All-Inclusive New House

Permits must be submitted by the responsible contractor and approved prior to beginning any work. State and Local licensing requirements apply to all contractors.

Submittals

• All-Inclusive Building permit application
• Certificate of Survey
• Full Construction plan set
• Braced Wall plan with calculations
• Energy Code Compliance Certificate, Schedule S & J
• Window, Door, and Skylight Schedule
• Roof truss design certification specs 
• Floor truss design certification specs 
• Beam/Header Calculations
• Electrical permit application
• Lawn Irrigation permit application (if applicable)

Note: If the applicant does not submit all the above required supporting information at the time of application, the application is incomplete and may not be accepted into the review process.

Water Meters (3/4”) are included with the building permit.  After payment of the permit the meter can be picked up at Public Works: 1225 Progress Dr, Hastings.  (651) 480-6185 

Required Inspections (as applicable)

Inspections must be scheduled 24 hours prior to the requested time.  To schedule, call the department of building safety office 8-4:30 M-F, (651) 480-2342.  Inspections can also be requested via email: Building@hastingsmn.gov 

• Footing: Prior to pouring concrete
• Poured wall
• Foundation
• Top of Block
• Sewer & Water
• Plumbing Underground
• Poly/Radon
• Sheathing/Braced Wall-truss/floor connections must be complete
• Water Resistive Barrier (photos acceptable)
• Lath
• Ice/Water (photos acceptable)
• Plumbing rough-in
• Mechanical rough-in & Gas line
• Electrical rough-in
• Framing: after all rough-in inspections are approved
• Fireplace
• Insulation/vapor barrier: after approved framing inspection
• Sheetrock/Interior braced wall
• Flood test (24 hr) for tile shower base
• Plumbing final with PVB test results 
• Mechanical final
• Electrical final
• Final grade
• Building final

Certificate of Survey Requirements

An original copy of the Certificate of Survey from a MN licensed surveyor is required for all new development, including expansions of existing buildings. The Certificate of Survey must be submitted in an electronic PDF format.  

The Certificate of Survey shall reference and be based on an approved grading plan and shall include at a minimum the following information.  Surveys that do not include these items or are not in compliance with the approved grading plan will be rejected and sent back for revision. 

1.      General

a.      Submitted as PDF

b.      Property address

c.      Drawing Scale

d.      North Arrow

e.      Property lines

f.       Easements

g.      Survey Benchmark

h.      Signed by a MN licensed surveyor.

i.       Existing & proposed structures (including driveways, fences, decks, public utilities)

j.       Existing sanitary sewer service line

k.      Existing water service line (including curb stop)

l.       Location of potable well (if applicable)

m.    Location of on-site sewage treatment system (if applicable)

2.      Driveway

a.      Label curb cuts (if applicable)

b.      30ft maximum width within right of way

c.      3ft minimum separation from property line extension into right of way

d.      Proposed garage floor elevation

e.      Proposed grade from garage floor to top of curb (garage floor minimum 6” above top of curb)

f.       Existing top of curb elevations at side lot line extensions, lot mid-point, and proposed driveway

3.      Building Structure

a.      Proposed top of foundation elevation.

b.      Proposed lowest floor elevation.

c.      Proposed lowest opening elevation and location (minimum 2 feet above 100 Yr HWL)

d.      100 Yr HWL

e.      Proposed finished grade elevations at building corners.

f.       Proposed sill elevation and finish grade elevation for egress window wells

4.      Grading

a.      Existing and proposed lot corner elevations

b.      Existing and proposed midpoint elevations on side lot lines

c.      Proposed spot elevations for drainage swales

d.      Emergency overflow elevation (EOF)

e.      Proposed drainage flow direction (arrows)

f.       Proposed contours of lot match approved grading plan

5.      Landscaping/Erosion Control

a.      Erosion control device location

b.      Rock construction entrance location

c.      Front Yard and Boulevard Trees as per approved Landscape Plan

Street Sweeping

Inspection Program

The City will periodically inspect streets in active development areas to ensure they are free of dirt and debris.  Street sweeping inspections will be performed by the City’s Erosion Control Inspector on Monday and Thursday and after a significant rainfall event (0.5 inches within 24 hour period).  If the inspector finds that street sweeping is necessary, he will document the areas that need sweeping and determine which lots the dirt/debris is coming from. The street sweeping will be done the following day.

