About
The Land and Building Services Department manages residential and commercial development within the SMSC through building and site permits, contractor reviews, surveying, inspections, land assignment applications and relinquishments, and planning assistance for building projects.
The Land and Building Services Department is also responsible for for the following:
- Site Development Permits
- Building Permits
- Permit Applications
Need more information?
If you have any questions, please contact: Abby Bathel Director of Land and Building ServicesBuilding and Fire Code Information
Building and Fire Codes*
- International Fire Code – Most current published edition
- International Building Code – Most current published edition
- International Residential Code – Most current published edition
- International Energy Conservation Code – Most current published edition
- Minnesota State Mechanical Code – By reference as amended
- Minnesota State Plumbing Code – By reference as amended
- Minnesota Accessibility Code – By reference as amended
Alternative Desing and Regulations*
Fire Marshal and/or Building Official/Inspector Approval
- National Fire Code
- Minnesota State Fire Code – By reference as amended
- Minnesota State Building Code – By reference as amended
- Minnesota Commercial Energy Code – By reference as amended
- Minnesota Residential Energy Code – By reference as amended
Reference Material*
- National Fire Protection Association – As referenced in preferred or alternative materials.
- ASHRAE 90.1 – As referenced in preferred or alternative materials
- Any Other Referenced Material in Preferred Codes
NOTES
- *Any time a code edition is published, the tribe automatically adopts it.
- **Variances are allowed, they need to be submitted in writing after there is discussion, potential site visits, etc.
- Variances require Business Council Approval