Ordinance No. 1052 06-12-1995 ORDINANCE NO. 1052
AN ORDINANCE RECODIFYING THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE,
CHAPTER 206 ENTITLED "BUILDING CODE", BY AMENDING
SECTIONS 206.01.02, 206.01.03, 206.01.04, 206.03.01,
206.03.02, 206.05.01, 206.07.07, AND 206.10.04
206.01. BUILDING CODE
1. The Minnesota State Building Code, established pursuant to Minnesota
Statutes 16B.59 through 16B.73, one copy of which is on file in the
office of the City Clerk of Fridley, Minnesota, is hereby adopted by
reference as the Building Code of the City of Fridley and incorporated
in this Chapter as completely as if set out here in full. (Ref. 901)
2. The following chapters of the Minnesota State Building Code including
the following chapters of Minnesota Rules are adopted by the City:
A. Chapter 1300 - Minnesota Building Code.
B. Chapter 1301 - Building Official Certification.
C. Chapter 1302 - State Building Construction Approvals.
D. Chapter 1305 - Adoption of the 1994 Uniform Building Code
including Appendix Chapters:
(1) 3, Division I, Detention and Correctional Facilities
(2) 12, Division II, Sound Transmission Control.
(3) 29, Minimum Plumbing Fixtures
E. Chapter 1307 - Elevators and Related Devices
F. Chapter 1315 - 1993 National Electrical Code
G. Chapter 1325 - Solar Energy Systems
H. Chapter 1330 - Fallout Shelters
I. Chapter 1335 - Floodproofing Regulations
J. Chapter 1340 - Facilities for the Handicapped
K. Chapter 1346 - Minnesota 1991 Uniform Mechanical Code
L. Chapter 1350 - Manufactured Homes
M. Chapter 1360 - Prefabricated Buildings
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N. Chapter 1365 - Snow Loads
0. Chapter 1370 - Storm Shelters
P. Chapter 4715 - Minnesota Plumbing Code
Q. Minnesota Energy Code
3. Administration Optional Appendices.
The following chapters of the code are adopted without change by the
City:
A. Chapter 1305.0020 Subpart 2:
(1) 15, Reroofing
(2) 19, Exposed Residential Concrete
(3) 31, Division II, Membrane Structures
(4) 33, Excavation and Grading
B. UBC Appendix Chapters 15, 12, Division 1, 25, 38, 55, and 70
C. Chapter 1335 - Floodproofing Regulations, Parts 1335.0200 to
1335.3100, and FPR Sections 200.2 to 1405.3 (Ref. 961)
4. Organization and Enforcement.
A. The organization of the Building Division and enforcement of the
code shall be as established by Chapter 1 of the Uniform Building
Code 1994 Edition. The Code shall be enforced within the
incorporated limits of the City and extraterritorial limits
permitted by Minnesota Statutes, 1994.
B. The Building Inspection Division shall be the Building Code
Department of the City of Fridley. The Administrative authority
shall be a State Certified Building Official. (Minnesota Statute
16B.65)
C. The City Manager shall be the Appointing Authority and designate
the Building Official for the jurisdiction of Fridley. (Ref. 961)
206.02. CONFLICTS
In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this Code adopted by
the provisions of this Chapter and applicable provisions of State law, rules
or regulations, the latter shall prevail.
206.03. PERMITS AND FEES
1. The issuance of permits, and collection of fees shall be as authorized
in Minnesota Statute 16B.62 subdivision 1 and as provided for in Chapter
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1 of the 1994 Uniform Building Code and Minnesota rules parts 1305.0106
and 1305.0107. Section 107.3, is amended to read ". . .except on
occupancy groups R-3 and U.l" . (Ref. 901)
2. Violations and Penalties. A violation of the code is a misdemeanor
(Minnesota Statute 16B.69)
3. The fee schedules shall be as follows:
A. Plan Review Fees.
(1) When a plan or other data are submitted for review, a plan
review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and
specifications for review.
(2) Where plans are incorporated or changed so as to require
additional plan review an additional plan review fee shall
be charged.
(3) Applications for which no permit is issued within 180 days
following the date of application shall expire by limitation
and plans and other data submitted for review may thereafter
be returned or destroyed. The building official may extend
the time for action by the applicant once for a period not
exceeding 180 days upon request by the applicant.
