the

Standard
building codes and standards
Construction Codes and Licensing Division October 2006

CCLD code adoption update: Still on target for 2007

The Construction Codes and Licensing Division’s goal Gas Code and Chapter 1306 Special Fire Protection
is to update the current Minnesota State Building Codes Systems.
by adoption of the 2006 national model codes by spring
2007. CCLD is still on track to accomplish this goal. These are currently in various stages of the legal
process that must be followed to adopt a new code. The
As of this date, CCLD has published the Dual Notice: chairperson of each code committee and the Labor and
Notice of Intent to Adopt Rules for a new Elevator Industry legal staff are making an extra effort to make
Code, the International Building Code (IBC) and a new this goal a reality in 2007.
Accessibility Code.
Chapters 1300, 1305, 1309, 1341 and the Fire Code
Notices to adopt the following codes that will be will become effective 90 days after adoption. This
published in the near future include the: International will allow time for printing the new rules and will
Fire Code, International Residential Code (IRC), allow municipalities to prepare for local adoption and
Chapter 1300 Administrative Code, Commercial implementation.
Energy Code, Residential Energy Code, Conservation
Code (rehabilitation code for existing buildings), Keep current on the code adoption process by visiting
International Mechanical Code, International Fuel www.doli.state.mn.us/rulemaking_activity.html.

Fall seminars prepare code officials for code adoption in 2007

Performing field inspections using the 2006 International
Residential Code (IRC)
This seminar provides attendees with an analysis of typical field
inspections of residential dwellings using the 2006 IRC.

Issues and answers within the Minnesota State Building Code

Building officials encounter new and challenging code issues on a daily
basis. This seminar uses the 2006 IRC, 2006 IBC and other miscellaneous
codes and Minnesota amendments to address those issues.

In addition to class instruction, seminars provide participants with an

opportunity to visit directly with instructors. Information and registration
forms are online at www.doli.state.mn.us/bc_education.html.

Barry Greive uses the 2003 IRC to present field inspection guidelines Oct. 18
during the “Performing Field Inspections” seminar in St. Paul.

Sign up to receive rulemaking updates online

Each state agency is required to maintain a list of people who have registered with the agency to receive
notices of agency rule proceedings. To receive these notices sign up online at www.doli.state.mn.us or print
the Word document from the Web site, complete it and mail it as directed.
443 Lafayette Road N. · St. Paul, MN 55155-4341 • www.doli.state.mn.us • Phone: (651) 284-5068 · Fax: (651) 284-5749 · TTY: (651) 297-4198
Page 1 • The Standard • october 2006 • Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
 Thank You 2006 State Fair Volunteers
State Fair Codes Information Booth — Education Building
Don Sivigny, Building Code Representative, event coordinator
Kelly Denno, Education, Rules and Code Development staff support
Bldg Gary Anderson Bldg Terry Maruska Elec Sam Sampson
Bldg Tom Anderson Bldg Scott McKown Bldg Todd Schaefer
Bldg Roger Axel Elec Jamie McNamara Elec John Schultz
Elec Joe Baber Bldg Dan Marthaler Bldg Don Sivigny
Bldg Mike Bunnell Bldg Bill Mesaros Elec Mark Smythe
Elec Joe Dabe Bldg Glen Moreland Bldg Alan Strand
Bldg Jim Davis Elec Sheldon Monson Elec Paul Sunde
Bldg Duane Delonais Elec Dan Moynihan Bldg Paul Swett
Bldg Mike Fricke Bldg Jim Muyres Bldg Chuck Tatro
Elec Jim Gangl Bldg Doug Nord Bldg Andy Thielen
Bldg Wayne Gartland Elec Scott Novotny Bldg Russell Thornburg
Elec Ron Gnotke Elec Dan Ordahl Elec Darryl Transgrud
Bldg Barry Greive Elec Dick Owen Bldg Tom Trooien
Bldg Larry Huff Elec Tom Patchin Bldg Lisa Vieau
Bldg Mike Happ Bldg Joe Pazandak Elec Gordie Wagoner
Elec Bruce Harens Bldg Larry Pepin Elec Pat Weldon
Bldg Mick Kaehler Bldg Jeff Pleski Bldg Scott Wheeler
Bldg Randy Kardell Elec Mike Popovich Bldg Tony Wicklander
Bldg Greg Karow Bldg Gerry Proulx Bldg Don Wilken
Elec Marty Kumm Bldg Geven Rabe Elec Cari Williamette
Bldg Carri Levitski Bldg Ron Ripley Bldg Jim Williamette
Bldg Gary Majewski Bldg Lenny Rutledge Elec John Williamson
Bldg Tim Manz

2006 Governor’s Fire Prevention Day Volunteers

Don Sivigny, Building Code Representative, event coordinator

Dave Krings, Building Code Representative, event coordinator

Gary Anderson, Chief Building Official, City of Monticello

Tom Anderson, Executive Director, CCLD
Rick Breezee, Building Official, Metropolitan Airport Commission
John Edberg, Building Official, City of Chaska
Jim Fallon, Building Code Representative, CCLD
Mike Fricke, Building Code Representative, CCLD
Tom Gray, Building Official, City of Victoria
Mike Happ, Building Code Representative, CCLD
James Honerman, Communications Director, CCLD
Tom Joachim, Assistant Commissioner, DLI
Bob LaBrosse, Building Official, City of Cottage Grove, CCLD
Rich Lockrem, Building Code Representative, CCLD
Bob Hutchins, Building Official, City of Prior Lake
Bill Mesaros, Building Code Representative, CCLD
Kathi Osmonson, Building/Fire Official, City of Mounds View
Barry Riesch, Building Inspector, City of Minnetonka
Dave Scherbel, Building Official, City of Arden Hills, CCLD
Peggi White, Business Manager, CCLD

Page 2 • The Standard • october 2006 • Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
Researching a code question?
Congratulations!
Be sure to check the Code Opinions and Policy section at Congratulations to the state’s
www.doli.state.mn.us/bc_opinions.html. Below are the past two opinions: recently designated municipal
Building Official:
Division Opinion
• Sidney Fossan
Inquiry: 06-02 City of Atwater
Subject: Routing of Natural Gas Piping in Townhouses City of Badger
Code reference: Minnesota State Residential Code (IRC) paragraph 321 City of Bird Island
and Minnesota State Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) paragraph City of Brownton
404.1. City of Blomkest
Submitted by: Matthew Wilber, Technical Manager, Codes and City of Cokato
City of Cosmos
Standards, CenterPoint Energy
City of Darwin
Approved by: Tom Anderson, State Building Official
City of Dassel
Issue date: Oct. 16, 2006 City of Fairfax
Question: Can the individual natural gas service piping in a City of Grove City
townhouse development be routed through one City of Hector
townhouse unit to another townhouse? City of Kandiyohi
The answer is online at: City of Pennock
www.doli.state.mn.us/bc_opinion_06_02_routing_of_natural_gas_ City of Richmond
piping_in_townhouses.html. City of Stewart
Dovre Township
Staff Opinion: Mechanical
Inquiry: 06-01
Subject: Gas pipe pressure testing Help us keep our
Code reference: Chapter 1346, Minnesota Fuel Gas Code database current
Submitted by: Jeff Pleski, Building Inspector The Building Official list is
Approved by: Andy Thielen, CCLD, Mechanical Engineer online at www.doli.state.mn.us/
Issue date: Oct. 16, 2006 buildingcodes.html.
Question: What is the proper testing method for natural gas If a change is needed, please
piping? What medium should the piping be filled contact Peggi White at
peggi.white@state.mn.us.
with during the test?
The answer is online at: Official notices are sent to Building
www.doli.state.mn.us/bc_opinion_06_01_gas_pipe_pressure_testing.html. Officials via e-mail. Please send
changes to e-mail addresses or
business phone numbers to
Building Official, Building Official Limited bcsd.response@state.mn.us.
and Accessibility Specialist classes offered Municipalities should report
Building Official designation
Building Official certification classes changes to Peggi White at CCLD.
will be offered Dec. 19-22, 2006, in The form is online at www.doli.
St. Paul. The Accessibilty Specialist state.mn.us/bc_local_government_
class will be Dec. 20. Registration designation_of_certified_
forms are online at www.doli. building_official.html.
state.mn.us/bc_certification.html.

Calendar
October 2006
Above: Instructors Barry Greive and
Bill Mesaros visit with class participants
between class segments.
Page 3 • The Standard • october 2006 • Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry