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The building code in force in Minnesota now.

2020 Minnesota State Building Code, effective Mar 31, 2020; 2024 Minnesota Commercial Energy Code effective Jan 5, 2024; supplements: adult changing stations (Aug 15, 2025) and window-cleaning safety features (Nov 7, 2025). Enforced by DLI Construction Codes and Licensing adopts; municipalities that adopted the code enforce it (mandatory if adopted by Jan 1, 2008); DLI enforces for public buildings and state-licensed facilities (Minn. Stat. 326B.107, 326B.121). Checked on the primary source; the state record was last reviewed 2026-11-12.

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Building code in Minnesota

Checked on the source
In force

2020 Minnesota State Building Code, effective Mar 31, 2020; 2024 Minnesota Commercial Energy Code effective Jan 5, 2024; supplements: adult changing stations (Aug 15, 2025) and window-cleaning safety features (Nov 7, 2025)

DLI's page lists 2020 editions of the building, residential, accessibility, mechanical/fuel gas, plumbing, existing-building conservation and fire codes (mechanical/fuel gas effective Apr 6, 2020). DLI docket for ch. 1305 (2024 IBC) is at request-for-comments stage; no proposed rule text published.

Source: primary document

Who enforces it

DLI Construction Codes and Licensing adopts; municipalities that adopted the code enforce it (mandatory if adopted by Jan 1, 2008); DLI enforces for public buildings and state-licensed facilities (Minn. Stat. 326B.107, 326B.121)

Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; confirm the local office for the address.

What changes next

In force

DLI dockets re-read Oct 21, 2026: ch. 1305 (2024 IBC) request for comments Jan 21, 2025, all later steps still to be determined; dockets for ch. 1300-1303, 1307, 1309, 1311, 1322, 1335, 1341, 1346, 3801 and 7511 are listed with no dates on the index page

What a building has to do

1 recurring duties

These apply when the building has the equipment or fits the type named. The frequency is the standard one; your local official can set a stricter one, so confirm it for the address.

Monthly
Accessible pool entry: a pool lift or sloped entry in place and working whenever the pool is open (pools with 300 or more linear feet of wall need two accessible entries; a spa needs one: lift, transfer wall or transfer system); the rule sets no inspection interval; a monthly check that it works and is charged is common practice2010 ADA Standards §242 and §1009; 28 CFR 36.211 · U.S. Department of Justice (enforced through complaints and lawsuits) · Checked against the source 2026-09-28.

Questions about the building code in Minnesota

Which building code applies in Minnesota today?

2020 Minnesota State Building Code, effective Mar 31, 2020; 2024 Minnesota Commercial Energy Code effective Jan 5, 2024; supplements: adult changing stations (Aug 15, 2025) and window-cleaning safety features (Nov 7, 2025). DLI's page lists 2020 editions of the building, residential, accessibility, mechanical/fuel gas, plumbing, existing-building conservation and fire codes (mechanical/fuel gas effective Apr 6, 2020). DLI docket for ch. 1305 (2024 IBC) is at request-for-comments stage; no proposed rule text published.

Who enforces the building code in Minnesota?

DLI Construction Codes and Licensing adopts; municipalities that adopted the code enforce it (mandatory if adopted by Jan 1, 2008); DLI enforces for public buildings and state-licensed facilities (Minn. Stat. 326B.107, 326B.121).

What changes next for the building code in Minnesota?

Nothing is scheduled. The rule above stays in force until the state adopts a newer edition or amends the program; AHJ Radar re-checks the source weekly.

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Everything in force in Minnesota
Fire code2020 Minnesota State Fire Code: 2018 IFC with Minnesota amendments (Minn. R. ch. 7511), ef…ElevatorsMinnesota Elevator Code, Minn. R. ch. 1307 (last amended 2020, 45 SR 301): ASME A17.1/CSA …BoilersMinn. Stat. 326B.95-326B.998 and Minn. R. ch. 5225; most recent ASME BPVC, National Board …Pools and spasMinnesota Pool Code, Minn. R. 4717.0150-4717.3975 (revision effective Feb 23, 2022), under…Hotels and lodgingState Fire Marshal hotel and motel fire inspections about once every three years (6+ guest…Workplace safetyMNOSHA State Plan covering private-sector and state/local government employersRetrofit and recertificationMinn. Stat. 299F.48: automatic sprinklers required in existing public housing high-rises (…

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