Ordinance No. 0794 12-05-1983�
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ORDINANCE N0. 794
AN ORDINANCE P,DOFTING A NEW CfiAPTER 206 EN`i'ITLID "BUILDING
CODE"; ADID REPEALR�G OLD CHAPTER 206 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY
CODE ENTITLID "BUILDING 00DE .9TID RII�ATED PERMIT FEES" IN
ITS IIVTIRETY
206.01. BUII,UING CODE
1. The Minnesota State Building Code, established pursuant to P�iinnesota
Statutes 16.83 through 16.869, one cop� of which is on file in the ofiice of
the City Clerk of Fridley, Minnesota, is hereby adopted by reference as che
Building Code of the City of Fridley and incorporatecl in this Chapter as
completely as if set out here in full.
2. The 1980 Edition of the State Building Code as amendec� by proposeci rules
published in the State Register dated 11/22/82 and adopted in the State
Register dated 2/21/83 adopts by reference the follaaing codes:
A. 19$2 Edition of the Uniform Building Code, identified as "UEC".
B, 1981 Edition of the P7ational Electrical Ca3e, identiiied as "NEC".
C. 1978 American Alational Standard Safety Code for �levators,
Duml�aaiters, Escalators and Moving Walks, identified as ANSI A1.7.1 - 1�78
and Supplement, ANSI A17.1a - 1979.
D. 1979 Minnesota Pltunbing Code, identified as P'II]D 120 through [�ID 135.
E. Flood Proofing Regulations, June 1972, Office of the Chief of
Engineers, U.S. I�rmy.
F. Minnesota Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and F.efrigeration
Code, identified as SBC 7101 through SBC 8505.
G. Design and Evaluation Criteria for Energy Conservation in Pdew
Buildings, Additions and Renodeled Elements of Builclings and Standards for
Certain Existing Public Buildings, identifiec! as 2�1CAR Section 1.16001
through 2MCAR Section 1.16006, 1978 Edition.
H. State of Minnesota f�lanufactured (Mobile) Flome Rules, 19£32 Edition,
identified as 2MCAR 1.90100 through 2i�1Ci�P. 1.909DG.
I. Standards of Performance for Solar Energy Systens and Subsystens
Applied to Energy Needs of Buildings, 1977 Edition, identified as 2P�iCA�
1.16101 through 2MCAR 1.16108.
3. Appendices.
In addition to the above, certain Appendices, Stanc7ards and Supplemental
matenal referenced in the State Building Code are hereby adopted by reterence
as part of the Building Code of the City of Friciley and incorporateci into this
Chapter as completely as if set out in full, including but not limited to the
follaaing:
A. Technical Requirements for Fallout Shelters, identified as SBC,
Appendlx "A",
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B. Variations in Snaa Loads, identified as hainnesota State Building Code,
Appendix "B".
C. 1982 Uruform Building Code, Appendix Chapter 35.
D. Minnesota Pl�nnbing Code, Appendix "B".
4. Optional Appendices.
The follaaing Appendices, Standards and Supplemental materials are not a
mandatory part of the Minnesota State Building Code nut are adopted by
reference for the City of Fridley and are incorporatec� into this Chapter as
completely as if set out in full:
A. Minnesota State Building Code Appendis "C".
Addresses of Technical Organizations.
B, 1982 UBC Appendix, Chapter� 1, 7, 38, 55 and 70.
G Minnesota Plimibing Code, Appendices C& D.
Abbreviations and
D. Floal Proofing Regulations, Sections 201.2 i-hrough 208.2.
5. Organization and Enforcenent.
A. The Code �nforcement Division shall be the Building Code De�artment of
the City of Fridley. The Administrative Authority shall be a State
Certified "Building Official".
B. The organization of the Building Ca3e Department and enforcement oP
the Code shall be as established by Chapter 2 cf the Uniform Building Code
� 1982 Edition. The Cale shall be enforced within the incorparatec, limits
of the City and extraterritorial limits permitted by Minnesota Statutes,
1982.
C. The City Hianager shall be the Appointing Authority and designate the
Building Official for the �urisdiction of Friclley.
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206.02. CONFLICTS
In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this Code adoptec� by
the provisions of this Chapter and applicable provisions of State lava, rules
or regulations, the latter shall prevail.
206.03. PERMIT FEFS
1. The issuance of permits, conduction of ins�ecticns and collection of fees
shall be as provided for in Chapter 3 of the Uniform Building Code. Sect�on
304, paragraph (b), is amended to read "...except on occupancy groups R-3, the
plan check fee shall be 25o of the building �ermit fee."
