Local government services, reports and forms

Adoption of the Minnesota State Building Code

Is your jurisdiction considering adopting the State Building Code? Download the Minnesota State Building Code Adoption Guide. This packet is provided to help community leaders consider whether adoption of the Minnesota State Building Code is right for their community.

The document also provides a brief history of the code and its purpose along with information about the code adoption process, code application, fees to cover your costs, appropriate staffing and related statutory requirements. Learn more about the state building code.

Building Inspection Services and Code Services

We have regional building officials and technical staff available to assist with:

• inspection of public buildings and state-licensed facilities,

• assisting non-code municipalities with questions about the State Building Code,

• assisting with structure assessment following a disaster,

• conducting mechanical make-up and combustion air programs and residential plan review, and

• coordinate creation of municipal delegation agreements for building code administration of public buildings and state-licensed facilities.

• Learn more about Building Inspection Services and Code Services.

Municipal reports

• Municipal Fee and Expense Report

• Permit Surcharge Report

Additional reports and forms

• Sample building code ordinances

• Permit fee schedule examples

• File a building permit surcharge report

• Municipal request for state plan review

• Designation of certified building official

• Request for state plan review