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DirectionsAll 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.
For municipalities without an appointed building official, visit License and Registration Lookup to find a certified building official.
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
The following information contains general information, subject to statutory change, and is not legal advice.
The Minnesota Workers' Compensation Act, Minnesota Statutes Chapter 176, does not contain a definition of "independent contractor." Case law provided the initial factors to be used in determining independent contractor status. Those tests have now been supplemented by statutes and administrative rules governing many categories of independent contractors.
Already have what you need to complete an application or renewal? Visit iMS, the department’s online application and renewal system, to get started.
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
Some licenses, registrations, and certifications require completion of continuing education (CE) before renewal. All courses eligible for use as CE credit must be approved by this agency. View a directory of DLI-approved courses.
Check licenses, bonds, certifications and registrations
Visit iMS, our licensing management system, to check the status of a license, continuing education completion, work experience, plumbing bond holders and whether there are enforcement actions against a license.
An account is not required to search. Select "Continue as guest" and enter a complete license or registration number into the search box at the top of the page.
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
Course agenda and resources - Thursday, June 4, 2026
Webex webinar login
Event password: 1234
Meeting number: 2489 221 5032
Audio conference: 1-855-282-6330
Mechanical Code
8 to 10:20 a.m. – Chris Rosival