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DirectionsIf you disagree with a municipality's decision about application of the State Building Code to one of your buildings or building projects, you can appeal that decision.
The State Appeals Board hears appeals of building code orders, decisions or determinations where the affected code jurisdiction does not have an appeals board.
Appeals Board rules (Minnesota Rules 1300.0230)
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We regulate manufactured housing construction and installation (mobile homes) and prefabricated buildings.
Manufactured home park – Any site, lot, field or tract of land upon which two or more occupied manufactured homes are located, either free of charge or for compensation, and includes any building, structure, tent, vehicle or enclosure used or intended for use as part of the equipment of the manufactured home park (Minnesota Statutes Chapter 327.14, subd. 3)
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Assess damage to state buildings and to assist local governments when requested to assist in damage assessment and other activities related to building code. Advise the State Information Officer of the outcome of such assessments when called upon.
Use Construction Codes and Licensing staff for disaster response team.
Provide disaster preparedness information upon request.
Provide guidelines to administer disaster responses to municipalities and building departments.
The exam is based on the 2020 code cycle. You will have one year following the course to take the exam. The content below provides important information to review before the course and in preparation for your exam.
Exam guide. This guide will help you understand what to expect on the exam. It includes the exam format, knowledge areas, requirements and practice questions.
MNSHARP Construction is a Minnesota Occupational Safety and Health Administration program that recognizes major-construction companies where managers and employees work together to develop safety and health programs that go beyond basic compliance with all applicable OSHA standards and result in immediate and long-term prevention of job-related injuries and illnesses.
Only construction projects at least 18 months in duration are eligible for participation in MNSHARP Construction.
Categories: workplace safety, Construction safety, MNSHARP Construction, Minnesota Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program for construction projects, MNOSHA, Minnesota OSHA, Workplace Safety Consultation, WSC
Chapter 1315 of the Minnesota State Building Code adopts a national standard for the installation of electrical wiring, apparatus and equipment for electric light, heat, power, technology circuits and systems, and alarm and communication systems. Minnesota's electrical code consists of the National Electrical Code as published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
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Apply for permits online or by submitting a paper application below.
Online application for permits
Building, mechanical, sprinkler and fire alarm permits
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