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Housing inspectors follow an objective checklist of criteria from the Minnesota Uniform Housing j Maintenance Code, Minnesota Building Cone,National Electrical Code, and State Plumbing and Mechanical Codes. A house must comply with the codes that were in effect at the time the home was constructed. Corrections must be made if the deficiency was a violation of the code when the home was built or if the deficiency poses a safety hazard. Life-safety.hazards must be corrected, even if the deficiency was not a code requirement when the home was constructed. Many items, such as ceiling heights,floor area and window size, are exempt from the code if they are considered'built-in deficiencies" and do not present a safety hazard- Is A Certificate Of Compliance A Warrante No. This is only a visual inspection designed as a public service to improve the overall housing quality in St. Louis Park. Housing inspections are not intended for the specific benefit of any individual buyer,seller or renter. The code compliance certificate does not constitute any representation,guarantee or warranty abut the building's condition. The housing inspector does not assume any responsibility or liability in connection with the housing inspection. How Much Does An inspection Cost? When a home is being sold: There is a$50 application-fee paid to the City of St.Louis Park for the Certificate of Housing,Maintenance i Compliance. If no housing code violations ae found, the City will refund the homeowner$25. In addition to the City's fee,the owner must pay for a licensed private housing inspector to conduct the initial housing inspection. This fee is not set by the City;it is a transaction entirely between the owner and'inspector. When a home is being rented: There is a$35 fee paid to the City of St. Louis Park for the Certificate of Mousing Maintenance Compliance. A City housing inspector--not a private inspector--conducts rental property inspections."There is no additional fee paid to other inspectors; however,no refund is available if no violations are found. (There is a different rate structure for rental property owners because rental property changes occupancy more often than homes are sold.) What About Repairs? Repairs must be made before the closing or change of occupancy. If you own and occupy the home,you may do the work yourself. Or,you may hire someone to make the repairs for you. All repairs must.meet City code. Code violations must be corrected even if the home does not sell and is taken off the market. Before beginning the work,please.check with the Inspections Department to see if a permit is needed When repairs are completed, call 924-2588 for a reinspection. Can 1 Appeal A Work Order? Yes-,If you have a question about a work order issued by a:private housing inspector,call that individual for clarification, If the private inspector doesn't answer the question to your satisfaction,then call the City Housing Inspector at 924-2590..The best time to reach the City inspector is between 8 and 9:15 a.m. on weekdays. I after discussing the matter with the City inspector,the issue is not resolved,you may appeal the'-work ordgr4.Decisions are appealed to the Assistant Director of Inspections. All appeals must be in wri ting and; forwarded to the Assistant Director of Inspections at City Hall. The appeal should cite the work order in question,the Code requirement the work order relates to,and the reason for your appeal.