9 adopted codes · 45 cities tracked
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI)
International Existing Building Code
IEBC 2018 adopted as Minnesota Existing Building Code (Minn. Rules Ch. 1311)
International Energy Conservation Code
IECC 2018 adopted as Minnesota Energy Code (Minn. Rules Ch. 1322/1323)
International Fuel Gas Code
IFGC 2018 adopted as Minnesota Fuel Gas Code (Minn. Rules Ch. 1346)
International Mechanical Code
IMC 2018 adopted as Minnesota Mechanical Code (Minn. Rules Ch. 1346)
International Plumbing Code
IPC 2018 adopted as Minnesota Plumbing Code (Minn. Rules Ch. 4714)
Minnesota adopted 2018 ICC codes (effective March 2020). The state is in IECC Climate Zones 6 (south) and 7 (north). Wind Zone 1 with 115-130 mph ultimate design wind speed. Snow loads range 35-80 psf. Low seismic risk (SDC A-B). Minnesota has some of the most stringent energy codes in the nation due to extreme cold climate. The state is currently reviewing 2021 ICC codes for potential adoption. Minnesota has a unique "stretch code" option allowing municipalities to adopt more stringent energy requirements. The Twin Cities metro area has the highest concentration of building activity.