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The City of North Branch does not issue electrical permits or perform electrical inspections; electrical permits and inspections are handled through the State Board of Electricity.","https://schema.org",{"og:url":83,"og:type":124,"og:title":65,"og:site_name":95,"og:description":67},"article",{"robots":126,"canonical":83},"index,follow",{"doc_id":128,"site_id":62},663486,1793228479,{"code":4,"msg":5,"data":131},{"doc_id":128,"user_id":132,"nickname":92,"user_avatar":66,"doc_module":4,"category_id":52,"category_name":53,"doc_title":65,"doc_description":67,"doc_content":133,"file_id":134,"file_url":135,"file_type":136,"file_size":137,"view_count":14,"is_deleted":4,"is_public":8,"is_downloadable":8,"audit_status":8,"page_count":14,"language":138,"language_code":63,"site_id":62,"html_lang":63,"table_of_contents":139,"faqs":140,"seo_title":141,"seo_description":67,"update_tm":129,"read_time":81},658056,"Submit the following documents:  \n1)Completed Building Permit Application,available at City Hall.If you are hiringa building contractor,make sure that person is licensed.You or your contractormay apply for the permit.You may need an additional plumbing and mechanicalpermits.  \n2)Two sets of plans/drawings for the future finished basement(Including theexisting unfinished condition).  \nIf you have a septic system,and if the basement finish will include anotherbedroom(s),you will need to verify that your current septic system is sized for thetotal number of bedroom(s).If your septic system is not sized correctly you willneed to have the system upgraded before a building permit is issued.  \n3)Combustion Air &Make Up Airwhen the utility room in which any fuel or gasburning appliance change in size or any unfinished walls are being covered thecombustion air and make up air need to be recalculated.  \nThe Building Official will review your plans,and will callyou when the permit is ready tobe issued.The permit fee is due at the time you pick up your permit.The expected waittime is 10 business days for all plan review.  \nThe City of North Branch does not issue electrical permits or perform electricalinspections.All electrical permits and inspections are handled through the State boardof Electricity.  \nhttps://www.dli.mn.gov/workers/homeowners/electrical-permits-homeowners  \n# Inspections\n\nPlease call 651-674-8113 at least 24 hours in advance to schedule inspections at thefollowing stages:  \n# Framing\n\nPlumbing and Heating Rough-In -This will vary with individual plans(Electrical rough-in should be completed by this stage)Insulation and Vapor BarrierFinal-(Electrical final should be completed by this stage)  \nIf you have any questions,please contact the building department at 651-674-8113.  \n# Basement Finish Information\n\nIf you have a septic system you must verify your system is sized to accomodate the additionalbedrooms.Contact the North Branch Building Department for septic system information.  \nProtect the underslce ofstairs including the sidewalls and the undersideof the stair landing with112\"drywall.  \nto R-10 m-warm side of the wallpenetrations and seams,each bedroom or in eachbedroom.Smoke Detectors areIn the vicinity of theBedroom(s)and on eachlevel of the home.Smoke detectors andto the manufacturesinstallation instructions.A separate PlumbingPermit is needed iffinishing the bathroomor adding any fixtures.An ElectricalPermit isneeded for any electricalby the State Board ofElectricity.These are general guidelines for a  \nProvide supply andretun air for all habitablerooms.  \nbasement finish.  \nProvide adaquate room to.service furnace and waterheater.  \nProvide combustion air forthe furnace and waterheater.  \nProtect the vapor retarderon the exterior wall behindthe bath tub or shower witharigld materlal.  \nVentilation is needed.for aIf an openabie window isnot present.A duct for abath fan needs to beInsulated a mlnimum of3 feet from the·exteriorwall.It mustterminate.tothe exterior and be morethan 3 feet from anyopening in the building.  \nAll bedrooms shall havean egress window.Thesill must be a maximum 44inches from the floor.5.7sq.feet openable area.Minimum opening heightis 24 inches.Theminimum opening width is20 inches.In either case  \n5.7·square feetis theminimum openable area.","cbCaiog0FxXNubB5","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiog0FxXNubB5","pdf",430654,"English","# Inspections\n## Framing\n## Plumbing and Heating Rough-In\n## Insulation and Vapor Barrier\n## Final\n# Basement Finish Information","[{\"question\":\"What documents are required to apply for a residential basement finish permit?\",\"answer\":\"Submit a completed building permit application and provide two sets of plans/drawings for the future finished basement, including the existing unfinished condition.\"},{\"question\":\"When is septic system verification required for basement finishing?\",\"answer\":\"If you have a septic system and the basement finish will include an additional bedroom, verify the current septic 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