Minneapolis, 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 (2007 Minnesota State Building Code, Chapter 1305))State of Minnesota Codes Division, (651) 284-5068
and online State and Minneapolis
Structural Code2006 IBC (2007 Minnesota State Building Code, Chapter 1305))State of Minnesota Codes Division, (651) 284-5068
and online State and Minneapolis
Plumbing Code2009 Minnesota State Plumbing Code, Chapter 4715State of Minnesota Codes Division, (651) 284-5068
and online State and Minneapolis
Mechanical CodeIMC 2006 (Minnesota Mechanical Code, Chapter 1346)State of Minnesota Codes Division, (651) 284-5068
and online State and Minneapolis
Electrical Code2008 NEC (MN State Building Code, Chapter 1315)State of Minnesota Codes Division, (651) 284-5068
and online State and Minneapolis
Accessibility CodeMinnesota Accessibility Code, Chapter 1341; ICC A117.1-2003State of Minnesota Codes Division, (651) 284-5068
and online State and Minneapolis
Energy CodeMinnesota Energy Code,
Chapters 7670, 7672, 7674, 7676 & 7678
State of Minnesota Codes Division, (651) 284-5068
and online State and Minneapolis
Elevator CodeASME A17.1-2004; ASME A17.1S-2005 (Minnesota Rules, Chapter 1307)State of Minnesota Codes Division, (651) 284-5068
and Minneapolis

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
StructuralPlan Examiner
Phone: (612) 673-5831
Fax: (612) 673-2538
PlumbingSupervisor, Trades Plan Review
Phone: (612) 673-5831
Fax: (612) 673-2538
MechanicalSupervisor, Trades Plan Review
Phone: (612) 673-5831
Fax: (612) 673-2538
ElectricalTrades Plan Review
Phone: (612) 673-3574
Fax: (612) 673-5814
AccessibilityPlan Examiner
Phone: (612) 673-5831
Fax: (612) 673-2538
Historic PreservationHeritage Preservation Commission
Phone: (612) 673-2597
Fax: (612) 673-2728
Fire MarshalFire Marshal
Phone: (612) 673-3270
CivilInspections
Phone: (612) 673-5831
Fax: (612) 673-2538
ZoningZoning Administrator
Phone: (612) 673-2597
Fax: (612) 673-2728
PlanningDirector, Planning
Phone: (612) 673-3710
Fax: (612) 673-2728
City AttorneyCity Attorney
Phone: (612) 673-2010
Fax: (612) 673-3362
Public WorksDirector, Public Works
Phone: (612) 673-2443
Fax: (612) 673-3565
Parks/RecreationSuperintendent
Phone: (612) 230-6400
Fax: (612) 230-6500
Building codes are also available for these other Minnesota municipalities: