Basement Finish Handout A,lbertville
FINISH BASEMENT HANDOUT
CHECK LIST:
One completed building permit application form,including site address, owner's name,
and daytime phone number. The permit shall also include the type of work,square footage,
estimated valuation of complete project,and applicant's signature and printed name.
Two copies of floor plans showing proposed layout and materials.Plans shall be drawn
to scale.
The floor plans shall also show the following:
1. Signed,completed Building Permit application form.
2. Two (2) copies of plans showing proposed layout and materials. Plans shall be drawn to
scale and shall include the following information:
A. A flooring plan indication:
■ Location of lower level or basement exterior walls.
■ Location of all existing and proposed interior walls of lower level or
basement
■ Name of each existing and proposed room.
■ Location and sizes of windows and doors.
■ Location of existing or proposed plumbing fixtures; furnace and water
heater.
■ Location of stairway,fireplaces, etc.
■ Location of smoke detector and carbon monoxide detectors.
■ Wall,floor and ceiling finish materials.
■ Existing and proposed insulation,vapor barrier and moisture barrier.
B. Attached are examples of drawings which are intended as a guide only.
The cross section plan shall show the following:
1. Proposed finished ceiling height
2. Wall,floor and ceiling finish materials
3. Existing and proposed insulation and vapor barrier
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A,lbertville
GENERAL CODE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Bottom plates of proposed walls shall be of approved treated wood.
2. Properly sized beams and headers must be used in structural bearing conditions.
3. Specify intended sizes of such beams and headers on plans.
4. Open side(s) of stairways more than 30"above the floor shall be provided with a guardrail
having intermediate rails spaced less than 4"apart.
5. Enclosed usable space under stairs must be protected on the underside and wood framing
including walls and ceiling with 1/2"thick gypsum wallboard (sheetrock).
6. A smoke detector shall be installed in all bedrooms and hallway giving access to the
bedrooms.These detectors shall be interconnected.
7. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed within in 10 feet of any sleeping area.
8. Each bedroom and basement or finished area shall be provided with an escape or rescue
window having:
a. A minimum net clear openable area of not less than 5.0 square feet for grade floor
openings.
b. A minimum net clear openable area of 5.7 square feet for any openings other than
grade floor.
c. A minimum net clear opening height dimension of 24 inches.
d. A minimum net clear opening width dimension of 20 inches.
e. A finished sill height of not more than 44 inches above the floor.
9. Foam plastic (rigid) insulation shall be protected on a the interior by not less than 1/2"thick
gypsum board.
10. Fiberglass insulation must be covered on the interior by not less than a 4 mil thick fire
retardant vapor barrier.
11. Exposed insulation shall be covered with a 4 mil poly fire retardant barrier.
12. A separation from the exterior foundation wall and fiberglass insulation is required (e.g.
protective coating such as rigid foam or provide a minimum 1"space from wall).
13. Each water closet stool shall be a 1.6 gallon flush volume and shall be located in a clear
space not less than 30 inches in width and have a clear space in front of the water closet
stool of not less than 24 inches.
14. Each bathroom shall be provided with an openable window or a power exhaust fan which
vents to the exterior. Insulated duct or sleeve required on vent pipe for a distance of 3 feet
from the exterior.
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15. The minimum permitted ceiling height in habitable rooms (meaning finished family rooms
and bedrooms) is 7 feet.
Exception:
a. Beams and girders spaced not less than 4'on center may project not more than 6"
below the required ceiling height.
b. Not more than 50% of the required floor area of a room or space is permitted to
have a sloped ceiling less than 7'in height with no portion of the required floor area
less than 5'in height.
16. Furnace shall have an unobstructed working space of not less than 30"in front and shall be
provided with outside combustion air. Furnaces may not be accessed through, or located in
a bedroom,bathroom or storage closet.
17. Compression fittings are not approved in gas piping applications. Flared gas fittings are not
allowed in concealed spaces. Nail plates must be installed to protect all gas piping and
plumbing work.
18. A maximum of 3 plumbing fixtures allowed on a 1/2 inch water supply line.
19. Dissimilar materials must not be attached directly to each other,i.e., PVC must not be glued
to ABS waste and vent.
20. An approved anti-scald (thermostatic or pressure-balancing type) faucet must be installed
in new shower or shower/bath installations.
21. Mechanical ventilation shall be provided by a method of supply air and return air. The
amount of supply air shall be equal to the amount of return air.
REQUIRED INSPECTIONS:
1. Framing/Insulation/Plumbing Rough-In/Heating Rough-In: To be made after all
framing,installation, ductwork is in place and the rough plumbing system is in place and the
State Electrical Inspector has completed an electrical rough-in inspection.
