State: Minnesota

Minnesota Adoption of the 2023 National Electrical Code
March 20, 2023

Minnesota Rules, Part 1315.0200

The Minnesota Board of Electricity intends to adopt permanent rules governing the adoption of the 2023 edition of the National Electrical Code, Minnesota Rules, part 1315.0200.(more…)

Webinars to Help Manufacturers, Installers, and Sellers Comply with MA Appliance Standards
March 20, 2023

Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources

Webinars to Help Manufacturers, Installers, and Sellers Comply with MA Appliance Standards

On January 1st, 225 CMR 9.00 prohibited the sale or installation of certain models of the following products: (more…)

Possible amendments to rules governing the Minnesota Residential Energy Code
July 21, 2022

Possible amendments to rules governing the Minnesota Residential Energy Code Chapter 1322, Minnesota Residential Energy Code. The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industrywill conduct a public hearing at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022, via Webex, for the purposes of taking public comment and testimony regarding the appropriateness of amending the existing (more…)

Minnesota 2020 National Electrical Code
November 10, 2020

The Minnesota Board of Electricity has adopted the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) and it becomes effective Nov. 17, 2020. Electrical work authorized by permits issued on or after Nov 17, 2020, must comply with the 2020 edition. (more…)

Minnesota Notice of intent to adopt permanent rules governing the Plumbing Code
October 27, 2020

The Minnesota Plumbing Board intends to adopt permanent rules governing the Minnesota Plumbing Code, Minnesota Rules, chapter 4714. The following document is published in the Oct. 26, 2020, edition of the State Register: (more…)

Effective date for Minnesota Rules, Chapter 1307, Elevators and Related Devices
September 11, 2020

The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry has adopted rules governing elevators and related devices by updating the editions of several codes and standards for elevators and related devices published by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), including ASME A17.1/CSA B44-2016 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, and ASME A17.3-2015 Safety (more…)

Minnesota Board of Electricity
August 6, 2020

The Minnesota Board of Electricity has scheduled a public hearing on August 19, 2020, at 9 a.m. CDT. This hearing is to be held via WebEx format due to concerns over public group meetings during the current COVID-19 health pandemic. The hearing will be on the proposed rules governing the adoption of the 2020 National Electrical Code, Minnesota Rules, Part 1315.0200. (more…)

Minnesota Residential Energy Code – Rescheduled Hearing
July 6, 2020

Notice of Hearing: Possible Amendments to Rules Governing the Minnesota Residential Energy Code

Chapter 1322, Minnesota Residential Energy Code

The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industrywill conduct a public hearing at 9 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, via WebEx, for the purposes of taking public comment and testimony regarding the appropriateness of amending the existing Minnesota Residential Energy Code, Minnesota (more…)

Minnesota Notice of Cancellation of Hearing
May 6, 2020

Hearing canceled: possible amendments to rules governing the Minnesota Residential Energy Code

Chapter 1322, Minnesota Residential Energy Code

The Department of Labor and Industry has canceled the hearing scheduled for May 18, 2020, regarding the appropriateness of amending the existing Minnesota Residential Energy Code, Minnesota Rules, chapter 1322. The hearing will be rescheduled for a future date and time to be yet determined.

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Minnesota – 2020 National Electrical Code adoption delayed
April 21, 2020

Adoption of the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) has been delayed and it will not be effective in Minnesota on July 1, 2020, as anticipated. The Board of Electricity received 25 valid requests for hearing regarding the adoption of the 2020 NEC. That hearing has been rescheduled to Aug. 19, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.(more…)

Minnesota Rulemaking notice: Proposed amendment of Rules, Chapter 1322
April 15, 2020

Adoption of the 2018 edition of the Minnesota Residential Energy Codes with amendments

The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry will conduct a public hearing at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 18, 2020, at the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, for the purposes of taking public comment and testimony regarding the appropriateness of amending the existing Minnesota (more…)

Minnesota 2020 State Building Code adoption
March 31, 2020
On Tuesday, March 31, 2020, six new Minnesota construction codes are scheduled to take effect. Although this adoption is occurring during the COVID-19 pandemic, the construction industry has been fully engaged in the process of developing changes to the new codes over the past two years and are anticipating their implementation.

