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2 MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE Text provided by: The Office of the Revisor of Statutes 7th Floor, State Office Building St. Paul, MN Reformatted by: Department of Administration Building Codes and Standards Division 408 Metro Square Building, 121 7th Place East, St. Paul, MN Fax: TTY:

3 THE 2003 MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE 2003 BUILDING CODE I. TABLE OF CONTENTS I. TABLE OF CONTENTS i II. HELPFUL INFORMATION Makeup and use of the Minnesota State Building Code...1 Code publication availability...6 List of Codes and Reference Manuals 2003 MSBC...7 Desirable Handbooks and/or Standards for Code Enforcement...8 Responsible agencies and industry resources...9 Building Codes and Standards Division...12 Building code enforcement for public buildings and state licensed facilities (including chart)...15 Counties that have adopted the Minnesota State Building Code...17 Effective dates of Minnesota code and rule adoptions...18 Rules Tools packet: Memorandum regarding 2003 Minnesota State Building Code..21 Sample ordinance...23 Sample ordinance - self-perpetuating...25 Sample ordinance - accessibility...27 Fee schedule extracted from 1997 Uniform Building Code...28 Fee schedule extracted from 1994 Uniform Building Code...29 Fee schedule extracted from 1985, 1988 and 1991 Uniform Building Code...30 Snow load map...31 Frost depth map...32 Guidelines for special inspection and testing...33 Special structural testing and inspection program summary schedule...38 Effective use of the International Building Code...39 Manufactured homes model rules and regulations and uniform administrative procedures of the Industrialized Building Code Commission...40 NOTE: These document are also posted at: III. FREQUENTLY USED STATUTES A. MINNESOTA BUILDING CODE STATUTES State Building Code; policy and purpose (16B.59-16B.75)...42 Manufactured structures (327B)...83 B. RELATED STATUTES AND RULES Agricultural buildings - defined as Class 2 property ( Subd. 23)...99 Annual report filing (16B.685) Automatic garage door opening systems (325F F.83) Fairs - county agricultural societies; formation, powers (38.01) Fire Marshal inspection (245A.151) i

4 THE 2003 MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE TABLE OF CONTENTS continued Group and family day care facilities definitions ( ) State Fire Marshal Definitions ( ) Hazardous and substandard buildings ( ) Housing; statutory warranties (Chapter 327A) Joint exercise of powers (471.59) Physically handicapped; building regulation ( ) Property complaint data (13.44) Protection of Buildings and Occupants (Chapter 299G) Smoke detectors (299F.362) Statutes or rules may be adopted by reference (471.62) Water heater fee (16B.665) Zoning control by county (394.25) Zoning municipalities - procedure for plan effectuation; zoning ( Subd. 1) IV. MINNESOTA BUILDING CODE Chapter 1300 Administration of the State Building Code Chapter 1301 Building Official Certification Chapter 1302 Construction Approvals Chapter 1303 Minnesota Provisions of the State Building Code Chapter 1305 Adoption of the 2000 International Building Code Chapter 1306 Special Fire Protection Systems (optional) Æ Chapter 1307 Elevators and Related Devices Chapter 1309 Adoption of the 2000 International Residential Code Chapter 1311 Adoption of the Guidelines for the Rehabilitation of Existing Buildings Æ Chapter 1315 Adoption of the 2002 National Electric Code Chapter 1325 Solar Energy Systems Chapter 1335 Floodproofing Regulations Æ Chapter 1341 Minnesota Accessibility Code...tab Chapter 1346 Adoption of the 2000 Uniform Mechanical Code Æ Chapter 1350 Manufactured Homes Æ Chapter 1360 Prefabricated Buildings Æ Chapter 1361 Industrialized/Modular Buildings Æ Chapter 1370 Storm Shelters (Manufactured Home Parks) Chapter 4715 Minnesota Plumbing Code...tab Minnesota Energy Code consists of Minnesota Statutes 16B.617 (7670) and Minnesota Rules Chapters 7672, 7674, 7676 and tab Optional Enforcement Chapter 1306 Special Fire Protection Systems, either , subp. 2 or subp Chapter 1305 Appendix chapter K of the 2002 supplement of the 2000 International Building Code...tab Chapter 1335 Floodproofing Regulations Parts to Æ These codes have specific statutory authority and with limited exception, are mandatory throughout the state. V. OTHER ii

5 THE 2003 MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE Makeup and Use of the Minnesota State Building Code MAKEUP OF 2003 MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE Required Enforcement Chapter 1300 Chapter 1301 Chapter 1302 Chapter 1303 Chapter 1305 Æ Chapter 1307 Chapter 1309 Chapter 1311 Æ Chapter 1315 Chapter 1325 Chapter 1335 Æ Chapter 1341 Chapter 1346 Æ Chapter 1350 Æ Chapter 1360 Æ Chapter 1361 Chapter 1370 Administration of the State Building Code Building Official Certification Construction Approvals Minnesota Provisions of the State Building Code Adoption of the 2000 International Building Code Elevators and Related Devices Adoption of the 2000 International Residential Code Adoption of the Guidelines for the Rehabilitation of Existing Buildings Adoption of the 2002 National Electrical Code Solar Energy Systems Floodproofing Regulations Minnesota Accessibility Code Adoption of the 1991 Uniform Mechanical Code Manufactured Homes Prefabricated Buildings Industrialized/Modular Buildings Storm Shelters (Manufactured Home Parks) 1