(4) The plan review fee shall be 65 percent (65%) of the
building permit fee and shall be credited to the building
permit plan check fee if a permit is obtained within 180
days following the completion date of plan review. (Ref.
901)
B. Building Permit Fees. (Ref. 901)
TOTAL VALUATION FEE
$ 1.00 to $ 500.00 $ 22.00
$ 501.00 to $2,000.00 $ 22.00 for the first $500.00
plus $2.75 for each additional $100.00 or fraction thereof, to and
including $2,000.00
$ 2,001.00 to $25,000.00 $ 63.00 for the first
$2,000.00 plus $12.50 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof,
to and including $25,000.00
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00 $ 352.00 for the first
$25,000.00 plus $9.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof,
to and including $50,000.00
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00 $ 580.00 for the first
$50,000.00 plus $6.25 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof,
to and including $100,000.00
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$100,001.00 to $500,000.00 $ 895.00 for the first
$100,000.00 plus $5.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction
thereof, to and including $500,000.00
$500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00 $2,855.00 for the first
$500,000.00 plus $4.25 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction
thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00
$1,000,001.00 and up $4,955.00 for the first
$1,000,000.00 plus $2.75 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction
thereof
Other Inspections and Fees:
Inspections outside normal business hours.$ 42.00 per hour* (minimum
charge - two hours)
Reinspection fees assessed under provisions of Section 108.8
$ 42.00 per hour*
Inspections for which no fee is specifically
indicated $ 42.00 per hour* (minimum
charge - one-half hour)
Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to
approved plans. .$ 42.00 per hour* (minimum charge - one-half hour)
*Or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is the
greatest. This cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment,
hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employees involved.
For use of outside consultants for plan checking and inspections, or
both Actual Costs**
Residential Mobile Home Installation $ 30.00
Surcharge On Residential Building Permits. A surcharge of $5.00 shall
be added to the permit fee charged for each residential building permit
that requires a State licensed residential contractor.
**Actual costs include administrative and overhead costs.
C. Plumbing Permit Fees. (Ref. 901)
FEE
Minimum Fee $ 20.00
Each Fixture $ 7.00
Old Opening, New Fixture $ 4.00
Beer Dispenser $ 5.00
Blow Off Basin $ 7.00
Catch Basin $ 7.00
Rain Water Leader $ 7.00
Sump or Receiving Tank $ 7.00
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Water Treating Appliance $ 10.00
Water Heater-Electric $ 7.00
Water Heater-Gas . . .$ 10.00
Backflow Preventer $ 15.00
OTHER 1-1/2% of value of
fixture or appliance
Other Inspections and Fees:
Inspections outside normal business hours.$ 42.00 per hour* (minimum
charge - two hours)
Reinspection fees assessed under provisions of Section
108.8 $ 42.00 per hour*
Inspections for which no fee is specifically
indicated $ 42.00 per hour* (minimum
charge - one-half hour)
Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to
approved plans $ 42.00 per hour* (minimum charge -
one-half hour)
*Or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is the
greatest. This cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment,
hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employees involved.
For use of outside consultants for plan checking and inspections, or
both Actual Costs**
**Actual costs include administrative and overhead costs.
D. Mechanical Permit Fees. (Ref. 901)
FEE
(1) Residential
Minimum Fee. $ 25.00
Furnace $ 30.00
Gas Range $ 10.00
Gas Dryer $ 10.00
Gas Piping $ 10.00
Air Conditioning $ 25.00
OTHER 1% of value
of appliance
(2) Commercial
Minimum Fee $ 25.00
All Work 1 25% of value
of appliance
Other Inspections and Fees:
Inspections outside normal business hours. .$ 42.00 per hour* (minimum
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charge - two hours)
Reinspection fees assessed under provisions of Section
108.8 $ 42.00 per hour*
Inspections for which no fee is specifically
indicated $ 42.00 per hour* (minimum
charge - one-half hour)
Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to
approved plans $ 42.00 per hour* (minimum charge -
one-half hour)
*Or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is the
greatest. This cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment,
hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employees involved.
For use of outside consultants for plan checking and inspections, or
both Actual Costs**
**Actual costs include administrative and overhead costs.
E. Electrical Permit 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
forwarded with the request for inspection.
(2) Fee Schedule
Fees shall be paid according to the following schedule:
(a) Minimum Fees.
