Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

The city of Long Lake, 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).

Long Lake, MN Muni Code § 8-31 (Adopted), with amendments and appendices as specified in § 8-32 (Inclusion of State Provisions).

Helpful resources for Long Lake, Minnesota include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Long Lake, MN Permits & Licenses 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.

Long Lake 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)(Long Lake, MN Sec. 8-31. - Adopted.)

...The state building code, established pursuant to Minn. Stats. §§ 16B.59—16B.75, is adopted as the building code for the city. The state building code, as it is amended from time to time, is incorporated in this article as if fully set out in this section. (Code 1989, § 400.01(1); Ord. No. 400.01, § 4, 6-20-1995; Ord. No. 400...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: no

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Long Lake ? Yes
Citation: 8-31
Municipal Code https://library.municode.com/mn/long_lake/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH8BUBURE_ARTIIBUCO_DIV1GE_S8-31AD
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 

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 88/72 F Winter -15 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 Long Lake adopted the 2015 MN Residential Code. Long Lake, MN Muni Code § 8-31 (Adopted), with amendments and appendices as specified in § 8-32 (Inclusion of State Provisions).  

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

Long Lake 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)(Long Lake, MN Sec. 8-32. - Inclusion of state provisions.)

...(a) All chapters of the Minnesota Rules constituting the state building code, are hereby adopted by reference, with the exception of the optional chapters unless specifically adopted by this ordinance. (b)...

Comments

The 2015 Minnesota Building Code, effective June 2, 2015, Minn. R. § 1305.0011. The city of Long Lake adopted the 2015 MN State Building Code. Long Lake, MN Muni Code § 8-31 (Adopted), with amendments and appendices as specified in § 8-32 (Inclusion of State Provisions).   

Existing Buildings

The 2015 Minnesota Conservation Code for Existing Buildings, was adopted by the city. Minn. R. § 1311.0010: Long Lake, MN Muni Code § 8-31 (Adopted), with amendments and appendices as specified in § 8-32 (Inclusion of State Provisions).  

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