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1. Sewer/Water Main

NOTE: This is not a septic system or well permit. For septic systems, go to Septic Permit type. Wells shall be installed in accordance with MN Department of Health requirements.

• Building Sewer is the horizontal drainage piping that extends from the building to the public or private sewage or septic system. A building sewer permit shall be obtained prior to the installation or repair of any building sewer to any structure on a community, municipal, or existing septic system. 
• The Building Water Main Supply System is the supply piping carrying potable water in or adjacent to the building or premises. A building water main permit shall be obtained prior to the installation or repair of any exterior building water supply system.
• Important Note: New Residential Dwellings (homes) shall apply for any applicable septic, sewer, or water permits inclusive with the main building permit and list the sub-contractors on the Contacts and Contractors form.
• Building Sewer or Water Main permits will be issued to MN licensed plumbing contractors, certified pipe layers with plumbing bond registration and homeowners completing their own sewer/water main work only. The applicant must be completing the work. 

 

2. Residential Building Sewer - New Connect to Community/Municipal System or Existing Septic System

Sewer permits will be issued to MN licensed plumbing contractors, certified pipe layers with plumbing bond registration and homeowners completing their own sewer/water main work only. The applicant must be completing the work. 

Select permit type "new sewer permit" when not part of a complete new septic system - only when connecting to community, municipal or existing septic systems and sewer system is regulated by a municipality. When the new connection is part of a new residential dwelling, the Building Contractor shall list the installer as a sub-contractor on the Contacts and Contractors form and obtain sewer permit inclusive with Building permit. 

Required Submittals - Important: Project address shall be displayed on all submittals. Applications with incomplete submittals will be rejected and delayed.  

IMPORTANT: Electronic submittal document files are required to be named appropriately to ensure efficient permit processing. Review Naming Submittal Documents (PDF) prior to starting ePermit process to ensure all files are labeled appropriately. See all related ePermit submittal and resubmittal requirements to help avoid delays in processing.

• Building Sewer Layout and Site Plans - details shall include survey or other accurately scaled drawing showing: 
  • Location of all buildings and structures on the property, buildings shall be labeled. Example: House, Shed, Garage, Deck
  • Location of septic tanks and drain field
  • Proposed location, length, and elevations of new sewer line
  • Location of the expected connection to the Community, Municipal, or Existing Septic Sewer Line, elevation at connection
  • Proposed materials and sizes of piping

Optional Submittals

• Specifications - If applicable, provide product installation specifications if any materials or methods require manufacturers’ specifications for installation.

• Requests for Alternate Methods and Materials may be uploaded Other - For consideration of approval of proposed alternate methods or material provide complete details and information about the request, identifying how the proposed alternate is at least the equivalent of the prescribed in the code in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, and safety. See MN Rule 1300.0110  

3. Residential Building Sewer Repair

Sewer permits will be issued to MN licensed plumbing contractors, certified pipe layers with plumbing bond registration and homeowners completing their own sewer/water main work only. The applicant must be completing the work. 

Select permit type alteration/Repair sewer permit for sewer line repairs not part of a complete new septic system - only when connecting to community, municipal or existing septic systems and sewer system is regulated by a municipality. 

---- Required Submittals Important Note: Project address shall be displayed on all submittals. Applications with incomplete submittals will be rejected and delayed. --- 

IMPORTANT: Electronic submittal document files are required to be named appropriately to ensure efficient permit processing. Review Naming Submittal Documents (PDF) prior to starting ePermit process to ensure all files are labeled appropriately. See all related ePermit submittal and resubmittal requirements to help avoid delays in processing.

• Building Sewer Layout and Site Plans - details shall include survey or other accurately scaled drawing showing: 
  • Location of all buildings and structures on the property, buildings shall be labeled. Example: House, Shed, Garage, Deck
  • Location of septic tanks and drain field
  • Proposed location, length, and elevations of the repair to the sewer line
  • Approximate location of the expected repair to building sewer
  • Proposed materials and sizes of piping

Optional Submittals

• Specifications - If applicable, provide product installation specifications if any materials or methods require manufacturers’ specifications for installation.

• Requests for Alternate Methods and Materials may be uploaded Other - For consideration of approval of proposed alternate methods or material provide complete details and information about the request, identifying how the proposed alternate is at least the equivalent of the prescribed in the code in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, and safety. See MN Rule 1300.0110  

4. Residential Building Water Main (Not New Well Installation)

Water Main permits will be issued to MN licensed plumbing contractors, certified pipe layers with plumbing bond registration and homeowners completing their own sewer/water main work only. The applicant must be completing the work. 

