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Home My WebLink About2003 [11] Nov 25 {Book 29} - www.cityofstjoseph.com ity of St. Joseph - ! City of St. Joseph <],.'-::> 25 College Avenue North 6:00 PM ~DJ' PO Box 668 St. Joseph City Council St. Joseph. MN 56374 (320) 363-720 I Fax: (320) 363-0342 ADMINISTRATOR 1. Call to Order Judy Weyrens MAYOR 2. Building Inspection Interview Larry J. Hosch 3. Maintenance Worker Hire COUNCILORS Alan Rassier 4. Capital Purchase Request - Computer Ross Rieke Gary Utsch 5. Adjourn Dale Wick . . ·' INSPECTRON, INC. A COMPANY PROFILE And Proposal . November 2003 - - 1 \ . Table of Contents Table of Contents Page 2 Contact Name, Address and Phone Numbers Page 4 Profile Summary Page 6-9 Résumés of Principal Staff ' Page 11-16 Reference List Page 18 Billing Rates Page 20 Appendix . Work Examples Page 23 - 31 - Sample Service Agreement Page 33-35 Proposal Proposal Page 37 Proof of Insurance Page 38 - 2 . Contacts . 3 . Inspectron Incorporated LEAD CONTACT Ron Wasmund President Principle Address: Inspectron Inc. 15120 Chippendale Ave. Suite 104 Rosemount MN 55068 Phone Number: 651-322-6626 Fax Number: 651-322-7580 Pager: 952-601-8511 Cellular: 612-719-3370 E-mail rwasmund@inspectroninc.com INSPECTORS Jim Hall Phone 651-322-6626 . Pager: 952-601-8512 Cellular 612-719-1986 E-mail jhall@inspectroninc.com Bill Barber Phone 651-322-6626 Pager 952-203-0508 Cellular 612-270-4796 E-mail bbarber@inspectroninc.com Larry Wasmund Phone 651-322-6626 Pager 612-228-0006 Cellular 612-719-0575 E-mail lwasmund@inspectroninc.com David Drenth Phone 651-322-6626 Cellular 612-719-1995 E-mail ddrenth@inspectroninc.com Lee Gladitsch Phone 651-322-6626 4 Cellular 612-719-1848 . E-mail 19laditsch@inspectroninc.com Experience and Time with Firm Name Years of Experience Years with the Firm Certifications Held Ron Wasmund 28 7 MNBO MPCA ISTS Jim Hall 7 7 MNBO MPCA ISTS David Drenth 28 4 MNBO lCBO Bldg. Insp. lCBO Concrete Insp. Bill Barber 26 3 MNBO lCBO Plans Examiner CABO Bldg. Official Larry Wasmund 5 2 MNBO . Lee Gladitsch 1 1 MNBO Limited 5 . Profile Summary . 6 . INSPECTRON, INCORPORATED Inspectron Incorporated is a Minnesota S Corporation organized in 1996 and recorded in 1997. Inspectron Inc. is a small privately owned, company created to provide quality building inspection services to local units of government. Ron Wasmund, the company president and lead contact is a Minnesota Certified Building Official (Certificate MN903), and a MPCA certified and licensed ISTS Professional (License #1916). The ûiendly, professional staff of six is MPCA, ICBO and Minnesota certified. Professional liability and errors and omission insurance with $1,000,000 coverage is maintained. Workers Compensation Insurance is maintained. A $5,000 license bond is also maintained. Inspectron Inc. is represented by the accounting firm of Schluter and Budenske, P .L. C., the law firm of Stephenson and Sanford P.L.C., and the Toombs Insurance Agency Inspectron Inc. combined years in public service provides the experience necessary to help identify the needs, of the entity and work with the leaders and elected officials to deliver friendly, professional service to the building community. Inspectron Inc. works with the community leaders, property owners, and contractors to insure the health, safety and welfare . of the community is protected. Inspectron, Inc. provides differe1!t levels' of service to local units of government designed to meet their needs and desires. The service varies from fuH time ,building department administration including collecting and accounting for permit fees, filing surcharge reports, plan reviews and inspections to temporary staffing helping local units qf government meet the demands of the peak construction season. Inspectron Inc. has served as interim Building Official for Goodhue County, the City ofNorthfield, the City of Farmington, the City of Rosemount and the City of Waite Park during their search for a qualified full time Building Official. Inspectron, Inc. has 3 facets to our service offering. First, we provide full Building and Zoning Department administration through enforcement of the Minnesota State Building Code and local Zoning Ordinance. Weare fully computerized for the issuance of building permits, scheduling and tracking of inspections, monthly, quarterly and annual permit activity reports, state surcharge reports and census reports. We. are set up to function as an entity's Building Department handling everything from permit application through certificate of occupancy, tracking and recording every step in between. Zoning administration includes checking all building pennit applications for compliance with zoning district standards' including permitted uses, dimensional standards, and recommending variances when appropriate. We coordinate with and assist the planner and Planning Commission in zoning matters. 