Ordinance No. 1123 04-12-1999 ORDINANCE NO. 1123
OFFICIAL TITLE AND SUMMARY
I. Title
AN ORDINANCE RECODIFYING THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE, CHAPTER 206,
ENTITLED `BUILDING CODE", BY AMENDING SECTIONS 206.01.02, 206.01.03,
206.03.01,206.03.03,206.04,206.05.01,AND 206.07.12
II. Summary
The City Council of the City of Fridley does hereby ordain as follows:
That Chapter 206 of the code of ordinances of the City of Fridley, Minnesota, entitled
"Building Code" is hereby amended to adopt by reference the 1997 Minnesota State
Building Code, the 1997 Uniform Building Code, and certain state amended rules and
appendices. The ordinance also adopts the state recommended schedule of fees for building
permits, electrical permits, moving permits, wrecking permits, investigation and inspection
fees. Water and sewer fees and land alteration permit plan check fees are also increased.
III. Notice
This Title and Summary have been published to clearly inform the public of the intent and
effect of the City of Fridley's Building Code. A copy of the ordinance, in its entirety, is
available for inspection by any person during regular business hours at the offices of the city
clerk of the City of Fridley,6431 University Avenue N.E.,Fridley,MN 55432.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THE
12TH DAY OF APRIL, 1999.
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First Reading: March 22, 1999
Second Reading: April 12, 1999
Publication: April 22, 1999
ORDINANCE NO. 1123
AN ORDINANCE RECODIFYING THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE,CHAPTER 206
ENTITLED 'BUILDING CODE",BY AMENDING SECTIONS 206.01.02,206.01.03,
206.03.01,206.03.03,206.04,206.05.01,AND 206.07.12
206.01. BUILDING CODE
1. The Minnesota State Building Code, established pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 16B.59 through 1613.73,
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 1997 Uniform Building Code including Appendix Chapters:
(1)3,Division I,Detention and Correctional Facilities
(2) 12,Division II, Sound Transmission Control.
(3) 15,Reroofing
(4) 16,Division I, Snowload Design
(5)29,Minimum Plumbing Fixtures
(6)31,Division II,Membrane Structures
E. Chapter 1307-Elevators and Related Devices
F. Chapter 1315 - 1996 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
N Chapter 1361 -Industrialized/Modular Building
0. Chapter 1370- Storm Shelters
P. Chapter 4715 -Minnesota Plumbing Code
Q. Chapter 7670 Minnesota Energy Code
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3. Administration Optional Appendices.
The following chapter of the code is adopted without change by the City:
A. Chapter 1305.0020 Subpart 2:
33,Excavation and Grading
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 1997 Edition. The Code shall be enforced within the
incorporated limits of the City and extraterritorial limits permitted by Minnesota Statutes.
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 16B.70 and as provided for in Chapter 1 of the 1997 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.1". (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)
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B. Building Permit Fees. (Ref.901)
TOTAL VALUATION FEE
$ 1.00 to$ 500.00 $23.50
$ 501.00 to$2,000.00 $23.50 for the first $500.00 plus $3.05 for each
additional$100.00 or fraction thereof,to and including$2,000.00
$2,001.00 to$25,000.00 $69.25 for the first $2,000.00 plus $14.00 for each
additional$1,000.00 or fraction thereof,to and including$25,000.00
$25,001.00 to$50,000.00 $391.25 for the first $25,000.00 plus $10.10 for each
additional$1,000.00 or fraction thereof,to and including$50,000.00
$50,001.00 to$100,000.00 $643.75 for the first $50,000.00 plus $7.00 for each
additional$1,000.00 or fraction thereof,to and including$100,000.00
$100,001.00 to$500,000.00 $993.75 for the first $100,000.00 plus $5.60 for each
additional$1,000.00 or fraction thereof,to and including$500,000.00
$500,001.00 to$1,000,000.00 $3,233.75 for the first $500,000.00 plus $4.75 for each
additional$1,000.00 or fraction thereof,to and including$1,000,000.00
$1,000,001.00 and up $5,608.75 for the first$1,000,000.00 plus $3.15 for each
additional$1,000.00 or fraction thereof
Other Inspections and Fees:
Inspections outside of normal business hours $47.00 per hour*
(minimum charge-two hours)
Re-inspection fees assessed under provisions of Section 108.8 $47.00 per hour*
Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated $47.00 per hour*
(minimum charge—one half hour)
Additional plan review required by changes,additions or revisions to $47.00 per hour*
Approved plans (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.
