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Commercial construction
"Commercial construction" means all building construction projects exclusive of residential construction.
We 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 Chad Payment, 651-284-5841.
Categories: education, training, Minnesota State Building Code, directory.
Minnesota Rules, part 1300.0215, subpart 6, requires plumbing plans to be submitted for review and approval prior to installation of any plumbing. The plan review requirement includes the interior plumbing system and all site utility services within the property lines. Site utility services include water services, building sanitary sewers, building storm sewers, and storm drainage pipes serving catch basins or other drainage structures within the property lines. Review of plumbing plans is not required for single-family dwellings.
The main phone number for the Construction Codes and Licensing Division (CCLD) is 651-284-5012. However, if you have a specific questions, please view the phone numbers and email addresses below.
CCLD main number: 651-284-5012 or 800-657-3944
Fax: 651-284-5746
View a list of division contacts by topic
Categories: Construction Codes and Licensing Division
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.
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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.