7 The second facet is temporary staffing. We provide building inspectors to jurisdictions with . staffing needs resulting ITom vacations, illness or staff turnover. Our services as interim Building Official and Building Official mentoring have set us apart ftom other firms. The State Building codes and Standards Division has recommended Inspectron, Inc. to several jurisdictions requiring this service. The third facet of our business is on-site Sewage Treatment System review, inspection and approval. We currently have two fully MPCA certified and licensed inspectors. Inspectron provides this service to 11 jurisdictions. Our office is fully integrated, using a local area network. Each inspector utilizes the full Microsoft Office Suite for word processing, electromc spreadsheets and scheduling work assignments, meetings and tasks. Remote access allows the individual inspector to monitor and edit their schedule as well as send and receive email messages off site. Weare able to load a jurisdiction's property data into our pennit issuance and tracking software thereby fully automating the pennit process for that jurisdiction. The list of goveriunent entities Inspectron Inc. currently has on going agreements with includes: City of Apple Valley - Peak season inspection relief, Special Projects. Contact Ernie Aden, Building Official 952-953-2583 City of Edina - Inspection assistance Contact Steve Kirchman, Building Official 952-826-0450 . City of Eagan - Inspection assistance Contact Dale Schoepner, Building Official 651-681-4600 City of Farmington - Building Official Mentoring, inspection assistance Contact Kevin Carroll, Community Development Director 651-463-1860 City ofMendota Heights - ISTS review and inspection Contact Paul Berg, Building Official 651-452-1850 City ofNorthfield - Special projects, and inspection assistance Contact John Brookins, Building Official 507-645-3008 City of Rose mount - ISTS review and inspection Contact Maryann Soffel, Permit Technician 651-322-2024 City of Sunfish Lake - ISTS review and inspection ContactRussWaW, Building Official 651-454-4035 City of V ermi1lion - Full Time Building Inspection, Plan Review and Administration Contact Patti Ward, City Clerk 651-437-2865 City of Waite Park - Interim Building Official Building Inspection, Plan Review and Administration Contact Sheila Mockros, Building OfficialJPlanning Assistance 320-65()"8936 City of West St. Paul- ISTS review and inspection Contact Teny Maruska., Building Official 651-552-4100 Goodhue County - Building Official Mentoiing, Commercial Plan Review Contact Doug Morem, Building Official 651-385-~11 0 Castle Rock Township - Full Time Building inspection, Plan review, and Administration Contact Maralee Rother, Town Clerk 651-460-2221 8 Denmark Township -Full time Building Inspection, Plan review and Administration . Contact Kathy Higgins Board Supervisor 651-437-2980 Empire Township - Full time Building Inspection, Plan review and Administration Contact Elaine McGovern Deputy Town Clerk 651-463-4494 Marshan Township - Full time Building Inspection, Plan Review" and Administration Contact Ron Mamer, Board Supervisor 651-437-2092 Ravenna Township - Full time Building Inspection, Plan Review, and Administration Contact Barb Kienberger Town Clerk 651-480-1902 Treasure Island Casino- Special Projects, Code Consultation Contact Dennis Jensen Project Design Manager 651-388-2493 Major projects that Inspectron Inc. has been engaged to provide complete plan review and inspections in the last five years include: New $34 million-dollar, 120,000 square foot addition to the Treasure Island Casino for the Prairie Island Indian Community New $7.4million-dollar, 174,000 square foot, three story Red Wing Fairview Medical Center. New $5million-dollar Dittman Center for the Arts on the campus of 8t. Olaf College, Northfield MN. New $3.7million dollar 70,000 square foot Central Maintenance Facility for Dakota County. New $5.7million dollar 130,000 square foot Elementary School for City of Farmington ISD 192. New $72million dollar addition to the Empire Waste Water Treatment Plant . Inspectron Inc. constantly works for service improvement and welcomes comments :£Tom all clients and pennit applicants served to achieve improvement. We employ voice messaging, cellular communication devices and pagers to assist in availability to the public when we are not able to be in the office. Inspectron Inc. establishes annual goals for planned growth and service enhancements. The goals for 2003 include computerized pennit issuance' and inspection tracking, Web page design and implementation, and additional staffing in the office and field. To realize these goals Inspectron Inc. has installed a LAN and purchased computerized pennit issuance and inspection tracking software that was implemented during first quarter 2003. This software allows closer tracking of open pennits, daily cash receipts, monthly pennit activity reports and inspection history while providing consistent fonn design to those jurisdictions desiring this service. A SDSL line provides quick and efficient client e-mail contacts and internal document routing. We are currently under development of our web page which will provide infonnation about Inspectron Inc., allow applicants to apply for building permits on line and download forms and handouts and provide direct links to those jurisdictions that have web pages. Inspectron Inc. hires only Building Inspection Technology graduates or MN Certified Building Officials. Inspectron Inc. has established relationships with consultants specialized in Firè Code requirements, fire suppression systems and fire alarms. Consultants are also available for specialized building and mechanical code requirements on specific projects. 