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• <br />BUILDING AND INSPECTIONS <br />Overview: The Building Department is responsible for safeguarding the public health, safety, <br />and general welfare by reviewing and inspecting all new construction, remodeling and repairs in <br />accordance with the State Building Code and City regulations. Staff issues all construction <br />permits, city contractor licenses and Certificates of Occupancy. The Building staff is also <br />responsible for enforcing sign, nuisance, housing maintenance, rental licensing, and land use <br />ordinances. <br />Essential Functions include: <br />CUSTOMER SERVICE <br />Staff provides information to property owners, contractors, and the general public on building <br />code requirements. Staff offers educational material and conducts educational seminars to assist <br />the general public and enhance the public's knowledge of building requirements. <br />PERMITS <br />Staff issues building permits according to MN State Building Code requirements for new <br />construction, residential and commercial improvement projects, and residential and commercial <br />repair. Permit process includes, application review, plan review, fee calculation, contractor license <br />verification and permit issuance. Building plan review is completed to verify conformance with city <br />and state building requirements. Staff processes all fees and escrows associated with permits and <br />retains escrow money until all building requirements are adhered to. <br />PROTECTIVE INSPECTIONS <br />Inspections are scheduled and performed through this department to ensure that all permitted work is <br />completed according to the state building code, federal and state laws, and city ordinances. Staff is <br />responsible for issuing citations for any building code violations and issuing fees accordingly. <br />SSTS PROGRAM <br />Staff is responsible for processing and administering the Subsurface Sewage Treatment System <br />(SSTS) program. There are approximately 1,900 on -site septic systems in the city that must comply <br />with MN Rules. The public education program includes resident handouts and updated information <br />on the city's website. <br />RENTAL HOUSING <br />The city requires licensing and inspection of all multi - family rental units. Staff is responsible for <br />implementing the licensing process and providing annual inspections of all rental housing units. <br />CODE ENFORCEMENT <br />Staff assists in the administration and enforcement of the city's subdivision, zoning, sign, <br />shoreland, flood plain and nuisance ordinances, and administers and enforces sections of the city <br />code pertaining to rental housing and hazardous buildings. <br />9 <br />