2026 Fall Seminar
Newly proposed provisions of the State Building Code based on the national documents
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, Construction Codes and Licensing Division’s 2026 Fall Seminar will focus on changes to the Minnesota State Building Code. Topics will include new provisions and Minnesota-specific amendments to the 2024 International Building Code (2024 IBC), including Chapter 7 about fire and smoke protection and Chapter 10 about means of egress, along with their proposed Minnesota amendments.
The program will begin with Commercial Plumbing Do’s and Don’ts, presented by the CCLD Plumbing Unit, highlighting key issues for building officials to identify during inspections of commercial buildings. The seminar will conclude with a discussion about radon code provisions for commercial buildings and R occupancies.
Attendees will receive seven continuing education credits toward licensing requirements for building officials, plumbing licenses. Full-day attendance is required to receive credit.
Additional seating has been added for each seminar to accommodate those seeking continuing education credits and valuable updates about code changes and requirements.
When and where
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Sept. 23, 2026: Holiday Inn – Detroit Lakes, 1155 Highway 10 E, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
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Sept. 24, 2026: The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, 6967 Lake Forest Road, Brainerd, MN
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Sept. 30, 2026: Willow Creek Golf Course, 1700 48th Street SW, Rochester, MN 55902
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Oct. 6, 2026: MnDOT Training and Conference Center, 1900 W County Road I, Shoreview, MN 55126
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Oct. 8, 2026: Black Bear Casino, 1785 Highway 210, Carlton, MN 55718
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Oct. 14, 2026: Canterbury Downs, 1100 Canterbury Road, Shakopee, MN 55379
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Oct. 15, 2026: Jackpot Junction, 39375 County Highway 24, Morton, MN 56270
Continuing education
Each session includes seven hours of continuing education credit for building officials.
Cost
$125 per session (refreshments and lunch included)
Registration
Register to attend the seminar here.
Questions?
Contact Don Sivigny at don.sivigny@state.mn.us or 651-284-5874 for more information. Requests for reasonable accommodations can be submitted during registration.
