City of Albert Lea Inspection Department

Building Inspections Department

NATURE OF WORK
City building inspectors enforce the Minnesota State building code and it's amendments and the City of Albert Lea Zoning Ordinances.Types of inspections for new construction:

Footing

Foundation

Framing

Wallboard

Insulation & Vapor Barrier

Final

Underground Plumbing

Above Ground Plumbing

Mechanical & Air Tests

Other inspections include:

New Furnace

New A/C

New Water Heater

Windows

Roofing

Siding

Zoning Violations

City building inspectors also issue building permits, review plans, answer questions and assist with public and contractor education.
Minimum Housing Department

NATURE OF WORK

Minimum Housing Inspectors investigate, inspect and enforce the City of Albert Lea minimum standards ordinance for dwelling structures.

Inspectors also:

Inspect dwelling units such as rooming houses, apartments, mobile homes, temporary shelters and other types of structures used for human shelter.
Render technical advice and assistance to owners and tenant by recommending construction methods by which minimum housing standards may be acheived.
Recommend demolition of structures considered unsafe and beyond repair.
Investigate garbage, junk, and long grass complaints.


	Building Inspections Department NATURE OF WORK City building inspectors enforce the Minnesota State building code and it's amendments and the City of Albert Lea Zoning Ordinances.Types of inspections for new construction: Footing Foundation Framing Wallboard Insulation & Vapor Barrier Final Underground Plumbing Above Ground Plumbing Mechanical & Air Tests Other inspections include: New Furnace New A/C New Water Heater Windows Roofing Siding Zoning Violations City building inspectors also issue building permits, review plans, answer questions and assist with public and contractor education. Minimum Housing Department NATURE OF WORK Minimum Housing Inspectors investigate, inspect and enforce the City of Albert Lea minimum standards ordinance for dwelling structures. Inspectors also: Inspect dwelling units such as rooming houses, apartments, mobile homes, temporary shelters and other types of structures used for human shelter. Render technical advice and assistance to owners and tenant by recommending construction methods by which minimum housing standards may be acheived. Recommend demolition of structures considered unsafe and beyond repair. Investigate garbage, junk, and long grass complaints.