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OAK PARK HEIGHTS
14168 Oak Park Boulevard North • Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 • Phone:651/439-4439 • Fax:651/439-0574
July 14, 2020
Randee & Roy Christ
6188 Beach Road. N.
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
Re: Remodeling Inquiry—Work Permits Required
Dear Randee & Roy:
It has been brought to my attention that there may be remodeling work occurring at your home. Based
on observation of construction materials on site, it appears that there may be remodeling work in
process at the residence.
If so, please be advised that the City of Oak Park Heights Ordinance has adopted the Minnesota State
Building Code (including plumbing and electrical) and by its reference the International Residential,
Mechanical, Fuel Gas and Fire Code.
The adoption of these Codes requires inspections to new construction and remodeling/repair projects
(ie: siding, windows, additions, etc.). To facilitate the inspection requirements permits for
construction, plumbing, mechanical, fire protection, and electrical work are required. All permits,
except electrical, are issued by the City of Oak Park Heights. Electrical work permits are obtained from
the MN Dept of Labor and Industry—Electrical Division.
City Ordinance requires that all contractors, who are not required to be licensed by the State of
Minnesota, to obtain a local contractor licensed for their trade. Minnesota Mechanical Contractors
are required to have a MN Mechanical Bond. Homeowners, who reside within the property, may pull
permits for work they are performing on their own.
I have not been contacted for a work permit for remodeling work to your home. Remodeling work
without a permit and subsequent inspection is a violation of City Ordinance and State Law.
If you are doing or having work done at the home, kindly contact me to discuss what is occurring, so
that we can discuss permit needs, if any. Email is fine.
I appreciate your prompt response and look forward to talking with you.
Sincerely,
PLANING & CODE ENFORCEMENT
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Juli- ultman
B ildi g Official
Tree City U.S.A.