9 - ; · - Resumes -- 10 RONALDE. WASMUND . 8634 EMERSON A VENUE SOUTH BLOOMINGTON, MN 55420 PHONE: (612)881-7186 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE JULY 1996 - Present INSPECTRON INCORPORATED OwnerlPresident Responsible for the development, marketing and implementation' of a contract inspection services company specializing in building code compliance and onsite sewage treatment systenl evaluation and inspection. Train inspection staff; supervise inspection performance, reporting, and record maintenance. Perform on site sewage treatment evaluations, inspections and compliance reports. Maintain business records and financial reports. 1995 -1998 OTY OF EDINA, EDINA, MN Chief Building Official- July 1995 - December 1998 -. Responsible' for direction and supervision of a building department of ,6 staff members, ~ coordinating the review and inspection of70 million dollars of construction annually. Develop, promote and recommend adoption of operational policies, procedures and ordinances related to th¡:: enforceme~t of building, plumbing, and mechanical codes. Develop and administer a department budget of $1,000,000 in revenues and $430,000 expenditures. Serve, as the designated responsible agent to Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for the City's few remaining onsite sewage treatment systems. Reviewing and administering the mandatory maintenance ordinance. 1985 -1995 CITY OF ROSEMOUNT, ROSEMOUNT, MN Community DevelopmentDirector-1994 -1995 Responsible for directing and coordinating development activities within the City of Rosemount, including building inspections, pJ:uming, zoning, econonúc development, and recycling activities. Develop and manage community development and port authority budgets with responsibility for 9 personnel. 11 ·. Interface with potential developers to coordinate the establishment of Tax Increment Plans and Development Agreements identifying other local financial incentives. Guide deveiopers through the land use approval process leading the development team, creating a one stop shopping opportunity. Attend Council and Port Authority meetings to provide staff recommendations for decision making on development proposals, subdivision approvals, code and ordinance interpretations and adoptions. Provide interpretation assistance on complicated building plan reviews and backup field inspections as needed. Public Works Director - 1991 - 1994 Responsible for directing all aspects of the Public Works Department including engineering, utilities, maintenance, solid waste and building inspections. Managed $1,950,000 operating budget with responsibility for 18 personnel. Developed 5-year capital improvement project schedules with a budget of $2.5 million annually. Facility Manager for City Hall, Fire Hall and City Garage, including negotiation of contracts for repair and services for buildings. . Attended Council meetings to provide staff recommendations for decision making on projects Acted as City's agent to comply with Minnesota Pollution Control Agency regulations regarding clean up of contaminated property, a landfill closure plan, and in gaining commercial :fàcilíty compliance with MPCA regulations. Building Official 1985 - 1991 Responsible for all zoning and building code compliance and inspections for residential and commercial properties for the City of Rose mount. Performed in depth plan reviews for construction of new elementary school, petro chemical packaging company and City Hall. Reviewed and inspected the installation of over 200 new private on site sewage treatment systems including standard trench designs and mound systems. Evaluated and inspected the replacement of over 100 failing existing systems. Reviewed and wrote ordinances for mandatory fire suppression, zoning and city building code adoption. Established policies and procedures for building department operation. Selected and worked with a consultant to develop a computer program for issuing and tracking building pernúts. 12 . Supervised inspection and clerical staff supporting $250,000 revenue of the City. 1979 -1985 CITY OF MANKA TO, MANKATO, MN Building InspectorJRehabilitation Supervisor Responsible for inspections of residential and light commercial properties for compliance with State codes including preparation of detailed construction plans and specifications to , eliminate deficiencies. Division head responsible for more than $6 million in loan proceeds for rehabilitation of residential and commercial properties. Duties included specification writing, quote solicitation, contractor selection, contract execution, inspections, payment requests and project close out. 'Coordinated physical modifications to City Hall including plans for data processing facility. Supervised and provided work direction for two inspectors. EDUCATION Hennepin Technical College - Frontline Leadership Skills. 1995 University of S1. Thomas - Mini MBA Program. 1994 . Inver Hills Community College - Building Inspection Technology. 1981 - 1982 University of Wisconsin - Building Inspections and Specification Writing. 1981 Mankato State University - Construction Management Courses. 