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Table of contents
links are in red
November 2005  CCLD update
 Coming training events

 Building Official change?

 Opinions
Building Codes and Standards newsletter  Rules

 New Building Officials

Construction codes staff now under one roof  Exhibit reservations

Building upon Governor Tim Pawlenty’s Drive to Excellence initiative, the

state’s five construction code and licensing units have now moved under one
roof at the Department of Labor and Industry to form a single unit — the
American Institute
Construction Codes and Licensing Division (CCLD). of Architects
CCLD consists of five units: 2005 Conference
• Building Codes and Standards
• Plumbing and Engineering
• Electrical Licensing and Inspection
• Residential Building Contractors
• Boilers, High-pressure Piping and Boats-for-hire
The group has established its mission to promote safe, healthy work and
living environments in Minnesota by establishing code standards, maintaining
consistent administration of construction codes and licensing construction and
code professionals.
In addition to the physical moves, CCLD’s leadership team has begun to
identify ways to improve and streamline its operations and structure. The
CCLD staff has formed six function teams – licensing, plan review, education,
code development, enforcement and inspection – to develop a plan for its
future operations.
Each team will recommend ways to implement the division’s vision and
strategies, with special focus on ways to better align previously separate
activities. Products of the team’s work will include:
• business process improvement recommendations;
• other recommendations to improve services in this area; and
• suggested organizational structure to support the function.

The CCLD staff is planning for the coming legislative Scott McLellan (middle)
session as well. The staff hopes to have legislation ready and Gerald Norman (right),
that will update the new agency information and focus on Building Code and Standards,
discussed construction codes
items to help CCLD accomplish its overall mission. with a conference attendee at
After registering at the main the Construction Codes and
desk, most Construction Codes Licensing Division booth.
and Licensing customers are

Web site quick links

directed to the new customer
service desk on the first floor.
(far right) Renee Gavin, Building
Codes and Standards, unpacks  Building Official list
as Colleen Chirhart looks on.  2005 Seminars
 State Appeals Board
 Newsletter/E-mail list
 Building valuation data
Department of Labor and Industry
 Calendar
443 Lafayette Road N., St. Paul, MN 55155

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 Map and directions
(651) 284-5067 TTY: (651) 297-4198  MNCODES.ORG
www.doli.state.mn.us/buildingcodes.html  Contact us
Coming training events
In addition to the seminars Building Codes and Standards staff presents,
there are other educational events staff members are involved in, as both
participants and presenters. This year, the Department of Labor and Industry
will be repersented at the following two events by staff members of the
Construction Codes and Licensing Division.

University of Minnesota College of Continuing Education

50th Annual Institute for Building Officials
January 4 — 13, 2006
Registration deadline: Dec. 23
www.cce.umn.edu/buildingofficials
Continuing Education and Conference Center, St. Paul, Minn.
 power-limited wiring — National Electrical Code and the Minnesota Rules
 how land use and planning principles relate to building code administration
 situational problem solving
 how land use and planning principles relate to building code administration
 administrative provisions and amendments to the State Building Code
 ducts and air transfer opening protectives in the 2003 International Building
Code
 disaster preparedness for building departments
 modular and manufactured structures
 concrete and masonry and foam plastics
 the new proposed Accessibility Code
 what you should know about the elevator code

Association of Minnesota Building Officials (AMBO)

First Educational Institute
February 6 — 10, 2006
Early Registration: Dec. 1
Final Registration: Jan. 6
www.ambo.us
The Northland Inn, Booklyn Park, Minn.
Building Codes and Standards will be involved both as presenters and
participants at this new training venue.
Programs division staff will be part of at this year’s institute are:
 agricultural buildings and hazardous buildings,
 proposed Minnesota Amendments to the 2003 International Residential
Code and 2003 International Building Code, and,
 Minnesota Provisions to the International Mechanical Code and
International Fuel Gas Code.

For a current posting of:

Calendar • Seminars

Jan 1 • 2006
• Certified/Limited/Accessibility classes
• Certification exams

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Go to Calendar under Quick Links at:
www.doli.state.mn.us/buildingcodes.html
Designation of Building Official Building Official list
It is the responsibility of the municipality to designate a building
official in accordance with Minnesota Statutes (below). However, it is The list of municipal Building
also the responsibility of the municipality to notify Building Codes and Officials is updated on our
Standards when the Building Official changes, regardless of the cause. Web site monthly:
www.doli.state.mn.us/
When changes occur, send an e-mail message or mail a Notice of buildingcodes.html
Designation or Vacancy of Certified Building Official notice under Quick Links
to Peggi White, Department of Labor and Industry, Building Codes
and Standards, 443 Lafayette Road N., St. Paul, MN 55155. If you
have any questions, please contact Peggi White, Building Codes and
Standards, Business Manager at (651) 284-5858, or
peggi.white@state.mn.us. Thank you for your cooperation!
Exhibit displays
We will continue to loan
Minnesota Statute §16B.65, Subd. 1, the two-part display
units to municipalities
By January 1, 2002, each municipality shall designate a building official presenting code-
to administer the code. A municipality may designate not more than related information at
one building official responsible for code administration defined by each community events.
certification category established in rule. Two or more municipalities
may combine in the designation of a building official for the purpose of Along with the display
administering the provisions of the code within their communities. units (with display lights)
we provide a variety of
Minnesota Statute §16B.65, Subd. 6, literature and photos
you may use if you
In the event that a designated building official position is vacant within wish. To reserve a
a municipality, that municipality shall designate a certified building display, contact Jane
official to fill the vacancy as soon as possible. The commissioner must be Schmidley at:
notified of any vacancy or designation in writing within 15 days.
(651) 284-5856 or
jane.schmidley@state.
mn.us

