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Minnesota's Prefabricated Building Requirements
What does it cover?
This chapter of the state building code governs the construction of
prefabricated buildings. These are buildings intended for use as one- or
two-family dwellings or accessory buildings of closed construction, meaning
they are constructed so that concealed parts or processes of manufacture
cannot be inspected at the site without disassembly. This regulation is
similar to that in chapter 1361 but is intended for those small
manufacturers, particularly those lumber yards or vocational schools, that
construct no more than three buildings for permanent installation in a
calendar year. Compliance with the state building code is evidenced by a
permanent seal and data plate that gets affixed to each building or building
module.
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?
Staff from the Manufactured Structured Section,
Building Codes and Standards at the Department of Labor and Industry, provide for the plan review, third party inspection, and approval seal on these building types. The role of the local building official is to verify that these processes have occurred prior to granting a certificate of occupancy.
Who can help me with a question?
You can contact staff from the
Manufactured
Structured Section, 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 1360 of the State Building Code, by clicking on Chapter 1360 in parts or
Entire Chapter 1360
. You can review this chapter at the Manufactured Structured Section, Building Codes and Standards
at the Department of Labor and Industry, or you can purchase chapter 1360 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 the
Manufactured
Structured Section, 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
State
Manufactured Structured Representative of Building Codes and Standards
at the Department of Labor and Industry, is interpreting the applicable code
section(s). To assist you with this, you may want to research the background
of the provision(s). If you still disagree, you may be able to appeal a
final decision to the State Appeals Board. This is a group of individuals
that will meet, discuss, and vote on the matter. Note, however, that the
process outlined in this chapter may not be appealed. |