1980 - 1984 Mankato Aiea Vocational Technical Institute - Civil Engineering. ' 1971- 1972 Worthington Community College - General Education Courses. 1969 - 1970 LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS HELD Class I Building Official- State of Minnesota - 1981 Class II Building Official- State of Minnesota - 1982 On Site Sewer Design and Inspection -Minnesota Pollution Control - 1986 13 JAMES P. HALL . 1459 Raymond Ave. S1. Paul, MN 55108 651-644-5571 Summary Nineteen years of experience in residential building trades, ranging from multi-million donar restorations to decks and porch additions. Experience Inspectron Inc.'* Rosemonnt, MN Building Inspector July, 1996 - present Perform residential and some commercial building inspections for -new and existing structures within Cities and Townships, trom footing through final inspections. Minnesota Certified Building Official MN-2301 Hyatt Reality Corp. * Minneapolis, MN Project Coordinator July, 1985 - January 1997 . Manage and oversee restoration projects of architectural significance on turn-of-the-century homes .from the Historical Register; Coordinate building materials and subcontractors; Perform carpentry and finishing trades. Independent Contractor * St. Paul, MN December, 1993 - 1997 Perform housing inspections for owner or buyer prior to sale or purchase of real estate. Education Uniform Building Codes 1994 Housing Code Enforcement 1993 Hennepin Technical College On Site Sewage Treatment System Inspection and Design MPCNUniversity of Minnesota 2002 Architecture and Interior Design Coursework University of Minnesota September, 1983 to January, 1987 14 WILLIAM D. BARBER . 10806 Mississippi Drive No. Brooklyn Park, Mn. 55443-1260 (763) 323-7230 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: . CITY OF CRYSTAL crystaJ, Minnesota Building Official May 89 to Mac. 02 Supervision of the overall opemtion of the Building Inspecti.on Division. p~ direct, and carry out all buiIding .inspection functions. Conduct all plan reviews of all plans submitted for permits. Administer the C' Zoning and Iatting ordinances Ity p, , . Meet with all developers. contractors. and homeowners to discuss proposed constmctíon. Assistant Building Inspeçtor 1981 to 1989 Assisted the Chief Building Inspector in the enforcement of the City building and zoning codes and ordinances. Assisted with pIan reviews of all residential ~ and industrial plans. . BENSON - ORTH ASSOCIATES INC New Hope, Minnesota Construction Superintendent 1979 to 1981 Supervised the const:mctîon projects assigned to me to assure compliance with the building codes and specifications. Scheduled and supervised the work of the varions sub-contmctors working on the projects. 'Supervised other company employees wmking on projects assigned to me. CITY OF NEW HOPE New Hope, Minnesota Building OfficiaJlZonñÌg Administrator 1974101979 Supervised and directed all building inspection functions. Met with homeowners. contractors. and developers relative to their proposed prqiects. Worked closely with the Fire Department in assisting with fire code vioJations. ELLERBE ARCHITECl'S Bloomington. Minnesota Architectural Draftsman 1969t.o1974 Worked closely with Project Architects to develop a set of worlcing drawings for ~ projects. 15 NEW HOPE FIRE DEPARTMENT City of New Hope . Fire Fighter 1971 to 1987 Served with the Fire Department: in various positions including: Fire Fighter,. Lieutenant" ~ Fire Motor Operator,. and Rescue Lie1rtçnant, ~ EDUCATION: DUNWOODY INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE 1969 TO 1970 Architectural Drafting and Estimating Gradt.ated 1970 NORTH HENNEPIN JUNIOR COLLEGE 1975 TO 1978 Completed 24 credit courses in Building Department: A~ EneIgy Conservati~ Plumbing Codes,. Building Code S~ Mechanical Codes,. and Electrical Codes. Received Certificate of Achievement ftorò the North Star Chapter of International Conference 'of Building Officials and North Hennepin Junior Conege. . Have attended Woodbadge training (BSA) Management by Objective ACCREDITATION: . · Certified by the State of Minnesota. as a Building Official - 1974 · Certified by the International Conference of Buildin,gOflicials as a Building Inspector (1978) · Certifuxl by the Jntemafîonal Conference of Building Officials as a PIan Checker (1982). PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT · Have served on the CÖde Change Development Committee fur lCBO for 6 yems. , Served as Chairman of the Code Development Committee - GenemlDes:ign. · Current1y serve on the Construction Codes Advisoryr Council for the State of Minnesota.. Represent the Building Officials of the State of Minnesota. · Past President of the North Star Chapter oflC.B.O. (Building Inspectors local chapter). · Chaired the Uniformity Committee for MItCO for 4 years COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: American Red Cross, Greater Minneapolis Chapter - 1973 to present. · Regist;ered scouter with the Boy Scouts of America since March 1980. Have served as connnittee chair of the Cub Scout Pack and the Troop,. Assist Scoutmaste.r of a Troop · Serve OIl the District Advancement Committee for the Boy Scouts of America - Viking Council · Actively serve and attend New Brighton Christian Church. CUJTeDtly serve as a Trustee. · Serve OIl the Board of Directors fur Pine Haven Christian Assembly - Church youth Camp 16 . Reference List . 