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Minnesota Board of Electricity Rulemaking Notice
March 19, 2020

Please find the notification below as received from the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry regarding the intent to adopt the 2020 edition of the National Electrical Code. The Dual Notice, proposed rules and Statement of Need and Reasonableness, along with other information about the status of the rulemaking, are available in the rulemaking docket. The code update will go into effect without a public hearing unless 25 or more persons request a hearing and a notice of hearing if 25 or more requests for hearing are received. The comment period for this rulemaking ends at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15, 2020. Please see rulemaking docket for additional instruction on written comments, questions and requests. (more…)

IIBC 2019 Summary of Actions
March 17, 2020

See BU – IIBC 2019 Actions bulletin describing the actions taken by the Commission during the July 2019 annual meeting. They include:

  • Imposition of administrative fees for returned labels
  • Clarification on MRR provisions exempted by a CA program waiver (Formal Interpretation 19-01)
  • Recognition of accredited Product Certification Agencies (Formal Technical Opinion 19-01)

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Important Dates ENERGY STAR Tax Credit
January 31, 2020

As you may be aware, late last year Congress extended the $1,000 tax credit for each ENERGY STAR home completed through 2020 and made the credit retroactive to include homes completed in 2018 and 2019. During this period, we launched Version 2 of the ENERGY STAR requirements. SBRA is currently developing program rules that will apply to Version 2 homes. We will post information as it becomes available. (more…)

Minnesota Rules – Amendments to Elevators and Related Devices
January 27, 2020

The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry requests comments on its possible amendment to Minnesota Rules, chapter 1307, “Elevators and Related Devices.” The existing Minnesota Rules chapter 1307 incorporates chapter 30 of the 2012 edition of the International Building Code (IBC) and incorporates by reference several standards published by the American Society (more…)

Minnesota Adoption of the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code, Commercial Provisions
September 17, 2019

Chapter 1323, Minnesota Commercial Energy Code

The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry intends to adopt permanent rules governing the adoption of the commercial provisions of the 2018 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code, Minnesota Rules, chapter 1323.(more…)

Minnesota Adoption of the 2018 International Residential Code
September 17, 2019

Chapter 1309, Minnesota Residential Code

The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry intends to adopt permanent rules governing the adoption of the 2018 edition of the International Residential Code, Minnesota Rules, chapter 1309.

The following document related to this rulemaking will be published in the Sept. 16, 2019, edition of the State Register:(more…)

Minnesota Rules – Amendment to Simplified Wind Loads
July 29, 2019

The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industryintends to adopt permanent rules amending existing Minnesota Rules, part 1303.2200 (Simplified Wind Loads). The following documents related to this rulemaking will be published in the July 29, 2019, edition of the State Register: (more…)

Minnesota Dept. of Labor and Industry Newsletter Highlights
September 24, 2018

One item covered in the newsletter is the adoption process for the 2018 I-Codes and the administrative requirements of the State Building Code. The Construction Codes Advisory Council (CCAC) met June 21, 2018, to review a report from Technical Advisory Groups about seven of the 2018 I-Codes and the administrative requirements of the State Building Code. With the exception of the model residential energy code, the CCAC recommended DLI move forward with the adoption of the 2018 I-Codes with amendments (more…)

Habitable Attic Egress Requirements
July 3, 2018

Please be aware of the definition and egress requirements of a habitable attic as it relates to dwellings built from the 2012 IRC. The 2009 and 2015 IRC verbiage is similar and still applicable. Attics that meet the size and ceiling height criteria of the “Habitable Attic” definition in Chapter 2 are considered habitable. This is applicable to finished and unfinished spaces. Habitable attics require a vertical access and emergency escape and rescue opening. Vertical access can be a fixed internal stair, ramp, or exterior stair. (more…)

Minnesota 2018 International Model Codes Review with CCAC
June 28, 2018

The “2018 International Model Codes Review” is attached, as received from the state of Minnesota. This report summarizes the findings of the Technical Advisory Groups, public comments received between May 15 and June 1, 2018, and comments and concerns received at the CCAC meeting on June 21, 2018. Please note, however, that recommendations on adoption of the Residential Energy Code, Chapter 1322, are included here for informational purposes but were not discussed at the CCAC meeting. (more…)