Billing and Fees

The Public Works Department will bill the building permit holder for the lots from which the dirt/debris originated.  There is a two hour minimum charge for street sweeping services for each worker/piece of equipment.  This service will only be performed after normal operating hours (after 3pm on weekdays).  Fees must be paid prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy.  These fees are in accordance with the current City Council adopted Public Works service fee schedule and are as follows:

• Street sweeping fees are $135.00 per hour, per worker/street sweeper.
• If the use of additional equipment other than a street sweeper is required (i.e. dump truck), a fee of $110.00 per hour, per worker/truck will be charged.

Trash, Debris, & Sanitary Facilities

Waste Disposal Requirements

Per City of Hastings Code §50.06, Builders shall be required to store all construction waste, trash and debris in on-site dumpsters or enclosed waste storage areas. Construction waste, trash, and debris shall be stored in a way that prevents it from leaving its enclosure. Builders shall be responsible to keep their entire building site clean of waste and debris and maintained in an orderly condition.  Dumpsters or trash enclosures shall be emptied on a schedule that helps maintain a tidy and workman like site. In the event that the Builder’s site is not maintained in a tidy condition the City may specify a schedule for garbage pickup and dumpster emptying.

Dumpsters, construction materials, landscape materials, and/or construction equipment are not permitted to be stored in the street. Violators are subject to administrative citation fine and the removal of the materials/equipment from the street at builders’ expense. 

The Building Department may withhold inspections on a property that has not maintained its waste and debris in a permitted manner.

On Site Toilet Facilities

It is the responsibility of the general contractor on each building site to provide on site sanitation facilities for the use of construction personnel under their supervision. The on-site sanitation unit shall be stored in an accessible location and not in the public way.

Administrative Citation Fees

The City reserves the ability to assess administrative citation fees to the violator per City of Hastings code §10.25

Top of Block Inspection

A Top of Block inspection shall be performed to verify garage slab elevation, top of block elevation, and lowest front and rear opening elevations. This inspection shall be performed prior to the building being back filled and after field hubs are placed on site by a licensed surveyor to show top of foundation elevation and setbacks.  The top of block inspection fee is $100 and will be charged with the issuance of the permit.

Inspection Process

• The Engineering Department will conduct the top of block inspection on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.  A minimum of 24 hours advance notice is required.
• Tolerances for Top of Block inspections are 0.2 feet low and 0.5 feet high.
• The Engineering Department will promptly notify the Building Department of the inspection results.

Failed Inspection Process

• The Builder will be notified of the failure, and reasons for the failure.
• Builder must take corrective action and call for a re-inspection.
• Any variations outside these tolerances will require corrective action by the Builder and may require the original subdivision engineer to revise the development grading plan to correct drainage issues.
• A new Certificate of Survey and Building Plans may have to be submitted.

Re-inspection Fee

The fee to re-inspect a property is $100. This fee must be paid prior to any further inspections by the City on the property.

 

Final Grade Inspection

An approved final grade inspection will be required prior to scheduling a building final inspection. The final grade inspection shall verify the lot corner elevations, breakpoints, critical areas, swales, ponds, etc. The final grade inspection shall be performed after the installation of a hard surface driveway and required trees are planted, but prior to the lot being sodded.  The final grade inspection fee is $185.00 and will be charged with the issuance of the permit.

Inspection Process

• The Engineering Department will conduct the final grade inspection on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.  A minimum of 24 hours advance notice is required.
• Tolerances for Final Grade inspections are 0.2 feet low and high for where there are minimum grades for critical swales and drainage ways. 
• The Engineering Department will also check the following at the final inspection:
• Condition of the curb and gutter and sidewalks/bituminous trial (if any) fronting the property.
• Width of the driveway within the right-of-way.
• Accessibility of the curb stop.  Cover shall be installed if located within the driveway.
• Presence of sewer and water location markings on the curb.
• The Engineering Department will promptly notify the Building Department of the inspection results.

Failed Inspection Process

• The Builder will be notified of the failure, and reasons for the failure.
• Builder must take corrective action and call for a re-inspection.
• Any variations outside these tolerances will require corrective action by the Builder and may require the original subdivision engineer to revise the development grading plan to correct drainage issues.
• A new certificate of survey may have to be submitted.

Re-Inspection Fee

The re-inspection fee is $185.00. The fee must be paid prior to any further inspections by City or issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.