17 . Reference List for Inspectron Inc. This list is provided for your convenience. Please feel tree to contact any of the local units of government served by Inspectron Inc. for their reactions Joel West Kevin Carroll Community Developmeni Director Community Development Director 805 Washington Street City of Farmington Northfield MN 55057 325 Oak Street PH 507-645-3004 Farmington MN 55024 PH 651-463-1860 Doug Morem Kathy Higgins Building Official Denmark Board Supervisor Goodhue County P.O. Box 83 509 W. 5111 Street Hastings MN 55033 Red WingMN 55066 PH 651-437-2980 PH 1-651-385-3110 . Roger Hand Patti Ward Director of Emergency Operations City Clerk City of Red Wing City of Vermillion 430 W 6th Street P.O. Box 67 Red Wing MN 55066-2600 Vermillion MN 55085 1-651-385-3678 PH. 651-437-8163 18 . Billing Rates . - 19 . Billing Rates The customary rates for services are: Building Official Responsibilities: $75.00/hour Ron Wasmund Bill Barber Field Inspection Services $50.00/hour Bill Barber Jim Hall Larry Wasmund David Drenth Plan Review Services $50.00/hour Bill Barber Jim Hall Larry Wasmund David Drenth . Hourly charges are all inclusive, including travel charged for one way ftom Inspectron Inc. offices in Rosemount, equipment charges, communication charges and overhead. - \ : 20 . Appendix Work Examples Sample Service Agreement . 11 . Wark Examples . - - 22 . MEMORANDUM To: Empire Town Board Applicant From: Ron Wasmund Building Official Date: April 19, 2003 Subject: Plan Review Comments These comments are based upon review of plans submitted by applicant. The plan review was performed for compliance with the latest edition of the Minnesota State Building Code as adopted by the Empire Town Board. Omission or oversight by the Inspector does not relieve the applicant rrom compliance with all applicable codes. PROJECT ADDRESS: 19589 Cambridge Court . OWNER'S NAME: Kevin and Becky Zwart APPLICANT: J L Wageman Homes CONTRACTOR: J LWageman Homes 8625 237th S1. E. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: New Single Family Dwelling 1. All inspections must be called for a minimum of24 hours in advance. UBC Section 108.3 2. * Provide a list of the subcontractor's names and phone numbers. 3. Post inspection cards in a protected and accessible location for the inspector's signature. UBC Section 108.2 4. Post address of dwelling prior to footìng inspection so it is visible and readable rrom the street in fÌ'ont of the house. 5. Install Class V rock driveway for site approach and material delivery to prevent tracking mud and soil onto public right of way. CONTRACTOR IS ESPONSIBLE TO CLEANUP ALL MUD AND DEBRIS TRACIŒD ONTO THE ADJACENT 23 · ROAD WAYS/ Failure To do so will result in the suspension of your Building permit 6. Install silt fence along and adjac~ntto the public right of way and established yards, FAß..URE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN SUSPENSION OF BUILDING PERMIT. 7. Keep all construction traffic off of yard area. Limit access to crushed rock driveway so mud is not tracked onto public right of way. 'FAß..URE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN SUSPENSION OF BIJaDING PERMIT. 8. All construction debris and trash must be contained in a Dumpster and prevented trom blowing around. FAILURE TO SO CAN RESULT IN SUSPENSION OF BUILDING PERMIT. 9. Plan was reviewed with no basement finish shown. 10. Approved plate straps must be installed along the foundation according to , manufacturer's specifications, or provide .5" diameter anchor bolts a maximum of 6' o.c., embedded 7" in solid concrete or grouted hollow masonry at location of grouted vertical cores. UBC Sections 1611 & 1806.6 II. Vertical core fills are required at location of anchor bolts and all concentrated loads. ~ ~ 12. Minnesota State Building Code (MSBC) Section 1300.6100 requires an exterior footing drain around the entire perimeter in all soils except sand. 13. Minnesota Energy Code requires dampproofmg of the exterior of foundation walls trom footing to grade prior to backfilling. 14. Minnesota Energy Code requires all foundation walls to be insulated to a minimum R-5 trom footing to top offoundation wall. 15. Minnesota Energy Code requires floors over unheated spaces to be insulated to a minimum ofR-25. MN Energy Code Section 7670 Subpart 10 16. Iffoam plastic is used on the exterior of the rim area, and additional fiberglass insulation is added to fully insulate the rim, a sealed vapor barrier is required on the warm side of the rim area. MN Rules Section 7672.0600 Subpart 7. 17. All exposed foam plastic, including the rim area of open webbed floor trusses must , be rated for exposure, or be covered with a I5-minute thermal barrier. 24 18. An exterior wind wash barrier must be installed to prevent entry of wind and wind- . driven rain from entering the structure. A rigid wind wash barrier must be installed at the vertical edge of the exterior wall top plate, extending vertically to the underside of the truss top chord: .MN Rules Section 7672.0600 Subpart 7. 