6 THE 2003 MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE Æ Chapter 4715 Minnesota Plumbing Code Minnesota Energy Code consists of Minnesota Statutes 16B.617 (7670) and Minnesota Rules chapters 7672, 7674, 7676 and 7678 Optional Enforcement Chapter 1305 Chapter 1306 Appendix chapter K of the 2002 supplement of the 2000 International Building Code Special Fire Protection Systems, either , subpart 2 (existing and new buildings) or subpart 3 (new buildings only) Chapter 1335 Floodproofing Regulations Parts to Æ These codes have specific statutory authority and with limited exception, are mandatory throughout the state. USE OF THE MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE The Minnesota State Building Code is comprised of numerous chapters in Minnesota Rule that includes references to other adopted publications with any necessary amendments. The Minnesota State Building Code, known also as the "State Building Code" or the "Code," includes chapters of Minnesota Rule as outlined in the "Makeup of the 2003 Minnesota State Building Code" located in this section. Each chapter is identified with a white index tab stating the topic and contains the Minnesota Rule chapter number on the opposite side of the tab. The State Building Code is comprised of the following: Stand alone codes, that do not incorporate by reference another published document: 1300 Administration of the State Building Code 1301 Building Official Certification 1302 State Construction Approvals 1303 Minnesota Provisions of the State Building Code 1306 Special Fire Suppression Systems 1325 Solar Energy Systems 1350 Manufactured Homes 1360 Prefabricated Buildings 2

7 THE 2003 MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE Code chapters that incorporate by reference another published code, standard or other document and include any necessary amendments to the document: 1305 Adoption of the 2000 International Building Code* (and necessary amendments) 1307 Elevators and Related Devices (adopts with amendments the 1996 American National Standard Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators*) 1309 Adoption of the 2000 International Residential Code* (and necessary amendments) 1311 Adoption of the Guidelines for the Rehabilitation of Existing Buildings* (and necessary amendments) 1315 Electrical Code (2002 National Electrical Code*) 1335 Floodproofing Regulations (adopts with amendments 1972 Floodproofing Regulations*) 1341 Minnesota Accessibility Code (this chapter is intended to conform to the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines and the Fair Housing Act) 1346 UMC Amendments (adopts with amendments the 1991 Uniform Mechanical Code*) 1361 Industrialized/Modular Buildings (adopts the 1993 Model Rules and Regulations for Industrialized/Modular Buildings*) 1370 Storm Shelters (adopts with amendments the 1980 Interim Guidelines for Building Occupant Protection from Tornadoes and Extreme Winds*) 4715 Minnesota Plumbing Code (Minnesota Plumbing Code*) Minnesota Energy Code - Minnesota Statutes 16B.617 (MR 7670) and Minnesota Rules chapters 7672, 7674, 7676 and 7678 *These publications must be purchased separately. 3

8 THE 2003 MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE Specific Code Applications of Adopted Model Codes Minnesota Rules, chapter 1305 Adoption of the 2000 International Building Code Mandatory chapters of the 2000 International Building Code include chapters 2 through 10, 12 through 29, 31 through 33, and 35. Several chapters in this Code have not been adopted but the Minnesota State Building Code provides mandatory provisions elsewhere to replace some of the chapters not adopted here. The information relative to these chapters is as follows: For provisions relative to chapter 1, please refer to Minnesota Rules, chapter 1300, Administration of the State Building Code. For provisions relative to chapter 11, please refer to Minnesota Rules, chapter 1341, the Minnesota Accessibility Code. For provisions relative to chapter 30, please refer to Minnesota Rules, chapter 1307, Elevators and Related Devices. For information relative to chapter 34, please refer to Minnesota Rules, chapter 1311, Adoption of the Guidelines for the Rehabilitation of Existing Buildings. For provisions related to floodproofing, please refer to Minnesota Rules, chapter 1335, Floodproofing. Any seismic or earthquake provisions in this code are deleted and not required. For a complete description of all applicable chapters and related information in this code, please refer to Minnesota Rules, section Minnesota Rules, chapter 1309 Adoption of the 2000 International Residential Code 4 Mandatory chapters of the 2000 International Residential Code include chapters 2 through 10, chapter 43, and Appendix Chapter K. Several chapters in this Code have not been adopted but the Minnesota State Building Code provides mandatory provisions elsewhere to replace the chapters not adopted here. The information relative to these chapters is as follows: For provisions relative to chapter 1, please refer to Minnesota Rules, chapter 1300, Administration of the State Building Code. For provisions relative to chapter 11, please refer to Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.617 and Minnesota Rules, chapter 7672, 7674, 7676, and 7678, the Minnesota Energy Code. For provisions relative to chapters 12 through 24, please refer to Minnesota Rules, chapter 1346, Minnesota Mechanical Code. For provisions relative to chapters 25 through 32, please refer to Minnesota Rules, chapter4715, Minnesota Plumbing Code.

