• What does it cover?
• Where does it apply?
• Who enforces it?
• Who can help me with a question?
• Where can I get a copy?
• Where can I learn more about it?
• What if I don't agree with an interpretation by my code official?

What does it cover?

This chapter of the state building code adopts a national standard for the installation of electrical wiring, apparatus, and equipment for electric light, heat, power, technology circuits and systems, and alarm and communication systems. Minnesota's electrical code consists of the 2005 National Electrical Code as published by the National Fire Protection Association.

Where does it apply?

This chapter applies to all municipalities throughout the state of Minnesota. This includes those jurisdictions that administer the State Building Code and those counties, cities, and townships that do not.

Who enforces it?

Complete listing of all electrical inspectors by county (state and municipal inspectors)

Who can help me with a question? 

You can contact your electrical inspector, one of their electrical area representatives, or Electrical Licensing and Inspection at the Department of Labor and Industry with questions. 

Where can I get a copy?

You can directly access chapter 1315 of the state building code by clicking on Chapter 1315 in parts or Entire Chapter 1315 . You can review the 2005 National Electrical Code at the office of your local building official, Electrical Licensing and Inspection or Building Codes and Standards at the Department of Labor and Industry, and many local libraries. You can purchase the 2005 National Electrical Code from Minnesota's Bookstore.

Where can I learn more about it?

Information about and training in the National Electrical Code may be offered by various agencies and organizations. For information about the code or notice of any current training opportunities, contact Electrical Licensing and Inspections at the Department of Labor and Industry, or the National Fire Protection Association.

What if I don't agree with my code official?

You should first make sure you understand what the code says about the subject and how your electrical inspector or your electrical area representative or staff from the Electrical Licensing and Inspection at the Department of Labor and Industry. You may be able to request that an outstanding order be countermanded or extended by writing to your electrical area representative.