2. The fee schedules shall be as follaas:
A. Plan Review Fees.
(1) b+Rien a plan or other data are su6mitted for review, a plan review
fee shall be p3id at the ta.me of submitting plans and specificatiens
for review.
(2) Where plans are incorporaten or changed so as to require
additional plan review an additional plan revie�v iee shall be charged.
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(3) Applications for which no pernit is issued within 1�0 days
follaaing the date of application shall expire by limitata.on and plans
and other data submitted for review may thereafter be returned or
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destroyed, the building official may extend tl�e time for �ction by
the applicant once for a period not exceeding 180 days upon rec�uest by
the applicant.
(4) The plan review fee shall be 65 ��ercent (65%) of the building
permit fee and shall be credited to the building permit fee if a
permit is obtained within 180 days following the completion date of
plan review.
B. Building Permit Fees.
7SYi'AL VALUATION _F�F
$ 1.00 to $ 500.Q0 .............. $10.D0
$ 501.00 to $2,000.00 .............. $10.00 for the first $500.Q0
plus 51.50 for eacl� additianal
$100.00 or iraction thereof,
to anc7 including $2,OOO.nO
$ 2,Q01.00 to $25,OQ0.00 ............. $32.SQ ior the first $2,000.00
plus $6.00 for each additional
$1,000.00 or fraction thereof,
to and including $25,000.00
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00 ............. $170.50 f o r t h e f i r s t
$25,G00.00 plus $4.50 for each
additional $1,000.00 or
fractian tkiereoi, to and
including $50,000.00
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00............ $2&3.00 f o r t h e f i r s t
$50,OOQ.00 plus $3.00 for each
additional $1,000.00 or
fraction thereoi, to and
including $100,000.00
$100,001.00 and up ................... $433.00 f o r t h e f i r s t
$lOD,000.00 plus $2.50 Por
each additional $l,OD0.00 or
fraction thereof
C. Pl�nnbing Permit Fees.
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Minim�nn Fee ....................................$ 10.00
Each Fixture ...................................$ 5.00
Opening Future Fixture .........................$ 3.50
OldOpening, Pdew Fixture .......................$ 1.5D
Beer Dispenser .................................$ 4.D0
Blow Off Basin .................................$ 5.00
Catch Basin ....................................$ 5.00
Rain Watex Leader ..............................� 5.00
xydraulic Valve ................................$ 5.00
S�unp or Receiving Tank .........................$ 5.00
PTater Treating Appliance .......................$ 7.00
Hot water heater ...............................$ 5.Q0
07HER..........................................lo of value of
fixture or
appliance
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D. Mechanical Permit Fees.
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(1) Residential
Plinim�sn Fee ....................................$ 10.D0
Furnace ........................................$ 20.00
Gas F.ange ......................................$ 10.00
Gas Dryer ......................................fi 10.00
Gas Piping .....................................$ 10.00
Air Conditioning ...............................$ 1�.0�
O2iiER..........................................lo of value
of appliance
(2) Cazrcnercial
tIlnim�sn Fee ....................................$ 10.00
AllVdork ......................................1% of value
of appliance
E. Electrical Per.lnit Fees.
(1) Payment of Fees
All electrical inspection fees are due and payable to the City of
Fridley at or before commencement of the installation and shall be
foro�arded with the request for ins�ctian.
(2) Fee Schedule
Fees shall be p�id accordinq to the follur�ing schedule:
(a} [�finimiun fee for each separate ins�ction of an installaLion,
replacement, alteration or repair iznited to one (1) inspection
only.,..$15.00.
(b) Services, changes of services, temporary services, additions,
alterations or repairs on either primary or secondary services
shall be computed se�rately.
0 to and including 20D ampere capacity....$15,00.
For each additional 100 ampere capacity
or fraction thereof .......................$ 5,00.
(c) Circuits, installations, aaditions. alterations or repairs oi
each circuit or subfeeder shall be computed separately incluain�
circuits fed from subfeeders and including the equigxnent served,
except as provided for in (a} through (i).
0 to and including 30 ampere capa.city.....$ 4.00.
(P7aximiun nurnUer of 0 to 30 ampere
circuits to be paid on is 30 in any
one cabinet,)
31 to and including 100 anpere capacity...$ 6.00.
For each additional 100 ampera cap�city
or fraction thereof .......................$ 3.00,
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� ((1)) Maxim� fee on a single fanily dwelling shall not
exceed $50.00 if not over 100 anpere capacity. This
includes service, feeders, circuits, L-ixtures and equi�nent.
This maximum fee inclucles not more than three (3)
inspections.
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((2) ) P4aximiun fee on a single fanily dwelling shall net
exceed $60,00 if not over 20D ampere capacity. This
includes service� feeders, circuits� fixtures and equipment.