9 THE 2003 MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE For information relative to chapters 34 through 42 (other than section R317 Smoke Alarms), please refer to Minnesota Rules, chapter 1315, Minnesota Electrical Code. For provisions related to floodproofing, please refer to Minnesota Rules, chapter 1335, Floodproofing. Any seismic or earthquake provisions in this code are deleted and not required. For a complete description of all applicable chapters and related information in this code, please refer to Minnesota Rules, section Minnesota Rules, chapter 1311 Adoption of the Guidelines for the Rehabilitation of Existing Buildings Mandatory chapters of the Guidelines for the Rehabilitation of Existing Buildings include chapters 1 through 6. Appendices 2, 3, and 4 are deleted and not a part of the Minnesota State Building Code. If a reference is made to the appendices in this code, the appendices shall not apply. Resources 1 through 6 are considered useful information intended to assist the user and shall not be adopted as part of the Minnesota State Building Code, with the exception of Resource 2, as referenced in section of this code. For a complete description of all applicable chapters and related information in this code, please refer to Minnesota Rules, sections and Minnesota Rules, chapter 1315 Adoption of the 2002 National Electrical Code The 2002 National Electrical Code is incorporated by reference and made part of the Minnesota State Building Code. Minnesota Rules, chapter 1346 Adoption of the 1991 Uniform Mechanical Code Mandatory chapters of the 1991 Uniform Mechanical Code include chapters 1 through 20 and appendices A, B and C. For a complete description of all applicable chapters and related information in this Code, please refer to Minnesota Rules, section

10 THE 2003 MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE CODE PUBLICATION AVAILABILITY The Minnesota State Building Code is comprised of many documents published by various organizations some of which are available from Minnesota's Bookstore or from the sources listed below. Please note that code publications are amended or updated periodically. Contact the organization or the State Building Codes and Standards Division regarding current applicable codes. Minnesota s Bookstore (for State Building Code and International Codes) Rm 110-A, 117 University Avenue, St Paul, MN TTY: ICC - International Code Council (for International Codes) Headquarters: Suite 600, 5203 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA NFPA - National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park, P.O. Box 9101, Quincy, MA USA Fax: ASHRAE - American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc Tullie Circle, N.E., Atlanta, GA (800) (U.S. and Canada only) Fax: ASME - International (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) Three Park Avenue, New York, NY (U.S/Canada) infocentral@asme.org IAMPO International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials 5001 E. Philadelphia Street, Ontario, CA Fax: Publication ordering: iapmo@iapmo.org 6

11 THE 2003 MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE CODES AND REFERENCE MANUALS MSBC * 2000 International Building Code (Latest Printing) * 2000 International Residential Code (Latest Printing) * 2000 International Fire Code (Latest Printing) * 2000 International Mechanical Code (Latest Printing) * 2000 International Fuel Gas Code (Latest Printing) * 2002 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) * ASHRAE Ventilation/Indoor Air Quality * ASHRAE Mechanical Refrigeration Safety Code * ASHRAE Refrigerant Designation & Safety Code * NFPA Ventilation & Fire Protection for Commercial Cooking Hoods * NFPA Liquefied Petroleum Gases * NFPA Installation of Fire Sprinklers * NFPA 13R 1999 Installation of Fire Sprinklers for Multifamily * NFPA 13D 1999 Installation of Fire Sprinklers for Dwellings * NFPA Installation of Fire Alarm Systems * Guidelines for the Rehabilitation of Existing Buildings (MN Rule 1311) * ACI Structural Concrete Code * 2003 Minnesota State Building Code (Will contain MN Rules 1300, 1301, 1302, 1303, 1305, 1306, 1307, 1309, 1311, 1315, 1325, 1330, 1335, 1350, 1360, 1361 and 1370.) * 2003 Minnesota State Fire Code (MN Rule 7510) * MN Rule 7676 MN Energy Code for Commercial Buildings * MN Rule 7678 MN Energy Code for Thermal Transmittance * MN Rule 7674 MN Energy Code for Multi-Family < Three Stories * MN Rule 7672 Optional MN Energy Code For Dwellings * MN Rule 7670 Optional MN Energy Code for Dwellings * MN Rule Minnesota State Plumbing Code * MN Rule Minnesota Mechanical Code (2000 IMC amend.) * MN Rule Minnesota Accessibility Code * Must Have Codes and Rules for a Building Department in Minnesota 7

