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Construction Codes and Licensing Division MARCH 2006

State decides to adopt 2006 codes

The Department of Labor and The goal is to publish the 2006
Industry (DLI) and the Department of Minnesota State Building Code with
Public Safety, have decided to adopt amendments by June 2006. Final
the 2006 International Building Code rules would be published by Dec.
(IBC), 2006 International Residential 2006, with a 90-day implementation
Code (IRC), and 2006 International period ending in March 2007.
Fire Code (IFC), instead of the 2003
model code editions. In conjunction with this decision,
DLI has contacted the International 2006 Annual
DLI and State Fire Marshal staff are Code Council (ICC) and requested
comparing the differences between a booklet showing the changes in
Builders Show
the editions. The intent is to take the model code from the 2000 to the April 19
the amendments approved for the 2006 code. A copy will be provided 3 - 9 p.m.
2003 model code by our advisory to each jurisdiction adopting the Booth 924
committees and fit them into the code to ease the transition.
2006 editions. The final draft will be
sent to the advisory committees for Web site quick links
Thomas R. Joachim
comment prior to publication. Department of Labor and Industry  Building Official list
State Building Official  2006 seminars
“After considering the feasibility Phone: (651) 284-5011  State Appeals Board
of adopting the 2006 codes, which Jerry Rosendahl  Newsletter/E-mail list
included reviewing timelines, we State Fire Marshal  Building valuation data
Calendar
decided it was possible to move Phone: (651) 215-0500 
 Map and directions
the code cycle ahead,” said Tom  mncodes.org
Anderson, assistant director, CCLD  Contact us
Administrative Services.

New CCLD organizational structure announced

Tom Joachim, CCLD executive director,
presented the new CCLD organization
to division employees March 6 in St.
Paul. Over the past several months,
functional teams have conducted an
analysis and have developed a plan
to realign the Construction Codes
and Licensing Division to enhance
the agency’s Education, Rules and
Code Development, Licensing and
Certification Services, Enforcement,
and Inspection Services to shape
CCLD across functional areas.

443 Lafayette Road N. ·4St.• Paul,

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• MARCH • Phone: (651)
2006 • Minnesota 284-5068 · Fax:
Department (651) 284-5749
of Labor · TTY: (651) 297-4198
and Industry
Spring Seminar: 2006 Minnesota Accessibility Code
This seminar provides a thorough and in-depth examination of the 2006 Minnesota
Accessibility Code. New criteria, as well as changes from the old code, will be
highlighted. The focus will be on provisions that affect commercial buildings,
dwelling units and sleeping units. The 2006 Accessibility Code presents an entirely
new look with several changes.

Additional seminar information and the registration form are posted online at
www.doli.state.mn.us/bc_education.html.
Tuesday, April 4 Tuesday, May 2
Best Western Maplewood Comfort Inn Plymouth
1780 E. County Road D 3000 Harbor Lane
Maplewood, Minn. 55109 Plymouth, Minn. 55447
(651) 770-2811 (763) 559-1222

Thursday, April 6 Thursday, May 4

Best Western North Mankato Holiday Inn St. Paul East
1111 Range St. 2201 Burns Ave.
North Mankato, Minn. 56003 St. Paul, Minn. 55119
(507) 625-9333 (651) 731-2220

Wednesday, April 12 Wednesday, May 10

Best Western Edgewater Best Western Kelly Inn
2400 London Road 100 4th Ave. S.
Duluth, Minn. 55812 St. Cloud, Minn. 56301
(218) 728-3601 (320) 253-0606

Tuesday, April 18 Tuesday, May 16

Holiday Inn Burnsville Holiday Inn Burnsville
14201 Nicollet Ave. S. 14201 Nicollet Ave. S.
Burnsville, Minn. 55337 Burnsville, Minn. 55337
(952) 435-2100 (952) 435-2100

Thursday, April 20 Thursday, May 18

Earle Brown Heritage Center Best Western Maplewood
6155 Earle Brown Drive 1780 E. County Road D
Brooklyn Center, Minn. 55430 Maplewood, Minn. 55109
(763) 569-6300 (651) 770-2811

Wednesday, April 26 Wednesday, May 24

Ramada Hotel and Conference Center Holiday Inn Lakeside
1517 Southwest 16th St. 1155 Highway 10 E.
Rochester, Minn. 55902 Detroit Lakes, Minn. 56501
(507) 289-8866 (218) 847-2121

Calendar For a current posting of:

• Building Codes and Standards seminars

March • 2006 •
•
Certified/Limited/Accessibility classes
Certification exams
Go to “Calendar” under “Quick links” at www.doli.state.mn.us/buildingcodes.html.

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Manufactured Structures 2006 Seminar Congrats!
Congratulations to the state’s
This seminar will provide a comprehensive review of current recently designated municipal
Building Officials:
manufactured structure topics beginning with a review of
proposed new Federal HUD changes and effective dates. • Palmer Durdahl
The morning session will include information regarding Stockholm Township
possible changes to Minn. Chapter 1350 and licensing of • Scott McCarty
Manufactured Home installers. Manufactured Housing City of Belle Plaine
Institute (MHI) updates will also be presented including sales • Bryan Warmka
person licensing and continuing education units (CEUs), and City of Montgomery
dealer file records and reporting. The current Building Official
list is online at www.doli.state.
The afternoon session will cover onsite installation mn.us/buildingcodes.html.
requirements, footing loads, soils and anchoring, general If a change is needed to the list,
please contact Peggi White at
installation and permitting submittals.
peggi.white@state.mn.us.

Attendance is strongly recommended for dealers, installers,

and manufacturers, as attendance will be reviewed during Building Official
future license and registration renewals. This seminar is
open to all interested individuals and would be of particular Limited class
interest to manufactured home salespersons, dealers, installers, June 20 - 23
manufacturers, service personnel, Building Officials, inspectors, Sept. 26 - 29
general contractors, and park owners and managers. Dec. 19 - 22
Additional information and
registration form is online at
Additional seminar information and the registration form are www.doli.state.mn.us/bc_
posted online at www.doli.state.mn.us/bc_education.html. certification.html.

Fire-rated
Thursday, March 16 Thursday, April 6
Holiday Inn Burnsville Holiday Inn St. Cloud glazing seminar
14201 Nicollet Ave. S. 75 37th Ave. S. A seminar on fire-rated safety
Burnsville, Minn. 55337 St. Cloud, Minn. 56302 glazing is being offered April
(952) 435-2100 (320) 253-9000 12, 2006, by Construction
Specifications Institute (CSI)
Tuesday, March 21 Tuesday, April 11 Minneapolis and St. Paul Chapter
Sawmill Inn Best Western N. Mankato in conjunction with AIA Minnesota.
2301 S. Pokegama Ave. 1111 Range St. Additional information and
Grand Rapids, Minn. 55744 North Mankato, Minn. 56003 registration form are online at
(218) 326-8501 (507) 625-9333 www.aia-mn.org/continuing_ed/
Thursday, March 23 Thursday, April 13 opportunities.cfm.
Holiday Inn Lakeside Ramada Hotel and
1155 Highway 10 E. Conference Center
Detroit Lakes, Minn. 56501 1517 SW 16th E-mail address
(218) 847-2121 Rochester, Minn. 55902
If your e-mail address changes,
(507) 289-8866 please inform us at
Thursday, March 30
Best Western Maplewood Inn bcsd.response@state.mn.us.
1780 E. County Rd. D Please include your name and
Maplewood, Minn. 55109 phone number so we can contact
(651) 770-2811 you if we receive a bounce back
from your e-mail address.
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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
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