Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

The City of Buffalo, MN adopted and enforces the current standards of the Minnesota State Building Code. Buffalo, MN Muni. Code § 4.01 (Building Code Adopted).

See, Minnesota Building Codes – State Overview (PLRB).

The State Building Code is the standard that applies statewide for the construction, reconstruction, alteration, and repair of buildings and other structures of the type governed by the code. Minnesota Statutes Anointed § 326B.121-1(b) states: "The State Building Code supersedes the building code of any municipality." Minn. Stat. Ann. § 326B.121-1(b) (State Building Code)

Helpful resources for Buffalo, Minnesota include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Buffalo, MN - Building Permit Information Webpage
• 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.

Buffalo adopted the 2018 IRC, statewide. Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.

You can find a copy of the model code here.

You can find information about amendments to the model code here.

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2020 Minnesota Residential Code (2018 IRC)(Buffalo, MN Sec. 10-1. - Construction related codes adopted.)

...Minnesota Building Code. (2) Minnesota Residential Code. (3) Minnesota Energy Code....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: no

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Buffalo ? Yes
Citation: 1309.0301 SECTION R301, DESIGN CRITERIA.
Municipal Code https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/1309.0301/
Comments:

Table R301.2(1) – Ice Barriers are required. Minn. R. § 1309.0301.

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Commercial Building Code

Buffalo adopted the 2018 IBC, statewide. Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.

You 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)(Buffalo, MN Sec. 10-1. - Construction related codes adopted.)

...Minnesota Building Code. (2) Minnesota Residential Code. (3) Minnesota Energy Code....

Comments

The City of Buffalo, MN adopted and enforces the current standards of the Minnesota State Building Code. Buffalo, MN Muni. Code § 4.01 (Building Code Adopted).

See, Minnesota Building Codes – State Overview (PLRB).

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