12 THE 2003 MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE DESIRABLE HANDBOOKS AND/OR STANDARDS FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT Fire & Life Safety Handbook to the 2000 IBC Handbook to the 2000 IFC Handbook to the 2000 IRC Handbook to the 2000 IMC 2000 IBC/ASTM Reference Standards 2000 IBC Nonstructural Q & A Manual 2000 IBC Structural Provisions 2000 IBC Structural Q & A Guide 2000 Quick Reference Guide to the IBC 2000 Illustrated Handbook to the IBC 2002 Accumulative Supplement to the I Codes 2000 International Building Code Commentary Volume 1 GA-600 Fire Resistance Design Manual (Most Current Edition) Fire Protection Handbook Fire Sprinkler & Standpipe Handbook Hazardous Materials Guide NFPA Installation of Fire-Resistive Doors & Windows NFPA Life Safety Code Edition Handbook to the Life Safety Code 2001 ICC Performance Code for Buildings and Facilities ASME A17.1 Elevator Safety Code 2000 Edition & 2001 Supplement ACI Building Code requirements for Masonry Structures ACI Masonry Structures ASCE Minimum Design Loads for Buildings & Other Structures NDS 1997 National Design Specification for Wood Construction ACSE 5/TMS 402 General Structural Loading Design Manuals Building Department Administration Administrative Guidelines for Building Departments Building Official Management Manual Building Department Guide to Disaster Mitigation Legal Aspects of Code Administration Architectural Graphic Standards (Most current edition) Webster s Dictionary U.L s and/or Warnock Hersey s Fire Resistive Directories, Building Materials Directories, Roofing Materials & System s Directories, etc. Permanent Wood Foundation Design & Construction Guide MN Rule 1800 & 1805 Board of Architecture and Engineering Rules MPCA Rule 7080 On-Site Septic System Rules 8

13 THE 2003 MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE RESPONSIBLE STATE AGENCIES AND INDUSTRY RESOURCES Northstar State of Minnesota s website Website address: Access to information related to Minnesota business, travel and leisure, health and safety, environment, government, learning and education, and living and working. All of the government information listed in this section can be accessed from Northstar. Building Codes and Standards Division Department of Administration 408 Metro Square Building, 121 East 7th Place, St. Paul, MN Fax: TTY: Code responsibilities: Promulgation of the Minnesota State Building Code, rule making, public information, code assistance, investigation, regulation of manufactured structures, elevator safety, plan review of State-owned or licensed facilities and school projects in excess of $100,000, regional services and inspection, education and Building Official certification. Minnesota Legislature Resource for information regarding state laws, statutes, and rules. Includes a Frequently Asked Questions About Laws, Statutes and Rules. STATE BOARDS: Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design (AELSLAGID) 85 East 7th Place, Suite 160, St. Paul, MN Phone: Fax: TTY: Code responsibilities: The AELSLAGID board examines, licenses, and regulates the practice of architecture, professional engineering, land surveying, landscape architecture, geoscience, and interior design. Minnesota Electricity Board 1821 University Avenue, Suuite S-128, St. Paul, MN Fax: TTY: Code Responsibilities: Licensing, inspection, education, equipment approval, and electrical code. STATE AGENCY RESOURCES: Department of Agriculture Minnesota Department of Agriculture, 90 West Plato Boulevard, St. Paul, MN TTY: Code responsibilities: Pesticide management, feedlots, and useful information. 9

14 THE 2003 MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE RESPONSIBLE STATE AGENCIES AND INDUSTRY RESOURCES continued Department of Commerce (including Residental Contractor License and Energy Code Information: Minnesota Commerce Department 85-7th Place East, St. Paul, MN Licensing (10AM - 3PM) (MN only, 10AM - 3PM) licensing.commerce@state.mn.us Energy Information Center (MN only) energy.info@state.mn.us Code responsibilities: Residential building contractor licensing and enforcement action and energy information. Department of Health - Plumbing Code Suite 220 Metro Square Building, 121 7th Place East, St. Paul, MN Code responsibilities: Plumbing, public swimming pools, manufactured home parks, water wells, asbestos, and environmental health, and licensing of care facilities etc. Department of Human Services DHS Central Office 444 Lafayette Road North, St. Paul, MN TTY Service: General questions: DHS.Info@state.mn.us Non-general questions: DHS.Info@state.mn.us Code responsibilities: Licensing and inspection of care facilities, etc. Department of Natural Resources 500 Lafayette Road, St Paul, MN Code responsibilities: Flood-proofing regulations and shore land management. Pollution Control Agency 520 Lafayette Road North, St Paul, MN Code responsibilities: Asbestos, storage tanks, feedlots, hazardous spills, solid waste, demolition permits, lead paint, wells, etc. Department of Public Safety Minnesota Fire Marshal Division Suite 145, 444 Cedar Street, St. Paul, MN Fax: TTY: Code responsibilities: Minnesota State Fire Code, fire suppression system plan review, contractor and designer licensing, inspections. Code Administrative Services/Rules/Information Section: The section works with the Commerce Department investigating consumer complaints and provides review and assistance to building departments. 10

15 THE 2003 MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE RESPONSIBLE STATE AGENCIES AND INDUSTRY RESOURCES continued RELATED USEFUL WEB SITES LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AIA - American Institute of Architects Minnesota AMC - Association of Minnesota Counties BAM - Builders Association of Minnesota FMAM - Fire Marshal's Association of Minnesota LMC - League of Minnesota Cities AMBO - Association of Minnesota Building Officials 10,000 Lakes Chapter Municipal Telephone Number Contacts NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Access Board ADAAG - Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines ANSI- American National Standards Institute ASTM- American Society for Testing and Materials BOCA - Building Officials and Code Administrators International Inc. BOMA - Building Owners and Managers Association DOJ - Department of Justice HUD - Department of Housing and Urban Development ICBO - International Conference of Building Officials ICC - International Code Council NAHB - National Association of Home Builders NCSBCS - National Conference of States on Building Codes and Standards NFPA - National Fire Protection Association SBCCI - Southern Building Code Conference International Inc. 11

