Building Permits

Requirements For Permits and Applications

Permits are required to construct, add onto, alter, remove, demolish, or repair a structure in the City of Fridley. This includes everything from new homes and garages to remodeling projects that might include additions, siding, windows, roofs, decks, storage sheds, fireplaces, wood stoves, swimming pools, and hot tubs. Permits are also required for signs and commercial construction.

NOTE: Effective August 1, 2011, When issuing permits in compliance with the State Building Code to a residential building contractor, residential remodeler, manufactured home installer, or residential roofer licensed under section 326B.805, municipalities must verify lead certification qualifications of the licensee required under subdivision 14 for renovations performed on residential property constructed prior to 1978. Municipalities may charge a surcharge for verification of this certification under section 326B.815, subdivision 2.

BUILDING/DEMO PERMIT APPLICATIONS

Residential Building Permit Application

Residential Permit Requirements

Commercial Building Permit Application

Commercial Re-Roof Permit Application

Demo Permit Application

Miscellaneous Permit Applications

Permit Information By Topic

Electrical

The electrical permit fees are based upon circuits and type of installations. Prices effective as of January 1, 2009. Electrical permits are required for the installation of new electrical service equipment, and for any change in existing wiring, as well as installing/replacing fixed appliances and equipment connections. Follow steps below to apply for an electrical permit:

Use the STATE ELECTRICAL FORM
Use the STATE ELECTRICAL FEE SCHEDULE to determine permit fee amount
Add $5.00 (minimum) State Surcharge to the fee or if over $1,010 multiply .0005.
Make check payable to the "City of Fridley"
Mail to: City of Fridley, 6431 University Ave NE, Fridley, MN 55432
Do not mail to the State of Minnesota offices.
Call 763-572-3604 with questions.
Call Bob Clausen for Electrical inspections at 651-777-7885 between the hours of 7 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday.

Home owner - State Electrical application

Residential-Contractor- State Electrical application

Commercial-Contractor-State Electrical application

Mechanical

Permits are required for the installation or replacement, of mechanical systems in structures. This includes furnaces, gas lines, air conditioners and additional ductwork. The mechanical permit fees are based upon type of installation.

Commercial Mechanical permit application

Residential Mechanical permit application

Plumbing

Permits are required for all new or replacement fixtures in structures, and added gas lines. This includes replacement water heaters, gas fireplace inserts, plumbing fixtures and gas appliances. The plumbing permit fees are based upon type of installation.

Commercial Plumbing permit application

RPZ Test Report

Commercial Plumbing application needed for replacement of RPZ.

RPZ Test report will need to be completed for RPZ testing and rebuilds - no permit required.

Residential Plumbing permit application

Permit fees vary according to the value of construction. Building permit fees will vary for other structures such as signs, tents, and manufactured homes. Other types of permits issued include sewer & water, moving, wrecking, load limits, construction water, tapping and street patch.

Last Updated on Monday, 23 April 2012 09:02