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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:


NEW ELECTRICAL SAFETY REQUIREMENT: AFCI PROTECTION FOR REPLACEMENT OUTLETS


RPZ TESTING / BACKFLOW PREVENTER


"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 | Bernie Feidt
Ph: 612-861-9887
Email: bfeidt@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