19. First two joist spaces parallel to full height foundation walls must be blocked at location of anchor bolts with solid blocking or diagonal bracing. MSBC Section 1300.6100 20. Approved metal angle clips are required to fasten floor joists, trusses, or, blocking panels to the sill plate at anchor bolt locations. Manufactured I-joists must be secured using approved hangers'with no additional nails through the bottom flange. 21. * Provide header sizes for all openings with span over 4 feet. Provide calculations for sizing of microlam beams. UBC Section 2326.11.6 22. Provide engineering certification on manufactured trusses. Certificates must be on site at the time of the framing inspection. Install required metal tie downs on trusses with uplift reactions over 120 lbs. 23. Point loads from girder truss, headers, and beams must be transfen-ed to footings by solid blocking in between. . 24. Provide a 40-lb. starter with edges solidly mopped together with tar or a self- adhering ice and water shield to point 12 inches inside plate line. The same product is required under metal valley flashing on roofs with slopes less than 7: 12. UBC Table 15B 25. Provide attic ventilation equal to 1 square foot of vent for each 300 square feet of attic area split equally between the ridge and soffit. UBC Section 1505.3 26. All engineered lumber must be installed according to the manufacturer's recommendations. 27. Provide an attic access measuring a minimum of22" x 30" with 30" of clear headroom for all attics with at least 30" of vertical height. 28. The door between the house and garage must be solid core wood or 20 minute fire rated steel with a closure for positive latch. UBC Section 302.4 Exception 3 29. Garage side of common wall of house and garage must be covered with 5/8-inch type "x" gypsum board from floor to bottom of roof sheathing. If the ceiling is used as part of the required separation, all bearing walls must also be protected. The maximum spacing for supports is 24" O.c. UBC Section 302.4 25 30. Slope garage floor to drain toward overhead doors, or install a floor drain. Floor . drains located in the garage must exit the building and run to daylight or be connected to a municipal sewer system. ,Floor drains in the garage cannot be connected to a septic system. 31. Provide a smoke detector in every bedroom, one centrally located in hallway outside the bedrooms, and one on each level. UBC Section 310.9.4 32. Provide a smoke detector in vault if ridge of vault is 24" or more above the ceiling of adjacent hall to bedrooms. 33. Provide 1 window in each sleeping room, which measures 5.7-sq. ft. of net openable area with a sill height not more than 44 inches above the finished floor. The minimum net openable width is 20", the minimum net openable height is 24" for egress windows. UBC Section 310.4 34. Habitable spaces shaH be provided with natural light equal to 10% of the floor area. UBC Section 1203.2 35. Gas fireplace must be installed according to manufacturer's specifications. 36. Windows located above a bathtub must have tempered glass in the sash when the bottom edge of glazing is less than 60" above the tub drain. UBC Section 2406.4 . 37. All glass within 24" of either edge of a door in the closed position, or within 5' of the top or b0t!om of a staircase, or in walls enclosing stairway landings must be safety tempered. Exposed glazing within 18" of the floor and over 9 square feet in area must also be safety tempered. Provide safety glass in sidelights of main entry door. UBC Section 2406.4 38. Provide mechanical ventilation capable of providing 5 air changes per hour, or openable window in rooms with tub or shower. UBC Section 1203.3 39. Water-resistant gypsum board shall not be used as backing board for tile or wall panels in the following locations: a) over a vapor barrier, b) in areas with high humidity, or c) on ceilings. UBC Section 2512 40. Vapor barrier behind tub and shower enclosures against exterior walls must be protected with solid sheathing or similar material. 41 Provide a graspable, continuous handrail on all stairs with 4 or more risers. Ends must be returned, or tenninate into a newel post. All guardrailS must be a minimum of36" in height with maximum spacing on intermediate rails ofless than 4". UBC Sections 1006.9 and 509 26 r 42. Maximum allowable step rise is 8". Minimum allowable step run is 9". A . maximum difference of3/8" is allowed between the largest and smallest step rise, and between thelargest and smallest step run. UBC Section 1003.3.3.3 43. Minimum required ceiling height at stairs is 6' 8" measured vertically :ITom a plane in line with the tread nosing. UBC Section 1003.3.3.4 44. Provide combustion air to mechanical room. 45. Maintain required separation between vent terminations of all power-vented appliances. 46. Plastic pipe used for above ground horizontal plumbing drains is limited to 35 feet in total length. No stack may exceed 35 feet in height unless an approved expansion and contraction joint is installed. MN Plumbing Code Section 4715.0580. 47. If storage space under the stairs is enclosed and equipped with a door, the under side of the stairs and the walls must be covered with 5/8" type "x" gypsum board. UBC Section 1006.12 48. At least one window in the basement must meet the requirements ofUBC Section 310.4 for escape and rescue. Windows located below grade must be equipped with a . window well that measures 9-sq. ft. with a minimum dimension of3 ft. If the bottom 6fthe window well is mote than 44 inches below grade the well must have a permanently installed ladder or steps. 