• 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?

Effective date for this code: June 26, 2000

What does it cover?

This chapter of the state building code governs several facets of the manufactured home industry. A Manufactured Home refers to a specific definition, but is essentially a home that is manufactured in a facility, built on a permanent chassis, and is transportable. Some of the many regulations are contained within this chapter while others are referenced in other documents. Subjects covered by this chapter include construction requirements, licensing of dealers and manufacturers, installation requirements, and a consumer complaint process. Compliance with the applicable construction standards is evidenced by a permanent seal and data plate that gets affixed to each building. Minnesota's Manufactured Home Code consists of chapter 1350, CFR 3280 Construction Standards, CFR 3282 Manufactured Home Dealers and Procedural Requirements, CFR 3285 Installation Standards (effective 10/2008), CFR 3288 Dispute Resolution and the Federal Act. 

Where does it apply?

This chapter applies to all municipalities throughout the state of Minnesota. This includes those jurisdictions that administer the State Building Code and those counties, cities, and townships that do not.

Who enforces it?

Manufactured Structures staff from Building Codes and Standards at the Department of Labor and Industry, provide for oversight of this federally regulated structure. The role of the local building official is to verify that these processes have occurred prior to granting a certificate of occupancy.

Who can help me with a question? 

You can contact staff from the Manufactured Structured Section of 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 1350 of the State Building Code, by clicking on Chapter 1350 in parts or Entire Chapter 1350 .

You can review this chapter of the code as well as any of the referenced standards at Building Codes and Standards at the Department of Labor and Industry, or you can purchase chapter 1350 as part of the State Building Code from Minnesota's Bookstore.
You can also directly access the other referenced standards by clicking on CFR 3280 Construction Standards, CFR 3282 Manufactured Home Procedural Regulations, CFR 3285 Model Manufactured Home Installation Standards (effective 10/2008), CFR 3288 Dispute Resolution and the Federal Act.

Where can I learn more about it?

For information about the code or notice of any current training opportunities, contact the Manufactured Structures staff at Building Codes and Standards at the Department of Labor and Industry.

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