Updated : 06/14/2024

Overview

Apple Valley, Minnesota, adopted the 2020 Minnesota Residential Code, based on the 2018 IRC, including Appendix K and Q, with amendments. Minn. R. § 1309.0010 and Apple Valley, MN, Muni. Code § 150.01 (adoption). Apple Valley, Minnesota, adopted the 2020 Minnesota Building Code, based on the 2018 IBC. Minn. R. § 1305.0011 and Apple Valley, MN, Muni. Code § 150.01 (adoption). Apple Valley, Minnesota, adopted the 2020 Minnesota Conservation Code for Existing Buildings, based on the 2018 IEBC, with amendments. Minn. R. § 1311.0010 and Apple Valley, MN, Muni. Code § 150.01 (adoption).

Helpful resources for Apple Valley, Minnesota include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Apple Valley, Minnesota Home Page
  • Apple Valley, Minnesota Building Inspections
  • Apple Valley, Minnesota Municipal Code
• PLRB, Ordinance and Law Coverage Discussion for Minnesota

Residential Building Code

Minnesota adopted a statewide mandatory residential code that will control. Authority for local amendments will be limited.See PLRB, Minnesota Building Codes for more information on state level codes.

Apple Valley adopted the 2020 Minnesota Residential CodeYou can find a copy of the code here.You can find information about amendments to the model code here.

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2020 Minnesota Residential Code (2018 IRC)(Apple Valley, MN § 150.01 BUILDING CODE ADOPTED BY REFERENCE; SCOPE.)

...The Minnesota State Building Code is adopted to provide a minimum level of building safety and construction quality. It is mandated by the state that cities adopt the code. The Minnesota State Building Code, including all related chapters of Minnesota Rules and the optional Chapter 1306, subpart 3 - Special Fire Protection System, and any amendments thereto established and adopted from time to time by the Minnesota Commissioner of Labor and Industry, is hereby adopted by reference as though set forth verbatim herein, one copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk. (‘81 Code, §6-1) (Ord. 379, passed 3-12-87; Am....

Drip Edge: No

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Apple Valley ? Yes
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Drip Edges: Section R905.2.8.5 is deleted in its entirety. See Minn. R. §1309.0905. See the tables below.

The state of Minnesota amended Table R301.2(1) to indicate Ice Barriers are required. Minn. R. § 1309.0301.

Ground Snow Load	Wind Speed (MPH)	Topographic	Seismic Design Category	Damage from Weathering	Damage from Frost Line Depth
50 lbs.	115	YES	A	Severe	3 feet, 6 inches

Damage from Termite	Winter Design Temp	Ice Barrier Underlayment Required	Flood Hazards	Air Freezing Index	Mean Annual Temp
None to Slight, Also see Footnote “C”	Summer 88/72 F Winter -15 F See Table R403.5.17	YES	See Minn R Chapter 1335	3,000 See Table R403.3(2)	41.16 deg

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Comments

Apple Valley, Minnesota, adopted the 2020 Minnesota Residential Code, based on the 2018 IRC, including Appendix K and Q, with amendments. Minn. R. § 1309.0010 and Apple Valley, MN, Muni. Code § 150.01 (adoption).

Existing Buildings

Existing buildings, meaning buildings that were built in accordance to code at the time of construction, typically merit extra consideration in a current updated code.

Any buildings meeting the requirements of the International Residential Code are exempt from the Minnesota Existing Building Code chapter 1311. Minn. R. § 1309.0100.

References to the International Property Maintenance Code do not apply. Minn. R. § 1311.0020.

Commercial Building Code

Apple Valley adopted the 1996 BOCA National Building CodeYou can find a copy of the code here.You can find information about amendments to the model code here.

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2020 Minnesota Bldg. Code (2018 IBC)(Apple Valley, MN Municipal Code)

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Comments

Apple Valley, Minnesota, adopted the 2020 Minnesota Building Code, based on the 2018 IBC. Minn. R. § 1305.0011 and Apple Valley, MN, Muni. Code § 150.01 (adoption).

Existing Buildings

Apple Valley, Minnesota, adopted the 2020 Minnesota Conservation Code for Existing Buildings, based on the 2018 IEBC, with amendments. Minn. R. § 1311.0010 and Apple Valley, MN, Muni. Code § 150.01 (adoption).

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