Current Commercial Code
Minnesota Commercial State Building Code, Chapter 1323, based on the 2012 IECC with state-specific amendments; ASHRAE 90.1-2010 is also a compliance option.
passed 8/18/14, effective 6/2/15
This code is also applicable for public Minnesota buildings. The following are exemptions from the code:
- Buildings that do not use either electricity or fossil fuel; and
- Equipment and portions of building systems that use energy primarily to provide for industrial or manufacturing processes
Current Residential Code
Minnesota Residential State Building Code, based on the 2012 IECC with state-specific amendments.
passed 8/18/14, effective 2/14/15
Code Book Fact Sheet: 2015 Minnesota Energy Code
Climate Zones: 6A, 7
Code Adoption and Change Process
Code Change Process
Regulatory: Authority for adopting the state energy codes has been given to the Department of Labor and Industry. The state’s Administrative Procedures Act provides for a minimum update process of 18 months. Its procedures require a formal public hearing only if requested by 25 or more individuals. The Building Codes and Standards Division delivers an executive summary of the proposed rule changes to the office of the Governor. After the Governor and State Reviser’s Office approve the rule changes, a Notice of Adoption is published in the state register.
Code Change Cycle
No set schedule
Next Code Update
Unknown
History
Effective Dates of Minnesota Code Adoptions
June 2, 2015 | The current commercial energy code, based on the 2012 IECC and ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2010, becomes effective. The code establishes minimum standards for the construction, reconstruction, alteration, and repair of non-residential buildings governing matters including design and construction standards regarding heat loss control, illumination, and climate control pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, sections 326B.101, 326B.106, and 326B.13. |
February 14, 2015 | The current residential energy code, based on the 2012 IECC with amendments, becomes effective.
The following are exemptions from the code:
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August 18, 2014 | The adoption notice for the updated commercial energy code is posted in the Minnesota State Register. The notice for the updated residential energy code is posted as well. |
April 7, 2014 | The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) releases the first draft of the updated commercial and residential energy codes. |
June 1, 2009 | The 2007 Minnesota State Building Code becomes effective. |
2008 | After seven and a half years, the state adopts new residential and commercial energy codes based on the 2006 IRC and ASHRAE 90.1-2004, respectively. |
2008 | After seven and a half years, the state adopts new residential and commercial energy codes based on the 2006 IRC and ASHRAE 90.1-2004, respectively. |
April 2008 | The State of Minnesota works closely with the Center for Climate Strategies to create a Climate Mitigation Action Plan which includes improving the energy code and incentives for more efficient buildings. |
July 20, 1999 | A commercial energy code exceeding ASHRAE 90.1-1989 becomes effective. |
1979 | Individual counties outside of the seven-county Minneapolis/St. Paul area and incorporated cities with populations of less than 2,500 were given the option of enforcing a statewide building code. Many elected to have no enforcement within their area. |
Contacts
Donald Sivigny
Building Codes and Standards
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
Email: don.sivigny@state.mn.us
Isaac Elnecave
Senior Policy Manager
Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA)
Email: ielnecave@mwalliance.org
News and Events
- New Year, New Codes February 24, 2015
- A Tale of Bright Highs and Dark Lows: The State of Energy Efficiency in the Midwest August 11, 2014
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