49. Vinyl Siding shall be fastened with corrosion resistant nails with a minimum 3/8" diameter head. Nails must penetrate studs a minimum of%" with spacing not exceeding 16" o.c.UBC Section 1404.2. 50. An approved weather resistive barrier such as asphalt felt or kraft waterproof building paper must be placed on wall behind anchored veneers such as brick or stone. UBC Section 1402. 51. ' Anchored veneer shall be secured with wall ties spaced to support not more than 2-sq. ft. of material. Maintain a 1" space between veneer and wall face. UBC Section 1403.6.4.2: 52. Provide positive drainage away from structure with final grade, while maintaining 6" separation between grade and siding. UBC Section 2317.8 53. Builder/Owner is responsible for complying with grading plan to assure proper drainage. 54. A meter and meter horn with digital remote reader must be insta,Ued. 27 . 55. A full I" water service must be installed. Water and sewer services must be bedded in 1 foot of washed sand. Installation must be according to the standard detail attached. 56. Water meter must be inspected, and sealed prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy. Contact JeffHince at 651-470-5056 to schedule an inspection. 57. Identify the beam sizes and type of material at the porch roof 58. The windows adjacent to the doors at the four-season porch and the dinette area are closer than two feet to the doors and must be tempered glass as shown on the plans. Please mail answers to all * questions to Inspectron Inc. prior to footing inspection. Ron Wasmund . Inspectron Inc. 15120 Chippendale Ave. So Suite 104 Rosemount, MN 55068 28 . Owner. Jim and Sue Peroutky PIN# Date: May 10, 2003 LOT BLOCK ADDRESS 19592 Cambridge Court SUBD. DWELLING V ALUA TION WORKSHEET SIZE(Ft X Ft) SQUARE FOOTAGE MUL TIPLlER SUBTOTAL Main Floor - Wood 1522 $ 72.66 $ 110,588.52 Second Floor 1209 $ 72.66 $ 87,845.94 . Basement - Finished $ 19.70 $ - Basement - Unfinished 1522 $ 14.70 $ 22,373.40 Garage 968 $ 22.11 $ 21,402.48 3-8eason Porch $ 38.75 $ - Porch 156 $ 25.00 $ 3,900.00 Deck $ 15.00 $ - Footings, slabs, foundations $ 6.00 $ . Fireplaces 1 $ 3,500.00 $ 3,500.00 , TOTAL $ 249,610.34 29 . Building Permit Fee Calculation for 19589 Cambridge Court Computed Valuation $298,000.00 Building PellTlÍt $887.25887.25 first $100,000 $990.00 $5.00 for each additional 1 000 or fraction Subtotal $1,877.25 Plan Review $1,220.21 65% of Building Pennit Fee State Surcharge $149.00 Valuation x .0005 Total Building Penn it $3,246.46 . 30 . October 10, 2003 Billing Statement for September City of Ramsey SERVICES - September 2003 BuildinQ Official Services Jim Hall 110 hrs @ $65/hr $7,150.00 Total Due $1,150.00 I certify these charges to be true and correct and that no part has been paid to . date. Please make check payable to: Inspectron, Inc 15120 Chippendale Ave. Suite 104 Rosemount, MN 55068 Please contact me with any questions you may have concerning the information transmitted in this letter. Ron Wasmund Inspectron, Inc 31 . Sample Service Agreement . 32 BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES AGREEMENT . This agreement is entered into this 19th day of November, 2003 by and between Inspectron Inc., a Minnesota corporation with its principle place of business located 15120 Chippendale Ave., Rosemount, MN 55068 (hereinafter "Inspectron") and City of S1. Joseph, MN a ,Statutory Minnesota city, with its principle offices located at 25 College Ave North, St. Joseph, Minnesota 56374 (hereinafter "City). WHEREAS, the City has enacted the Minnesota Building Code (the II Code "); WHEREAS, the City requires building inspection services to ensure compliance with the Code; WHEREAS, Inspectron and or its employees are licensed to provide such inspection services; WHEREAS, the City desires to enter into an agreement for the purchase of building inspection services with Inspectron; and WHEREAS, Inspectron desires to provide such services to the City. NOW THEREFORE, upon adequate consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is . acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. Inspection Services. During the term of this agreement, Inspectron agrees to perfonn the following services: a. Providing Uniform Building Code inspections as required by Minnesota Statutes and local ordinance; b. Providing Individual Sewage Treatment System inspections as required by State, County and local ordinances; c. Providing re-inspections as required; d. Issuing occupancy permits upon final completion ofthe structure. e. Review of building plans for compliance with building code requirements. f Other responsibilities as outlined in proposal dated November 17,2003 (attached as Exhibit A) City agrees to provide Inspectron with access to pertinent information, records, systems and data, as determined necessary in the discretion of Inspectron. The City shall provide all required forms. Inspectron shall assist in the responsibilities of administration and enforcement of its zoning ordinance, initiating and reviewing all building permits for final zoning