The division provides interpretations on the adopted codes, gives information regarding building materials and consults with municipal officials, design professionals and the general public relating to all types of projects. Mike Godfrey, Supervisor. This section assists division clientele in interpreting and applying the state building code. Both written and verbal responses are provided to customers seeking advice or interpretation on various building code matters. Customers include building officials, architects, engineers, contractors, homeowners, other state agency officials, attorneys, legislators, local government officials, and the general public.
Issues cover life safety matters as well as administrative, enforcement and legal aspects.
This section provides education for buildings officials, the design profession and the construction industry through ten biannual training seminars given two times a year around the State. Total attendance each series averages from 500-700. The section also meets with and provides education and input to other construction related industries such as the Homebuilders Association, Minnesota Institute of Architects, Minnesota Coalition of Structural Engineers, Consulting Engineers Council, Minnesota Society of Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineers as well as other associations. The section maintains the State Building Code by promulgating the adoption of new model codes and necessary state amendments through the state Administrative Procedures Act. The section also participates in the development of both state and national codes.