What building code does Minneapolis, MN use?
Minneapolis, MN currently enforces the 2018 IBC 2020 Minnesota Building Code (MN Rules ch. 1305), based on the International Building Code. Minneapolis enforces the state-adopted code. The 2020 MN State Building Code cycle (2018 I-Codes) is still current as of July 2026, except commercial energy (ASHRAE 90.1-2019, eff. 2024-01-05) and electrical, where the 2023 NEC governs permits filed before 2026-08-17 and the 2026 NEC applies to permits filed on or after that date.
Adopted codes
| Scope | Code | Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Building | 2020 Minnesota Building Code (MN Rules ch. 1305), based on the International Building Code | 2018 IBC |
| Residential | 2020 Minnesota Residential Code (MN Rules ch. 1309), based on the International Residential Code | 2018 IRC |
| Fire | 2020 Minnesota State Fire Code (MN Rules ch. 7511), based on the International Fire Code | 2018 IFC |
| Mechanical | 2020 Minnesota Mechanical and Fuel Gas Code (MN Rules ch. 1346), based on the International Mechanical Code and International Fuel Gas Code | 2018 IMC/IFGC |
| Plumbing | Minnesota Plumbing Code (MN Rules ch. 4714), based on the Uniform Plumbing Code | 2018 UPC |
| Electrical | National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), adopted via Minn. Stat. 326B | 2023 |
| Energy | Commercial: 2024 MN Commercial Energy Code (MN Rules ch. 1323, ASHRAE 90.1); Residential: MN Rules ch. 1322 (IECC residential provisions) | ASHRAE 90.1-2019 (commercial, eff. 2024-01-05); 2012 IECC (residential) |
| Other | 2020 Minnesota Conservation Code for Existing Buildings (MN Rules ch. 1311), based on the International Existing Building Code | 2018 IEBC |
Current adoptions effective 2020-03-31.
Permits: Minneapolis permitting office
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curl https://codes.submittal.app/api/v1/cities/minneapolis.jsonConfidence: high · Verified against official sources:
- https://www.dli.mn.gov/business/codes-and-laws/2020-minnesota-state-building-codes
- https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/1305.0011/
- https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/1309.0010/
- https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/4714.0050/
- https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/1346.0050/
- https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/1311.0010/
- https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/1322.0010/
- https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/1323.0010/
- https://www.dli.mn.gov/business/electrical-contractors/electrical-codes-and-standards
- https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/sfm/fire-code/Pages/default.aspx
Part of the open building-codes dataset (CC BY 4.0). See also: Minnesota statewide adoptions.