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The Building Safety Department administers and enforces the building code statutes and other related municipal ordinances (including the rental property code) which provide for minimum standards of building construction and use for the health and safety of the public.
Storm Damage Information
If you were affected by the storms on June 17, 2010, and your home or other buildings were damaged, this information sheet should assist you through your recovery process. Storm Damage Information Sheet
Minimum state building permit surcharge changes for a year
The Minnesota Statutes § 326B.148 "SURCHARGE" has been changed for one year effective July 1, 2010, until June 30, 2011. The minimum surcharge for a "fixed fee" permit is $5, beginning July 1, 2010. This means a residential footing and foundation permit will be increased from $100.50 to $105.00. The remainder of the surcharge law did not change.
(Please Note: The City of Rochester has not increased our permit fees at this time.)
Information about the EPA's lead paint rule
If Minnesota contractors seek information about the new EPA rule for work on homes and other buildings with lead paint, contact the EPA directly directly at 1-800-621-8431 or online at www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/regulation.htm.
Visit the Minnesota Department of Health's Web site at http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/lead/prof/pre/index.html for information about the Pre-Renovation Education (PRE) Program and Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule.
Contractors:
Looking for lead safety training opportunities?
Approved CEU classes online at www.dli.mn.gov/ccld/rbccourses.asp.
Which water heater is right for you?
As the plumbing industry evolves, many new products become available for consumers. Find out which water heater (tankless, hybrid, or tank) meets your needs. Click this link Water Heaters
2009 Energy Code Update
2009 State Energy Code Adoptions are effective June 1, 2009
- 2009 State Code Adoptions (pdf)
- 2009 Energy Code Drawings (pdf)
- Energy Code Building Certificate
- Mechanical Ventilation Instruction (pdf)
- Mechanical Ventilation Form (pdf)
Alert! All Contractors!
The manufacturers of CSST (Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing) have added an additional bonding requirement as part of their installation that need to be followed when using their products. For a copy of the alert, click this link "Bonding Requirements for CSST". (Updated 4/2009)