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Efwfmpqnfou What you Need to Know A Quick About Building in RamseyReminder About The Building Department quired for all new or replacement Rental Housing staff is here to help ensure all your ﬁ xtures in structures and added gas In August 2003, the Ramsey construction projects meet the re- lines for anything other than the main City Council adopted a new Building quirements of the Minnesota State heating system of the structure. This Maintenance and Occupancy Code, Building Code. So feel free to stop in includes replacement of water heat- including a requirement for all rental for more information. ers, water softeners, and plumbing units in the city to obtain a rental ﬁ xtures. Building Permits Required license. Building permit fees vary ac- Why do I need a permit? A rental license is required cording to the value of construction. A permit ensures proper ser- before property owners may rent any Mechanical and Plumbing permit fees vices are provided to safeguard life, dwelling unit to the public, including are based upon the type of installa- health, property and public welfare. single family homes, townhomes, and tion. If work is done improperly, such apartments. Informational handouts are work can become unsafe for the hom- • One rental license is required available on the city of Ramsey eowners and their families, as well as for each rental unit website at www.ci.ramsey.mn.us/de- devalue their home. • Rental licenses must be re- partments/Community/building.asp. Homeowners doing their own newed every two years If you have questions about permits, project need to obtain the neces- • An owner or designated agent need a permit, or have a permit and sary permit(s) and call to arrange the must live within 75 miles of need to schedule an inspection, please required inspections. the rental property. call 763-433-9850 or stop by the When a contractor is hired, • City Code contains basic Building Division located at City the homeowner may direct the requirements for rental hous- Hall. contractor to obtain the necessary ing, relating to basic mainte- permit(s) enabling both the hom- Final Inspections Comment. nance and life safety issues. eowner and the contractor to work Once you have received any • All rental units must be with city staff to make sure the work necessary permits from the city to inspected by the Building is completed according to code. perform the work on your property, Division prior to the issuance it is always a good idea to make sure of the license. When do I need a permit? the work covered under your permit Building permits are required The city of Ramsey Rental has been inspected by the city build- to construct, add on to, alter, remove, Housing Program is designed to make ing inspector. These required inspec- demolish, or repair a structure. multi-family dwellings and single tions are noted on the city inspection If you are making changes, repairs, family rental homes safe and desir- card you receive from the building alterations, or additions to any struc- able places to live. The Rental Hous- division when picking up the permit. ture, such as your home, ofﬁ ce, base- ing Program is a partnership between The State Building Code requires the ment, swimming pool, garage, deck, community development, police, “applicant” to contact the building porch, or storage shed, a building local property owners/managers, and division for all the required inspec- permit may be required before you residents to foster a safe and healthy tions, but the owner is always consid- begin construction. community in rental housing. ered the responsible party for making Mechanical permits are re- For more information please sure the work has been inspected and quired for installation or replacement contact Katy Okerstrom, Community approved. Also, it is usually a good of mechanical systems in structures. Development - Building Division, at idea to withhold any ﬁ nal payments This includes furnaces, air condition- 763-433-9833. until the ﬁ nal inspection, as required ers, gas lines, gas ﬁ replace inserts and by the state code, has been called for additional ductwork. and approved. Plumbing permits are re- 4 www.ci.ramsey.mn.us