This maximum fee includes not n�are than four (4)
inspections.
((3) ) Hiaxim�sn fee on an apartrnent building shall not exceed
$30.00 per dwelling unit for the first 20 units and $25.00
per dwelling unit for the balance of units. A two-family
unit (duplex) maximum fee per unit as per single £amily
dwelling.
((4) ) The maxim�un nuriber of 0 to �0 ampere circuits to be
�id on any one athletic field lighting stanaard is ten
(10) .
((5)) The maxim�nn fee on mobile home park stalls shall not
exceed $6.00 per unit stall for the first 40 stalls and 3.00
per each additional stall.
((6)) In addition to the above fees:
((a)) A charge of $1.00 will be made for each lighting
standard.
((b) ) A charge of $2.00 will be rnade for each traffic
signal standard. Circuits oraginating within the
standard will not be used when conputing the fee.
((7)) In addition to the above fees, all transformers and
generators ior light, heat and power shall be computed
separately at $4.00 per unit plus $.20 per KVA up to and
including 100 Y.VA. 101 KVA and over at $.10 per KVA. The
maximum fee for any transformer or generator in tnis
catagory is $40.00.
((8)) In addition to the above fees, all transforners for
signs and outline lighting shall be computed at $3.00 for
the first 500 VA or fraction thereof per unit, plus $,40 for
each additional 100 VA or fraction thereoL.
((9)) In addition to the above fees (unless included in the
maximiun fee filed by the initial installer) remote contr�l,
signal circuits and circuits ot less than 50 volts shall be
computed at $3.00 per each ten (10) openings or devices oi
each systern plus $1.00 for each additional ten (10) or
fraction thereof.
(d) For the review of plans and specifications of proposed
installations, there shall be a mimm� fee of ;100.00, up to and
� including $30,000 of electrical estimate� plus 1/10 of lo of any
amount in excess of $30,000 to be paid by persons or firms
requesting the revieso.
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� (e) When reinspection is necessary to determine whether unsafe
conditions have heen corrected and such conditions are not
sub�ect to an appeal pen�ing before the Board or any court, a
reinspection fee of not to exceed the original unit fee, or
$8.00, whichever is less, may be assessed in writing by the
insixctor.
(f) For inspections not covered herein, or for rec�uested special
inspections or services, the fee shall be $17.00 per man hour,
includtng travel time, plus $.25 per mile traveled, plus the
reasonable cost of equipment or material consiuneci. This Section
is also applicable to inspection of empty conduits and such other
7obs as deterrnined by the City.
(g) For inspection of transient pro7ects including but not
limited to carmvals and circuses, the ins�ctien fees shall be
computed as follaas:
((1)) Pawer supply units, according to 2B of the schedule.
A like fee will be required on power supply unats at each
engagement during the season, except that a fee of $17,00
per hour will be charged ior additional time spent by the
inspector, if the power supply is not teac7y for inspection
at the time and date speciPied on the request for inspection
as required by law.
((2)) Rides, devices, or concessions, shall be inspectec3 at
� their first appearance of the season and the inspection fee
shall be $10.00 per unit.
(h) For purposes of interpretation of the provisions oP this
Chapter, the most recently published edition of the I7ational
Electrical Code shall be prima facie evidence of the defimtions,
interpretations and scope of words and terms used in this
Chapter.
(i) In addition to the above fees, the inspection fee for each
separate inspection of a swimming pool shall be computed at
$15.00. Reinforcing steel for swimming pools requires a rouyh-in
ins�ction.
(3) Minor Repair Vdork Defined. P�linor repair work as used in
NIinnesota Statutes, Section 326.244 shall mean the ad�ustment or
repair and replacement of worn or clefective parts of electrical
fi�ttures, switches, receptacles and other equi�nent provided that such
minor repairs are made in compliance ��ith accepted standards of
construction for safety to life and property as defined in Minnesota
Statutes, Section 326.243 and do not recjuire replacement of the wiring
to them. The City's inspectors or agents may inspect any such minor
repairs at the request of the aaner or person mal:ing such re�irs.
(4) Condemnation of Hazardous Installaticns. Such condemnation is
otdeted when an electrical inspector finds that a new installation or
p3rt of a ne�a installation that is not enerqized is not in compliance
� with accepted standards of construction as required by 4�Iinnesota
Statutes, Section 326.243 Safety Stanaards of i.he Minnesota Electrir,al
Act. The inspector shall, if the installation or the noncon�lying
part thereof is such as to seriously and pro�;imately endanger human
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� life and �ro�aerty if it was to be energized, order with the approval
of the Building Inspector, immeciiate cond�nu�tion of tY?e installation
or noncomplying part. When the person responsible for making the
installation condemned hereunder is notified, he/she shall promptly
proceed to make the corrections cited in this condemnation orc3er.
