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Steve Kirchman, Chief Building Official

Steve Kirchman
Chief Building Official

The Building Inspections Department is responsible for plan review, permitting and inspection of all new construction within the City. Our staff consists of the Building Official, four inspectors and two support staff. All our staff have multiple years of experience in the construction industry and code enforcement.

The Edina City Code adopts the Minnesota State Building Code, which in turn adopts the International Building Code, International Residential Code and other codes and standards relating to building construction. 

The purpose of the code is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of all buildings and structures within the City. 

The provisions of the code apply to the construction, alteration, moving, demolition, repair, maintenance and use of any building or structure within the City.

We encourage you to call with any questions about construction projects being considered or already in progress. Our general telephone number is 952-826 0372. Support staff will route calls to the appropriate individuals. Because inspection staff spends most time out of City Hall, it’s more effective to call and set up appointments with inspectors before coming in. 

 

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Alternate Design/Method/Material Application Download the Alternate Design/Method/Material Application.
Building Permit Download the Building Permit Application.
Building Permit Package Download the Building Permit Application with building/site plan requirements, submittal requirements and grading/landscaping certification.
Demolition Permit Download the Demolition Permit Application.
Energy Code Compliance – Category 1 Download the Category 1 Alternate for One & Two Family Dwellings form.
Energy Code Compliance – Chapter 7672 Download the Energy Code Worksheet for One & Two Family Dwellings form.
Grading/Landscaping Certification Application Download the form for Grading/Landscaping Certification.
Mechanical Permit Download the Mechanical Permit Application.
Plumbing Permit Download the Plumbing Permit Application.
Ramp Report Download the Parking Ramp Annual Inspection Report.
Sewer & Water Permit Download the Sewer and Water Permit Application.
Special Structural Testing and Inspection Schedule Download the Special Structural Testing and Inspection Schedule.
Special Structural Testing and Inspection Schedule Guide Download the Special Structural Testing and Inspection Schedule Guide.