Duluth, Minnesota Building Codes

Building Codes References

• Minnesota has adopted a state-wide building code, the Minnesota State Building Code. It is available online.
Minnesota will not be adopting the 2009 I-codes. Memo with details here.
Code TypeCode ModelAmendment Contact
Building/Dwelling Code2006 IBC (2006 Minnesota State Building Code, Chapter 1305))State of Minnesota Codes Division, (651) 284-5068
and online: State.
Structural Code2006 IBC (2007 Minnesota State Building Code, Chapter 1305))State of Minnesota Codes Division, (651) 284-5068
and online: State.
Plumbing Code2009 Minnesota State Plumbing Code, Chapter 4715State of Minnesota Codes Division, (651) 284-5068
and online: State.
Mechanical CodeIMC 2000 (Minnesota Mechanical Code, Chapter 1346)State of Minnesota Codes Division, (651) 284-5068
and online: State.
Electrical Code2008 NEC (MN State Building Code, Chapter 1315)State of Minnesota Codes Division, (651) 284-5068
and online: State.
Accessibility CodeMinnesota Accessibility Code, Chapter 1341; ICC A117.1-2003State of Minnesota Codes Division, (651) 284-5068
and online: State.
Energy CodeMinnesota Energy Code,
Chapters 7670, 7672, 7674, 7676 & 7678
State of Minnesota Codes Division, (651) 284-5068
and online: State.
Elevator CodeASME A17.1-2004; ASME A17.1S-2005 (Minnesota Rules, Chapter 1307)State of Minnesota Codes Division, (651) 284-5068

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
StructuralDuane Lasley
Building Official
Phone: (218) 730-5300
Fax: (218) 730-5901
PlumbingJohn Malone
Plumbing Inspector
Phone: (218) 730-5168
MechanicalJohn Ellena
HVAC Inspector
Phone: (218) 730-5164
ElectricalSteve Amundson
Electrical Inspector
Phone: (218) 730-5166
AccessibilityDuane Lasley
Building Official
Phone: (218) 730-5300
Fire MarshalErik Simonson
Fire Marshal
Phone: (218) 730-4398
CivilMike Metso, P.E.
City Engineer
Phone: (218) 730-4050
ZoningCindy Hall
Zoning Coordinator
Phone: (218) 730-5144
PlanningPlanning & Development
Phone: (218) 730-5580
City AttorneyBryan Brown
City Attorney
Phone: (218) 730-5490
Fax: (218) 730-5918
Public WorksDick Larson
Director
Phone: (218) 730-4050
Parks/RecreationParks and Recreation
Phone: (218) 730-4300
Building codes are also available for these other Minnesota municipalities: