Minneapolis, Minnesota Building Codes
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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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• Minnesota has adopted a state-wide building code, the Minnesota State Building Code. It is available online [Accessibilty code (Chapter 1341)].
Minneapolis Minnesota Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | 2006 IBC (2007 Minnesota State Building Code, Chapter 1305)) | State of Minnesota Codes Division, (651) 284-5068 and online State and Minneapolis |
| Structural Code | 2006 IBC (2007 Minnesota State Building Code, Chapter 1305)) | State of Minnesota Codes Division, (651) 284-5068 and online State and Minneapolis |
| Plumbing Code | 2003 Minnesota State Plumbing Code, Chapter 4715 | State of Minnesota Codes Division, (651) 284-5068 and online State and Minneapolis |
| Mechanical Code | IMC 2000 (2004 Minnesota Mechanical Code, Chapter 1346) | State of Minnesota Codes Division, (651) 284-5068 and online State and Minneapolis |
| Electrical Code | 2005 NEC (MN State Building Code, Chapter 1315) | State of Minnesota Codes Division, (651) 284-5068 and online State and Minneapolis |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | 2006 IFC | State of Minnesota Codes Division, (651) 284-5068 and online State and Minneapolis |
| Accessibility Code | Minnesota Accessibility Code, Chapter 1341; ICC A117.1-2003 | State of Minnesota Codes Division, (651) 284-5068 and online State and Minneapolis |
| Energy Code | Minnesota Energy Code, Chapters 7670, 7672, 7674, 7676 & 7678 | State of Minnesota Codes Division, (651) 284-5068 and online State and Minneapolis |
| Elevator Code | ASME A17.1-2004; ASME A17.1S-2005 (Minnesota Rules, Chapter 1307) | State of Minnesota Codes Division, (651) 284-5068 and online State and Minneapolis |
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 | Plan Examiner Phone: (612) 673-5831 Fax: (612) 673-2538 |
| Plumbing | Supervisor, Trades Plan Review Phone: (612) 673-5831 Fax: (612) 673-2538 |
| Mechanical | Supervisor, Trades Plan Review Phone: (612) 673-5831 Fax: (612) 673-2538 |
| Electrical | Trades Plan Review Phone: (612) 673-3574 Fax: (612) 673-5814 |
| Civil | Inspections Phone: (612) 673-5831 Fax: (612) 673-2538 |
| Accessibility | Plan Examiner Phone: (612) 673-5831 Fax: (612) 673-2538 |
| Historic Preservation | Heritage Preservation Commission Phone: (612) 673-2597 Fax: (612) 673-2728 |
| Zoning | Zoning Administrator Phone: (612) 673-2597 Fax: (612) 673-2728 |
| Planning | Director, Planning Phone: (612) 673-3710 Fax: (612) 673-2728 |
| City Attorney | City Attorney Phone: (612) 673-2010 Fax: (612) 673-3362 |
| Public Works | Director, Public Works Phone: (612) 673-2443 Fax: (612) 673-3565 |
| Fire Marshal | Fire Marshal Phone: (612) 673-3270 |
| Parks/Recreation | Superintendent Phone: (612) 230-6400 Fax: (612) 230-6500 |
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Other Minnesota Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Minnesota:
