When all work is complete and before occupancy. It is not necessary to get a permit from the City for electrical wiring, but the work must be inspected by the State Electrical Inspector. All electrical wiring work must be completed by an electrician licensed by the State of Minnesota, except the you can do electrical wiring in the home you own and live in or intend to live in. All electrical wiring must be inspected by the State Electrical Inspector. When considering a project, call or stop by the Community Development Office on the second floor of City Hall to find out if you need a building permit and to obtain the requirements that may apply to your project.
Most projects require a building permit.
Some examples of projects that require a building permit are, re-shingling, siding, finishing the basement, altering room walls, installing drywall, or adding a room, storage shed or deck. You don't need a permit to apply wallpaper, painting or carpeting. Building permit forms are available only at the Community Development Office. FAQ - Storage Sheds Storage sheds, although usually not subject to the building code, do require a building permit because there are certain zoning requirements you must follow. There are required setbacks from the principal structure and setbacks from the lot lines for sheds.