((1)) Residential. Minimum fee for each separate
inspection of an installation, replacement, alteration
or repair limited to one (1) inspection only. . . .$
15.00. Minimum fee for installations requiring two
inspections shall be $ 30.00.
(Ref. 901)
((2)) Nonresidential. Minimum fee for each separate
inspection of an installation, replacement, alteration
or repair limited to one (1) inspection only. . . .$
20.00. Minimum fee for installations requiring two
inspections shall be $ 40.00.
(b) Services, changes of services, temporary services,
additions, alterations or repairs on either primary or
secondary services shall be computed separately.
0 to and including 200 ampere capacity
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$ 25.00.
For each additional 100 ampere capacity or fraction
thereof $ 5.00.
(c) Circuits, installations, additions, alterations or
repairs of each circuit or subfeeder shall be computed
separately including circuits fed from subfeeders and
including the equipment served, except as provided for
in (a) through (i) .
0 to and including 100 ampere
capacity $ 5.00.
For each additional 100 ampere capacity or fraction
thereof $ 3.00.
((1)) Maximum fee on a single family dwelling shall
not exceed $75.00 if not over 200 ampere capacity.
This includes service, feeders, circuits, fixtures and
equipment. This maximum fee includes not more than
four (4) inspections. (Ref. 901)
((2)) Maximum fee on an apartment 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.
The fee for the service and feeders in an apartment
building shall be in accordance with 2b and 2c of the
schedule, and shall be added to the fee for circuits
in individual apartments. The maximum fee for an
apartment applies only to the circuits in the
apartment. A two-family unit (duplex) maximum fee per
unit as per single family dwelling. (Ref. 901)
((3)) The maximum number of 0 to 100 ampere circuits
to be paid on any one athletic field lighting standard
is ten (10) . (Ref. 901)
((4)) The fee for mobile homes shall be in accordance
with 2b and 2c of the fee schedule. (Ref. 901)
((5)) 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 made for each
traffic signal standard. Circuits originating
within the standard will not be used when
computing the fee.
((6)) In addition to the above fees, all transformers
and generators for light, heat and power shall be
computed separately at $5.00 per unit plus $3.00 per
10-Kilovolt amperes or fraction thereof. The maximum
fee for any transformer or generator in this category
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is $40.00. (Ref. 901)
((7)) In addition to the above fees, all transformers
for signs and outline lighting shall be computed at
$5.00 per unit. (Ref. 901)
((8)) In addition to the above fees (unless included
in the maximum fee filed by the initial installer)
remote control, signal circuits and circuits of less
than 50 volts shall be computed at $5.00 per each ten
(10) openings or devices of each system plus $2.00
for each additional ten (10) or fraction thereof.
(d) For the review of plans and specifications of proposed
installations, there shall be a minimum fee of
$100.00, up to and including $30,000 of electrical
estimate, plus 1/10 of 1% of any amount in excess of
$30,000 to be paid by persons or firms requesting the
review.
(e) When reinspection is necessary to determine whether
unsafe conditions have been corrected and such
conditions are not subject to an appeal pending before
the Board or any court, a reinspection fee of $15.00
for residential and $20.00 for nonresidential, may be
assessed in writing by the inspector. (Ref. 901)
(f) For inspections not covered herein, or for requested
special inspections or services, the fee shall be
$25.00 per hour, including travel time, plus $.25 per
mile traveled, plus the reasonable cost of equipment
or material consumed. This Section is also applicable
to inspection of empty conduits and such other jobs as
determined by the City. (Ref. 901)
(g) For inspection of transient projects including but not
limited to carnivals and circuses, the inspection fees
shall be computed as follows: (Ref. 901)
((1)) Power supply units, according to 2B of the
schedule. A like fee will be required on power supply
units at each engagement during the season, except
that a fee of $25.00 per hour will be charged for
additional time spent by the inspector, if the power
supply is not ready for inspection at the time and
date specified on the request for inspection as
required by law. (Ref. 901)
((2)) Rides, devices, or concessions, shall be
inspected at their first appearance of the season and
the inspection fee shall be $15.00 per unit. In
addition to the fee for the power supply units, there
shall be a general inspection for each engagement
during the season at the hourly rate, with a two hour
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minimum. In addition to the above fees, inspections
required on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays or after
regular business hours will be at the hourly rate,
including travel time. An owner of a migratory
amusement enterprise shall notify the inspector and
make application for inspection a minimum of 14 days
before its engagement in Fridley. When the inspector
is not notified at least 48 hours in advance, a charge
of $100.00 will be made in addition to all required
fees.
