General Information: For the purpose of controlling the quality of workmanship on buildings and structures within the City of Saint Paul, and by so doing to safeguard life, limb, property, public health and public welfare, there are hereby created certificates of competency which shall be required of the individual tradesman who engages in any work included in the following list. Different classes of certificates are specified under each type of work to recognize different degrees of expertise. Code Requirements: See Chapter 370 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code for information about certificate of competency requirements.

Application Requirements

Warm Air / Ventilation - Please contact the Senior Mechanical/Sheetmetal Inspector at 651-266-9064 for information. You will need the following document(s):

    Plaster & Lather - Please contact a Building Inspector at 651-266-9024 for information. You will need the following document(s):

    Plumbing - Please contact the Senior Plumbing Inspector at 651-266-9051 for information. You will need the following document(s):​

    Gas, Oil, Refrigeration, and Steam & Hot Water - Please contact the Senior Mechanical Inspector at 651-266-9044 for information. You will need the following document(s):

    Concrete Masonry & Cement Finishing - Please contact the Senior Building Inspector at 651-266-9021 for information. You will need the following document(s):

    Last Edited: April 2, 2021