Mechanical Permit Information (including HVAC related work)
General Information
- You may apply for mechanical permits by mail, online or in person at the City Offices.
- Permit and permit cards will be sent by return mail if permit application is mailed or emailed to the office for all applications except furnace.
- PERMITS ARE NOT VALID UNTIL YOU RECEIVE A PERMIT. WORK MUST NOT BEGIN UNTIL THE PERMIT CARD IS POSTED ON THE JOB SITE.
- Complete calculations, details and specifications are required for each heating and air conditioning installation, including heat loss/heat gain calculation, design temperatures, equipment ratings and identification as to type, manufacturer and model. Identification of and specifications for water heating equipment shall also be provided.
- When any new construction or remodeling is involved, a separate building permit must be obtained.
- All work must be done in accordance with the Uniform Mechanical Code/State Building Code requirements.
- All work must be inspected (rough in and final). Call 763-479-1720; a 24-hour advance notice is required.
- House Heating Test Record must be submitted before final.
Permits can be applied for and paid for online. Click to pay online for your permit: Online permit payment . Payments can also be made by phone: 1-866-917-7368.
NOTE: Online bills are a free service. Payment convenience fees apply. $1.50 for online checks and savings payments, $2.45 for automated phone checks and savings payments; $3.75 for live representative checks and savings payments; 2.95% (+$0.95 if under $100.00) for online/automated phone credit and debit card payments. An additional $2.25 applies to credit/debit card payments made by live representative phone calls.