(h) For purposes of interpretation of the provisions of
this Chapter, the most recently published edition of
the National Electrical Code shall be prima facie
evidence of the definitions, 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 $25.00. Reinforcing steel for swimming
pools requires a rough-in inspection.
(3) Minor Repair Work Defined. Minor repair work as used in
Minnesota Statutes, Section 326.244 shall mean the
adjustment or repair and replacement of worn or defective
parts of electrical fixtures, switches, receptacles and
other equipment provided that such minor repairs are made in
compliance with accepted standards of construction for
safety to life and property as defined in Minnesota
Statutes, Section 326.243 and do not require replacement of
the wiring to them. The City's inspectors or agents may
inspect any such minor repairs at the request of the owner
or person making such repairs.
(4) Condemnation of Hazardous Installations. When an electrical
inspector finds that a new installation or part of a new
installation that is not energized is not in compliance with
accepted standards of construction as required by Minnesota
Statutes, Section 326.243 Safety Standards of the Minnesota
Electrical Act, the inspector shall, if the installation or
the noncomplying part thereof is such as to seriously and
proximately endanger human life and property if it was to be
energized, order with the approval of the Building
Inspector, immediate condemnation of the installation or
noncomplying part. When the person responsible for making
the installation condemned hereunder is notified, they shall
promptly proceed to make the corrections cited in the
condemnation order. (Ref. 901)
(5) Disconnection of Hazardous Installation: 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, Section 326.243 Safety Standards of the Minnesota
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Electrical Act, the inspector shall, if the installation or
the noncomplying part thereof is such as to seriously and
proximately endanger human life and property, order
immediate disconnection of the installation or noncomplying
part. When the person responsible for making the
installation ordered disconnected hereunder is notified,
they shall promptly proceed to make the corrections cited in
this disconnect order. (Ref. 901)
(6) Corrections of Noncomplying Installations. When a
noncomplying installation whether energized or not, is not
proximately dangerous to human life and property, the
inspector shall issue a correction order, ordering the owner
or contractor to make the installation comply with accepted
standards of construction for safety to life and property,
noting specifically what changes are required. The order of
the inspector 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 building shall be in
accordance with the following schedule:
For Principle Building into City $ 300.00
For Accessory Building into City $ 42.00
For Moving any building out of City $ 80.00
For moving through/within the City $ 20.00
G. Wrecking Permit Fee.
(1) For any permit for the wrecking of any building or portion
thereof, the fee charged for each such building 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
thereof.
(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 ($500.00) or fraction thereof.
(3) In no case shall the fee charged for any wrecking permit be
less than fifteen dollars ($15.00) .
H. Water and Sewer Fees. (Ref. 901)
Hydrant Rental Agreement - Service Charge. .$35.00 (for use of
hydrant or for hose/equipment use) Water Usage $ 1.00/
1,000 gallons used - Minimum $10.00, plus Refundable Deposit on
Equipment equal to replacement cost of equipment.
Water Taps $ 300.00 plus cost of
materials.
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Street Patch - First 5 sq. yds $ 300.00
Over 5 sq. yds $ 30.00 per sq.yd.
Temporary Street Patch (Nov. 1 thru May 1)
First 5 sq. yds $ 200.00
Over 5 sq. yds $ 20.00
per sq. yd.
Water Meter Repair-Weekend/Holidays. .$ 75.00
Water Connections Permit $ 15.00
Sewer Connections Permit $ 25.00
Sewer 0-Dapter $ 5.00
Inspection Fee for Water/Sewer Line
Repair $ 25.00
I. Land Alterations, Excavating, or Grading Fees including
Conservation Plan Implementation Fees. (Ref. 901, 1012)
50 cubic yards or less $ 40.00
51 to 100 cubic yards $ 47.50
101 to 1,000 cubic yards $ 47.50 for the first 100
cubic yards plus $10.50 for each additional 100 cubic yards or
fraction thereof.
1,001 to 10,000 cubic yards $ 167.00 for the first 1,000
cubic yards plus $9.00 for each additional 1,000 cubic yards or
fraction thereof.