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(5) Disconnection of Hazardous Installati�n: Such disconnection is
ordered if while making an inspection, the electrical inspector finds
that a new installation that is energized is not in compliance with
accepted standards of construction as required by Minnesota Statutes,
Sectzon 326.243 5afety Standards of the Minnesota Electncal Act. The
inspector shall, if the installation or the noncomplying part thereof
is such as to seriously and groximately endanger Yiuman life and
proerty, order immediate disconnection of the installation or
noncomplying part. When the person responsible for making the
installation ordered disconnected hereunder is notified, he/she shall
promptly proceed to m«ke the corrections cited in this disconnect
ordez.
(6) Corxections of I3oncomplying Installations. When a noncomplying
installation whether energized or not, is not pro�;imatelp dangerous to
h�vi life and property, the inspector shall issue a correction order,
ordering the aaner or contractor to rnake the installation comply with
accepted standards of construction for safety to lzfe and property,
nota.ng specifically what changes are required. The orclEr of the
inspactor shall specify a date of not less than 10 nor more than 17
calendar days from the date of the order.
F. Moving of Dwelling or Building Fee.
The permit fee for the moving of a dwelling or builcling shall be in
accor�ance with the folla•�inq schedule:
For Principle Building .........................$
For Accessory Building .........................$
For moving through, within or
out of the City ................................$
G. Wrecking Permit Fee.
80.00
20.00
15.00
(1) For any permit for the wrecking of any �uilding or portion
thereof, the fee charged for each sucL builc7ing included in such
permit shall be based on the cubical contents thereof and shall be at
the rate of one dollar and twenty-five cents ($1.25) for each one
thousand (1000) cubic feet or fraction tYiereof.
(2) For structures which would be impractical to cube, the wrecking
permit fee shall be based on the total cost of wrecking such structure
at the rate of six dollars ($6.00) for each five hundred dollars
($500.00j or fraction thereof.
(3) In no case shall the fee chargec] for any wrecking pernit be less
than fifteen dollars ($15.00).
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H. Water and Sewer Fees.
Hydrant Rental Agreenent - Service.Charge ::::::::::::::$ 25.00
Tr7ater Usage ....................... $D.65/
1,000
gallons
used
Water Taps .............................................$160.00
Street Patch - First 5 sq. yds .........................$125.Q0
Next 10 sq. yds ......................................�2.50/
sq.yd.
Over 15 sq. yds ......................................$6.25/
sc1. Ya-
FTater P4eter Repair - Weekend & Iiolidays ................$ 35.00
Ldater Connections Permit ...............................$ 12.50
Sewer Connections Permit ...............................$ 25.00
Sc�aer o-Dapter .........................................$ S.QO
I. Land Alterations, Excavating or Grading Fees.
50 cubic yards or less .................................$ 10.00
51 to 100 cubic yards ..................................$ 15.00
101 to 1,000 cubic yards ...............................$ 15.00
for the first 100 cubic yards plus
$7.00 for each additional 100 cubic
yards or fraction thereof.
� 1,001 to 10,000 cubic yards .............................$ 7f3.00 ,
for the first 1,000 cubic yards plus
$6.00 for each additional 1 000
cubic yarcis or fraction thereoL-.
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10,001 to 100,D00 cubic yards ...........................$ 132.00
for the first 10,00D cubic yards
plus $27.00 for each additional
10,000 cubic yards or fraction
thereof.
lOD,001 cubic yards or more .............................$ 375.00
for the first 100,OD0 cubic yaru�s,
plus $15.00 For each additional
100,000 cubic yards or fraction
thereof .
206.04. DWBLE FEFS
Should any person begin work of any kind such as hereinbefore set forth, or
for which a permit from the Building Code Departnent is required by this
Chapter without having secured the necessary permit therefore from the
Building Code Department either previous to or during the day where such work
is commenced, or on the next succeeding business day when work is commenced on
a Saturday, Sunday or a holiday, he/she shall, when subsequently securing such
permit, be required to pay double the fees provided for such pernit and shall
be sub�ect to all the penal provisions of said Code.
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206.05. REINSPEGTION FEE
1. A reinspection fee of fifteen dollars (515.00) shall be assessed for each
ins�ction or reinspection when such portion o£ wark for which the inspection
is called for is not camplete or wkien corrections called for are not made.
2. This Section is not to be interpreted as requiring reinspection fees the
first time a job is re�ected for failure to comply e�ith the requirements of
this Code, but as controlling the practice of- calling for inspections before
the job is ready for such inspection or reinspection.
