Manufactured home information
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.
Solar photovoltaic (PV) resources
Information about solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, energy storage systems and related resources for installers and inspectors. Electrical licensing, permits, inspection fees and code NEW: Solar installers must be licensed as residential building contractor or remodeler
Categories: solar, photovoltaic, solar photovoltaic, information., Fuel Cell Systems, Interconnected Electric Power Production Sources, Energy Storage Systems, Direct Current Microgrids
Manufactured home flood damage assessments and mitigation
The three types of pressures caused by flooding are: hydrostatic, hydrodynamic and debris impact. Damage usually associated with flood damage to manufactured homes are: Saturation of soils causing footings, piers, and foundations to become unstable or fail, floatation may cause support and anchoring systems to become unstable or fail, lateral displacement of the homes ceilings, walls and floors, cracking of wall and ceiling finishes, saturation of insulation materials in floors and walls,
Construction Codes and Licensing
  Learn more about us in our Division Report. Business areas within CCLD Building Plan Review Supervisor:  Ryan Rehn, 651-284-5410
Categories: Construction, Construction Codes and Licensing Division, contact, contractor recovery fund
MNOSHA Compliance: Lockout/tagout standards in construction
Minnesota Rules 5207.0600, Lockout devices Subp. 1. Electrical power disconnect. Any main electrical power disconnect means which controls a source of power or material flow shall be locked out with a lockout device whenever employees are maintaining, cleaning, adjusting, or servicing machinery or equipment, if the disconnect is not in clear sight of the employee. A "Do Not Start" tag as described in Code of Federal Regulations, Title 29, Section 1910.145(f)(3), shall be affixed to any and all operating controls.
Categories: Lock out standards in construction, tag out standards in construction, MNOSHA, Minnesota OSHA
Phone and email directory
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
Industrialized and modular buildings
Modular building plan review New 'ePlans' system begins April 4, 2022
Categories: industrial buildings, modular buildings, State building code, installation plans.
Prevailing wage: State grant programs
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.