• 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?

Chapter 7670, 7672, 7674, 7676, 7678: These chapters of the state building code regulate energy efficiency in new buildings, additions to buildings, and buildings undergoing alterations. Chapter 7670 applies to residential buildings not covered by chapter 7676. Chapter 7672 applies to detached one & two family dwellings. Chapter 7674 applies to Multi-family residential buildings three stories or less. Chapter 7676 applies to all buildings except low-rise residential. Chapter 7678 governs thermal transmittance calculations and equipment efficiencies of all buildings.

Where does it apply?

These chapters apply to all jurisdictions that administer the Minnesota State Building Code.

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 local building official, one of their inspectors, Building Codes and Standards at the Department of Labor and Industry, or the Department of Commerce with questions.

Where can I get a copy?

You can directly access chapters 7670 complete or by parts, 7672 complete or by parts, 7674 complete or by parts, 7676 complete or by parts & 7678 complete or by parts - of the State Building Code by clicking on the chapter you want to review. You can review these chapters of the code at the office of your local building official, Building Codes and Standards at the Department of Labor and Industry, and many local libraries. You can purchase these chapters 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 Energy Code may be offered by various agencies and organizations. For information about the code or notice of any current training opportunities, contact the Builders Association of Minnesota (BAM) or 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 local building official or their 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 building official or staff from Building Codes and Standards at the Department of Labor and Industry. If you still disagree, you may be able to appeal the local building official's final decision to that municipality's board of appeals. 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.