Building Inspections

Building Inspections Contact Information:

All general information and contact referrals: inspect@ci.owatonna.mn.us 

Ken Beck, Building Official and Department Supervisor General questions on any departmental issue.Ken.Beck@ci.owatonna.mn.us

Mark Schwanke, Plans Examiner/Building Inspector for Commercial and residential building projects.Mark.Schwanke@ci.owatonna.mn.us

Jason Ringhofer, Building Inspector for residential building projects Jason.Ringhofer@ci.owatonna.mn.us 

Thank you for visiting the Building Inspection Divisions web page, please check back often as information may change or be added. Checklists are provided for submittal documents.   

Inspections can be scheduled by calling 507-444-4370.                           Please call at least 1 day in advance by 4:00 p.m.                                     We do not do same-day inspections.  

Please call 507-444-4370 with any questions.

Helpful Information

  1. Approved Plastic - Composite Decking Materials (PDF)
  2. Characteristics of Building Materials (PDF)
  3. Emergency Escape (Egress) Release Mechanism (PDF)
  4. Garage Door Alternate Braced Wall Method (PDF)
  5. GRK Fasteners Ledger Board Technical Bulletin (PDF)
  6. Non-Emergency (Egress) Release Devices (PDF)

Public Communication

  1. Improved New Residential Dwelling Checklist
  2. Plumbing Plan Review and Site Utility Installation Improvements (PDF)