Select permit type water main permit when connecting to municipal or community water system or extension of existing water service to accessory structures. When the new connection is part of a new residential dwelling, the Building Contractor shall list the installer as a sub-contractor on the Contacts and Contractors form and obtain Water Main permit inclusive with Building permit.

Note: New well installations shall be in accordance with MN Department of Health requirements.

-- Required Submittals Important Note: Project address shall be displayed on all submittals. Applications with incomplete submittals will be rejected and delayed.--  

IMPORTANT: Electronic submittal document files are required to be named appropriately to ensure efficient permit processing. Review Naming Submittal Documents (PDF) prior to starting ePermit process to ensure all files are labeled appropriately. See all related ePermit submittal and resubmittal requirements to help avoid delays in processing.

• Building Water Main Layout and Site Plans - details shall include survey or other accurately scaled drawing showing: 
  • Location of all buildings and structures on the property, buildings shall be labeled. Example: House, Shed, Garage, Deck
  • Location of septic tanks and drain field
  • Proposed location, length, and elevations of new or altered water main
  • Location of the expected connection to the Community, Municipal, or Existing Water Service or Existing Well, elevation at connection
  • Proposed materials and sizes of piping

Optional Submittals

• Specifications - If applicable, provide product installation specifications if any materials or methods require manufacturers’ specifications for installation.
• Requests for Alternate Methods and Materials may be uploaded Other - For consideration of approval of proposed alternate methods or material provide complete details and information about the request, identifying how the proposed alternate is at least the equivalent of the prescribed in the code in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, and safety. See MN Rule 1300.0110  

5. Plumbing, Commercial - Building Sewer Main

Sewer permits will be issued to MN licensed plumbing contractors, certified pipe layers with plumbing bond registration and homeowners completing their own sewer/water main work only. The applicant must be completing the work. 

Select permit type new sewer permit when not part of a complete new septic system - only when connecting to community, municipal or existing septic systems and sewer system is regulated by a municipality. 

--Required Submittals Important Note: Project address shall be displayed on all submittals. Applications with incomplete submittals will be rejected and delayed.-- 

IMPORTANT: Electronic submittal document files are required to be named appropriately to ensure efficient permit processing. Review Naming Submittal Documents (PDF) prior to starting ePermit process to ensure all files are labeled appropriately. See all related ePermit submittal and resubmittal requirements to help avoid delays in processing.

• Civil or Building Sewer Layout and Site Plans - details shall include survey or other accurately scaled drawing showing: 
  • Location of all buildings and structures on the property, buildings shall be labeled. Example: House, Shed, Garage, Deck
  • Location of septic tanks and drain field
  • Proposed location, length, and elevations of new sewer line
  • Location of the expected connection to the Community, Municipal, or Existing Septic Sewer Line, elevation at connection
  • Proposed materials and sizes of piping

Optional Submittals

• Specifications - If applicable, provide product installation specifications if any materials or methods require manufacturers’ specifications for installation.
• Requests for Alternate Methods and Materials may be uploaded Other - For consideration of approval of proposed alternate methods or material provide complete details and information about the request, identifying how the proposed alternate is at least the equivalent of the prescribed in the code in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, and safety. See MN Rule 1300.0110  

6. Plumbing, Commercial - Building Water Main

Water Main permits will be issued to MN licensed plumbing contractors, certified pipe layers with plumbing bond registration and homeowners completing their own sewer/water main work only. The applicant must be completing the work. 

Select permit type water main permit when connecting to municipal or community water system or extension of existing water service to accessory structures. 

Note: New well installations shall be in accordance with MN Department of Health requirements.

--Required Submittals Important Note: Project address shall be displayed on all submittals. Applications with incomplete submittals will be rejected and delayed.-- 

IMPORTANT: Electronic submittal document files are required to be named appropriately to ensure efficient permit processing. Review Naming Submittal Documents (PDF) prior to starting ePermit process to ensure all files are labeled appropriately. See all related ePermit submittal and resubmittal requirements to help avoid delays in processing.

• Civil or Building Water Main Layout and Site Plans - details shall include survey or other accurately scaled drawing showing: 
  • Location of all buildings and structures on the property, buildings shall be labeled. Example: House, Shed, Garage, Deck
  • Location of septic tanks and drain field
  • Proposed location, length, and elevations of new or altered water main
  • Location of the expected connection to the Community, Municipal, or Existing Water Service or Existing Well, elevation at connection
  • Proposed materials and sizes of piping

Optional Submittals

• Specifications - If applicable, provide product installation specifications if any materials or methods require manufacturers’ specifications for installation.
• Requests for Alternate Methods and Materials may be uploaded Other - For consideration of approval of proposed alternate methods or material provide complete details and information about the request, identifying how the proposed alternate is at least the equivalent of the prescribed in the code in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, and safety. See MN Rule 1300.0110