A Building Permit Is Required to Build Garages in the Minneapolis, St Paul, Metropolitan area.
Zoning approval is also required to build Garages or other accessory buildings. A Garage permit application and two sets of Garage Plans must be submitted for review in most Twin Cities building departments. The Garage Plans must clearly indicate how the Garage will be constructed. The Garage Plans must also indicate where the Garage will be installed on the property. An application and plans must be reviewed and approved by the local Building Official prior to the issuance of a permit. Most applications are approved within a week. The permit fee is based upon the value of the work.
Required Garage Inspections
A Typical Twin Cities Garage will have at least 5 seperate inspections.
Garage Footing/Slab Inspection:
After forming and reinforcements are in place; prior to placing the Garage slab
Framing Inspection:
After framing and roofing the Garage; prior to siding; for firewalls/eaves & shear walls
Garage Sheathing Inspection:
Electrical Inspection:
Ruff in prior to final inspection
Final Building Inspection:
After OHD installation and electrical inspection