Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Little 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).

Little Falls, MN City Code § 5.01 (A) (Building Code).

Helpful resources for Little Falls, Minnesota include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Little Falls, MN Building and Zoning Divisions 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.

Little 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)(Little Falls, MN 5.01: BUILDING CODE:)

...tional chapters unless specifically adopted in this section. The Minnesota State Building Code is hereby incorporated in this section as if fully set...

2020 Minnesota Residential Code (2018 IRC)(Little Falls, MN 5.01: BUILDING CODE:)

...The Minnesota state building code is hereby incorporated in this section as if fully set out herein. B. Application, Administration And Enforcement: The application, administration and enforcement of the code shall be in accordance with the Minnesota state building code. The code shall be enforced within the extraterritorial limits permitted by Minnesota statutes chapter 326B.121, subdivision 2(d), when so established by this section....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: no

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Little Falls ? Yes
Citation: 5.01 (A)
Municipal Code https://sterlingcodifiers.com/codebook/index.php?book_id=840&chapter_id=59780#s1042125
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	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 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

Government Officials

Comments

The 2015 Minnesota Residential Code is based on the 2012 International Residential Code, with amendments. Minn. R. § 1309.0010. The city of Little Falls adopted the 2015 MN Residential Code. Little Falls, MN City Code § 5.01 (A) (Building Code).

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

Little 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)(Little 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 Little Falls adopted the 2015 MN State Building Code. Little Falls, MN City Code § 5.01 (A) (Building Code).

Existing Buildings

The 2015 Minnesota Conservation Code for Existing Buildings, was adopted by the city. Minn. R. § 1311.0010: Little Falls, MN City Code § 5.01 (A) (Building Code).

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