Water, sewer & utility permits are required by city ordinance to allow for the installation, repair, removal or relocation of a utility which projects onto, under or over any City of Minneapolis public property or right of way. In order to obtain a permit, a permit application must be submitted, reviewed and approved by the Department of Public Works. The cost of the repair, removal or relocation of a utility is the responsibility of the utility owner.
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The City of Minneapolis issues Meter Set Permits for licensed plumbers to install a water meter. The City of Minneapolis also sells various size couplings for meter installations.
Note to contractors: The City of Minneapolis requires contractors to use the 1047 or 1048 double detector for fire line installations . The City of Minneapolis does not allow other backflow devices for fire line installations, even if they are approved by the State of MN.