Overview
Fire Certificate of Occupancy is a document issued by the City of St. Paul - DSI Fire Safety Inspection Division indicating the existing structure complies with all state and local safety codes allowing its use as a commercial building or residential occupancy. All residential buildings that are not owner-occupied shall have a Fire Certificate of Occupancy.
We recommended that owner conduct a pre inspection before their scheduled inspection date by using the
Certificate of Occupancy Information and Fees
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Handouts/Information:
- BBQ Safety
- Carbon Monoxide Information
- Carbon Monoxide Alarm Information
- Combustible Storage for Recycling
- COVID-19 Cleaning Guidelines recommended: Multi-family Residential Dwellings
- Elevator Keybox Requirements
- Fire Alarm Requirements for Residential Occupancies
- Fire Extinguisher Requirements
- Fire Free Lease Addendum
- Fire prevention and safety pictographs
- Hazardous Area Enclosures
- Heating Requirements
- House and Building Identification
- Inspection Notice Flyer
- KnoxBox/Keybox Information
- Landlord Resources
- Legislative Code Chapter 40: Fire Certificate of Occupancy
- Nuisance Definition: State Statute 617.80
3+ Residential Pre-Inspection Checklist
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Residential Fire Certificate of Occupancy
To learn more about the Residential Fire Certificate of Occupancy program, click on the video below: