Development Services
221 East Clark Street
Albert Lea, Minnesota 56007-2496
507-377-4340
Equal Opportunity Employer
Building Permit Application and Guidelines
NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION & REMODEL
ITEMS TO ACCOMPANY APPLICATIONS
* 2-Copies of the plot or site plan (including; name of owner, address and phone
number)
* 2-Complete sets of building plans
* 1-Copy of the grading plan
* 1-Copy of the Average “U” Computations (Energy
Calculations)
* 1-Copy of the valuation (labor & materials dollar amount)
of project
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO NOTE
* All curb cuts require permits from the Engineering
Department.
* All curb and street damage must be reported prior to the
start of construction or repair will be the responsibility of the person holding the permit.
* Note on the plans the driveway location and type-bituminous or concrete.
* Sewer and water connection charges must be paid at the time the permit is issued.
* In areas where sewer and water is available, dig up sewer and water service and set house elevation accordingly.
* All trees, which are removed due to construction, must be disposed of off the premises.
* Separate permits are required for mechanical, plumbing and electrical work (contact: state electrical inspector, Dennis
A. Anderson at 507-845-2711 from 7:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m. for electrical permits.). Plumbing contractors must be licensed
by the City.
NOTICE: All construction debris and trash must be contained in a covered metal container/dumpster
SETBACKS R1
DISTRICT
• 25 ft from front & rear property
lines
• 10 % of lot width from side yard
or 8’ whichever is lesser
• 12.5’ from side yard if on a
corner lot
• See Insp. Dept. for set back on
any lakeshore property
Plumbing Inspections
* Rough in/air test- (5 psig/15min.) all plumbing
installed and exposed.
Heating/Mechanical and Gas Piping Inspections
* Rough in- all installed ductwork and piping exposed.
* Gas test- (min 10 psig/15 min) all piping must be
installed and fully supported.
Inspections
Call 507-377-4340 to schedule an
inspection between 8:00- 4:30
(4 Hour Notice Please)
Call Gopher State One Call (before you
dig) 1-800-252-1166
NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION & REMODEL
DETAILS TO BE INCLUDED ON BUILDING PLANS
Framing Detail:
Wall Section- wall stud size, sheathing & insulation
Roof Section- specifications on roofing, trusses or hand frame details
Floor Plan:
Location of mechanical room
Room sizes
Window sizes
Habitable basements and all sleeping rooms require at least one (1) egress window or door for emergency
escape or rescue, which shall open directly to the outside.
A smoke detector is required on each level of the home and in each sleeping room and hallway. Provide smoke
detector locations.
An approved carbon monoxide (CO) alarm is required per MN Statute 299F.50 installed within ten (10) feet of
each room lawfully
used for sleeping purposes.
FOOTING: Inspection shall be made after the forms are in place and PRIOR TO POURING CONCRETE and
after
reinforcement is in place.
FOUNDATION: Inspection is required prior to backfill.
SHEATHING/HOUSE WRAP/UNDERLAYMENT, STUCCO, BRICK OR STONE: Inspection prior to covering.
FRAMING: Inspection shall be made after the rough-in inspection of plumbing, heating and electrical
installations but prior
to the placement of any covering material.
INSULATION: Inspection prior to wall coverings and after vapor barrier is in place.
FINAL INSPECTION WILL BE MADE AFTER THE STRUCTURE IS COMPLETE AND PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY
Development Services
221 East Clark Street
Albert Lea, Minnesota 56007-2496
507-377-4340
Building Permit Application
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Site Address
Date
Tenant/Building name
Suite/Unit #
Applicant Architect Contractor Owner
Condominium #
Property Owner
Name
Phone
Address
State
Zip
Contractor
Name
Phone
Address
State
Zip
Contact person
License#
Architect/Engineer
Name
Registration#
Address
State
Zip
Contact person
Phone
Class of work
Check only one
New
Addition
Alteration/Remodel
Maintenance/Repair/Replace
Type of structure
Check only one
Single family residential
Recreational, amusement
Single family attached to single family
Residential garage
Industrial buildings
Two family residential
Public works & utilities buildings
Three-four family residential
Public schools
Multiple family residential
Private school
Offices, banks, professional
Churches/religious buildings
Stores/restaurants/warehouse
Hotels/motels
Other non-residential
Fences/signs/antennas
Service station/repair garage
Office use only
Permit #________________
Project details
Project title_______________________________________________________________________________________
Estimated start date __________________________ Total valuation $___________________________________
Description of work _______________________________________________________________________________
Please read and sign
I hereby apply for a building permit and I acknowledge that the information above is complete and accurate; that the
work will be done in conformance with the ordinances and codes of the City of Albert Lea and the Minnesota State
Building Code; that I understand this is not a permit but only an application for a permit and work is not to start
without a permit; that the work will be in accordance with the approved plan in the case of all work which requires
review and approval of plans.
_____________________________ ____________________________________ _________________________
Applicant printed name Applicant signature Date
Do not write below this line-for office use only
Fee information
Other Fees
Plan Review Fee $____________________
Sewer Development Fee $__________________
State Surcharge $____________________
Water Development Fee $__________________
Permit Fee $____________________
Additional Fee $____________________
Waived Fee $____________________
Permit Total $____________________
Permit approved by_____________________________
Date___________________________________
All permit applications may be mailed to:
City of Albert Lea
Attn: Development Services
221 E Clark St
Albert Lea, MN 56007
Or emailed to one of the following:
[email protected]ea.mn.us
[email protected].mn.us
[email protected]bertlea.mn.us
[email protected]bertlea.mn.us