Electrical codes and standards
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).
Categories: Electrical codes, National Electrical Code, licensing, general inspections, general wiring, hazardous locations, agriculture buildings
Rulemaking docket for Minnesota Rules Chapter 1311
Minnesota Rules, Chapter 1311, Rehabilitation of Existing Buildings The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry requests comments on its proposed amendments to Minnesota Rules, chapter 1311, “Rehabilitation of Existing Buildings.” The department is proposing rule amendments that incorporate by reference the 2024 edition of the International Existing Building Code, with amendments, and any other amendments necessary to administer and enforce the code for rehabilitation of existing buildings.
Residential contractor FAQs
Who needs a license? How long will it take to get a license? How do I renew my license? How can I update my license? What is a Secretary of State filing?
Technical Advisory Groups (TAGs)
Technical Advisory Groups (TAGs) of the Construction Codes Advisory Council review new model codes for adoption into the State Building Code and provide a review and comment about proposed legislation.
Categories: Technical Advisory Groups, State building code, Construction Codes Advisory Council, Department of Labor and Industry.
Rulemaking Docket for Minnesota Rules, Chapters 1300, 1301, 1302, and 1303
Minnesota Rules, Chapters 1300, 1301, 1302, and 1303 Administrative Provisions of the State Building Code The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry requests comments on its possible amendment to Minnesota Rules, chapters 1300,1301, 1302, and 1303, which are the administrative chapters of the State Building Code. The department is considering rule amendments to coordinate the administrative rule chapters with the other rule chapters that comprise the Minnesota State Building Code, and other amendments necessary to administer the State Building Code in Minnesota.
Rulemaking docket for Minnesota Rules Chapter 1341
Minnesota Rules, Chapter 1341, Accessibility for Buildings and Facilities
Residential contractor licensing
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Sample plan set
Commercial Plan Review Site plan Specifications Main plan Plan notes
Disaster preparedness volunteers
Categories: disasters, disaster preparedness, volunteer, Association of Minnesota Building Officials.
Wednesday, June 4
Course agenda and resources - Wednesday, June 4, 2025 Webex webinar login Event password:  1234 Meeting number:  2486 382 5389 Audio conference:  1-855-282-6330 Minnesota Statutes 326B 7:30 to 8:40 a.m. – Wendy Rannenberg Minnesota Rules 1300 and 1303 8:50 to 10 a.m. – Wendy Rannenberg