Ham Lake, Minnesota Building Codes

Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

The city of Ham Lake, MN has adopted the following codes:

  • 2007 Minnesota Building Code, based on the 2006 IBC.  Minn. R. § 1305.0011
  • 2007 Minnesota Residential Code, based on the 2006 IRC, including Appendix K with amendments. Minn. R. § 1309.0010.
  • 2003 Minnesota Guidelines for the Rehabilitation of Existing Buildings, based on the 2000 IEBC with amendments. Minn. R. § 1311.0010.

Ham Lake, MN City Code § 11-410 §5 and 6 (Building Code). See pages 21 to 24 of the pdf document.

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 Ham Lake, 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.

Ham Lake 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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Drip Edge: No

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Ham Lake ? Yes
Citation: 11-410
Municipal Code https://www.ci.ham-lake.mn.us/sites/default/files/ART%2011%20-%20GENERAL%20ACTIVITY%20REGULATIONS.pdf
Comments:

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 3 feet 6 inches

 

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 86/71

Winter -20 F

See Table R403.5.17

YES See Minn R Chapter 1335

3,000

See Table R403.3(2)

41.16 deg

 

 

Comments

Ham Lake, MN adopted the 2007 Minnesota Residential Code. Ham Lake, MN City Code § 11-410 §5 and 6 (Building Code). See pages 21 to 24 of the pdf document. 

Commercial Building Code

Ham Lake 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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The city of Han Lake, MN adopted the 2007 Minnesota Building Code. Ham Lake, MN City Code § 11-410 §5 and 6 (Building Code). See pages 21 to 24 of the pdf document.  

Existing Buildings

The 2003 Minnesota Guidelines for the Rehabilitation of Existing Buildings, based on the 2000 IEBC with amendments, was adopted by the city. Minn. R. § 1311.0010. Ham Lake, MN City Code § 11-410 §5 and 6 (Building Code). See pages 21 to 24 of the pdf document.  

 

 

Other Building Codes

The city also adopted the following:

  • 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).

  • 2015 Minnesota Accessibility Code, based on Chapter 11 of the 2012 IBC and ANSI A117.1-2009, with Minnesota amendments. Minn. R. § 1341.

  • 2015 Minnesota Mechanical Code, based on Chapters 2-15 of the 2012 IMC, with amendments. Minn. R. § 1346.0050.

  • 2015 Minnesota Fuel Gas Code, Chapters 2-8 of the 2012 IFGC, with amendments. Minn. R. § 1346.5050.

  • 2017 Minnesota Electrical Code, based on the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), 2017 edition. Minn. R. § 1315.0200

  • 2015 Minnesota State Fire Code, based on the 2012 IFC. Minn. R. § 7511.0090

  • 2015 Minnesota Plumbing Code, based on the 2012 Uniform Plumbing Code, with amendments. Minn. R. § 4714.0050.

Ham Lake, MN City Code § 11-410 §5 and 6 (Building Code). See pages 21 to 24 of the pdf document.