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Minnesota Building Codes
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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for the state of Minnesota. To change to another state, click on the map to the right.
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Notes Concerning Minnesota Building Codes
• Minnesota has adopted a statewide, mandatory building code, the Minnesota State Building Code. Local jurisdictions may only adopt the state code. Only the fire code can be locally amended with more stringent provisions.
Minnesota will not be adopting the 2009 I-codes. Memo with details here.
Minnesota Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2006 (2007 Minnesota State Building Code, Chapter 1305) | State of Minnesota Codes Division, (651) 284-5068 and online |
| Structural Code | IBC 2006 (2007 Minnesota State Building Code, Chapter 1305) | State of Minnesota Codes Division, (651) 284-5068 and online |
| Plumbing Code | 2009 Minnesota Plumbing Code, Chapter 4715 | State of Minnesota Codes Division, (651) 284-5067 and online |
| Mechanical Code | IMC 2006 with amendments (MN Mechanical Code, MN Rules Chapter 1346) | State of Minnesota Codes Division, (651) 284-5068 and online |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2008 (MN State Building Code, MN Rules Chapter 1315) | State of Minnesota Codes Division, (651) 284-5068 and online |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | IFC 2006 (MN Rules Chapter 7510) | State Fire Marshal Division, Department of Public Safety and online |
| Accessibility Code | ICC A117.1 - 2003 Building Code, MN Rules Chapter 1341) | State of Minnesota Codes Division, (651) 284-5068 and online |
| Energy Code | ANSI/ASHRAE 90.1-2004 Minnesota Energy Code (MN Rules Chapter 7670-7678) | State of Minnesota Codes Division, (651) 284-5068 and online |
| Elevator Code | ASME A17.1-2004; ASME A17.1S-2005 (MN State Buildng Code, MN Rules, Chapter 1307) | State of Minnesota Codes Division, (651) 284-5068 and online |
| Boiler Code | ASME (MN State Bldg. Code, Chapters 1346 | State of Minnesota Codes Division, (651) 284-5068 and Online" |
Minnesota Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Authorities Having Jurisdiction are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction).
| Jurisdictional Area | Contact |
| Structural | Dan Kelsey Principal Structural Engineer Phone: (651) 284-5852 |
| Plumbing | Jim Peterson Supervisor, Plumbing Plan Review Phone: (651) 284-5879 Fax: (651) 284-5748 |
| Mechanical | Scott Nelson Building Codes Dept. Phone: (651) 284-5850 |
| Electrical | John L. Williamson Electrical Inspection Dept. Phone: (651) 284-5064 |
| Accessibility | Curt Wiehle Building Codes Dept. Phone: (651) 284-5877 |
| Building Inspector | Jerry Norman State Building Official Phone: (651) 284-5011 |
| Plan Review | Jerry Norman Supervisor, Plan Review Phone: (651) 284-5869 |
| Historic Preservation | Britta L. Bloomberg Department Head and Deputy State Historic Preserva Phone: (651) 296-5471 Fax: (651) 282-2374 |
| Energy | Don Sivigny Bldg. Code Dept. Phone: (651) 284-5874 |
| Environmental | Office of Environmental Assistance Phone: (651) 296-6300 |
| Health Department | Minnesota Dept. of Health Phone: (651) 201-5000 |
| Fire Marshal | Jerry Rosendahl State Fire Marshal Phone: (651) 201-7201 Fax: (651) 215-0525 |
| Transportation | Minnesota DOT Phone: (651) 296-3000 |
| Boiler Inspector | Joel Amato Chief Boiler Inspector Phone: (651) 284-5080 |
| Elevator Inspector | Bill Reinke Supervisor, Elevator Inspections |
Minnesota Building Code Website