3. Reinspection fees may be assessed when the permit card is not properly
posted on the work site, or the approved plans are not readily available for
the inspection, or for £ailure to provide access on the date and time for
which inspection is requested, or for deviating froni plans requiring the
approval of the Building Official.
4. Where reinspection fees ha�e been assessed, no additional inspection of
the work will be performed until the requirec3 fees haue been paicl.
206.06. CERTIFICATE OF OCQJPANCY
1. Except for single family residential structures, a Certificate of
Occu�ncy stating that all provisions of this Chapter have been fully complied
with, shall be obtained from the City:
A. Before any structure for which a building permit is required is usec�
or occupied.
B. Or before any nonconforming use is improved or enlargecl.
2. Application for a Certificate of Occup�ncy shall k�e made to the City when
the structure or use is ready for occupancy and within ten (10) da��s
thereafter the City shall inspect such structure or use and if found to be in
conformity with all provisions of this Chapter, shall �ic�n and issue a
Certificate of Occu�ncy.
3. A Certificate of Compliance shall be issued to all existing legal
nonconforming and conforming uses which do not have a Certificate of Occupancy
after all public health, safety, convenience and qeneral welfare conditions of
the City Code are in compliance.
4. No permit or license required by the City of Fridley or other governmental
agency shall be issued by any department official or employee of the City oi
such goverrunental agency, unless the application for such pexnit or license is
accompanied by proof of the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or
Certificate of Conpliance.
5. Change in Occu�ncy:
A. The City �oill be notified of any change in aanership or occupancy at
the time this change occurs for all industrial and commercial structures
within the City.
B. A new Certificate of Occupancy or Compliance vaill be issued after
notification. A thirty-five dollar ($35.00) fee will be assessed for this
certificate.
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� 6. Existing Structure or Use:
A. In the case of a structure or use established, altered, enl�rged or
moved, upon the issuance and receipt of a Special Use Permit, a
~ Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued only if all the conditions
thereof shall have been satisfied.
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B. Whenever an inspection of an existing structure or use is requirecl far
issuance of a new Certificate of Occup3ncy, a thirty-five dollar ($35.Q0)
fee will be charged. If it is found that such structure or use does not
conform to the applicable requiranents, the structure or use shall not be
occupied until such time as the structure or use is again brought into
compliance with such requiranents.
206.�7.
S LICBdSES
1. It is deened in the interest of the public and the residents of the City
of Fndley that the work involved in buildiny alteratic�n and construction and
the installation of various appliances and service facilities in and for said
buildings be done only by individuals, firms and corporations that have
demonstrated or submitted evidence of their competency to perform such work in
accordance vaith the applicable codes of the Czty of Fndley.
2. The permits which the Building Inspector is authorizec] to issue under this
Code shall be issued oril.y to individuals, firns or corporations holding a
license issued by the City for work to be performed under the pernit, exce�t
as hereinafter noted.
3. Requiranents.
Application for license shall be made to the City Clerk and such license shall
be granted by a ma�ority vote of the Council upon proof of the applicant's
qualifications thereof, willingness to complp witkn the provisions of the City
Code, filing of certificates evic7encing the holding oi gublic liability
insurance in the limits of $50,000 per person, $100,000 per accident for
bodily injury, and $25,OD0 for property damages and certificates of Worker's
Compensation insurance as required by State laH�.
4. Fee.
The fee for each license required by the provision of this Seckion shall be
thirty-five dollars ($35.00) per year.
5. E�cpiration.
All licenses issued under the provisions of this Section shall e�ire on April
30th, follaaing the date of issuance unless sooner revokecl or forieited. If a
license granted hexeunder is not renewed previous to its e:cpiration then all
rights granted by such license sha11 cease and any work performed after the
expiration of the license shall be in violation of t11is Code.
6. Renewal.
Persons renewing their license issued under this Section after the expiration
date shall be charged the full annual license fee. DIo �rorated license fee
shall be allaaed.
7. Specific TraGes Licensed.
Licenses shall be obtained by every person engaging in the following
businesses or work in accorcla,a��� �ai'l� i.l;e- <�1�1:�.'c,�F]_E Ch�ptFrs oL tk�e Cit�- ei
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A. General contractors in the business of building construction.
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Masonry and brick work.
Roof ing.
D. Plastering, stucco work, sheetrock taping.
E. Heating, ventilation and refrigeration.
F. Gas piping, gas services, gas equipment installation.
G. Oil heating and piping work.
H. Excavations, including excavation for footings, basenents, sewer and
water line installations.
I. Wrecking of buildings.
J. Sign erection, construction and repair, incluc�ing billboards and
electrical signs.