16 THE 2003 MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE BUILDING CODES AND STANDARDS DIVISION Building Codes and Standards Division 408 Metro Square Building 121 7th Place East St. Paul, MN (651) Fax: (651) Services, Customers, and Statutory Responsibilities Thomas R. Joachim, Director/State Building Official, The division administers the State Building Code, which sets construction standards to assure the health, safety, comfort and security of building occupants. The division provides interpretations on the adopted codes, gives information regarding building materials and consults with municipal officials, design professionals and the general public relating to all types of projects including accessibility requirements. SECTIONS: Education/Certification/Specialties Code Administrative Services/Rules/Information Plan Review/Regional Services Manufactured Structures Elevator Safety Education/Certification/Specialties Section 1. This section assists division clientele in interpreting and applying the state building code. Both written and verbal responses are provided to customers seeking advice or interpretation on various building code matters. Customers include building officials, architects, engineers, contractors, homeowners, other state agency officials, attorneys, legislators, local government officials, and the general public. The various code interpretations or advice on the codes relate to residential, commercial and institutional building, plumbing, heating/cooling/ventilation, energy, and accessibility. Issues cover life safety matters as well as administrative, enforcement and legal aspects. 2. This section provides education for buildings officials, the design profession and the construction industry through several biannual training seminars given two times a year around the State. The section also meets with and provides education and input to other construction related industries such as the Builders Association of Minnesota, Minnesota Institute of Architects, Minnesota Coalition of Structural Engineers, Consulting Engineers Council, Minnesota Society of Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineers as well as other associations. 12

17 THE 2003 MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE 3. This section is also responsible for maintaining the Building Official Certification and Recertification Program within the state, which includes reviewing applications for qualification, providing training for the "Limited" and "Accessibility" certifications, and reviewing and approving building official continuing education units. The section also administers the certification examinations. Code Administrative Services/Rules/Information Section 1. The section maintains the State Building Code by promulgating the adoption of new model codes and necessary state amendments through the state Administrative Procedures Act. Affected codes include the commercial building code, the residential building code, mechanical code, accessibility code, plumbing code, electrical code, elevator code and various other Minnesota codes such as for manufactured housing, prefabricated structures, and floodproofing. The section also participates in the development of both state and national codes. This participation includes drafting proposed changes; reviewing and commenting on code change proposals; attending committee meetings, work groups and public hearings. Plan Review/Regional Services (MS 16B.61) 1. This section provides for the review and evaluation of construction documents and site inspections to ensure conformance with requirements of the state building code for buildings paid for by the state or a state agency, public school district buildings, and buildings which are licensed by other state agencies such as health care facilities or correctional facilities. The buildings are reviewed for compliance with the provisions of the International Building Code, the Mechanical Code, the Minnesota Accessibility Code and provisions from the State's Plumbing and Energy Codes. 2. This section performs inspections on certain public buildings and state-licensed facilities for compliance with the approved plans and specifications. The section issues contracts and monitors contract inspectors hired to perform inspections public buildings and statelicensed facilities for compliance with the approved plans and specifications in non-code enforcement areas of the State. 3. This section assists local government building departments throughout the State by meeting with them and advising them on building code interpretations and code adoption. 4. This section provides educational programs to various agencies and associations related to the public buildings and state-licensed facilities reviewed by the division. 5. This section provides telephone consultation to building officials, architects and others regarding building code interpretations primarily relating to the projects reviewed by the division. Manufactured Structures Section (MS 327B ) This section regulates manufactured homes, prefabricated buildings and industrialized/modular buildings. The section answers consumer inquiries and complaints regarding manufactured homes and prefabricated structures and provides training and education seminars for building officials, manufacturers, dealers and installers. The section is responsible for licensing manufactured home manufacturers and dealers. The section reviews plans and specifications of 13

18 THE 2003 MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE prefabricated buildings for compliance with the State Building Code to include building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical and energy. The section maintains installation seal requirements for installers of manufactured homes. The section periodically inspects manufacturers of housing and prefabricated buildings for compliance with applicable approved quality control procedures and/or the State Building Code. Elevator Safety Section (MS 16B.74) This section reviews, evaluates and inspects all new or altered elevators and lifting/transportation devices. The section provides for inspection and investigation on reported accidents relating to elevators and lifting/transportation devices. The section issues permits for new elevator and related device installations as well as when making any alterations, repairs or removal of equipment. 14

