Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Moorhead, 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).

Moorhead, MN City Code. § 9-1-1 (Building Code Adopted).

Helpful resources for Moorhead, Minnesota include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Moorhead, MN Building Codes 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.

Moorhead 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)(Moorhead, MN 9-1-1: BUILDING CODE ADOPTED:)

...9-1-1: Building Code ADOPTED:The Minnesota State Building Code, as adopted by the commissioner of labor and industry pursuant to Minnesota statute...

2020 Minnesota Residential Code (2018 IRC)(Moorhead, MN 9-1-1: BUILDING CODE ADOPTED:)

...The 2020 Minnesota state building code is hereby incorporated in this chapter as if fully set out herein. One copy of said code as it may be from time to time amended, supplemented or replaced under the above statutes and rules shall be on file in the office of the city clerk. A. Administration Required: The chapters of the 2020 Minnesota state building code listed below shall be administered by the city in accordance with Minnesota statutes section 326B et seq., and any Minnesota rules thereunder as such statutes and rules may be from time to time amended, supplemented or replaced....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: no

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Moorhead ? Yes
Citation: 9-1-1
Municipal Code https://sterlingcodifiers.com/codebook/index.php?book_id=530&chapter_id=31077#s277382
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
None to Slight Also see Footnote "C"	Summer 86/71 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. Moorhead, MN adopted the 2015 Minnesota Residential Code. Moorhead, MN City Code. § 9-1-1 (Building Code Adopted). 

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

Moorhead 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)(Moorhead, MN Municipal Code)

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2020 Minnesota Bldg. Code (2018 IBC)(Moorhead, MN Municipal Code)

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Comments

The 2015 Minnesota Building Code, effective June 2, 2015, Minn. R. § 1305.0011. The city of Moorhead adopted the 2015 MN State Building Code. Moorhead, MN City Code. § 9-1-1 (Building Code Adopted). 

Existing Buildings

The 2015 Minnesota Conservation Code for Existing Buildings, was adopted by the city. Minn. R. § 1311.0010: Moorhead, MN City Code. § 9-1-1 (Building Code Adopted).

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