10,001 to 100,000 cubic yards $ 273.00 for the first 10,000
cubic yards plus $40.50 for each additional 10,000 cubic yards or
fraction thereof.
100,001 cubic yards or more $ 662.50 for the first
100,000 cubic yards plus $22.50 for each additional 100,000 cubic
yards or fraction thereof.
Land Alteration Plan-Checking Fees:
50 cubic yards or less No Fee
51 to 100 cubic yards $ 15.00
101 to 1,000 cubic yards $ 22.50
1,001 to 10,000 cubic yards $ 30.00
10,001 to 100,000 cubic yards $ 30.00 for the first 10,000
cubic yards plus $15.00 for each additional 10,000 cubic yards or
fraction thereof.
100,001 to 200,000 cubic yards $ 165.00 for the first
100,000 cubic yards plus $9.00 for each additional 10,000 cubic
yards or fraction thereof.
200,001 cubic yards or more $ 255.00 for the first
200,000 cubic yards plus $4.50 for each additional 10,000 cubic
yards or fraction thereof.
J. Pollution Monitoring Registration Fee. (Ref. 929, 947)
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(1) Each pollution monitoring location shall require a site map,
description and length of monitoring time requested. (For
matter of definition pollution monitoring location shall
mean each individual tax parcel. ) There shall be an initial
application and plan check fee of Twenty Five Dollars ($25) .
(2) The applicant for a Pollution Control Registration shall
provide the City with a hold harmless statement for any
damages or claims made to the City regarding location,
construction, or contaminates.
(3) An initial registration fee of Fifty Dollars ($50) is due
and payable to the City of Fridley at or before commencement
of the installation.
(4) An annual renewal registration fee of Fifty Dollars ($50)
and annual monitoring activity reports for all individual
locations must be made on or before September first of each
year. If renewal is not filed on or before October first of
each year the applicant must pay double the fee.
(5) A final pollution monitoring activity report must be
submitted to the City within (30) days of termination of
monitoring activity. (Ref. 961)
206.04. DOUBLE FEES
Should any person begin work of any kind such as hereinbefore set forth, or
for which a permit from the Building Code Department 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, they shall, when subsequently securing such
permit, be required to pay double the fees provided for such permit and shall
be subject to all the penal provisions of said Code. (Ref. 901)
206.05. REINSPECTION FEE
1. A reinspection fee of forty two dollars ($42.00) per hour shall be
assessed for each inspection or reinspection when such portion of work
for which the inspection is called for is not complete or when
corrections called for are not made. (Ref. 901)
2. This Section is not to be interpreted as requiring reinspection fees the
first time a job is rejected for failure to comply with 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 failure to provide access on the date and
time for which inspection is requested, or for deviating from plans
requiring the approval of the Building Official.
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4. Where reinspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of
the work will be performed until the required fees have been paid.
(Ref. 961)
206.06. CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
1. Except for single family residential structures, a Certificate of
Occupancy 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
used or occupied. A temporary Certificate of Occupancy may be
issued when the building is approved for occupancy but the outside
development is partially uncompleted. (Ref. 901)
B. Or before any nonconforming use is improved or enlarged.
2. Application for a Certificate of Occupancy shall be made to the City
when the structure or use is ready for occupancy and within ten (10)
days thereafter the City shall inspect such structure or use and if
found to be in conformity with all provisions of this Chapter, shall
sign and issue a Certificate of Occupancy.
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 general
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 of such governmental agency, unless the application
for such permit or license is accompanied by proof of the issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Compliance.
5. Change in Occupancy:
A. The City will be notified of any change in ownership 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 will be issued after
notification. A thirty-five dollar ($35.00) fee will be assessed
for this certificate.
6. Existing Structure or Use:
A. In the case of a structure or use established, altered, enlarged
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.
B. Whenever an inspection of an existing structure or use is required
for issuance of a new Certificate of Occupancy, a thirty-five
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dollar ($35.00) fee will be charged. If it is found that such
structure or use does not conform to the applicable requirements,
the structure or use shall not be occupied until such time as the
structure or use is again brought into compliance with such
requirements.
206.07. CONTRACTOR'S LICENSES
1. It is deemed in the interest of the public and the residents of the City
of Fridley that the work involved in building alteration 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 with the applicable codes
of the City of Fridley.
