Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
The city of Fairmont, MN enforces current MN State Building Codes, as per the email dated August 27, 2019, from Building Official to PLRB staff member. It does not enforce the ICC Codes stated in MuniCode §6-16 (d) (1).
- 2007 Minnesota Building Code, based on the 2006 IBC, including Appendix J with amendments. Minn. R. § 1305.0011.
- 2007 Minnesota Residential Code, based on the 2006 IRC. Minn. R. § 1309.0010.
- 2003 Minnesota Conservation Code for Existing Buildings, based on the 2000 IEBC with amendments. Minn. R. § 1311.0010.
Fairmont, MN MuniCode § 6-16 (d) (1) (MN State Building Code).
Helpful resources for Fairmont, Minnesota include the following.
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.
Fairmont adopted the 2020 Minnesota Residential CodeYou can find a copy of the code here.
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2020 Minnesota Residential Code (2018 IRC)(Fairmont, MN Sec. 6-16. - Minnesota State Building Code.)
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The Minnesota State Building Code includes the following chapters of Minnesota Rules:
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1300, Administration of the Minnesota State Building Code;
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Drip Edge: No
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Fairmont ? Undetermined
Comments
The city of Fairmont adopted the 2007 Minnesota Residential Code. Fairmont, MN MuniCode § 6-16 (d) (1) (MN State Building Code).
Commercial Building Code
Fairmont adopted the 2006 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)(Fairmont, MN Sec. 6-16. - Minnesota State Building Code.)
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The Minnesota State Building Code includes the following chapters of Minnesota Rules:
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1300, Administration of the Minnesota State Building Code;
b....
Comments
The city of Fairmont adopted the 2007 Minnesota Building Code, based on the 2006 IBC, including Appendix J with amendments. Fairmont, MN MuniCode § 6-16 (d) (1) (MN State Building Code).
Existing Buildings
The 2003 Minnesota Conservation Code for Existing Buildings, was adopted by the city. Minn. R. § 1311.0010: Fairmont, MN MuniCode § 6-16 (d) (1) (MN State Building Code).
Other Building Codes
The city also adopted the following:
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2015 Minnesota Energy Code, based on the 2012 IECC and optional ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2010, with amendments. Minn. R. § 1322.0010 (residential) and Minn. R.§ 1323.0010 (commercial).
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2015 Minnesota Accessibility Code, based on Chapter 11 of the 2012 IBC and ANSI A117.1-2009, with Minnesota amendments. Minn. R. § 1341.
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2015 Minnesota Mechanical Code, based on Chapters 2-15 of the 2012 IMC, with amendments. Minn. R. § 1346.0050.
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2015 Minnesota Fuel Gas Code, Chapters 2-8 of the 2012 IFGC, with amendments. Minn. R. § 1346.5050.
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2005 Minnesota Electrical Code, based on the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), 2005 edition. Minn. R. § 1315.0200.
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2015 Minnesota State Fire Code, based on the 2012 IFC. Minn. R. § 7511.0090.
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2015 Minnesota Plumbing Code, based on the 2012 Uniform Plumbing Code, with amendments. Minn. R. § 4714.0050.
Fairmont, MN MuniCode §6-16 d1 (MN State Building Code).