R. Blacktopping and asphalt work.
L. Chimney sweeps.
£3. F�ployees and Subcontractors.
A license granted to a general contxactor under this 8ection shall include the
right to perform all of the work included in his/her general contract. Such
license shall include any or all of the persons performing the worY. which ia
classified and listed in this Code providing that each person perfornina such
work is in the regular employ and qualified under State law an@ the provisions
of this Building Code to perform such work. In these cases, the general
contractor shall be responsible for all of �he work so performecl.
Subcontractors on any work sha11 be required to comply �vith the Sections of
this Code pertaining to license, bond, qualitications, etc., for his/her
particular type of work.
9. Suspension and Revocation Generally.
The City Council shall have the power to suspend or revoke the license of any
person licensed under the regulations of this Section, �ahose work is iound to
be improper or defective or 5o unsafe as to �eopardize life or property
provading the person holdinq such license is given twenty (20) clays notice and
qranted the opportunity to be heard before such action is taken. If and when
such notice is sent to the legal address of the licensee and they iail or
refuse to appear at the said hearing, their license will be automatically
suspended or revoked five (5) days after date of hearing.
10. Time of 5uspension.
V7hen a license issued under this Section is suspended, the period of
suspension shall be not less than thirty (30) days nor more than one (1) year,
such period being determined by the City Council.
11. Revocata on, Reinstatement.
When any person holding a license as provided herein has been convicted for
the second time by a court of law for violation of any of the provisions of
this Code, the City Council shall revoke the license of the person so
convicted. Such person may not make application for a new license for a
period of one (1) year.
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12. Permit to Iiomeaaner.
The aaner of any single family property may perform work on property which the
aaner occupies so lorig as the work when performed is in accordance with the
Codes of the City and for such purpose a permit may be granted to such owner
without a license obtained.
13. State Licensed Contractor's Excepted.
Those persons �vho possess valid master licenses issued by the State of
Mtnnesota shall not be required to obtain a license irom the City; they
shall, haaever be requlred to file proof of the existence of a valid master's
license together with pcoof of satisfactory Vdorker's Compensation insurance
coverage,
14. Public Service Corporations Excepted.
Public service corporations shall not be required to obtain licenses for work
upon or in connection with their aan property except as may be Frovided by
other CYrapters.
15. Manufacturers Excepted.
Nlanufacturers shall not be required to obtain licenses for work incorporated
within equiptnent as �rt of manufacturing except as may be provided by other
Sections of this Code.
16. Assiunption of LiaUility.
This Section shall not be construed to affect the responsibility or liability
� of any p�rty aaning, operating, controlling or installing the above described
work for damages to persons or property caused by any defect therein; nor
shall the City of Fridley be held as ass�nninq any such liability by reason of
the licensing of persons, ficros or corporations engaged in such work.
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206,08. UTILPl'Y EXC
1. Permit Required.
Before any work is performed which includes cutting � curb or excavation on or
under any street or curbing a permit shall be applied for from the City. The
Public Works Department shall verify the location of the watermain and
sanitary sewer connections before any excavation or grading shall be permitted
on the pranises. The pexmit shall specify the location, width, length and
depth of the necessary excavation. It shall further state the specifications
and condition of public facility restoration. Such specifications shall
require the public facilities to be restored to at least as good a condition
as they were prior to commencement of work, Concrete curb and gutter car any
street patchinq shall be constructed and inspected by the City, unless
specified otherwise.
2. Deposit - Required.
A. Where plans and specifications indicate that proposed work includes
connection to sanitary sewer, watermain, a curb cut ar any other
disruption that may cause damage to the facilities oi the City, the
application for permit shall be accompanied by a two hundred dollar
($200.00) cash deposit as a guarantee that all restoration work will be
completed and City facilities left in an undamaged condition.
B. The requirement of a cash deposit shall not apply to any public
utility corporation franchised to do business within the City,
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3. Maximiun Deposit,
No person shall be required to have more than four hundred dollars ($400.00)
on deposit with the City at any one time by reason of this Section; provic7ed
that such deposit shall be sub�ected to compliance F�ith all the requirements
of this Section as to all building permits issued to such person prior to the
deposit being refunded.
4. Inspections,
A. Sefore any backfilling is done in an e�:cavation approved under this
division the City shall be notified for a review of the conditions of
construction.
B. During and after restoration the City �ngineer or his/her designate
shall inspect the work to assure compliance,
5, Return of Deposit,
7°ne Public Works Dixector shall authoxize refundment of the deposit when
restoration has been completed to satisfactory conpliance �aith this Section.
6. Forfeiture of Deposit,
Any person who fails to complete any of the requirenents shall forfeit to the
City such portion of the deposit as is necessary to �y for having such work
done.
