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DirectionsWe offer many educational programs in multiple topics related to the Minnesota State Building Code. These training programs are available to ICC chapters, building official luncheon groups and interested associations, as our staff and resources allow.
To inquire about a training opportunity, download the education request form.
For more information about our education and training programs, contact education.dli@state.mn.us or 651-284-5867 .
Categories: education, training, Minnesota State Building Code, directory.
For purposes of wage rate determinations, the following definitions apply.
Commercial construction
"Commercial construction" means all building construction projects exclusive of residential construction.
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.
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 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
Already have what you need to complete an application or renewal? Visit iMS, the department’s online application and renewal system, to get started.
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.
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Rulemaking dockets
Administrative Provisions of the State Building Code – Minnesota Rules, Chapters 1300, 1301, 1302, and 1303
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