State Adoptions

MN has a statewide building code. Local jurisdictions are expected to adopt the state code.

  • 2018 International Building Code
  • 2018 International Existing Buildings Code
  • 2018 International Fire Code
  • 2018 International Fuel Gas Code
  • 2018 International Mechanical Code
  • 2018 International Residential Code
  • 2018 International Energy Conservation Code

Links to State Adoption Agencies

Construction Codes and Licensing Division, Department of Labor and Industry

State Fire Marshal

Dept. of Natural Resources

Dept. of Health

Dept. of Labor and Industry

Key Contacts

State Building Official
Scott D. McLellan, Director
Construction Codes & Licensing Division, Department of Labor and Industry
443 Lafayette Road North
St. Paul, MN  55155
scott.mclellan@state.mn.us
Phone: (651) 284-5869

State Fire Marshal
Bruce West, State Fire Marshal
MN State Fire Marshal Division
444 Cedar Street, Suite 145
St. Paul, MN 55101
(651) 201-7200
bruce.west@state.mn.us

Energy and Environmental Affairs
Division of Energy Resources
Bill Grant, Deputy Commissioner for Energy and Telecommunications
Minnesota Department of Commerce
85 7th Place East, Suite 500
St. Paul, MN 55101
Phone: (651) 296-4026
bill.grant@state.mn.us

State Insurance Commissioner
Minnesota Department of Commerce
Division of Insurance
Michael Rothman, Commissioner
85 7th Place East, Suite 500
St. Paul, MN 55101
Phone: (651) 296-6025
Fax: (651) 297-1959
commerce.commissioner@state.mn.us

State Forester
Forrest Boe
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Division of Forestry
500 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155-4044
Phone: (651) 259-5300
forrest.boe@state.mn.us

Pool Adoption Agency
Minnesota Department of Health
Tom Hogan, Director
Environmental Health Division
625 Robert St. N
PO Box 64975
St. Paul, MN 55164-0975
Phone (651) 201-4739
tom.hogan@state.mn.us

Plumbing Code Adoption Agency
Minnesota State Plumbing Board
Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry
Jim Lungstrom, DLI Representative to the Council
443 Lafayette Road N.
St. Paul, MN 55155
Phone: (651) 284-5005
jim.lungstrom@state.mn.us
Board attorney: Suzanne Todnem
suzanne.todnem@state.mn.us