MN Building Code

Department of Administration

MEMORANDUM

DATE: September 23, 1998

TO: All Jurisdictions Enforcing the State BuildingCode

FROM: Thomas R. Joachim, State Building Official

SUBJECT: Code Adoption Status

Attached are amendments to the state building code, adopting the 1997 Uniform Building Code (UBC) and the updated plumbing code, which become effective October 5, 1998. An amended Table 9-A is also attached because the amendments are only written out in the rules. Finally, attached is a sample ordinance for yourjurisdiction to use in the adoption of the 1997 LTBC and plumbing amendments.

The Minnesota Bookstore will be reprinting a complete set of documents which make up our

State Building Code. These new documents will be sized 8v2 x I I to match the loose leaf

Volume I of the LTBC. The bookstore will also have available 3-ring binders labeled "State

Building Code" which will hold the State Building Code rules and Volume I of the 1997 LJ13C.

Until the new state building codes are available from the bookstore, you will need to use the attached rules with your existing state building code to form a complete package of rules. The bookstore has estimated that the complete set will available sometime in late fall. Any questions should be directed to Janet Streff, 651-296-4329 or email her at jailet.streff@,state.mn.us.

Following is a brief update of the various rule chapters that are either finishing or are in the midst of code changes:

Rules for chapter 1300, 1305-the adoption of the 1997 UBC with state amendmentshave been approved by the Administrative Law Judge. The Notice of Adoption will be published in the State Register September 28, 1998. Rules are effective five working days after the notice of adoption is published, making them effective October 5, 1998.

Rules for chapter 4715-the Minnesota Plumbing Code have been approved by the Administrative Law Judge. The Notice of Adoption will be published in the State Register September 28, 1998. Rules are effective five working days after the notice of adoption is published, making them effective October 5, 1998.

Chapter 1341 -- Adoption of the Accessibility Code. These rules have been undergoing revision by the division's Accessibility Code Advisory Committee this past year. The most significant change in the development of these rules is the creation of a single document including scoping, technical provisions and numerous graphics, most of which are from the ADA Accessibility Guidelines. Publication of these proposed rules is planned for October with final adoption anticipated in early 1999.

Chapter 1307 -- Adoption of the ASME Al 7.1-1996 Elevator Safety Code. Amendments adopting and modifying this code have been in the works by the division's Elevator Code Advisory Committee over the past several years. This process is near completion with publication of these proposed rules planned for October. This chapter will proceed along a parallel adoption path with Chapter 1341, with final adoption of the rule also anticipated for early 1999.

Chapter 1346 -- Adoption of revisions to the Minnesota Mechanical Code. Revisions to the current Minnesota Mechanical Code were recently started by the division's Mechanical Code Advisory Committee. The Advisory Committee will be examining amendments necessary to produce a viable mechanical code still based upon the 1991 Uniform Mechanical Code, but with substantial additions in the Reftigeration chapter as well as addressing issues in the new Energy Code. Meetings of the Mechanical Code Advisory Committee are held every other Friday at 9:30 a.m. in the Building Codes and Standards Division offices at 408 Metro Square, 121 7' PlaceEast,St.Paul,@ 55101.Datesfortheremainderofl998meetingsare:October2, October 16, October 30, November 13, December 4, and December 18. Due to the coordination of the mechanical and energy codes, the mechanical code will become effective on the same date as the energy code, which is July 20, 1999.

Other Code Adoptions:

The Minnesota Energy Code was adopted July 20, 1998. It will become effective one year later, on July 20, 1999. For more information, call the Energy Information Center at 651-296-5175.

The Uniform Fire Code was adopted June 29, 1998. For more information call Jon Nisja of the State Fire Marshal's Office at 651-215-0546.

The Building Codes Division Staff Telephone Directory

All Numbers are Area Code 651

ADMINISTRATIVE

State Building Official/Director

Tom Joachim - 296.4627

Asst. Director of Field Services

Steve Hemick - 296.4630

Business Manager

Peggi White - 296.4626

Jack Bradford, Computers - 296.1536

Jeff Conner, Accounting - 296.9992

Marcia Easton, Computers - 205.4702

Brenda DaBruzzi, Clerk - 296.9929

Barbara Pitzer, Reception - 296.9929

Ruth Roberts, Clerical Supervisor 296.1189

MANUFACTURED STRUCTURES

Supervisor - Elroy Berdahl - 297.7081

Duane DeLonais - 296.4629

Ray Karnuth - 296.4634

Randy Vogt, SR - 296.9927

Cindy Jackson, Support Staff - 296.4628

ELEVATOR SAFETY

Supervisor - Elroy Berdahl - 297.7081

Matt Piper - 282.6803

John Roche - 296.9990

Jerry Saarenpaa - 297.4398

David Zane - 297.1406

Kelly Denno, Support Staff - 297.1644

PLAN REVIEW

Supervisor - Scott McLellan - 297.1658

Jim Fallon - 282.2356

Paul Heimkes - 205.4712

Dave Krings - 205.4701

Gerald Norman, SR - 296.4636

Region I - Leroy Heitz, SR - 215.5774

Region 2 - Ken Svee, SR - 296.6204

Region 3 - Don Anderson, SR 296.6805

Region 4 - Open

Region 5 - Jeff DeJarlais, SR - 297.3806

Jackie Waldo, Support Staff - 296.4631

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

RULES/INVESTIGATION

Supervisor - Mike Godfrey - 296.2922

Bert Bertram - Ed./Cert. - 297.3600

Geri Birunan - Intem - 296.2922

Fred Driver - Ed./Cert., SR - 296.7099

Bob Laughlin - Mechanical - 297.4379

Janet Streff - Rules/Comm. - 296.4329

Curt Wiehle - Accessibility - 296.4633

Joyce Pellow, Support Staff - 296.9991

MISCELLANEOUS NUMBERS

General Information - 651.296.4639

Toll Free - 800.657.3944

FAX - 651.297.1973

TTY - Local - 651.297.5353

TTY - Toll Free - 800.627.3529