Rule updates Opinions posted Jane will try to arrange specific

The rulemaking process is
often a long road from the first
meetings to the final adoption and
implementation date. If you would
like to keep current on the current
rulemaking status be sure to visit
the Rules section on our Web
site. Many committees have been
very active and have posted their
rule drafts.
If you have questions regarding
a rule, contact the committee
members.
If you have comments or
suggestions for future rules,
please be sure to use the rule
change/submission form.
If you have a question regarding
the rule making process, contact
pickup times to allow you to pull up
front, pick up your cases, and be
In order to promote better on your way. You can also park in
understanding of the code the public or visitor parking spaces.
and, therefore, consistent code However, visitor parking is limited
administration, the division and restricted to very specific
provides several types of spaces. Large maps and info.
documentation that helps clarify
the intent of code requirements:
Staff Opinion
Section Policy
Division Opinion
Final Interpretation
A detailed description of each
type is on the Opinions and
Policy Web page. Recent postings
include:
Division Policy - Building
05-02 Replacement windows in
sleeping rooms
Code: MR1309.0310,
section R310.1.5
05-01 Egress in basements

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Colleen Chirhart at
(651) 284-5844 or via e-mail at Code: R310.
colleen.d.chirhart@state.mn.us.
 Contact information for the Department of Labor and Industry main office

443 Lafayette Road N., St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone: (651) 284-5005
Toll-free: 1-800-DIAL-DLI (1-800-342-5354)
TTY: (651) 297-4198

Parking
Public parking is available directly in front of the building at designated spots and in the nearby visitor lot.
DLI requires that you sign in and register your vehicle (with license plate information).

From the west

Follow highway I-94 east to the 7th Street exit. Turn left on 7th Street and travel east three blocks to
Lafayette Road N. Turn left on Lafayette Road N. and go two blocks to DLI (on the left).

From the east

Follow highway I-94 west to the Mounds Blvd. exit. Follow Mounds Blvd. to 7th Street. Turn left on 7th
Street and travel west 1/4 mile to Lafayette Road N. Turn right on Lafayette Road N. and go two blocks to
DLI (on the left).

From the north

Follow highway 35E south to the University Ave. exit. Turn left on University Ave. and travel east three
blocks to Lafayette Road N. Turn right on Lafayette Road N. and go three blocks to DLI (on the right).

From the south

Follow highway 52 across the Lafayette bridge. Travel two blocks beyond 7th Street on Lafayette Road N.
to DLI (on the left).

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 Request for e-mail distribution and customer survey
 Yes! I would like to receive brief e-mail notices.

NAME:

COMPANY/ORG

JOB TITLE

E-MAIL ADDRESS

SECOND E-MAIL ADDRESS

BUSINESS PHONE

SECOND PHONE

E-mail topics of interest? Does our customer service hit the mark?

E-mail is an efficient and effective method for 1. How do you rate your satisfaction when
distributing information and announcements. contacting Building Codes and Standards?
We respect your time and promise:  More than satisfied
- to keep e-mails very brief,  Satisfied
- to limit the frequency of e-mail distribution, and,  Less than satisfied
- to rarely include attachments.  Unsatisfied
Topics I am interested in include: 2. During the past twelve months you contacted
Building Codes and Standards by:
 Anything related to the Minnesota State (check all that apply)
Building Code  E-mail
 Educational opportunities or information  Phone
Other areas of interest include:  FAX
 Accessibility  U.S. mail
 Building plan preparation  In person
 Building safety and security
 Other: ___________________________
 Code Administration and reports
 Construction materials: _________________
3. Have you visited Building Codes and Standards
 Elevator safety Web site in the past 30 days?
 Electricity
www.doli.state.mn.us/buildingcodes.html
 Energy
 Fire safety  Yes  No
 Industry standards and models
4. If yes, did you find the information you
 Legal issues: __________________________
needed?
 Manufactured homes
 IBC modular or prefabricated structures  Yes  No
 Mechanical systems (ventilation)
 Occupancy codes 5. We welcome any other comments you wish to
share regarding our services.
 Plan review
 Professional responsibility We appreciate your taking the time to respond to
 Plumbing these questions. Thank you!
 Problems: flooding, mold, _______________
 Roof or ceiling design and construction
 Rulemaking
 Structural engineering
 Windows and doors
Other:_______________________________

Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division

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443 Lafayette Road N., St. Paul, MN 55155
St. Paul, MN 55155 FAX: (651) 284-5749
www.doli.state.mn.us/buildingcodes.html