Forms & Permits

Required Construction Documents for Permit Submittal

For All Types: A completed and signed permit application with all information filled in as well as a value for the labor and materials of the project (if you are doing the work yourself, we still need a value based on the labor as if the work was hired out.)
New House (2 copies of the following)
- Full size sets of construction plans
  - Should include braced wall calculations and layout
- Site plan showing setbacks to property lines/other buildings on that lot
- Grading plans
- Energy Compliance certificate (filled out) or actual heat loss calculations
Residential Addition/Four Season Porch/Detached structure (2 copies of the following)
- Full size sets of construction plans (enough detail so someone else could build it for you without talking to you)
  - Should include braced wall calculations and layout
  - Footing and foundation size, height, type, rebar, etc.
  - Window sizes, door sizes, header sizes, etc.
  - Dimensions/Scale
- Site plan showing setbacks to property lines/other buildings on that lot

Residential Remodel (2 copies of the following)
- Full size sets of construction plans (enough detail so someone else could build it for you without talking to you)
  - What is existing (walls, beams, floor system, bearing points)
  - What is changing
  - Window sizes, door sizes, header sizes, etc.
  - Footing and foundation information if applicable
  - Dimensions/Scale
Decks/Covered Porches (2 copies of the following)
- Construction plans showing layout
  - Joist size, span, spacing and connection to house
  - Beam size and span
  - Post/beam connection
  - Footing size and depth
  - Guardrail/Handrail/Stairs
  - If the floor system in your house is cantilevered in the area you intend to hand your deck, then tell us what type of floor system you have in your house
  - Dimensions/Scale
  - If a porch: Roof system, bearing points for roof and attaching to the house
- Site plan showing setbacks to property lines
- New Commercial Building (2 copies of the following)
  - Full size sets of construction plans (Signed by licensed architect and structural engineer)
    - MN IBC code analysis
    - MN Accessibility details
- Site plans showing setbacks to property lines or other buildings
- Grading plans
- Plumbing plans submitted to state for approval if applicable
- Sprinkler system layout and sizing if applicable
- Documents showing the HVAC and Lighting will be in compliance with MN Energy Code/ASHRAE