2. The permits which the Building Inspector is authorized to issue under
this Code shall be issued only to individuals, firms or corporations
holding a license issued by the City for work to be performed under the
permit, except as hereinafter noted.
3. Requirements.
Application for license shall be made to the Building Code Department and such
license shall be granted by a majority vote of the Council upon proof of the
applicant's qualifications thereof, willingness to comply with the provisions
of the City Code, filing of certificates evidencing the holding of public
liability insurance in the limits of $50,000 per person, $100,000 per accident
for bodily injury, and $25,000 for property damages and certificates of
Worker's Compensation insurance as required by State law and if applicable,
list a Minnesota State Tax Identification number. (Ref. 901)
4. Fee.
The fee for each license required by the provision of this Section shall be
thirty-five dollars ($35.00) per year.
5. Expiration.
All licenses issued under the provisions of this Section shall expire on April
30th, following the date of issuance unless sooner revoked or forfeited. If a
license granted hereunder is not renewed previous to its expiration then all
rights granted by such license shall cease and any work performed after the
expiration of the license shall be in violation of this Code.
6. Renewal.
Persons renewing their license issued under this Section after the expiration
date shall be charged the full annual license fee. No prorated license fee
shall be allowed.
7. Specific Trades Licensed.
Licenses shall be obtained by every person engaging in the following
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businesses or work in accordance with the applicable Chapters of the City of
Fridley.
A. General contractors in the business of nonresidential building
construction and residential contractors with an exempt card from
the State.
B. Masonry and brick work.
C. Roofing.
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, basements, sewer
and water line installations.
I. Wrecking of buildings.
J. Sign erection, construction and repair, including billboards and
electrical signs.
K. Blacktopping and asphalt work.
L. Chimney sweeps.
8. Employees and Subcontractors.
A license granted to a general contractor under this Section shall include the
right to perform all of the work included in the general contract. Such
license shall include any or all of the persons performing the work which is
classified and listed in this Code providing that each person performing such
work is in the regular employ and qualified under State law and the provisions
of this Building Code to perform such work. In these cases, the general
contractor shall be responsible for all of the work so performed.
Subcontractors on any work shall be required to comply with the Sections of
this Code pertaining to license, insurance, permit, etc. , for their particular
type of work. (Ref. 901)
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, whose work is found to
be improper or defective or so unsafe as to jeopardize life or property
providing the person holding such license is given twenty (20) days notice and
granted 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 fail or
refuse to appear at the said hearing, their license will be automatically
suspended or revoked five (5) days after date of hearing.
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10. Time of Suspension.
When 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. Revocation, 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.
12. Permit to Homeowner.
The owner of any single family property may perform work on property which the
owner occupies so long 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 who possess valid State licenses issued by the State of
Minnesota shall not be required to obtain a license from the City; they shall,
however be required to file proof of the existence of a valid State license
together with proof of satisfactory Worker's Compensation and Public Liability
insurance coverage. (Ref. 901)
14. Public Service Corporations Excepted.
Public service corporations shall not be required to obtain licenses for work
upon or in connection with their own property except as may be provided by
other Chapters.
15. Manufacturers Excepted.
Manufacturers shall not be required to obtain licenses for work incorporated
within equipment as part of manufacturing except as may be provided by other
Sections of this Code.
16. Assumption of Liability.
This Section shall not be construed to affect the responsibility or liability
of any party owning, 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 assuming any such liability by reason of
the licensing of persons, firms or corporations engaged in such work.
206.08. UTILITY EXCAVATIONS (SEWER & WATER)
1. Permit Required.
Before any work is performed which includes cutting a curb or excavation on or
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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 premises. The permit 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 or any
street patching 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 or
any other disruption that may cause damage to the facilities of
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.
3. Maximum 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; provided
that such deposit shall be subjected to compliance with all the requirements
of this Section as to all building permits issued to such person prior to the
deposit being refunded.
4. Inspections.
A. Before any backfilling is done in an excavation approved under
this division the City shall be notified for a review of the
conditions of construction.
B. During and after restoration the City Engineer or a designated
agent shall inspect the work to assure compliance. (Ref. 901)
5. Return of Deposit.
The Public Works Director shall authorize refundment of the deposit when
restoration has been completed to satisfactory compliance with this Section.
