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Building Inspections
Hours
Building Inspection is open Monday through Friday 8 to 10 a.m. We are located in the Community Development office within City Hall.
Permit and rental applications
Send all work permit and rental applications via one of three ways
- Fax: 507-645-3055
- Email the Building Inspections Department
- Mail (USPS/UPS): 801 Washington St., Northfield, MN 55057
Scheduling inspections for building improvements
Call 507-645-3004 to find out if your inspection(s) need to be done onsite or if emails will suffice. We also intend to make use of Skype Lite in the very near future.
Send relevant video and/or photos of the front of the commercial/residential building with the property number visible as well as all necessary video and/or photos for that specific inspection. All inspections sent need to be for one inspection only e.g. insulation, ice and water, framing, etc. Please do not proceed with work until that inspection has been approved/passed letting you know you are able to move onto the next phase.
Scheduling inspections for new construction
If the building is of new construction, we will do onsite inspections as long as we are can maintain the minimum of 6 feet between people and other proper precautions.
Payment
The Building Inspections Department is getting set up to accept credit card payments in the near future.
Stay updated
There may be daily changes to our policy, so please check our website for updates.
To schedule an inspection call 507-645-3004
Permit Application (for all permit types) | Building Inspections Fee Schedule |
The Building Inspections Department's function is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Northfield by ensuring that proper procedures and building codes are followed in the construction of structures throughout the city.
Responsibilities
The department is responsible for issuing construction permits and conducting inspections to ensure compliance with state building code and city ordinance regulating building, mechanical, plumbing, demolition of structures, moving of structures, and manufactured housing.
Codes
The City of Northfield has adopted the 2015 Minnesota Building Code. City Property Maintenance Code, and the City Rental Housing Ordinances are also enforced.
Reports
Listed is the updated published report on building permit activity in Northfield:
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Physical Address
801 Washington St.
Northfield, MN 55057
Phone: 507-645-3004Fax: 507-645-3055