Below you can find links to Modular Home Building Codes and Building Authorities for the state of Minnesota.
Additional Resources
Minnesota has adopted a statewide, mandatory building code, the Minnesota State Building Code. Local jurisdictions may only adopt the state code. Only the fire code can be locally amended with more stringent provisions.
Code Alert: Minnesota will not be adopting the 2009 I-codes. Memo with details here.
Minnesota Modular Homes Building Codes
Code Type |
Code Model |
Amendment Contact |
Building/Dwelling Code |
IBC 2006 (2007 Minnesota State Building Code, Chapter 1305) |
State of Minnesota Codes Division,
(651) 284-5068 and online | Structural Code |
IBC 2006 (2007 Minnesota State Building Code, Chapter 1305) |
State of Minnesota Codes Division,
(651) 284-5068 and online | Plumbing Code |
2009 Minnesota Plumbing Code, Chapter 4715 |
State of Minnesota Codes Division,
(651) 284-5067 and online | Mechanical Code |
IMC 2006 with amendments (MN Mechanical Code, MN Rules Chapter 1346) |
State of Minnesota Codes Division,
(651) 284-5068 and online | Electrical Code |
NEC 2008 (MN State Building Code, MN Rules Chapter 1315) |
State of Minnesota Codes Division,
(651) 284-5068 and online | Fire/Life Safety Code |
IFC 2006 (MN Rules Chapter 7510) |
State Fire Marshal Division, Department of Public Safety and online |
Accessibility Code |
ICC A117.1 - 2003 Building Code, MN Rules Chapter 1341) |
State of Minnesota Codes Division,
(651) 284-5068 and online | Energy Code |
ANSI/ASHRAE 90.1-2004 Minnesota Energy Code (MN Rules Chapter 7670-7678) |
State of Minnesota Codes Division,
(651) 284-5068 and online | Elevator Code |
ASME A17.1-2004; ASME A17.1S-2005 (MN State Buildng Code, MN Rules, Chapter 1307) |
State of Minnesota Codes Division,
(651) 284-5068 and online | Boiler Code |
ASME (MN State Bldg. Code, Chapters 1346 |
State of Minnesota Codes Division,
(651) 284-5068 and online |
Minnesota Building Authorities (BA)
Building Authorities are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction).
Functional Area |
Contact |
Structural |
Principal Structural Engineer
Phone: (651) 284-5852 | Plumbing |
Supervisor, Plumbing Plan Review
Phone: (651) 284-5879 Fax: (651) 284-5748 | Mechanical |
Modular Homes Building Codes Dept.
Phone: (651) 284-5850 | Electrical |
Electrical Inspection Dept.
Phone: (651) 284-5064 | Accessibility |
Modular Homes Building Codes Dept.
Phone: (651) 284-5877 | Building Inspector |
State Building Official
Phone: (651) 284-5011 | Plan Review |
Supervisor, Plan Review
Phone: (651) 284-5869 | Historic Preservation |
Department Head and Deputy State Historic Preserva
Phone: (651) 296-5471 Fax: (651) 282-2374 | Energy |
Bldg. Code Dept.
Phone: (651) 284-5874 | Environmental |
Office of Environmental Assistance
Phone: (651) 296-6300 | Health Department |
Minnesota Dept. of Health
Phone: (651) 201-5000 | Fire Marshal |
State Fire Marshal
Phone: (651) 201-7201 Fax: (651) 215-0525 | Transportation |
Phone: (651) 296-3000 |
Boiler Inspector |
Chief Boiler Inspector
Phone: (651) 284-5080 | Elevator Inspector |
Supervisor, Elevator Inspections |
Minnesota Municipalities
Modular Home Building Codes are also available for the following municipalities within Minnesota:
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