206.09. BUII,DING SITE RDQU��
1. General.
7n add�.tion to the provisions of this Section, all builc7ing site requirements
of the City's Zoning Code Chapter 205 and additions shall be follaaed before a
building permit may be issued.
2. Utilities and Street Required,
No building permit shall be issued for any new construction unless and until
all utilities are installed in the public street ad�acent to the parcel of
land to be improved and the rouqh grading of the ad�acent street has been
completed to the extent that adequate street access to the parcel is
available.
3. Ttailer Prohibitions.
Except in a trailer or mobile home park, the removal of wheels irom any
trailer or the remodeling of a trailer through the construction of a
foundation or the enclosure of the s�ce beiween the base of the trailer and
the ground, or through the construction of addi�ions to provide extra floor
sg�ce will not be considered as conforming with the City's Building Code in
any respect and will therefore be prohibited.
4. Equipnent and Material Storage.
No construction equilanent and/or material pertaininq to construction shall be
stored on any property within the City without a valid building pennit. When
construction is completed and a Certificate of Occupancy has I�een issued, any
construction equipment or materials must be removed within thirty (3D) cdays
from the issuance date on the Certificate of Occu�ncy.
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5. Construction Work Hours.
It shall be unlawful for any person or company acting as a contractor for
p3yment, to engage in the construction of any building, structure or utility
including but not limited to the naking of any excavation, clearing of surface
land and loading or unloading materials, equipment or supplies, anywhere in
the City except between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., Plonday through
Friday and 6etween the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. on Saturdays and legal
holidays. Haaever, such activity shall be lawful if an alternate hours work
permit therefore has kaeen issued by the City upon application in accordance
with requirenents of the �ragraph belaa. It shall be unlawful to engage in
such work or activity on Sunday or any legal holiday unless an alternate hours
work permit for such work has first been issued. Plothing in this Chapter shall
be construed to prevent any work necessary to �revent in�ury to persons or
property at any time.
6. Alternate Hours Work Permit,
Applications for an alternate hours work pernit shall be made in writing to
the Public Works Airector and shall state the name of the applicant and
his/her business address, the locaY.i.on of the proposed work and the reason f-or
seeking a permit to do such work, as well as the estimated time of the
proposed operations. No such permit shall 6e issued excepting �ahere the
public welfare will be harmed by failure to perform the work at the times
indicated.
7. Safeguards.
� Warning barricades and lights shall be maintained whenever necessary for the
protection of pedestrians and traf£ic; and temporary roofs over sidewalks
shall be constructed whenever there is danger from falling articles or
materials to pedestrians.
1. Investigation.
After a building permit has been applied for and prior to the issuance of said
permit, the City shall thoxoughly investigate the exiscing dxainage featuxes
of the property to be used.
2. Obstruction of Natural Drainage Prohibited.
No building pexmit shall be issued f or the construction of any building on
which construction or necessary grading thereto shall obstruct any natural
drainage watenaay.
3. Undrainable Lands,
No building permit shall be issued for the construction of any buildiny upon
ground which cannot be properly drained.
4. Protection of Existing Drainage Installations.
A. Where application is made for a building permit and subsequent
investigation shaas that the property to be occupied by said building is
ad�acent to a portion of a public road or street containirig a drainage
culvert, catch basin, sewer, special ditch or any other artificial
drainage structures used for the purpose of draining said property and/or
� neighl�oring property, the applicant shall specifically agree in writing to
protect these waterways in such a way that they shall not be affected by
_ the proposed building construction or grading work incidental thereto.
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� B. No land shall be altered and no use shall be permitted that results in
water run-off causing flooding, erosion or deposits of minerals on
ad�acent properties. Stoxm�aater run-off from a developed site vaill leave
at no greater rate or lesser quality than the �torrxaater run-off from the
site in an undeveloped condition. Storn�aater run-of-f shall not exceed the
rate of run-off oi the undeveloped land for a 24 hour storm with a 1 year
return frequency, Detention facilities shall be designed for a 24 hour
storm with a 100 year return frequency. All run-off shall be properly
channeled into a storm drain water course, ponding area or other public
facility designed £or that purpose. Any change in grade affecting water
run-off onto an adjacent property must be approved by the City.
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5. Order to Regrade.
7he City may order the applicant to regxade property if existing grade does
not confoxm to any provision of this 5ection, if the grade indicated in the
preliminary plan has not been followed, or if the grade poses a drainage
problem to neighboring properties.
