• 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.
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
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| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2006 (2007 Minnesota State Building Code, Chapter 1305) | State of Minnesota Codes Division,
(651) 284-5068 and online |
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| Structural Code | IBC 2006 (2007 Minnesota State Building Code, Chapter 1305) | State of Minnesota Codes Division,
(651) 284-5068 and online |
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| Plumbing Code | 2003 Minnesota Plumbing Code, Chapter 4715 | State of Minnesota Codes Division,
(651) 284-5067 and online |
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| Mechanical Code | IMC 2000 with amendments (MN Mechanical Code, MN Rules Chapter 1346) | State of Minnesota Codes Division,
(651) 284-5068 and online |
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| Electrical Code | NEC 2005 (MN State Building Code, MN Rules Chapter 1315) | State of Minnesota Codes Division,
(651) 284-5068 and online |
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| Fire/Life Safety Code | IFC 2006 (MN Rules Chapter 7510) | State Fire Marshal Division, Department of Public Safety |
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| Accessibility Code | ICC A117.1 - 2003 Building Code, MN Rules Chapter 1341) | State of Minnesota Codes Division,
(651) 284-5068 and online |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Boiler Code | ASME (MN State Bldg. Code, Chapters 1346 | State of Minnesota Codes Division,
(651) 284-5068 and online |
| Jurisdictional Area | Contact |
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| Structural | Dan Kelsey
Principal Structural Engineer
Phone: (651) 845-5852 |
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| Plumbing | Randy Ellingboe
Supervisor, Plumbing Plan Review
Phone: (651) 845-5879
Fax: (651) 845-5748 |
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| Mechanical | Andrew Theiland
Building Codes Dept.
Phone: (651) 845-5850 |
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| Electrical | Electrical Inspection Dept.
Phone: (651) 845-5064 |
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| Accessibility | Curt Wiehle
Building Codes Dept.
Phone: (651) 845-5877 |
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| Building Inspector | Thomas R. Joachim
State Building Official
Phone: (651) 845-5011 |
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| Plan Review | Scott D. McLellan
Supervisor, Plan Review
Phone: (651) 845-5869 |
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| Historic Preservation | Britta L. Bloomberg
Department Head and Deputy State Historic Preserva
Phone: (651) 965-5471
Fax: (651) 822-2374 |
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| Energy | Don Sivigny
Bldg. Code Dept.
Phone: (651) 845-5874 |
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| Environmental | Office of Environmental Assistance
Phone: (651) 966-6300 |
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| Health Department | Minnesota Dept. of Health
Phone: (651) 015-5000 |
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| Fire Marshal | Jerry Rosendahl
State Fire Marshal
Phone: (651) 017-7201
Fax: (651) 150-0525 |
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| Transportation | Minnesota DOT
Phone: (651) 963-3000 |
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| Boiler Inspector | Joel Amato
Chief Boiler Inspector
Phone: (651) 845-5080 |
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| Elevator Inspector | John Roche
Supervisor, Elevator Inspections |
