• What does it cover?
• Where does it apply?
• Who enforces it?
• Who can help me with a question?
• Where can I get a copy?
• Where can I learn more about it?
• What if I don't agree with an interpretation by my code official?

What does it cover?

This chapter of the state building code governs the design, installation, alteration, repair, removal, operation, and maintenance of various types of elevators and conveying equipment including but not limited to passenger elevators, freight elevators, and escalators. Minnesota's elevator code consists of the following: Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, ASME A17.1-1996, Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators, ASME A17.3-1996, Elevator and Escalator Electrical Equipment, ASME A17.5-1996, Safety Standard for Belt Manlifts, ASME A90.1-1997, Safety Standard for Conveyors and Related Equipment, ASME B20.1-1996, and the Minnesota amendments to those documents located in chapter 1307. The ASME documents are published by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

Where does it apply?

The Minnesota State Building Code is the standard for construction statewide, however, the code is enforced by certain cities and townships (PDF).

Who enforces it?

Local building officials and their inspectors enforce this chapter of the code in those jurisdictions that administer the State Building Code.

Who can help me with a question? 

You can contact your city elevator inspector if in St. Paul or Minneapolis or state elevator inspectors from Building Codes and Standards at the Department of Labor and Industry.

Where can I get a copy?

You can directly access the amendments, known as chapter 1307 of the State Building Code, by clicking on Chapter 1307 in parts or Entire Chapter 1307 . You can review this chapter of the code and the ASME Safety Codes for Elevators at the elevator inspection departments of St. Paul, Minneapolis, Building Codes and Standards at the  Department of Labor and Industry, and some local libraries. You can purchase chapter 1307 as part of the State Building Code from Minnesota's Bookstore.

Where can I learn more about it?

Information about and training in the Minnesota's Elevator Code may be offered by various agencies and organizations. For information about the code or notice of any current training opportunities, contact elevator inspectors from Building Codes and Standards at the Department of Labor and Industry.

What if I don't agree with my code official?

You should first make sure you understand what the code says about the subject and how your elevator inspector is interpreting the applicable code section(s). To assist you with this, you may want to research the background of the provision(s) through your elevator inspector or staff from the elevator inspectors from Building Codes and Standards at the Department of Labor and Industry. If you still disagree, you may be able to appeal the local elevator's final decision to that municipality's board of appeals (St. Paul or Minneapolis). This is a group of individuals that will meet, discuss, and vote on the matter. If that municipality does not have a board of appeals, you can submit a request to be heard by the State Appeals Board.