Rochester, Minnesota Building Codes
Additional Resources
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Rochester, 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)].
Rochester 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 |
| Structural Code | 2006 IBC (2007 Minnesota State Building Code, Chapter 1305)) | State of Minnesota Codes Division, (651) 284-5068 and Online |
| Plumbing Code | 2003 Minnesota State Plumbing Code, Chapter 4715 | State of Minnesota Codes Division, (651) 284-5068 and Online |
| Mechanical Code | IMC 2000 (2004 Minnesota Mechanical Code, Chapter 1346) | State of Minnesota Codes Division, (651) 284-5068 and Online |
| Electrical Code | 2005 NEC (MN State Building Code, Chapter 1315) | State of Minnesota Codes Division, (651) 284-5068 and Online |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | 2006 IFC | State of Minnesota Codes Division, (651) 284-5068 and Online |
| Accessibility Code | Minnesota Accessibility Code, Chapter 1341; ICC A117.1-2003 | State of Minnesota Codes Division, (651) 284-5068 and Online |
| Energy Code | Minnesota Energy Code, Chapters 7670, 7672, 7674, 7676 & 7678 | State of Minnesota Codes Division, (651) 284-5068 and Online |
| Elevator Code | ASME A17.1-2004; ASME A17.1S-2005 (Minnesota Rules, Chapter 1307) | State of Minnesota Codes Division, (651) 284-5068 and Online |
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 | Ronald O'Brien Chief Building Inspector Phone: (507) 281-6144 Fax: (507) 287-2240 |
| Plumbing | Gale Mount Chief Plumbing Inspector Phone: (507) 281-6142 Fax: (507) 287-2240 |
| Mechanical | Kirk Luthe Chief HVAC Inspector Phone: (507) 281-6138 Fax: (507) 287-2240 |
| Electrical | John Berg Chief Electrical Inspector Phone: (507) 281-6135 Fax: (507) 287-2240 |
| Accessibility | Ronald O'Brien Chief Building Inspector Phone: (507) 281-6144 |
| Zoning | Planning Dept. Phone: (507) 285-8232 Fax: (507) 287-2275 |
| Planning | Planning Dept. Phone: (507) 285-8232 Fax: (507) 287-2275 |
| City Attorney | Terry Adkins City Attorney Phone: (507) 285-8066 |
| Public Works | Public Works Dept. Phone: (507) 287-7800 |
| Fire Marshal | Vance Swisher Fire Marshal Phone: (507) 287-1589 Fax: (507) 280-4721 |
| Parks/Recreation | Roy Sutherland Superintendent Phone: (507) 281-6160 |
Other Minnesota Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Minnesota:
