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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-05-02 Ltr to Unit Owner Re Permits & License RequirementsOAK PARK HEIGHTS May 2, 2022 Mr. Brian Michael 120 S 3`d St. Stillwater, MN 55082 Re: 14820 57`h St. N, Oak Park Heights — Units B3 and B4 Dear Mr. Michael, Thank you for your call this past week. I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you. Please reach out anytime if you think I may be of assistance. As promised, I did verify the licensing requirement for electrical work performed to rental units and found that a properly Minnesota State licensed contractor must secure any electrical permits for work being done in non - owner -occupied residences. This applies to both single and multi -unit rental properties. It is illegal for a non - licensed owner to do electrical work on manufactured structures or in/on property that is rented, leased or occupied by others. Electrical work performed within the City of Oak Park Heights should have a work permit secured through the MN Dept. of Labor and Industry and inspected by their assigned inspector to our region. Similar regulations apply to plumbing, wherein a properly Minnesota State licensed contractor must secure any p!umbing permits for work being done in non -owner -occupied residences. This applies to both single and multi -unit rental properties. It is illegal for a non -licensed owner to do plumbing work in/on property that is rented, leased or occupied by others. Plumbing permits shall be applied for with and inspected by the City of Oak Park Heights. Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning work permits shall be secured by an HVAC contractor who is properly bonded with the State of Minnesota. A local City of Oak Park Heights mechanical contractor license is required. Mechanical/HVAC permits shall be applied for with and inspected by the City of Oak Park Heights. Building/Remodeling work permits for work being done in non -owner -occupied residences, both single and multi- unit rental properties as well as to the building structure or common elements shall be secure. A local City of Oak Park Heights commercial general contractor license is required. Building/Remodeling permits shall be applied for with and inspected by the City of Oak Park Heights. Property records show no record of permits requested or issued to units B-3 or B-4 since the construction of the building. I am happy to help you with your permit questions/needs and remind you that per our conversation, visits and/or inspections to your units shall be made with you in attendance. Sincerely, Juli ultman Buil g Of, c: Eric Johnson, City Administrator Tree City U.S.A.