19 THE 2003 MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE BUILDING CODE ENFORCEMENT FOR PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND STATE LICENSED FACILITIES The Building Codes and Standards Division is the municipality for purposes of building code enforcement (plan review and inspections) for the following: A. Public Building. Public building means a building and its grounds, the cost of which is paid for by the state or a state agency, regardless of its cost; and a school district building project the cost of which is $100,000 or more (MS 16B.60, Subd. 6). B. State Licensed Facility. State licensed facility means a building and its grounds that are licensed by the state as a hospital, nursing home, supervised living facility, free-standing outpatient surgical center, or correctional facility (MS 16B.60, Subd. 11). The Building Codes and Standards Division may enter into agreements with municipalities (that have adopted the Minnesota State Building Code) for plan review and/or inspections of Public Buildings and State Licensed Facilities projects within their jurisdiction, pursuant to MS 16B.61, Subd. 1a. An initial application form must first be submitted. An initial application form can be submitted prior to the completion of construction documents and does not require an accompanying fee. Upon receiving the completed initial application, the Building Codes and Standards Division will confirm that they are the proper jurisdiction for the project, assign a project number, and determine if the municipality will do the plan review, the inspection, both or neither. If delegated to the municipality, their procedures and fee schedule will need to be followed for the portion(s) delegated to them. All issues not covered by the building code, such as zoning, site drainage, etc. remain the responsibility of the municipality. If plan review is by the Building Codes and Standards Division, the completed Application for Plan Review, the plan review fee, and signed construction documents, must be submitted. When the construction documents have been reviewed, a plan review report will be sent to the registered design professional. The design professional shall prepare a response to indicate what changes will be made to the construction documents for code compliance. These changes shall be made by change order or addendum. When this verification of compliance with the building code requirements is received, a Plan Review, authorizing construction of the project, will be sent to the registered design professional and to the building official. If inspections are by the Building Codes and Standards Division, a Building Permit Application with fee must be submitted, and an inspector will be assigned. See MN Rules through for further information. Copies of the initial application, application for plan review and building permit may be obtained from the Building Codes and Standards Division. 15

20 Statutory Prerequisites Pertaining to Licensed Facilities in Minnesota See Minnesota Rule for the correct definition of each type of licensed facility listed below. Also see the Minnesota State Building Code and the Minnesota State Fire Code for verification of applicable construction requirements. Type of Licensed Facility Family Day Care Group Family Day Care MN Rule Number Chapter Chapter Child Care Centers Chapter 9503 Child Care Centers Chapter 9503 Residential Hospice Facility Adult Daycare Facility Adult Daycare Facility 16 Supervised Living Facilities Class A-1 Supervised Living Facilities Class A-2 Supervised Living Facilities Class A-2 Supervised Living Facilities Class B-1 Supervised Living Facilities Class B-2 Supervised Living Facilities Class B-3 Number of Occupants/Residents Facility is Licensed to Provide For MSBC/ 2000 IBC Occupancy Classification Fire Suppression 10 occupants maximum R-3 Not Required 14 occupants maximum R-3 Not Required More than 5 children (See IBC Section 305.2) More than 5 children (See IBC Section 308.5) When classified as an E Occupancy When classified as an I-4 Occupancy Chapter to 12 terminally ill persons R-4 Chapter Chapter Chapter 4665 Chapter 4665 Chapter 4665 Chapter 4665 Chapter 4665 Chapter or more occupants but having no more than 3 occupants who are not capable of self-preservation 6 or more occupants, all may or may not be capable of selfpreservation 6 or fewer residents all of whom are capable of selfpreservation 7 to 16 residents all of whom are capable of selfpreservation More than 16 residents all of whom are capable of selfpreservation 6 or fewer residents all of whom may not be capable of self-preservation 7 to 16 residents all of whom may not be capable of selfpreservation More than 16 residents all of whom may not be capable of self-preservation E Required when any Fire Area exceeds 20,000 Sq. Ft. Required Required when 6 or more occupants Required when any Fire Area exceeds 20,000 Sq. Ft. I-4 Required R-3 Not Required R-4 Required when more than 8 occupants I-1 Required R-3 Required R-4 Required I-2 Required Version 6 February 25, 2003

21 Minnesota State Building Code Counties that have adoped code as of April, 2003 Areas Where the State Building Code is Administered Minnesota Totals YES NO Cities Townships Counties Mille Lacs will become official August, 2003 BCSD-GI Counties Adopting Code

22 THE 2003 MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE EFFECTIVE DATES OF MINNESOTA CODE AND RULE ADOPTIONS EFFECTIVE DATE OF ADOPTION: ACTION: July 1, 1971 July 1, 1972 October 1972 June/July 1973 January 14, 1974 October 3, 1975 November 18, 1975 January 14, 1976 January 30, 1976 October 29, 1977 Surcharges State Building Code applies statewide; supersedes and takes the place of the building code of any municipality. Specifically the code applied to any municipality which as of May 28, 1971, had a building code and further applies to any municipality choosing to adopt a building code thereafter. The State Building Code adopts the 1970 Uniform Building Code by reference Supplement to the 1972 SBC Amendments to 1972 SBC 1973 Uniform Building Code adopted by reference Minnesota Uniform Fire Code adopted the 1973 Uniform Fire Code Adoption of the Handicapped Code, Chapter 55, and new Uniform Building Code Section 1717, Foam Plastics 1976 State Building Code Energy Conservation in Buildings Solar Energy Code September 19, State Building Code adopted the 1976 Uniform Building Code by reference; the Energy Conservation in Buildings code is amended October 27, 1978 September 9, 1980 October 20, 1980 March 9, 1981 April 6, 1981 March 1, 1983 April 11, National Electric Code 1980 State Building Code adopted the 1979 Uniform Building Code Elevator Rules Home Energy Disclosure Rules Energy Conservation Standards for Existing Residences 1981 National Electric Code Amended 1980 State Building Code adopted the 1982 Uniform Building Code Minnesota Uniform Fire Code adopted the 1982 Uniform Fire Code 18 1

