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Division opinions: building code

This describes a formal process where the division responds in writing to a specific written request by a customer. The division processes the request through a Technical Opinion Committee. After following committee procedure, the final opinion is signed by the State Building Official and sent to the customer. Although this opinion is not binding, it likely represents the division's opinion if the subject were appealed to the Commissioner.

Division opinions: building code

2011-01 Window opening control devices Oct. 17, 2011

2010-01 Electrical utility exemptions from the Minnesota State Building Code Dec. 2010

2009-08 Standby power for elevator machine room ventilation Nov. 2009

2009-07 Elevator lobbies and elevator modernization Oct. 2009

2009-06 County fair exemption from city zoning, building, other ordinances Oct. 2009

2009-05 Heated garage Oct. 2009

2009-04 Window fall prevention standards Sept. 2009

2009-03 Radon mitigation pertaining to additions, alterations and repairs Aug. 2009

2009-02 Reinstallation of aggregate surfacing materials May 2009

2009-01 Garage doors, permits, replacement requirements May 2009

2008-12 Sleeping room window sash replacements Dec. 5, 2008

2008-11 Kick-out flashing; residing, reroofing Sept. 10, 2008

2008-10 Valley linings (asphalt shingles) Aug. 1, 2008

2008-09 Spray foam insulation inspections Aug. 1, 2008

2008-08 Minimum size replacement windows Aug. 1, 2008

2008-07 Garage attic access Aug. 1, 2008

2008-06 Fasteners and hardware in contact with treated wood Aug. 1, 2008

2008-05 Existing ice barrier protection Aug. 1, 2008

2008-04 Permitted use of wood in roof assemblies July 25, 2008

2008-03 Using platted common space for fire separation distance June 6, 2008

2008-02 Basement egress window requirements May 8, 2008

2006 IRC Chapter 2, definitions, vapor retarder April 2, 2008

2008-01 Permit Requirements for Municipal Water Towers/Tanks/Reservoirs March 3, 2008

07-01 Headlok foundation system July 30, 2007

05-01 Egress in basements Nov. 2, 2005

05-02 Sleeping room window sash replacement Nov. 2, 2005

Inquiry 2004-3 Hardwired smoke detectors January 2005

Inquiry 2004-2 Garage curb block January 2005

Inquiry 2004-1 Light skinned sheltered structures January 2005

Inquiry 2003-6 Exterior wall sheathing inspection requirements December 2005

Inquiry 2003-5 Guards at opening December 2003

Inquiry 2003-4 Locks on egress window wells December 2003

Inquiry 2003-3 Two unit townhouses December 2003

Inquiry 2003-1 Garage Slope December 2003

Application of IBC Section 506.3 for Area Increases Nov. 9, 2004

Memorandum regarding cold weather concrete and masonry Dec. 22, 2003

Sizing secondary Roof Drains Sept. 15, 2003

Fire Partition Continuity Aug. 21, 2003

Application of 1306 July 22, 2003

R-2/U Mixed Occupancy Buildings June 17, 2003

00-09: Applying the International Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC) to Residential Construction May 29, 2003

BAM R2 U Code Opinion May 29, 2003

Protection of hoistway May 28, 2003

01-01: Permit Expiration Sept. 14, 2001

00-09: Overflow drains and scuppers Jan. 12, 2000

00-08: Inspections of construction that exceed minimum code Jan. 12, 2000

00-07: Main Exit Door Locks Jan. 12, 2000

00-06: Interior Bearing Wall Plates Jan. 12, 2000

00-05: Sheathing at garage firewall Jan. 12, 2000

99-09: Patio Door Landings July 28, 1999

99-08: Vinyl siding installation July 28, 1999

99-07: Required Inspections July 28, 1999

98-48a: Sleeping Room Window Sash Replacements (previously issued July 18, 1997) Aug. 3, 1998

98-48b: Sleeping Room Window Replacements (formally 96-5; revised) Aug. 3, 1998

98-48c: Basement Egress Windows (formally 96-3)

98-47: Exemption to School Sprinkler requirement Aug. 3, 1998

98-46: Fastening of Engineered Roof Trusses to Walls Aug. 3, 1998

98-45: Projections over Egress Windows at Window Wells Aug. 3, 1998

98-44: Minimum Footing Depth at Common Wall of House and Garage Aug. 3, 1998

98-43: Fasteners for Fire-resistive Construction Aug. 3, 1998

98-42: Safety Glazing - Hazardous Locations Aug. 3, 1998

97-37: Guardrail Requirements for Screen Porches July 18, 1998

97-35: Sleeping Room Window Sash Replacements July 18, 1997

97-34: Weather Exposure at Porch Floors July 18, 1997

97-33: Exterior Landings at Stairs July 18, 1997

96-08: Garage - Dwelling Fire Separation Requirements July 22, 1996

96-07: Handrails and Guardrails on Residential Decks July 22, 1996

96-06: Landings at Garage/Dwelling Service Door July 22, 1996

96-05: Sleeping Room Window Replacements July 22,

96-04: Pressure Treated Wood July 22, 1996

96-03: Basement Egress Windows July 22, 1996

96-02: Residential Foundation Inspection Requirements July 22, 1996

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