sheets
	Tanks (Flammable / Combustible Liquids)	Site Plan showing Tank(s) location
*Grading Permit*	Erosion Control Stormwater Management Culvert / Bridge Site Preparation Subdivision Landscaping Restoration	Site Plan Details: Project purpose Estimate start / end date Size of parcel Area of disturbance Volume of excavation / fill Impervious surface information Type of material to be removed or deposited Manner of removal / deposit Public road(s) affected
*Mechanical Permit - Commercial*	New Construction Remodel Addition Fireplace Repair Replace	*All plans, specs and calculations must be designed and signed by a registered professional mechanical engineer Mechanical Plans Equipment / Gas Piping being installed Make / Model / Information on Appliance(s) (if replacement)
*Mechanical Permit - Residential*	New Construction Replace Repair Remodel Addition Basement Fireplace	Equipment / Gas Piping being installed Make / Model / Information on Appliance(s) Be sure to check out rebates available through Elk River Municipal Utilities: https://www.ermumn.com/programs-rebates/residential-rebates
*Plumbing Permit - Commercial*	New Construction Remodel Addition Repair Replace	Any work other than a "Minor Remodel" is required to be reviewed by the State - See State Checklist* Plumbing Plans (State stamped plans required if reviewed by State) Type and quantity of fixture(s) being installed
*Plumbing Permit - Residential*	New Construction Replace Repair Remodel Addition Basement	Type and quantity of fixture(s) being installed
*RPZ Permit*	New Replace	*Permit not required for testing or repairs Site Plan / Location
*Septic Permit*	New Construction System Repair Replace	Septic Design Completed Soil Verification Form(Soil Verification Inspection must be completed by designer prior) As-Built(must be submitted prior to final inspection to close out permit) Example As-Built
*Sewer & Water Permit*	New Service Repair Replace	Size & Type of materials used Utility Plan (for Commercial projects) Separate Street Disruption / Right-of-Way permit may be required As-Built (must be submitted prior to final inspection to close out permit) Example As-Built
*Sign Permit* (One permit per sign required)*	Permanent - Freestanding	Construction Documents with Sign Information: Sign Width Sign Height Total Sign Area Setback information Front Side Rear Site Plan
	Permanent - Wall Sign	Construction Documents with Sign Information: Sign Width Sign Height Total Sign Area Façade Width Façade Height Total Façade Area Percentage of Wall Coverage
	Temporary	Site Plan - use provided form HERE Must include Property Owner Signature Sign Subject / Event Sign Information: Sign Area in Square Feet Total Sign Height Sign Schedule Installation Date Removal Date
*Street Disruption (Right-of- Way) Permit*	New Service Relocate Repair Other	Utility Company / Contractor Contact Site / Location Plan Description of address/intersection Description of Start & End Point Utility Type Method of Construction Construction Schedule (Start & End Dates) Traffic Control Plan (if applicable) Street Repair Plan (if applicable) $5000 Escrow may be required if requested

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