Inspections
- New single-family dwelling construction
- Garage and accessory buildings
- Additions and porches
- Decks
- Lower level finishes
- Re-roof
- Re-side
- Footing - prior to pouring of concrete.
- Poured wall - forms are in place.
- Foundation - after excavation is complete and any forms or reinforcing steel is in place.
- Underslab vapor barrier - after in-slab and under floor reinforcing steel and building service equipment, conduit, piping accessories and other ancillary equipment items are in place, but before any concrete is placed.
- Framing - after framing is in place and rough-in electrical, plumbing, and mechanical have been approved.
- Insulation - after framing is approved and insulation is in place.
- Lath (if required) - after the water-resistant barrier and the lath attachment is in place but before plaster has been applied.
- Final - electrical, mechanical, and plumbing final inspections must be completed prior to building final.
- Footings/concrete slab - prior to pouring of concrete.
- Framing - after all framing, bracing and rough electrical (if any) are in place. This inspection can be completed at the time of the final inspection if all parts will be visible and accessible at the final inspection.
- Final - upon completion of the garage and electrical final.
- Other inspections - In addition to the inspections above, the inspector may require other inspections to ascertain compliance with code provisions or to assist you with questions during the construction process.
- Footings/concrete slab - prior to pouring of concrete.
- Framing - after all framing, bracing and rough electrical (if any) are in place. This inspection can be completed at the time of the final inspection if all parts will be visible and accessible at the final inspection.
- Final - upon completion of the garage and electrical final. Other inspections - In addition to the inspections above, the inspector may require other inspections to ascertain compliance with code provisions or to assist with questions during the construction process.
- Footings - after holes are dug, but prior to pouring the concrete.
- Framing - if determined by the plan review, prior to installing the deck boards.
- Final - when the deck is complete.
- Rough-in - mechanical and plumbing.
- Rough-in - electrical (before wires are covered).
- Framing - after framing and ductwork are in place and rough-in electrical, plumbing, and mechanical have been approved Insulation - after framing and insulation is in place.
- Finals - electrical, mechanical, and plumbing finals must be completed prior to building final.
Final - printed pictures of ice and water protection must be on-site at the final inspection.
Final - printed pictures of house wrap must be on-site at the final inspection.
All permitted work requires an inspection.
The permit holder is responsible for calling the Building Inspection Services Department to schedule inspections. If the inspector must get into a home, the contractor or adult homeowner must be present.
Inspections must be scheduled in advance.
Approved (stamped) plans and permit and inspection cards (PDF) are required on job sites to conduct inspections.
Required inspections
Required inspections differ based on the project.
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Building Inspections
Physical Address
12800 Arbor Lakes Parkway N
Maple Grove, MN 55369
Phone: 763-494-6060
Hours
Monday through Friday
7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.When calling regarding a permit, please have permit number or address.