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3 A. MNSPECT Background Since 1987, MNSPECT has been providing comprehensive Designated Building Official and Supplemental/As-Needed Building Safety services for Minnesota communities. MNSPECT’s highly qualified, certified, and experienced team of Building Officials currently provides services to 27 communities. Acting as Designated Building Official for 18 municipalities, we serve a combined population of 72,921 in that capacity. MNSPECT, LLC was formed in 2010. MNSPECT, Inc, the predecessor company to MNSPECT, LLC, was incorporated in 1987 and was originally named Paul Waldron and Associates, Limited. MNSPECT’s many years of successful service to the communities we serve extends to all activities related to the enforcement and administration of the Minnesota State Codes for Accessibility, Building, Electrical, Energy, Fire, Fuel Gas, Industrialized/Modular Building, Manufactured Homes, Mechanical, Plumbing, SSTS (Septic), and Prefabricated Buildings. The State of Minnesota demonstrates its confidence in our qualifications and competencies by granting MNSPECT approval to provide these specialized services, normally provided by the State: 1) Approval from the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry to perform plan review and inspections on Public Buildings and State-Licensed Facilities. 2) Approval from the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Plumbing Plan Review and Inspections Unit to perform plumbing plan review on plumbing systems that serve the public. 3) Approval from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety - State Fire Marshal Division to perform plan review and inspections on fire suppression systems and fire alarm systems. 4) Approval from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety - State Fire Marshal Division to perform State required fire inspections on Minnesota Department of Human Service licensed facilities. These special authorities: a) allow for local oversight of projects, b) optimize construction integrity in the design stages, and c) ensure all permit revenue for these projects of large magnitude stay with the community instead of going to the State. MNSPECT partners with communities to provide the highest level of service for homeowners, building owners, contractors, and the municipality. We work to exceed community goals and standards of service. Our expert knowledge of Minnesota Building Codes, our helpful and professional approach, our commitment to timely service, and our focus on code education is our formula for success. Our motto is: “Helping You Comply with the Code.”