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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
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 of normal business hours. $47.00 per hour*
(minimum charge-two hours)
Re-inspection fees assessed under provisions of Section 108.8 $47.00 per hour*
Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated 47.00 per hour*
(minimum charge—one half hour)
Additional plan review required by changes,additions or revisions to 47.00 per hour*
Approved plans (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
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(2) Commercial
Minimum Fee $25.00
All Work 1.25%of value of appliance
Other Inspections and Fees:
Inspections outside of normal business hours $47.00 per hour*
(minimum charge-two hours)
Re-inspection fees assessed under provisions of Section 108.8 $47.00 per hour*
Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated $47.00 per hour*
(minimum charge—one half hour)
Additional plan review required by changes,additions or revisions to $47.00 per hour*
Approved plans(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 $20.00
Minimum fee for installations requiring two inspections shall be $40.00
(Ref.901)
((2)) Nonresidential. Minimum fee for each separate inspection of an installation,
replacement,alteration or repair limited to one(1)inspection only $25.00
Minimum fee for installations requiring two inspections shall be $50.00
(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 $30.00
For each additional 100 ampere capacity or fraction thereof $ 8.00
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(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 $6.00
For each additional 100 ampere capacity or fraction thereof $4.00
((1)) Maximum fee on a single family dwelling shall not exceed $85.00 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 $35.00 per dwelling
unit for the first 40 units and$30.00 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$2.00 will be made for each lighting standard.
((b)) A charge of$3.00 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.
((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$6.00 per each ten(10)openings or devices of each system plus$.50
for each opening.
(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 re-inspection 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 re-inspection fee of $25.00 for residential and $30.00 for
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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 $32.00 per hour, including travel time, plus $.40 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
$32.00 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 $25.00 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 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
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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 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 $ 20.00
For moving through or 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) hi no case shall the fee charged for any wrecking permit be less than twenty dollars
($20.00).
H. Water and Sewer Fees. (Ref.901)
Hydrant Rental Agreement-Service Charge $50.00
(for use of hydrant only-City does not supply hose or equipment)
Water Usage $ 1.00/1,000 gallons used
Minimum $10.00
Water Taps $400.00 plus cost per square foot for the area to be restored.
Street Patch- First 5 sq.yds $300.00
Over 5 sq.yds $30.00 per sq.yd.
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Temporary Street Patch(Nov. 1 through May 1)
First 5 sq.yd. $400.00
Over 5 sq.yd $40.00
per sq.yd.plus cost of restoration per square foot of area to be restored.
Water Meter Repair-Weekend&Holidays $125.00
Water Connections Permit $25.00
Sewer Connections Permit $25.00
Sewer 0-Dapter $5.00
Inspection Fee for Water/Sewer Line
Repair $40.00
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 $23.50
101 to 1,000 cubic yards $37.00
1,001 to 10,000 cubic yards $49.25
10,001 to 100,000 cubic yards $49.25
for the first 10,000 cubic yards plus$24.50 for each additional 10,000 cubic yards
or fraction thereof.
100,001 to 200,000 cubic yards $269.75
for the first 100,000 cubic yards plus$13.25 for each additional 10,000 cubic yards
or fraction thereof.
200,001 cubic yards or more $402.25
for the first 200,000 cubic yards plus$7.25 for each additional 10,000 cubic yards
or fraction thereof.
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J. Pollution Monitoring Registration Fee.(Ref.929,947)
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 fmal pollution monitoring activity report must be submitted to the City within(30)days
of termination of monitoring activity. (Ref.961)
206.04. INVESTIGATION 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 an investigation fee equal to
the permit fee and shall be subject to all the penal provisions of said Code. (Ref.901)
206.05. REINSPECTION FEE
1. A re-inspection fee of forty seven dollars($47.00)per hour shall be assessed for each inspection or re-
inspection 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 re-inspection 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 re-inspection.
3. Re-inspection 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.
4. Where re-inspection 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
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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 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
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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 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
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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.
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.
All rental property permits shall be obtained by licensed contractors.
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.
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206.08. UTILITY EXCAVATIONS(SEWER&WATER)
1. Permit Required.
Before any work is performed which includes cutting a 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 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
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.
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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 shall 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 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 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.
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3. Undrainable Lands.
No building permit shall be issued for the construction of any building 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 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 alteration permit shall be obtained prior to any changes in grade affecting water
run-off onto an adjacent property.
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.
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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.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 12Th DAY OF
APRIL, 1999.
N CYYJ G v • -MAYOR
ATTEST:
01-/-17j,114/DEB A. SKOGEN-CITY ERK
First Reading: March 22, 1999
Second Reading: April 12, 1999
Publication: April 22, 1999