Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

The City of Fergus Falls, MN has adopted the following codes:

• 2015 Minnesota Building Code, based on the 2012 IBC. Minn. R. § 1305.0011. 
• 2015 Minnesota Residential Code, based on the 2012 IRC, including Appendix K with amendments. Minn. R. § 1309.0010.
• 2015 Minnesota Conservation Code for Existing Buildings, based on the 2012 IEBC with amendments. Minn. R. § 1311.0010.
• 2015 Minnesota Energy Code, based on the 2012 IECC. Minn. R. § 1322.0010 (residential) and Minn. R. § 1323.0010  (commercial).

Fergus Falls, MN City Code § 10.01 (A) (Codes adopted by Reference).

Helpful resources for Fergus Falls, Minnesota include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Fergus Falls, MN Building & Zoning 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.

Fergus Falls adopted the 2012 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)(Fergus Falls, MN § 154.121 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS.)

...All WECS shall comply with FAA standards and permits. (16) Uniform Building Code. All WECS shall comply with the Uniform Building Code adopted by the state. (17) Interference. (a) The applicant shall minimize or mitigate interference with electromagnetic communications, such as radio, telephone, microwaves or television signals cause by any WECS....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: no

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Fergus Falls ? Yes
Citation: 10.01 (A)
Municipal Code https://www.ci.fergus-falls.mn.us/vertical/sites/%7BC83A9759-035D-4EAB-A39F-EA24B2F5336D%7D/uploads/Chapter_10-_Construction_(revised_October_2012).pdf
Comments:

The 2015 Minnesota Residential Code adopted the 2012 International Residential Code, with amendments. Minn. R. § 1309.0010.

Drip Edges: Section R905.2.8.5 is deleted in its entirety. See Minn. R. §1309.0905. See the tables below.

Table R301.2(1) – 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	90	YES	A	Severe	5 feet

Damage from Termite	Winter Design Temp	Ice Barrier Underlayment Required	Flood Hazards	Air Freezing Index	Mean Annual Temp
Slight to Moderate. Also see Footnote "C"	Summer 81/71 F Winter -21 F See Table R403.5.17	YES	See Minn R Chapter 1335	4,000 See Table R403.3(2)	41.16 deg

Government Officials

Comments

The 2015 Minnesota Residential Code adopted the 2012 International Residential Code, with amendments. Minn. R. § 1309.0010. The City of Fergus Falls adopted the 2015 Minnesota Residential Code. Fergus Falls, MN City Code § 10.01 (A) (Codes adopted by Reference). 

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

Fergus Falls adopted the 2012 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)(Fergus Falls, MN Municipal Code)

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Comments

The 2015 Minnesota Building Code, effective June 2, 2015, Minn. R. § 1305.0011. The city of Fergus Falls adopted the 2015 MN State Building Code. Fergus Falls, MN City Code § 10.01 (A) (Codes adopted by Reference).

Existing Buildings

The 2015 Minnesota Conservation Code for Existing Buildings, was adopted by the city. Minn. R. § 1311.0010. Fergus Falls, MN City Code § 10.01 (A) (Codes adopted by Reference).

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