City of Scranton

Confirm with City Hall whether a permit is required for the proposed work.

Note: No published exemptions identified. Confirm permit requirements directly with city hall.

Building code

No building code ordinance or permit fee schedule has been published online for Scranton. It is unclear whether the city has formally adopted the ND State Building Code.

Owner-builder

Because Scranton is a very small city (population ~258), the permit process is informal and heavily reliant on direct contact with city administration.

Contractor requirements

Ensure all electrical and plumbing work is performed by ND-licensed contractors.

1. 01
   Contact Scranton City Hall at (701) 275-6332 or cityscra@ndsupernet.com to inquire about permit requirements for the specific project.
2. 02
   Obtain and complete any required application forms in person at City Hall.
3. 03
   Submit application with project description and site plan.
4. 04
   City Council may need to act on certain approvals at its monthly meeting (2nd Monday of the month, 7:00 PM).
5. 05
   Permit issued upon approval.

Typical processing time: Variable; permit process is informal and heavily reliant on direct contact with city administration.

Inspection hours

Monday and Thursday (hours not published; call ahead)

Typical sequence: No city building inspection program has been identified. Electrical inspections are conducted by the ND State Electrical Board. Plumbing inspections are handled through licensed plumber compliance with the ND State Plumbing Board.