6. Forfeiture of Deposit.
Any person who fails to complete any of the requirements shall forfeit to the
City such portion of the deposit as is necessary to pay for having such work
done.
206.09. BUILDING SITE REQUIREMENTS
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1. General.
In addition to the provisions of this Section, all building site requirements
of the City's Zoning Code Chapter 205 and additions shall be followed 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 adjacent to the parcel of
land to be improved and the rough grading of the adjacent street has been
completed to the extent that adequate street access to the parcel is
available.
3. Trailer Prohibitions.
Except in a trailer or mobile home park, the removal of wheels from any
trailer or the remodeling of a trailer through the construction of a
foundation or the enclosure of the space between the base of the trailer and
the ground, or through the construction of additions to provide extra floor
space will not be considered as conforming with the City's Building Code in
any respect and will therefore be prohibited.
4. Equipment and Material Storage.
No construction equipment and/or material pertaining to construction shall be
stored on any property within the City without a valid building permit. When
construction is completed and a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued, any
construction equipment or materials must be removed within thirty (30) days
from the issuance date on the Certificate of Occupancy.
5. Construction Work Hours.
It sh'll be unlawful for any person or company acting as a contractor for
payment, to engage in the construction of any building, structure or utility
including but not limited to the making 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. , Monday through
Friday and between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. on Saturdays and legal
holidays. However, such activity shall be lawful if an alternate hours work
permit therefore has been issued by the City upon application in accordance
with requirements of the paragraph below. 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. Nothing in this Chapter shall
be construed to prevent any work necessary to prevent injury to persons or
property at any time.
6. Alternate Hours Work Permit.
Applications for an alternate hours work permit shall be made in writing to
the Public Works Director and shall state the name of the applicant and the
business address, the location of the proposed work and the reason for seeking
a permit to do such work, as well as the estimated time of the proposed
operations. No such permit shall be issued excepting where the public welfare
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will be harmed by failure to perform the work at the times indicated.
III 7. Safeguards.
Warning barricades and lights shall be maintained whenever necessary for the
protection of pedestrians and traffic; and temporary roofs over sidewalks
shall be constructed whenever there is danger from falling articles or
materials to pedestrians.
206.10. DRAINAGE AND GRADING
1. Investigation.
After a building permit has been applied for and prior to the issuance of said
permit, the City shall thoroughly investigate the existing drainage features
of the property to be used.
2. Obstruction of Natural Drainage Prohibited.
No building permit shall be issued for the construction of any building on
which construction or necessary grading thereto shall obstruct any natural
drainage waterway.
3. Undrainable Lands.
No building permit shall be issued for the construction of any building upon
III ground which cannot be properly drained.
4. Protection of Existing Drainage Installations.
A. Where application is made for a building permit and subsequent
investigation shows that the property to be occupied by said
building is adjacent to a portion of a public road or street
containing a drainage culvert, catch basin, sewer, special ditch
or any other artificial drainage structures used for the purpose
of draining said property and/or neighboring 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.
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 adjacent properties. Stormwater run-off from a
developed site will leave at no greater rate or lesser quality
than the stormwater run-off from the site in an undeveloped
condition. Stormwater run-off shall not exceed the rate of
run-off of 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 for that purpose. A land
III alteration permit shall be obtained prior to any changes in grade
affecting water run-off onto an adjacent property.
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5. Order to Regrade.
The City may order the applicant to regrade property if existing grade does
not conform to any provision of this Section, 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, WATERWAYS
1. Definition.
As used in this Section, the term waters and/or waterways shall include all
public waterways 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 and
surface waters system in the City.
2. Permit Required.
No person shall cause or permit any waters or waterways to be created, dammed,
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.
3. 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.
4. Scope of Proposed Work.
Applications for permits required by this Section shall be accompanied 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 required by the provisions of this
Section to defray the costs of investigating and considering such application.
206.12. PENALTIES
Any violation of this Chapter is a misdemeanor and is subject to all penalties
provided for such violations under the provisions of Chapter 901 of this Code.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 12TH DAY OF
JUNE, 1995.
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WILLIAM J. NEE - MAYOR
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W ILLIAM CHAMPA - CITY C EK
First Reading: May 8, 1995
Second Reading: June 12, 1995
Publication: June 20, 1995