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Items priced to sell! Friday, September 2nd 2-8pm Saturday, September 3rd 9am - 3pm 606 Eglon Avenue South Find a qualified company in our directory of Estate Sale Companies in Grand Forks, ND. We didn't find any estate sales within 40 miles of Grand Forks, North Dakota. However we did find 2 sales within 80 miles of Grand Forks, ND. Our list of estate sales in Grand Forks changes frequently. How do I choose a contractor?While the City cannot specifically recommend a contractor, there are some guidelines you can follow when deciding who will perform the necessary work on your property. First make sure you hire a licensed contractor. You can visit the Secretary of State's website or call 1-800-352-0867 to find out this information. It may also be helpful to ask the North Dakota/Minnesota Better Business Bureau (1-800-646-6222 or website) to see if any complaints have been filed against the contractor you are considering, and ask the contractor for references.

You can also view the North Dakota State Attorney General's scam informational page and choosing a contractor.Who files the wiring certificate with the power supplier?Whenever a North Dakota licensed Master or Class "B" electrician makes an installation they are required by law to file the certificate and provide the owner with a copy for their file. On a self-wired installation, the owner must make an application for inspection to: City Electrical Inspector, City of Grand Forks, P.O. Box 1518, Grand Forks, North Dakota, 58206-1518. Once the installation is inspected and approved, a certificate will be filed by the electrical inspector. If the installation is not approved, no certificate will be issued and the owner will be asked to make the necessary changes and request another inspection.How long are permits good for?When do I need to obtain a plumbing permit?When do I need to obtain a mechanical permit?How do I know if my property is located in the City of Grand Forks’ jurisdiction?

How do I become a licensed contractor?The first step to become a licensed contractor to do work in the City of Grand Forks’ jurisdiction is to make sure you have a State of North Dakota license and contact the Building Inspections Department for the licensing requirements for the type of contractor you wish to do work in.  The City does have its own licensing requirements for General, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Moving, Excavating, Sign Hanger and Driveway/Sidewalk Contractors.  In order to become a licensed contractor in the City’s jurisdiction, a performance bond will also be required.Why are rental licenses required?The City of Grand Forks created the rental licensing program in response to concerns expressed by the public.  The City Council studied these questions and adopted the licensing program.  Rental licensing allows for the City to have a mechanism to coordinate with landlords, managers and tenants.  A rental license is required for one and two family rental units only and is renewed yearly.

What is the City’s responsibility regarding rental units? The City of Grand Forks is very proactive in the area of rental inspection compliance and insists that all rental units maintain a Certificate of Occupancy. We have a mandatory system that is enforced to the highest level possible including citing property owners in municipal court for non-compliance or requiring the unit be left vacant. The City has no authority over the aesthetics of the property. If the property has junk or a junk vehicle the City will make sure that issue is resolved before a Certificate of Occupancy is granted. Many times these issues on renter occupied properties are easier to resolve than on owner occupied properties. The landlord will make the tenant get rid of the non-compliance item because they know they are the ones responsible for their own property. Are the basic requirements of a rental unit different than that of an owner occupied single family home? Rental units are held to different standards, because someone occupies them other than the property owner or their family.

They must meet certain minimum requirements before a Certificate of Occupancy will be issued. The code requirements that must be adhered to are those that the home or building was built under and not current requirements. Some of the basics of these requirements are: proper egress, smoke detectors, electrical wiring, handrails and guardrails, heating equipment and hot water heating equipment to be correctly installed and alike. What are the off-street parking requirements? All housing units, regardless if they are owner occupied or rented, are required to have off-street parking. The minimum requirement is two parking spaces and then is increased with the number of bedrooms in the housing unit. How many individuals can occupy a rental unit? Four or less individuals that are unrelated can occupy each housing unit. There is no limit to the number of family members who can live in a housing unit. What is required of a rental unit? A Certificate of Occupancy is required when a property is going to be occupied by anyone other than the owner or their family members.

With extended families this can include many variations of what is meant by "family members". One does not have to collect rent to make it necessary for a Certificate of Occupancy to be required. A housing unit must have appropriate bathroom facilities, kitchen facilities and a heating system. The heating system must maintain 68 degrees three feet above the floor in each occupied room and can not have mixed air with another housing unit. A rental unit is a housing unit that is occupied by someone other than the owner of the property or a family member of the property owner.  A housing unit is a habitable area that contains minimum living facilities to include a bathroom, kitchen and living areas.  They can be multiple family units (3 plex or greater) or one and two family dwellings.What is the Rental Inspection Program?The City of Grand Forks has had a Rental Inspection Program for over 40 years.  This program ensures rental units maintain health and safety codes.  All rental units are inspected every five years and a certificate of occupancy is re-issued when each unit meets minimum code requirements.

How much are building permits?Permit costs depend on the anticipated cost of construction and whether they are Residential Permits or Commercial Permits. The anticipated cost should be the estimate of the labor and material to complete the proposed project with all electrical, mechanical and plumbing included.  To find a permit fee please see the Residential Permit Fee List or Commercial Permit Fee List.Do I need a contractor or can I do the work myself?What do I need to know to get a permit?To obtain a building permit on your home that you live in is quite simple.  For basic general repairs and projects will need to have an estimate of the work and who is doing it.  If you are building a deck, an addition to the home, or a large remodel you will need to have a plan and a site plan for the work along with a cost estimate and who is doing the work.What kind of permits are there and where do I get them?The most frequently required permits are Building Permits and they are obtained at the Building Inspections Department, located in Room 225 in City Hall.

Other permits that can be obtained include: Moving, Demolition, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Sign, Parabolic Antennas, Driveway Construction, Excavations, Sidewalk Construction, Christmas Trees Sales, Temporary Buildings, Self-Wiring, Fire and Swimming Pool.Why are permit fees charged for the enforcement of the code and on what basis are these fees determined?Fees are collected to defer the costs associated with code administration and enforcement. These fees can cover a portion or all of the costs experienced by the department. If it is determined that only some of the costs incurred will be covered by the collection of fees, the remaining cost of operating the department must be covered by other means - i.e. taxes. The building permit fees charged by the City of Grand Forks are determined by evaluating the costs incurred and the level of service to be delivered. Also, the City has looked at what other cities charge and has come up with what it thinks is a fair fee schedule.

The fees charged for commercial buildings are more than the much lower fee schedule utilized for one and two family residential buildings. What is the purpose of the building codes?The purpose of the building codes is to provide minimum standards for the protection of life, limb, health, property, environment and for the safety and welfare of the consumer, general public and the owners and occupants of buildings.  The fundamental purposes of the codes or regulations can be summed up as; safety of building occupants & fire personnel, stop panic, and protection of your & adjoining properties.What is an electrical wiring certificate?What is the purpose of an electrical wiring certificate?A certificate provides proof to the power supplier that an electrical installation to be connected has been made in conformity with approved methods of construction for safety to life and property. Section 43-09-21, North Dakota Century Code, provides: "...no electrical installation shall be connected for use until proof has been furnished to the person, firm, or corporation supplying electrical energy that such regulations have been complied with."