St. Paul, 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 St. Paul
Structural Code2006 IBC (2007 Minnesota State Building Code, Chapter 1305))State of Minnesota Codes Division, (651) 284-5068
and online State and St. Paul
Plumbing Code2009 Minnesota State Plumbing Code, Chapter 4715State of Minnesota Codes Division, (651) 284-5068
and online State and St. Paul
Mechanical CodeIMC 2006 (Minnesota Mechanical Code, Chapter 1346)State of Minnesota Codes Division, (651) 284-5068
and online State and St. Paul
Electrical Code2008 NEC (MN State Building Code, Chapter 1315)State and St. Paul
Accessibility CodeMinnesota Accessibility Code, Chapter 1341; ICC A117.1-2003State of Minnesota Codes Division, (651) 284-5068
and online State and St. Paul
Energy CodeMinnesota Energy Code,
Chapters 7670, 7672, 7674, 7676 & 7678
State of Minnesota Codes Division,
(651) 296-4639 and online State
Elevator CodeASME A17.1-2004; ASME A17.1S-2005 (Minnesota Rules, Chapter 1307)State of Minnesota Codes Division, (651) 284-5068
and St. Paul

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 Inspection
Phone: (651) 266-9002
PlumbingPlumbing Inspection
Phone: (651) 266-9005
MechanicalMechanical Inspection
Phone: (651) 266-9004
ElectricalElectrical Inspection
Phone: (651) 266-9003
AccessibilityJames Bloom
Senior Plan Review
Phone: (651) 266-9071
Fax: (651) 266-9099
Historic PreservationAmy Spong
Architect
Phone: (651) 266-9087
EnvironmentalBill Gunther
Phone: (651) 266-9090
Fax: (651) 226-9124
Fire MarshalCindy Mentes
Office Manager, Fire Prevention
Phone: (651) 224-7811
Fax: (651) 228-6255
CivilFrank Berg
Structural Engineer
Phone: (651) 266-9072
Fax: (651) 266-9099
ZoningWendy Lane
Zoning Supervisor
Phone: (651) 266-9081
Fax: (651) 266-9099
PlanningTom Beach
Architect
Phone: (651) 266-9086
City AttorneyJohn Choi
City Attorney
Phone: (651) 266-8710
Public WorksPublic Works Dept.
Phone: (651) 266-6080
Parks/RecreationBob Bierscheid
Director
Phone: (651) 266-6400
Building codes are also available for these other Minnesota municipalities: