The City of Maple Plain contracts its Building Inspection Services with METRO WEST INSPECTION SERVICES, INC. of Loretto, Minnesota.
The Building Inspection Department is responsible for the application and enforcement of the building codes and related ordinances regulating construction, alterations and the use of buildings within the city.
A complete building permit application is required for any type of construction or improvement to a building. The City of Maple Plain requires that a permit be approved by the city inspector before any work commences.
A building permit is required for ALL of the following:
Dependent on the type of permit, the permit fees will either be a fixed fee or a fee based on valuation. Fees are listed in the Fee Schedule (PDF) . Fixed fee permits cost $100 plus a $1 state surcharge. Valuation permits are based on the 1997 Uniform Building Code Fee Schedule + 15%. For a rough estimate of your valuation permit you can view the Valuation Permit Fee Schedule (PDF) .
Below is a chart that is a guide to whether the permit you are seeking is a fixed fee permit or a valuation permit. If you are unsure, please call City Hall to confirm at 763-479-0515.
Fixed Fee
The following residential permits and commercial permits if project value is less than $2,500 cost $100 plus a $1 state surcharge.
*Demolition costs $200 for Commercial Buildings and $500 for Industrial Buildings
Valuation
All types of permits not listed under the fixed fee category are valuation permits. This including permits for construction, alteration, commercial plumbing and mechanical, and permanent signage. A $100 application fee is required before the application will be reviewed by the Building Official.
Inspections can be arranged by contacting Metro West Inspection Services at 763-479-1720. Please allow 24 hours notice and indicate the type of inspection, address, and permit number when calling.
The State of Minnesota provides electrical inspections for all projects with the City of Maple Plain. The State Electrical Inspector for Maple Plain is David Hucky. For all questions regarding electrical inspections you can reach David Hucky at 952-442-2761.