• 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 governs the construction of industrialized/modular buildings and components. These are buildings and components of closed construction, meaning they are constructed so that concealed parts or processes of manufacture cannot be inspected at the site without disassembly, and are made or assembled in manufacturing facilities. These buildings are manufactured to comply with the Minnesota State Building Code in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, Model Rules and Regulations for Industrialized/Modular Buildings and the amendments contained in this chapter. Compliance with the state building code is evidenced by a permanent seal and data plate that gets affixed to each building or building component.

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?

Local building officials and their inspectors enforce this chapter of the code in jurisdictions that enforce the state building code. Staff from Building Codes and Standards, Department of Labor and Industry, enforces this chapter in all remaining areas of the state.

Who can help me with a question? 

You can contact your local building official, one of their inspectors, or Building Codes and Standards at the Department of Labor and Industry.

Where can I get a copy?

You can directly access the amendments, known as chapter 1361 of the State Building Code, by clicking on Chapter 1361 in parts or Entire Chapter 1361 . You can directly access the Model Rules and Regulations by accessing the web site of the Interstate Industrialized Buildings Commission. You can review this chapter of the code and the Model Rules and Regulations. at Building Codes and Standards at the Department of Labor and Industry, or you can purchase chapter 1361 as part of the State Building Code from Minnesota's Bookstore.

Where can I learn more about it?

For information about the code or notice of any current training opportunities, contact Building Codes and Standards at the Department of Labor and Industry.

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 local building official or their inspector is interpreting the applicable code section(s). To assist you with this, you may want to research the background of the provision(s) through staff from Building Codes and Standards at the Department of Labor and Industry. If you still disagree, you may be able to appeal the your local building official's final decision to that municipality's board of appeals. This is a group of individuals that will meet, discuss, and vote on the matter. If that municipality does not have a board of appeals, you can submit a request to be heard by the State Appeals Board.