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Inspection Information
Scheduling an Inspection
To schedule an inspection for a Building, HVAC/Mechanical, Plumbing, or Zoning Permit, please call the City at least 24 hours in advance during office hours (8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.). Inspections occur between 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. The building official is available for questions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Scheduling an Electrical Inspection
There are two ways to schedule an electrical inspection:
- Schedule the inspection using the McMullen Inspecting Inc Website.
- Call Pat McMullen at (612) 866-1979 between 7 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., Monday through Friday. Voicemails are not accepted.
Other Inspection Information
Roof and Siding Inspections
Photos of the ice and water barrier application and house wrap are acceptable before scheduling your final inspection. You may bring them to our office or email them to Renee Schmitt at rschmitt@sspmn.org. Please include the property address in the subject line. We will respond with an inspection date. All three-tab shingles must have a 115 mph wind rating.
Windows and Doors Inspections
The Building Inspector must access your home to check for smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and their placement. See this handout (PDF) for placement guidelines.
Backflow Prevention
The testing requirements for testable non-RPZ devices became effective for installations on or after January 23, 2016. The Minnesota State Plumbing Code requires that all testable backflow devices be tested upon installation and annually thereafter by a certified backflow assembly tester.