Richfield, MN

Reroof Photo Submission - CAN UPLOAD UP TO 10 PHOTOS AT A TIME. IF YOU HAVE MORE THAN 10 PLEASE DO SEPARATE SUBMISSIONS.

Inspections 
The City helps ensure the construction of safe buildings and protects community character through building code regulations.  The Inspections Division administers these regulations through permits and inspections.

Permits

Building and related permits ensure that projects will be constructed according to nationally-recognized standards.  The standards are designed to protect buildings from fire and to ensure the safety of all building occupants.  Review of permit applications also ensures that projects meet zoning requirements, such as yard coverage, setbacks and building height.

Some permits such as residential electrical, plumbing, mechanical, building re-siding, re-roofing and window replacements can be issued at the time of application.  Other residential permit applications take up to 10 working days to process.  Applications for permits should be submitted well in advance of the scheduled start date.  This will allow time for the city staff to offer assistance through the process and issue the permit at the start of the project.  This is especially true during the summer construction season.

Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry Codes

Forms/Handouts:

• Application Forms
• Fee Schedule
• Rental License and Inspections
• Point of Sale License and Inspections
• Building Code Handouts
• Zoning Code Handouts
• Tips for Insulating your Home Against Airport Noise
  • Also, visit the Airport Noise section under the 'Residents' tab.

NEW ELECTRICAL SAFETY REQUIREMENT: AFCI PROTECTION FOR REPLACEMENT OUTLETS

• Article on AFCI Protection for Replacement Outlets

RPZ TESTING / BACKFLOW PREVENTER

• Please submit test results via the Safe Water Commission website. 

   

"How Do I Schedule an Inspection?"

• For a Building, Plumbing, Mechanical or Electrical Inspection call 612-861-9860
• For Point of Sale or Rental  License Inspection call 612-861-9882 or see the Point of Sale or Rental License page.
• For a Fire Inspection (Alarm or Suppression) contact the Fire Department.

"I Have A Question for an Inspector, Who Do I Call?"

Chief Building Official | Chad Lunder Ph: 612-861-9862 Email: clunder@richfieldmn.gov	Senior Office Assistant | Jacqueline Skule Ph: 612-861-9860 Email: jskule@richfieldmn.gov
Building Inspector | Joel Sunde Ph: 612-861-9887 Email: jsunde@richfieldmn.gov	Permit Technician | Rachel Graack Ph: 612-861-9860 Email: rgraack@richfieldmn.gov
Building Inspector | Alan Voracek Ph: 612-861-9863 Email: avoracek@richfieldmn.gov
Mechanical/Plumbing Inspector | Joe Leveille Ph: 612-861-9804 Email: jleveille@richfieldmn.gov
Housing Inspector | Jennifer Steen Ph: 612-861-9883 Email: jsteen@richfieldmn.gov	Housing Inspections Clerk | Natalie Stanton Ph: 612-861-9882 Email: nstanton@richfieldmn.gov
Housing Inspector | Dean Tran Ph: 612-861-9761 Email: dtran@richfieldmn.gov

For Electrical Inspector Questions ONLY - Call between 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., Monday thru Friday

Electrical Inspector | James Noonan Ph: 612-798-1877

Electrical Inspector | John Thompson Ph: 763-205-5015