Bloomington, Minnesota Building Codes

Building Codes References

• Minnesota has adopted a state-wide building code, the Minnesota State Building Code. It is available online.

Bloomington has a list of the codes here

Minnesota will not be adopting the 2009 I-codes. Memo with details here.
Code TypeCode ModelAmendment Contact
Building/Dwelling Code2006 IBC (2007 Minnesota State Building Code, Chapter 1305))State of Minnesota Codes Division, (651) 284-5068
and online: State and Bloomington
Structural Code2006 IBC (2007 Minnesota State Building Code, Chapter 1305)State of Minnesota Codes Division, (651) 284-5068
and online: State and Bloomington
Plumbing Code2009 Minnesota State Plumbing Code, Chapter 4715State of Minnesota Codes Division, (651) 284-5068
and online: State and Bloomington
Mechanical CodeIMC 2006 (Minnesota Mechanical Code, Chapter 1346)State of Minnesota Codes Division, (651) 284-5068
and online: State and Bloomington
Electrical Code2008 NEC (MN State Building Code, Chapter 1315)State of Minnesota Codes Division, (651) 284-5068
and online: State and Bloomington
Accessibility CodeMinnesota Accessibility Code, Chapter 1341State of Minnesota Codes Division, (651) 284-5068
and online: State and Bloomington
Energy CodeMinnesota Energy Code,
Chapters 7670, 7672, 7674, 7676 & 7678
State of Minnesota Codes Division, (651) 284-5068
and online: State and Bloomington
Elevator CodeASME A17.1-2004; ASME A17.1S-2005 (Minnesota Code, Chapter 1307)State of Minnesota Codes Division, (651) 284-5068
and online: State and Bloomington

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 AreaContact
StructuralBuilding and Inspection Dept.
Phone: (952) 563-8930
Fax: (952) 563-8949
PlumbingBuilding and Inspection Dept.
Phone: (952) 563-8930
Fax: (952) 563-8949
MechanicalBuilding and Inspection Dept.
Phone: (952) 563-8930
Fax: (952) 563-8949
ElectricalBuilding and Inspection Dept.
Phone: (952) 563-8930
Fax: (952) 563-8949
AccessibilityBuilding and Inspection Dept.
Phone: (952) 563-8930
Fax: (952) 563-8949
Fire MarshalFire Prevention Dept.
Phone: (952) 563-8933
Fax: (952) 563-8949
ZoningGlen Markegard
Planning Division
Phone: (952) 563-8920
Fax: (952) 563-8949
PlanningBob Hawbaker
Planning Division
Phone: (952) 563-8920
Fax: (952) 563-8949
City AttorneyCity Attorney's Office
Phone: (952) 563-8753
Fax: (952) 563-8754
Public WorksKim Larson
Public Works Support Specialist
Phone: (952) 563-4581
Fax: (952) 563-4868
Parks/RecreationParks & Recreation Dept.
Phone: (952) 563-8740
Fax: (952) 563-8715
Building codes are also available for these other Minnesota municipalities: