Inspections

Inspections Department

The Inspections Department employs 19 full-time staff members. The department employs inspectors with specialties in building, housing and health codes as well as service counter technicians and administrators.
This department is responsible for

• Issuing permits for construction (for .pdf permits, click here)
• Inspecting remodeling and new construction for compliance with the building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical system standards in the Minnesota State Building Code.
• Educating operators of food service institutions and swimming pools about applicable community health practices and inspecting these operations for compliance with the Minnesota Health Code
• Inspecting homes and commercial buildings prior to sale to ensure property in St. Louis Park is in good condition
• Licensing restaurants, hotels, dogs, tobacco sales and mechanical contractors
• Enforcing sections of the City Code relating to nuisances and zoning.
• Inspecting St. Louis Park's 7,000 multi-family rental units and 600 one and two family non-owner occupied units on a bi-annual schedule.

For more information on permits click here.