2. Final: To be made when work is complete and after the Electrical Inspector has approved a
final electrical inspection. For electrical inspections contact Paul Hipsag 763-241-2102.
NOTE: The above information outlines general Building Code requirements. The person
applying for a permit is responsible for code compliance. Although the Building Inspectors
will answer questions of a general nature,they cannot design or advise anything beyond
code requirements. Questions regarding design and cost should be referred to a
professional builder,contractor,architect or designer.
Please contact the Building Department if you have any questions at 763-497-3384,ext 103.
REVISION DATE 01/16/2020
Albertville Basement Finish
Information Sheet
24'
Existing home
foundations, built prior to Protect storage under
June 2009 are exempt from
the MN Energy Code STORAGE stairs on enclosed
side with 1/2
regulations.Applicant may gypsum board.
choose the insulation type FAMILY ROOM 12 1�MAN WIN]
if any, and simply follow (LABEL USE $ $ Provide combustion
the manufacturer's EACH ROOM) air to furnace and
installation instructions. clear 30" working
(Exposed foam on UTILITY ROOM
walls must be covered O space in front of
furnace.
or approved type.) '
Construct all walls A water heater must be
on treated or redwood W able to be removed with
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habitable rooms.
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required in bathroom. required unless there
is an openable
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Smoke detectors: duct a minimum of 3'
Electronically-operated from the outside of
detectors in new basement the house rim.
finish and all bedrooms. 50
Install battery-operated Show window sizes.
detectors in existing Egress window
bedrooms and floors not required in each
equipped with smoke BEDROOM* bedroom. Egress
detectors. size: 5.7 sq.ft. of
openable area with
Minimum ceiling height 20" min.width and
is 7' with 64" allowed for min. height of 24".
projections such as Sill no more than
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Gas-fired furnace or *Arc-fault circuit breakers AFCB to be
water heater cannot There are varying � �
clearances to combustible installed per current NEC.
be in a bedroom,
bathroom or closet. materials when building
next to new or existing Note:Electrical panels are NOT allowed in
Creation of a full kitchen
fireplaces.Discuss with bathrooms or clothes closets.
in the basement of a Plans Examiner when
single family home must obtaining permits.
This information is a guide to the most common
be reviewed for See city handout for arc questions. It is not intended, •"
conformance with fault circuit interrupters. considered,a completeof
zoning regulations.
Date Received
BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION Date Notified
A,lbertville 5959 Main Avenue NE Date Paid
Small.rows.„Living.Big C fty Life. Albertville, MN 55301 Ck, Cash, CC
Phone: 763.497.3384 Fax 763.497.3210 Permit#
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Site Address: BUILDING PERMIT FEES
Business Name:
The Applicant is: Owner Contractor Tenant I Permit
Legal Description:PID# Surcharge
Addition Lot Block
Owner: I Plan Check
Name Address
Engineering(site)
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City State Zip I Mechanical
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Email I Fireplace(s)
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Phone(H) (W) (C) I Plumbing
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Contractor: I Sewer
Company Name License#
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Address City St Zip
Water Meter
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Contact Person Email
City WAC
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Phone: (W) (C) (Fax) I ,►P WAC
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Architect: I SAC
Name Address
Storm Water
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I I License Check
E-Mail
Other
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I Type of Work:
New Construction Residential Addition Alteration Finish Bsmt I Type of Const.
New Construction Commercial Garage/Shed Reside/Reroof Fireplace
Tenant Finish Plbg Htg Deck I Use of Bldg
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Description of Work: I Occupancy Group
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Occupancy Load
Size of Structure: Total Square Footage:
Length First Floor I Zoning
Width Second Floor I Code Used
Height Basement
Garage
Estimated Valuation of Work: $ I Are Fire Sprinklers Required:'
Yes []No
Separate permits are rcgerircd for electrical,plunnbing,heating orfireplace I herchy apply fir the abovecunsideratiun and declare
that the information and materials submnzted with this application are in compliance with City Ordinance and Policy Require-
ments and are complete and accurate to the best of my kno eledge. It is applicants responsibility to locate and establish the I Date Approved
elevations,i4'needed,of site improvements. Required adjustments at owners expense. I understand that all City incurred I Fire Dept•
prgfessional fees and expenses associated with the processing of this request are the responsibility of the property owner andlor
applicant and will be promptly paid. Ifpaymeni is not received from the applicant,the property owner acknowledges and agrees I City Engineer
to be responsible.
Applicants Signature Applicants Printed Name Date Notify of Assoc&Covenant
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Public Works
Approved by Building Official Value Approved Date
City Planner
Special Conditions or Comments: