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Minnesota Building Codes & State Adoption Profile

Review 10 current statewide building code adoption records for Minnesota, including model-code editions, effective dates, amendments, and official references.

Always verify statewide requirements, local amendments, and the applicable enforcement date with the authority having jurisdiction before relying on a code selection.

Current Minnesota adoption records

Adopted codeBase model codePublisherEffectiveAdoption typeReference
Minnesota Electrical Code 2023 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) NFPA Jul 1, 2023 Standard Official source
Minnesota Fire Code 2018 International Fire Code (IFC) ICC Mar 31, 2020 Custom Official source
Minnesota Residential Code 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) ICC Mar 31, 2020 Custom Official source
Minnesota Mechanical and Fuel Gas Code 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) ICC Apr 6, 2020 Custom Official source
Minnesota Plumbing Code 2018 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) IAPMO Dec 17, 2021 Custom Official source
Minnesota Accessibility Code 2018 Accessibility (Accessibility) ICC Mar 31, 2020 Custom Official source
Minnesota Energy Code with ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2019 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) ICC Jan 5, 2024 Custom Official source
Minnesota Building Code 2018 International Building Code (IBC) ICC Mar 31, 2020 Custom Official source
Minnesota Existing Building Code 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) ICC Mar 31, 2020 Custom Official source
Minnesota Energy Code- Residential 2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) ICC Feb 14, 2015 Custom Official source

Minnesota building code questions

What building codes are currently listed for Minnesota?

The current dataset contains 10 active adoption records for Minnesota. The code identifiers represented are Accessibility, IBC, IEBC, IECC, IFC, IMC, IRC, NFPA 70, UPC.

Does Minnesota amend its adopted model building codes?

The adoption records use these amendment classifications: Custom, Standard. Local amendments may still apply even when a statewide record is present.

How do I confirm the code for a project in Minnesota?

Use the listed adoption references as a starting point, then confirm the edition, effective date, local amendments, occupancy, and project scope with the authority having jurisdiction in Minnesota.

Are these Minnesota records legal advice?

No. MeltPlan provides research information and source links. The enforcing agency and adopted legal text control.