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
Already have what you need to complete an application or renewal? Visit iMS, the department’s online application and renewal system, to get started.  View information about working in iMS.
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:  AQk3JJkaD25 Meeting number:  2487 551 9281 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
MNOSHA WSC: Minnesota Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (MNSHARP) Construction
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
Plumbing permits and inspection fees
Plumbing permits and inspection fees must be submitted where plumbing plans are submitted and required inspections will be performed by our agency's plumbing inspectors. Unless there is a plan review agreement with the municipality and inspections will be performed by municipal inspectors licensed as master or journeyworker plumbers, we will inspect installations including: state-licensed facilities as defined in section 326B.103, subdivision 13; public buildings as defined in section 326B.103, subdivision 11; and