Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Send us photos and your tracking list. Get a written findings report within 24 hours* — before your inspector or auditor does.
— any industry with field inspections in Minneapolis.
$250, one time · Nothing new, no charge · You keep the report either way
*Depending on availability. We'll confirm turnaround when you submit.
The Minneapolis Inspection Readiness Report is a $250 one-time service with 24-hour turnaround. Submit your jobsite photos and tracking list, and receive findings before the inspector arrives. Minneapolis enforces the Minnesota State Building Code with local amendments addressing its dense urban building stock. The city's extreme temperature swings from negative 30 degrees to 95 degrees drive strict enforcement of thermal envelope continuity and ice dam prevention.
Code BuddyPrepared for Acme Mechanical Inc.
Location
Minneapolis, MN
Date
Aug 8, 2026
Trade
Electrical
Findings
Penetration seal not matching approved submittal — visible gap at fire-rated assembly
Checked against: Company SOP 4.2
Fastener pattern deviates from manufacturer data sheet — 6" OC required, measured at 9" OC
Checked against: Project Spec 08-31
Working clearance below required minimum at panel — 30" required, 22" measured
Checked against: Applicable Standard
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Submit your job, and our patent-pending AI technology reviews every photo against your standards, specs, and existing tracking.
Tell us about the job.
Project name, address in Minneapolis, and primary trade or discipline. We look up the applicable standards and regulations automatically from the address.
Send your photos and open items.
Upload directly, share a Drive/Dropbox link, or email them over. Your existing tracking sets the bar — anything already on it doesn't count as a finding.
Our patent-pending technology and AI system analyze every photo.
Cross-references each image against your specs, the applicable standards, and your existing tracking — helping identify deviations your list may have missed.
Get your report within 24 hours*.
Each finding includes the photo, the exact location, and the code section or spec it deviates from. Sorted by severity so you know what to fix first.
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Code Buddy is an AI-powered compliance platform used by thousands of field professionals across construction, energy, manufacturing, and fleet operations. Our patent-pending technology checks job site photos against codes, specs, and standards — the same technology that powers this report.
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If nothing new identified
The kind of things we help catch.
Examples based on past reports. Each finding includes the photo, location, and the reference it was checked against.
Attic ventilation ratio insufficient to prevent ice dam formation on low-slope Minneapolis roof assembly
Exterior receptacle on front porch missing in-use weatherproof cover rated for wet locations
Water piping routed through unconditioned attic space without freeze protection insulation or heat trace
Ledger board attachment to rim joist missing required flashing between ledger and house band
Bathroom exhaust fan ducted with flex duct exceeding maximum length for adequate airflow rate
Two-family dwelling missing required fire separation at shared wall from foundation to roof sheathing
And only if we identify something that wasn't already on your list.
If everything identified was already on your list, you pay nothing. You keep the report either way.
GET STARTEDLimited spots each week.
Every report is reviewed by a QA professional before delivery — not just generated and sent. That human review step means we can only take a limited number of jobs per week. Submissions are reviewed in the order they're received, and we'll let you know upfront if your report will take longer than 24 hours.
Before you ask.
Does Minneapolis have local building code amendments?
Yes. Minneapolis enforces the Minnesota State Building Code with local amendments addressing urban density, historic preservation, rental licensing, and energy performance. The city's inspection division applies these amendments during plan review and field inspection.
What are the most common Minneapolis inspection failures?
Common failures include inadequate attic ventilation causing ice dams, unprotected water piping in unconditioned spaces, missing fire separation in two-family dwellings, and insufficient weatherproofing at deck ledger connections.
How does the $250 Minneapolis readiness report work?
Submit your jobsite photos and tracking list. Within 24 hours, you receive a report identifying likely findings. Minneapolis inspection scheduling can be tight, so passing on the first attempt avoids delays of a week or more.
What frost depth does Minneapolis require for footings?
Minneapolis requires a minimum 42-inch footing depth below finished grade. Inspectors verify depth at the footing inspection stage. Footings that do not reach this depth are rejected, requiring excavation and re-pour before work can proceed.
Does Minneapolis require rental property inspections?
Yes. Minneapolis requires periodic rental license inspections covering fire safety, egress, electrical, plumbing, and structural items. The readiness report can review your property against these same standards before the city inspector arrives.
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