206.11. WATERS, WATIIdaAYS
1. Definition.
As used in this Section, the term waters and/or waterwa�7s shall include all
public watexways as defined by Minnesota Statutes, Section 105.38 and shall
also include all bodies of water, natural or artificial, including ponds,
streams, lakes, swamps and ditches which are a part of or contribute to the
collection, runoff or storage waters within the City or directly or indirectly
affect the collection, transportation, storage or disposal of the storm ancl
surface waters systen in the City.
2. Permit Required.
No person shall cause or permit any waters or waterways to be created, clanuned,
altered, filled, dredged or eliminated, or cause the water level elevation
thereof to be artificially altered without first securing a permit from the
City, State or watershed management organization as appropriate.
Application for Permit.
Applications for permits required by the provisions of this Section shall be
made in writing upon printed forms furnished by the City Clerk.
Scope of Proposed Work.
Applications for permits required by this Section shall be acccm�nied with a
complete and detailed description of the proposed work together with complete
plans and topographical survey map clearly illustrating the proposed work and
its effect upon existing waters and water handling facilities.
5, Fees.
A fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) shall be paid to the City and upon the
filing of an application for a permit tequirec7 by the provisions of this
Section to defray the costs of investigating and consic�ering such application.
206,12. PINALTIES
Any violatton of this Chapter is a misclemeanor and is sub�ect to all penalties
provided for such violations under the provisions of Chapter 901 of this Code.
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� PASSID ADID ADOPTID BY TH� CITY COiINCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 5^1H DAY OF
DECEMBER, 1983.
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OFFICIAL TITLE AND SOL'77MARY
ORDINANCE N0. 794
I. TITLE
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A NFSd CHAP7BR 206 Fi1PITLID "BiIILDING OODE" ArID REPEALING
OLD CHAPPER 206 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE ENTITLID "BUII�DING CODE AND RELATED
PERMIT FEFS" IN ITS ENTIRE'PY.
II. SUL�EtY
THE OOUNCIL OF TH� CITY OF FRIDLEY, MIIQNE'SOTA ORDt1INS:
That the follaaing s�min�ary shall clearly inform the public of the intent and
efiect of changes to the Chapter and shall be published in the official
newsg-�per of the City.
A. BUII,DING OODE OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY.
The follaaing are hereby adopted by reference as the Building Code of the
City of Fridley:
� 1. The 1980 Edition of the State Building Code as amended by the
rules in the State Register dated 2/21/83 which adopts by reference
nine (9) codes.
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2. Certain Appendices, Standards and Supplemental material referenced
in the Minnesota State Building Code,
3. Certain APpendices, Standards and Supplenental material which are
not a mandatory �rt of the [�l�nnesota State Suilding Code.
B. PERMIT FEES
1. Chapter 3 of the Uniform Building Code provides for the issuance
of permits, conduction of inspections and collections of fees, as set
out in the Ordinance in its entirety.
2. Plan Revizw Fees shall be paid at the time of submitting the plans
and specifications for review. Such fee shall be 650 of the building
perrnit fee and will be credited to the building permit fee if a permit
is obtained within 180 days follaaing the completior. date of the plan
revie�v.
3. Electrical Permit fees are due and payable to the City of Fridley
at or before conmencement of the installation. The fee schedule is
set forth in the Ordinance in its entirety.
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OF OCQTPANCY
1. Except for single family residential structures, � Certificate of
Occu�ncy shall be obtained before such structure is used or occupied
or a nonconforming use is improved or enlarged.
2. A certificate of compliance shall be issued to all existing uses
which do not have a certificate of occupancy after all public health,
safety, convenience and general welfare conclitions of the City Code
are met.
3. No permit or license required by the City of Fnclley or other
govermnental agency shall be issued unless the application for such
permit or license is accompanied by proof of the issuance of a
certificate of occu�ncy or certificate of compliance.
D. DRAINFGE ArID GRADING
No building permit will be issued for construction of any building
where any natural drainage watenaay will be obstructed or the ground
cannot be properly drained. If applicable, the applicant must agree
to protect artificial waterways so they will not be affected by the
proposed construction. Ariy change in grade affecting water run-off
onto an ad�acent property must be approved by the City. No land shall
be altered which would result in water run-off causing flooding,
erosion or deposits of minerals on au'�acent properties,
III. NOTICE
'ihis Title and SimmtZry has been published to clearly inforrn the public of the
intent and effect of the City of Fridley Building Chapter. A copy of the
Ordinance, in its entirety, is available for inspection by any person during
regular office hours at the office of the City Clerk and at the Anoka County
Library.
PASSID ADID ADOP'PID BY TfiE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Ff:IDLEY THIS 5TH DAX OF
DECEMBER, 1983.
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First Reading: July 25, 1983
Second Reading: December 5, 1983
Publish: December 14, 1983
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