Building Division- Inspections & Permits
The Building Inspection Division is dedicated to public safety in the building industry through development and promotion of uniform codes and standards, code administration, and acceptance of innovative building products and systems. The Building Inspection Division is dedicated to building a safer community through providing complete plan review services of construction projects prior to obtaining a building permit, and performing inspections during the construction process to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy.
Contact us to acquire permits and request inspections for building projects, signs, demolition, moving of buildings, plumbing, gas piping, and electrical. The following applications are available for download below. Completed applications can be emailed or dropped off on the third floor of City Hall. Permits for roofing, siding and egress installation may be obtained by coming into the office or applying via the online portal (Minor Permits).
All new permits submitted after July 1, 2021 will be reviewed using:
2015 International Building Code
2015 International Residential Code
2021 International Mechanical Code
2015 International Fire Code
2015 International Existing Building Code
2021 Uniform Plumbing Code
2020 National Electrical Code
2012 International Energy Conservation Code
Climatic & Geographical Design Criteria Form (2015 IRC)
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Permit Applications:
Contact Information
The Building Inspection Division is located on the 3rd floor of City Hall 10 1st St NW, Mason City, IA
Kyle Peterson, Chief Building Official
Commercial Inspections, Plumbing & Mechanical Inspections
Nick Wright, Electrical/Building Inspector
Residential Inspections, Electrical Inspections
Lynn Sheimo, Permit Technician/Administrative Assistant
Processes permit applications & general questions
641-421-3620 or email: [email protected]