23 THE 2003 MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE EFFECTIVE DATES OF MINNESOTA CODE AND RULE ADOPTIONS EFFECTIVE DATE OF ADOPTION: ACTION: April 25, 1983 January 1, 1984 January 14, 1985 February 18, 1986 February 17, 1987 January 11, 1988 April 15, 1988 October 2, 1989 July 2, 1990 July 6, 1990 May 13, 1991 September 7, 1992 August 9, 1993 August 23, 1993 June 16, 1994 July 12, 1994 Optional Appendix "E". Automatic Fire Suppression Systems Energy Conservation in Buildings adopted the 1983 Model Energy Code Rules adopted updating the State Building Code and governing Handicapped Accessibility, Electrical, Elevators and Plumbing Amended Energy Code Rules and Rental Housing Energy Standards 1985 State Building Code adopted the 1985 Uniform Building Code Adopted the Group E Division 3 Rules Adopted Rules relating to Manufactured Home Park Storm Shelter Design 1989 Minnesota Uniform Fire Code adopted the 1988 Uniform Fire Code 1990 National Electrical Code 1990 State Building Code adopted 1988 Uniform Building Code, 1988 Uniform Mechanical Code, 1987 ANSI Code for Elevators, Minnesota Plumbing Code 1991 Minnesota Energy Code adopted the 1989 Model Energy Code 1992 Minnesota Energy Code. (1989 Model Energy Code) 1993 National Electrical Code 1993 Minnesota Uniform Fire Code adopted the 1991 Uniform Fire Code 1994 Minnesota Energy Code Amended Building Official Certification Rules. (Access Specialist, Building Official - Limited) September 19, Minnesota Plumbing Code December 19, 1994 March 20, Minnesota Mechanical Code adopts 1991 Uniform Mechanical Code 1995 Minnesota State Building Code adopts the 1994 Uniform Building Code 19 2

24 THE 2003 MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE EFFECTIVE DATES OF MINNESOTA CODE AND RULE ADOPTIONS EFFECTIVE DATE OF ADOPTION: ACTION: January 23, 1996 New Accessibility rules - chapter 1340 April 29, 1996 Adopted Rules updating chapters 1300, 1310, 1315, 1325, 1360 and 1361 July 1, 1996 June 29, 1998 October 5, 1998 October 5, 1998 May 3, 1999 May 3, 1999 July 6, National Electrical Code adopted Minnesota Fire Code adopted the 1997 Uniform Fire Code 1997 Uniform Building Code adopted with state amendments 1998 Plumbing Code amendments adopted 1996 ASME A17.1, A17.3, A17.5, B.20.1 and 1997 A90.1 Elevators and Related Related Devices adopted with amendments Minnesota Accessibility Code adopted based on the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines replaced chapter 1340 with chapter National Electrical Code adopted July 20, 1999 Minnesota Energy Code adopted chapters 7676 and 7678 April 15, 2000 Minnesota Energy Code adopted chapters 7672 (with option of chapter 7670) and 7674 June 26, 2000 Rules relating to Manufactured Homes updated September 16, National Electrical Code adopted March 31, 2003 March 31, 2003 March 31, International Building Code adopted with state amendments 2000 International Residential Code adopted with state amendments Guidelines for the Rehabilitation of Existing Buildings adopted with state amendments March 31, 2003 Adopted rules updating chapters 1300, 1301, 1303 and

25 MEMORANDUM DATE: February 4, 2003 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: All Municipal Building Officials Thomas R. Joachim State Building Official 2003 Minnesota State Building Code The 2003 Minnesota State Building Code is in the final stages of the rule process and is expected to be published and effective early in March of The code will become effective 5 working days after publication. Municipalities that enforce the State Building Code will need to update their building code ordinance to reflect the new building code in order to enforce it properly. Minnesota statute 16B.62 states; "The state building code applies state wide and supersedes the building code of any municipality" The statute further states;" All municipalities shall adopt and enforce the state building code with respect to new construction within their jurisdictions". Since the municipal code adoption process commonly may take up to 30 days to complete we are enclosing sample ordinances and requesting you begin reviewing these and your local ordinances with your city attorney so that the code will be ready to adopt as soon as it is published. We have enclosed three model ordinances drafted by the Building Codes and Standards Division for review by your municipal attorney, staff and elected officials. The ordinance titled sample ordinance should be formatted similar to the ordinance you have in effect at this time. It identifies each specific section of the code being adopted and optional rules and appendix chapters. The advantage of this ordinance is that it clearly identifies for the public specifically what the State Building Code is. The disadvantage is that as the code is amended from time to time the ordinance would need to be redone. The ordinance titled sample ordinance, self perpetuating is an abbreviated version of the sample ordinance and is intended to always reflect the most current edition of the State Building Code. The advantage to the self perpetuating ordinance is that as the code is updated it does not need to be readopted unless there is a change in the optional chapters or you intend to update the fee schedule. The ordinance titled sample accessibility ordinance is intended only for those municipalities that do not enforce the State Building Code. The accessibility rules apply statewide and must be enforced statewide regardless if the state building code has been adopted.

