Underground utilities locations
651-454-0002
1-800-252-1166
City of Hopkins
Engineering
Questions about utilities, property lines, parking lots, and grading and drainage.
952-548-6356
Inspections
Questions about building codes.
952-548-6320
Planning & Zoning
Questions about setbacks, lot coverage, and development.
952-548-6342
Public Works
Questions about streets and garbage collection.
952-548-6351
Questions about wiring and scheduling electrical inspections.
Homeowner's Electrical Code Checklist - 
130k
612-642-0800
State Electrical Inspector, Doug Torvund
612-866-5895 (7:00 - 8:30 am)
Architectural rules
651-296-2388
Builders Association of Minnesota
General info on building contractors
612-646-7959
1-800-654-7783
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Information on Asbestos
Information on Vermiculite Insulation in Attics
Fire Marshal's Association of Minnesota
651-228-6208
Publishes the national model codes used in Minnesota
703-931-4533
Questions regarding Minnesota Statutes
Consumer Information
612-296-3353
Minnesota Department of Commerce
Contractor Licensing
Information on licensing requirements for contractors and consumer information.
612-296-6319
1-800-657-3978
Contractor Complaints
612-296-2488
1-800-657-3602
Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry
Information on the State Plumbing Code
612-215-0836
Information on the State Building Code
651-296-4639
Minnesota Department of Health
Information on Asbestos
651-215-0900
Information on the State Fire Code
651-215-0500
One-stop web site for Minnesota codes.
General Information
Timeline for Permit Applications
Construction Debris, Dumpsters & Storage
How To Apply For Permits & Build
Building Materials
Common Building Material Characteristics
Most Common Repair/Replace Items