Application Requirements for Demolition Permits

Exterior Demolition Permits: Information and Instructions

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Which Projects Need an Exterior Demolition Permit?

You will need a demolition permit to remove any building/structures, including accessory structures with a roof area of more than 200 square feet. 

Removal and capping of plumbing, mechanical, septic, and electrical service may require a separate Plumbing, Mechanical, Utility, and/or Electrical Permits.

Demolition and /or abatement associated with a building permit work area do not usually require a demolition permit.

What Information Is Required for My Permit?

  • Detailed description of work including the type of structure being demolished
  • Building name and address spelled out from acronym
  • A site plan will be required and in some cases a registered land survey may be requested depending on the location of the structure being removed.

Interior Demolition Permits: Information and Instructions

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What Information Is Required for My Permit?

Scope of Work

  1. Detailed description of what work is being done
  2. Building name and address spelled out from acronym
  3. Floor and room numbers
  4. Other applicable information that further describes the location

Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, or Fire (MEPF) work for internal systems (with or without abatement) will require individual trade permits to cut and make safe.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions

How Do I Find My University Representative and Project Number?

Finding Your University Representative (University Rep)

The University Representative is a U of M contact on the project that may have the title of Project Manager, Project Coordinator, Team Manager or Owner’s Representative.  They are responsible to ensure that work is ready for the permitting process and may be from: Capital Project Management (CPM), Facilities Management (FM), UConstruction, a System Campus Facilities Department, or Research and Outreach Centers.

If you do not know who your University Rep is, contact the entity that hired you.

Getting a Project or Work Task ID

The Project Number or Work Task ID is required prior to applying for a permit.  Contact your University Representative to get this information.

How Long Does It Take to Get a Permit?

Allow 2-4 weeks for permit approval. The time is based on the complexity of the work and the completeness of the submitted information.

Which Inspections Are Required?

The required inspections are based on the type of work being performed and will be identified during permit approval and documented on the Inspection Record Card when the permit is issued.

For more information about inspections, visit our Inspections page.

 

How Do I Pay My Permit Fees?

Permit fees can be paid by check, credit card, or by University of Minnesota Enterprise Financial System (EFS). The fees due will display in the online application system when the permit has been reviewed and approved.

Paying By Check

Checks should be made payable to the U of MN Building Code Department and can be mailed to:

University of Minnesota Building Code Department
270 Donhowe Building
319 15th Ave SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455

When the payment has been received an email will be sent stating that the permit is issued and you can print the Permit and Inspection Record.

Paying by Credit Card

You will receive an email that the permit is ready to be paid for.  When you complete the payment, the permit will be issued and the Permit and Inspection Record can be printed.

Paying by U of M EFS Number

Select U of M Budget as the Payment Method when applying for the permit and enter the correct budget string information.  When the permit is approved the payment will be applied.  You will receive an email that the permit has been issued and you can print the Permit and Inspection Record.

How Do I Print My Permit Documents?

Printing the Permit and Inspection Record

  1. Visit our online application system
  2. Click Search Applications
  3. Select the Application ID.
  4. Click on Reports in the menu at the top of the page.
  5. Select the report to print  and print the document. 

Printing the reviewed documents

  1. Visit our online application system
  2. Click Search Applications
  3. Select the Application ID
  4.  Select attachments under Record Info
  5. Click in the file name for the Type of Reviewed plans
  6. Print

The Permit, Inspection Record, and Reviewed, Stamped Plans are required to be onsite for inspections.