Prevailing wage: Definitions of construction types
For purposes of wage rate determinations, the following definitions apply. Commercial construction "Commercial construction" means all building construction projects exclusive of residential construction.
Solar Energy Code
The Minnesota Solar Energy Code, which dates back to 1977 and is a part of the State Building Code, has a two-fold purpose:  First, this chapter establishes standards for the evaluation of the performance, durability, reliability and maintainability of solar energy systems.
Categories: Solar Energy Code, State building code, Solar Rating and Certification Corporation, Operating Guidelines and Standards
ePlans electronic plan review
ePlans is a web-based workflow and collaboration system that allows applicants and our staff to partner electronically during the plan review process.  ePlans provides an alternative to printing and shipping paper construction documents to us for review. With electronic plan review a growing trend in the marketplace, the ePlans system affords users several cost- and time-saving benefits including:
Categories: ePlan, electronic plan review, Building plan review, plumbing plan review
How to renew a roofer license
Already have what you need to complete an application or renewal? Visit iMS, the department’s online application and renewal system, to get started. 
Manufactured home information
All new manufactured homes installed in Minnesota for occupancy are required to be inspected according to the Federal Installation Standards Programs, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 3285 and 3286. For more information, view Minnesota Building Code Rules Chapter 1350.
License exam guides
Boiler license examination study guide Building official certification examination guide Electrical license examination guide
Phone and email directory
The main phone number for the Construction Codes and Licensing Division (CCLD) is 651-284-5012. However, if you have a specific questions, please view the phone numbers and email addresses below. CCLD main number:  651-284-5012 or 800-657-3944 Fax:  651-284-5746 View a list of division contacts by topic
Categories: Construction Codes and Licensing Division
Skilled and trained contractor workforce requirements
Effective for contracts entered into, extended or renewed on or after Jan. 1, 2024, Minnesota law will require an owner or operator of a petroleum refinery to require contractors and subcontractors of any tier to use a skilled and trained workforce for the performance of construction, alteration, demolition, installation, repair, maintenance or hazardous material handling work at the site of the petroleum refinery. Existing contracts entered into before Jan.
Municipal delegation agreements - both plan review and inspections
The municipality is responsible for carrying out all aspects of State Building Code administration, including: Conducting plan review of buildings, grounds and fire protection systems with written plan review comments. Interpreting, applying, and enforcing all applicable code provisions. Issuing permits and maintain all records. Approving and overseeing special inspections. Documenting and maintaining files of all equivalencies and modifications to the code as required by Minnesota Rule 1300.
Categories: plan review, inspections, municipality
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