Building and Inspection

Overview

The Building and Inspection Department administers and enforces the Minnesota State Building Code and the City of Albert Lea Zoning Ordinance.

Building codes provide minimum standards to safeguard life, health, property and public welfare by regulating and controlling design, construction, quality of materials, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of all buildings, structures and certain equipment within this jurisdiction.

City building inspectors check certain construction and equipment, along with issuing building permits, reviewing plans, answering questions, and assisting with public and contractor education.

In addition, inspectors investigate, inspect and enforce the City of Albert Lea minimum standards ordinance for dwelling structures. Dwelling structures include apartments, mobile homes, rooming houses and temporary shelters. Inspectors also recommend removal of structures considered unsafe and beyond repair.

Electrical permits are enforced through the State of Minnesota. Permitting information is available on their website.

For electrical inspections, contact the state electrical inspector Todd Drescher at 612-394-7194 or email todd.drescher@state.mn.us.

• Permit Applications
• Construction Guidelines

Online Permit Application

Building Permit Application Demolition Permit Application Driveway Permit Application Manufactured Home Permit Application Mechanical Permit Application Plumbing Permit Application Portable Sign Application Prescribed Grazing Application Sign Permit Application Sign Permit Application Guidelines

Egress Windows Garage Construction Guidelines Minnesota Accessibility Code Minnesota State Residential Code for Emergency Escapes New Home Construction and Remodeling Residential Decks Residential handicap exterior ramps Roofing

Services

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