Builders Association of Minnesota

Members are beginning to call with concerns about electrical inspections. As you know, all cities must use state electrical inspectors to perform these inspection. However there is an exception in the law (MN Stat. 326B.subd.1) that reads: "except where any political subdivision has by ordinance provided for electrical inspection similar to that herein provided, every new electrical installation in any construction, remodeling, replacement, or repair, except minor repair work as the same is defined by rule, shall be inspected by the commissioner for compliance with accepted standards of construction for safety to life and property."

A number of cities have passed an ordinance to perform these inspections and will continue to provide such a service. In addition, we believe that cities without the authority MAY be able to contract with those cities that do have the authority. We have compiled a list thanks to our local associations and the Minnesota Electrical Association. We will add to this list as information becomes available.

Anoka County
Centerville, Circle Pines, Coon Rapids, Fridley, Ramsey

Benton County
Sartell, St. Cloud

Carver County
Watertown

Crow Wing County
Baxter, Brainerd

Dakota County
Apple Valley (installations after January 17, 2011), Burnsville, Lakeville, Rosemount, South St. Paul, West St. Paul

Hennepin County
Bloomington, Brooklyn Center, Corcoran, Depphaven, Greenwood, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Minnestrista, Mound, Plymouth, Richfield, Spring Lake Park, St. Louis Park, University of Minnesota, Woodland

Olmstead County
Rochester

Ramsey County
Arden Hills, Gem Lake, Little Canada, New Brighton, North Oaks, North St. Paul, Roseville, Shoreview, St. Paul, State Fair Grounds, White Bear Lake, White Bear Township

Rice County
Faribault

Scott County
Shakopee

St. Louis County
Hoyt Lakes, Duluth

Stearns County
Kimball, Sartell, St. Cloud, Waite Park

Washington County
Oakdale, Woodbury