- The Building Inspector interprets, administers and enforces the City Building Code and Plumbing Code, which are based upon the State of MN Building Code and Plumbing Code. - The primary objective of the Building Official is to work with citizens, business owners, contractors, etc. to help them understand the importance of building codes and to help them incorporate the Code Provisions into their respective building projects. Examples of projects for which Building Permits are required include - All buildings and structures erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, etc. - Building permit fees are based on the valuation of the project. - The City of International Falls and it's residents are fortunate to have a Certified Building Official on staff who is licensed by the State of MN, experienced in the construction trade, knowledgeable, practical and easy to work with. - When undertaking a project within the City that requires a Building Permit, please set aside some time at the beginning of your project to meet with the City's Building Official, in the end, you'll be glad that you did. Examples of commonly asked questions relative to - Building codes - Building inspection Building permits are listed in the following: - For what types of building projects do I need to get a building permit? - How and where do I obtain a building permit? - What information do I need to provide to the building official in order to obtain a building permit? - How much will the building permit cost? - What are the consequences of starting and/or finishing my project before obtaining a building permit? - What services will I receive from the City Building Inspector as a result of obtaining a building permit? - Do I need to obtain a building permit if my building project is outside of the International Falls City limits?