Overview of the Minnesota State Building Code
Every six years, our agency adopts new building codes designed to promote cost-effective ways of ensuring building safety and efficiency.
The Minnesota State Building Code is the minimum construction standard throughout all of Minnesota including all cities, townships and counties. Although it isn't enforceable by municipalities unless it is adopted by local ordinance, the State Building Code creates a level playing field for the construction industry by establishing the construction standard for all buildings in the state.
View the 2015 Minnesota State Building Codes.
Information about the Minnesota State Building Code
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Building code enforcement for public buildings and state-licensed facilities
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Counties that have adopted the Minnesota State Building Code
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Special structural testing and inspection program summary schedule
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Effective dates for egress/emergency escape and rescue openings
Frequently used statutes
Minnesota Building Code statutes
Related Statutes and Rules
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Agricultural buildings - defined as Class 2 property (273.13 Subd. 23)
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Fairs - county agricultural societies; formation, powers (38.01)
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Physically handicapped; building regulation (471.465-571.469)
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Zoning municipalities - procedure for plan effectuation; zoning (462.357 Subd. 1)
Current Minnesota Building Code Documents
These files do not include language from a model code that has been incorporated by reference, only amendments made to a model code.
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Chapter 1303 Minnesota Provisions of the State Building Code
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Chapter 1305 Adoption of the 2012 International Building Code
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Chapter 1309 Adoption of the 2012 International Residential Code
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Chapter 1346 Adoption of the 2012 International Mechanical/Fuel Gas Codes
Optional Enforcement
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Chapter 1306 Special Fire Protection Systems, either 1306.0020, subp. 2 or subp. 3
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Chapter 1305 Appendix J of the 2012 International Building Code
* These codes have specific statutory authority and with limited exception, are mandatory throughout the state