Plumbing
- Step 1 - Review and Prepare
- Step 2 - Create an Account/PRO
- Step 3 - Apply
- Review 4 - Review and Payment
- Step 5 - Schedule an Inspection
Review and Prepare
The following documents(s) need to be available for upload during the online application process. Please note, all documents need to be in a PDF format.
- (1) One complete set of plans.
PERMITS FOR STATE PROJECTS NEED TO BE APPLIED FOR THROUGH THE STATE. If this project is a state owned building, a school district project or charter school project, or a state licensed facility such as a nursing home, supervised living facility, hospital, free-standing outpatient surgical center, correctional facility, residential hospice, or boarding care, you must apply to the State of MN for plan review and inspections.
Create an Account/PRO
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Are you a new user?
Create an AccountPlease Note:
Contractors applying for a permit on behalf of a homeowner must setup a User Account and then a Pro Account.
Homeowners doing your own work may setup a User account only.New users to the system need to create an account. Please select create an account.Creating a New User in iMS and iMS Tips
Having trouble creating an account? Detail instructions are available:Already have an account?
Create a PRO Account
A PRO account is for contractors that require any city or state license or registration.
Please note, Architects are able to apply for a permit for new commercial buildings without being a PRO account.Creating a Pro Account in iMS
Having trouble creating a PRO account? Detail instructions are available:
Online Application
Once you have gathered or emailed the necessary documents, you are ready to begin the online application process.
Please note the following:
- Once the application is started, the system will not allow you to go back to a previous page, you must continue through the entire application.
- Once you have completed and uploaded all required documents, a review page allows you to go back and edit any part of the application.
- Any question or upload with a red asterisk (*) is required.
Review and Payment
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Review time is up to 15 business days.Please note, during the busy construction months and with the online software launch, delays may occur.
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After completion of the permit review, an email with permit cost and payment instructions will be sent.
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After receipt of payment, a hard copy of the approved plans will be ready for pick up at:Blaine City HallAttn: Building Inspections10801 Town Square Drive NE
- Blaine MN 55449
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Inspection scheduling can start.Please note, the approved plans must be on the job site for all inspections.
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Schedule an Inspection
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- When scheduling inspections, please plan at least three to four business days ahead.
- Please note, during the busy construction months longer delays may occur.
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Information needed before calling to schedule an inspection:
- Permit number.
- Address for the job site.
- Inspection type.
- If you are the homeowner, the name of contractor doing the work is needed.
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Login to IMS Account and go to your dashboard.
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On your Dashboard, go to My Inspections.
- A list of required inspections can be viewed along with the instructions on how to schedule.
General Information
- The Plumbing permit will not be issued until the Building Permit has been issued.
- Considering MN Statute 326B.197, only plumbing contractors with a mechanical bond may do work on gas piping (except simple reconnections without new fittings or piping).
- Minn. Stat. 326B.197 summarizes the bond requirement for persons contracting to do gas, heating, ventilation, cooling, air conditioning, fuel burning, or refrigeration work. For these scopes of work, only the $25,000 mechanical bond is required, there is no license for mechanical/HVAC work in Minnesota. However, the City of Blaine has a mechanical license that requires a mechanical bond, proof of insurance and a $70.00 fee.