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2026 Spring Seminar

Residential, energy and mechanical code updates

Worker in a home

Registration is open for the Construction Codes and Licensing Division’s Spring Seminar designed for construction and building industry professionals.

The seminar will focus on pending changes to the Minnesota Residential Building Code and will highlight new provisions and Minnesota-specific amendments to the 2024 International Residential Code (IRC).

What to expect

  • Key updates to the Minnesota Residential Building Code and 2024 IRC amendments.

  • Expanded adoption of IRC chapters and new appendices for innovative construction methods.

  • Changes to energy, mechanical and fuel gas codes.

  • Important updates to residential HVAC and ventilation systems.

  • Opportunity to earn continuing education credits at expanded locations.

Continuing education

Attendees will earn seven hours of continuing education credit for building officials and residential contractor license holders, and includes one hour of Residential Energy Code training, meeting the requirement for Minnesota residential contractor licensing. Seven hours of non-code credit will also be given to plumbing licensure

Dates and locations

We've added additional locations and seating to accommodate more attendees at the seven seminar locations throughout Minnesota in April. 

  • April 8, 2026:  Holiday Inn, Detroit Lakes, 1155 Highway 10 E, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501

  • April 9, 2026:  Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, 6967 Lake Forest Road, Baxter, MN, 56425

  • April 15, 2026:  Canterbury Park, 1100 Canterbury Road, Shakopee, MN 55379

  • April 16, 2026:  Jackpot Junction, 39375 Country Road 24, Morton, MN 56270

  • April 23, 2026:  Willow Creek Golf Course, 1700 48th St. SW, Rochester, MN  55902

  • April 29, 2026:  MNDOT Training and Conference Center, 1900 West Cty Rd I, Shoreview, MN, 55126

  • April 30, 2026:  Black Bear Casino, 1785 Highway 210, Carlton, MN, 55718

Registration details

  • Cost:  $125 per person (lunch included).

  • Register: Register to attend here. Select "2026 Spring Seminar [more]."

Questions?

Contact Don Sivigny at don.sivigny@state.mn.us or 651-284-5874. Requests for reasonable accommodations can be submitted during registration.