26 Minnesota Statutes, 16B.62, subdivision 1 spells out a municipality s authority to establish fees. Fees will need to be reviewed and possibly updated based on changes in the new proposed Chapter This document is posted on the Divisions web site under rules at The major changes include: Fees are required to be based on valuation except those outlined in Subd.4 which maybe a fixed fee. Plan reviews are required by the code and a fee for them may be collected but changes have occurred that leaves the amount collected up to the jurisdiction. If a jurisdiction collects a plan review fee, provisions must be made for similar plans as established in Subd.5. Historically, the Uniform Building Code contained a fee schedule that most jurisdictions either adopted or used as a guide for their fee schedule. The new International Building Code does not contain such a fee schedule. Fee's must be determined reasonable and appropriate locally. Fee's are intended to cover the costs of providing proper staffing levels to ensure administration of the state building code is accomplished in accordance with Minnesota Statute 16B.62 through 16B.75. In order to assist you we have included copies of the 1988, 1994 and 1997 fee schedules that were part of the Uniform Building Code. While these fee schedules serve as a guide, local officials should make sure that any fee schedule considered by the municipality meets the rule requirement that fees be fair, reasonable and proportionate to the actual cost of the service for which the fee is imposed. If you have any questions or need additional information you can call us in the metro at or from greater Minnesota at BCSD-GI006

27 (sample ordinance ) Ordinance No. Adopting the Minnesota State Building Code AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE. THIS ORDINANCE: PROVIDES FOR THE APPLICATION, ADMINISTRATION, AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE BY REGULATING THE ERECTION, CONSTRUCTION, ENLARGEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, MOVING, REMOVAL, DEMOLITION, CONVERSION, OCCUPANCY, EQUIPMENT, USE, HEIGHT, AREA, AND MAINTENANCE OF ALL BUILDINGS AND/OR STRUCTURES IN THIS MUNICIPALITY; PROVIDES FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND COLLECTION OF FEES THEREOF; PROVIDES PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF; REPEALS ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES THAT CONFLICT THEREWITH. This municipality does ordain as follows: Section 1. Application, Administration and Enforcement. The application, administration, and enforcement of the code shall be in accordance with Minnesota Rule Chapter The code shall be enforced within the extraterritorial limits permitted by Minnesota Statutes, 16B.62, subdivision 1, when so established by this ordinance. The code enforcement agency of this municipality is called the. This code shall be enforced by the Minnesota Certified Building Official designated by this Municipality to administer the code (Minnesota statute 16B.65) subdivision 1. Section 2. Permits and Fees. The issuance of permits and the collection of fees shall be as authorized in Minnesota Statutes, 16B.62, subdivision 1 Permit fees shall be assessed for work governed by this code in accordance with the fee schedule adopted by the municipality in (ie City Code #, Ordinance # etc. In addition, a surcharge fee shall be collected on all permits issued for work governed by this code in accordance with Minnesota statute 16B.70. Section 3. Violations and Penalties. A violation of the code is a misdemeanor (Minnesota statute 16B.69) and Minnesota Rules, Chapter 1300 Section 4. Building Code. The Minnesota State Building Code, established pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 16B.59 to 16B.75 is hereby adopted as the building code for this Municipality. The code is hereby incorporated in this ordinance as if fully set out herein. A. The Minnesota State Building Code includes the following chapters of Minnesota Rules: , Administration of the Minnesota State Building Code; , Building Official Certification;

28 , State Building Code Construction Approvals; , Minnesota Provisions; , Adoption of the 2000 International Building Code; , Special Fire Protection Systems; , Elevators and Related Devices , Adoption of the 2000 International Residential Code; , Adoption of the 2000 Guidelines for the Rehabilitation of Existing Buildings; , Adoption of the 2002 National Electrical Code; , Solar Energy Systems; , Fallout Shelters; , Floodproofing Regulations; , Minnesota Accessibility Code; , Adoption of the Minnesota State Mechanical Code; , Manufactured Homes; , Prefabricated Structures; , Industrialized/Modular Buildings; , Storm Shelters (Manufactured Home Parks); , Minnesota Plumbing Code , 7672, 7674, 7676 and 7678, Minnesota Energy Code B. This municipality may adopt by reference any or all of the following optional chapters of Minnesota Rules: Chapter 1306, Special Fire Protection Systems; and Chapter 1335, Floodproofing Regulations, parts to C. This municipality may adopt by reference appendix chapter K (Grading), of the 2000 Supplements to the International Building Code. The following optional provisions identified in Section 4, Subp. B and C are hereby adopted and incorporated as part of the building code for this municipality Section 5. Effective Date of Ordinance. The effective date of this Ordinance is. Signed: Title: Attest: Title: Reviewed By: Title: BCSD-GI003