approval and land use. City shall hold Inspectron harmless and indemnify Inspectron ITom any and all claims that arises or may arise ITom zoning, land use, ordinances or incomplete or incorrect information on the permit application. Such 33 . indemnification and hold harmless shall specifically include damages, claims, costs and reasonable attorney fees. Inspectron shan perform the services under this contract at such location and at such times as Inspectron deems appropriate while providing up to 40 hours of coverage per week. Inspectron shall provide all tools, transportation, and communication devices it deems necessary to cany out the field services of this agreement. Inspectron agrees to proceed diligently and in accordance with its usual course and manner of business. Inspectron may at its discretion retain subcontractors in the performance of this agreement. Inspectron agrees to perform additional services, to which the parties agree during the term of this contract, under the terms and conditions of this agreement. 2. Term of Agreement. This agreement is effective commencing November 19, 2003 and shall consist of a period of 12 months of service. This agreement may be automatically extended each upon such tenus and conditions as contained herein. 3. Payment. ,In consideration of such consulting work, the City agrees to pay to InspeØ"on under the following schedule: a. $6500 per month . Additional work agreed to by the parties shall be paid at the rate of $50.00 per hour of services. An work shall be billed on a monthly basis and shall be due and payable within 30 days of receipt of such billing. 4. Confidentiality. City agrees that it will not reveal, divulge or make known to any person, firm, or corporation any secret or confidential information during or after the term of this agreement. Confidential information shall be defined as knowledge, systems, practices or other information submitted in writing or other tangible form designated as confidential by Inspectron. The City shall use such confidential information for the limited purposes ofthis agreement. 5. Relationship. Nothing in this agreement shall be construed to create employment, a partnership, joint venture, license or agency relationship and neither party shall have the right or authority to bind the other. 6. Tenuination. This agreement may be tenuinated by either party upon thirty (30) days written notice. Such termination shall not effect the rights and obligations of the parties accrued prior to the termination date or rights under paragraph 3 and 4. 7. Assignability. This agreement shall not be assignable by either party without the written consent of the non-assigning party. 34 . Proposal . 36 .' n t· ; ¡¡ Proposal . It is the intent of this proposal to provide the Services outlined in the essential function \ list of the RFP dated November 2, 2003. .f'> t ScoDe of Services - Inspectron, Inc. proposes to provide full time building department administration including application intake, plan review, permit issuance, field inspections, correction ~ notice issuance and re-inspection, certificate of occupancy issuance, monthly and annual G reports to City Council and outside agencies and interact with contractors and general public on complaints and code questions. . We will also serve as the Housing Inspector for the City. This service will include inspecting new and existing rental properties under the City's licensing program for r compliance with the Rental Housing Ordinance, investigating and resolving housing 11 complaints, and meeting with land owners and organizations to answer questions, regarding the Rental Housing Program. The service will also include enforcement of the City's Zoning ordinance for land use compliance. This will involve reviewing all permit applications for compliance with setback dimensions, lot coverage limits and minimum lot dimensions. We will also enforce junk and other public nuisance complaints through thorough investigation, notification and assist the City Attorney with prosecution as necessary. . Inspectron, Inc. will review commercial/industrial site plans and provide written recommendations to the Planning Commission. Based upon the level of permit activity represented in the RFP and an anticipated level of need with 120 rental units this position will require an estimated 32-40 hours per week. Inspectron, Inc. will provide effective, efficient and expedient service by assigning a Building Inspector to the City of S1. Joseph. This person will serve St. Joseph exclusively. Ron Wasmund will serve as the Building Official of Record and will serve as the Project Manager. Terms Inspectron, Inc. will provide up to 40 hours of service per week to the City of S1. Joseph for a monthly rate of$6,500.00/monih. All hours in excess of 40 hours per week will be billed at $SO.OO/per hour and will be added to the monthly invoice. All transportation, communication, tools insurance and office costs will be the direct responsibility ofInspectron, Inc. All records will be maintained in accordance with the City's adopted record retention schedule, at the office of Inspect ron, Inc. The records will be available to the City Administrator and Council for examination at anytime during normal business hours. 37