Background Information Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry 12-02-05

Plumbing Plan Review

What is Plumbing Plan Review?
The Minnesota Plumbing Code requires plans
and specifications to be submitted to the
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
(DLI) for review and approval prior to
modification or installation of any plumbing
systems that serve the public or a considerable
number of people (e.g., a public or commercial
building). The review includes not only all
interior plumbing, but also building sewer and
water service connections and storm water
drainage systems within the property line.
The fees do not apply where plans are
submitted to the cities of Minneapolis,
St. Paul, or Duluth, or a city that has a
plan review agreement with the Department
of Labor and Industry as described on our
Web site. These fees do not affect any local
government authorities or permit requirements.
When do the new fees take affect?
The new fee structure took effect for plans
submitted on or after November 1, 2003.

What must I submit for a Plumbing Plan How long does a Plumbing Plan Review
Review? take?

Plumbing Plan Review includes a signed The time required for Plumbing Plan Review
application and a review of the following materials varies depending upon the workload of staff
by Department of Labor and Industry staff: and the complexity of plans submitted. Plans
are generally reviewed on a “First In, First
1. Utility Site Plan Out” basis. An Accelerated Review may be
2. Floor Plan requested, but will cost an additional fee.
3. Roof Plan
4. Water Piping Riser Diagram Do approved plans still require an
5. Soil, Waste and Vent Piping Riser Diagram inspection?

Specific items reviewed are adequate pipe Yes.

sizing, proper pipe connections, approved
pipe material, fixture specifications, and back-
flow prevention devices. Complete requirements
for plumbing plan submittals can be found on the
DLI Plumbing and Engineering Web site.
How much does Plumbing Plan Review cost?
For more information:
For questions about this page, please contact
the Department of Labor and Industry,
Plumbing and Engineering at:
(651) 284-5067 or visit our Web site at
www.doli.state.mn.us/plumbing.html

Costs for a Plumbing Plan Review depend on

the scope of the proposed project, the need for
accelerated review and the number of revisions
required. The new fee schedule for plan review
is enclosed.

Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry

Construction Codes and Licensing Division
Plumbing and Engineering Unit
443 Lafayette Road N., St. Paul, MN 55155-4343
Phone: (651) 284-5067 Fax: (651) 284-5748
www.doli.state.mn.us TTY: (651) 297-4198
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Plumbing Plan Review Fee Calculator Worksheet

The section can be used to determine fees for plan review. An interactive version of this worksheet
can be found at: http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/plumbing/planrev/feecalculator.htm. Instead of
completing this section, you may attach the output from this site.

1. Select category and fee for plumbing system (Water, sewer, and drain, waste and vent (DWV) systems):

Building Services Connections only (no interior plumbing), circle water, sewer, or both $150 fee

-------------------------------------OR----------------------------------------------

Plumbing plan, with or without building service (no additional fee for service connections if included)
Enter # of drainage fixture units a. 25 or fewer DFU ---- $150;
b. 26 to 50 DFU ---- $250;
(DFU), __________ c. 51 to 150 DFU ---- $350;
d. 151 to 249 DFU ---- $500;
then select fee from chart: e. if 250 or more DFU, multiply $3 times ---- $
number of DFU to a maximum of $4,000

Fee based on number of DFU $___________

PLUS
add $70 per interceptor or separator;
Number of drainage system interceptors and/or separators X $70.00 $___________

2. Calculate fees for Storm drainage system (if applicable) $150 minimum;
or
Number of roof drain openings ____ X $50.00 ($500 max.) = $__________

AND number of storm water interceptors, separators, and catch basins designs _______ X $70.00 = $__________

3. Total: Add fees for 1., 2. above Total fee $_____________

Optional: Accelerated review (Double fee if requested) = Total fee X 2 $______________

Note: There is a separate fee schedule for manufactured home parks, campgrounds, and projects that consist of water
distribution systems only. Plans that require revisions may be subject to additional fees.
Contact DLI Plumbing and Engineering for more information.