Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Park Rapids, MN has adopted the MN State Building Codes.

• 2003 Minnesota Building Code, based on the 2000 IBC. Minn. R. § 1305.0011. 
• 2003 Minnesota Residential Code, based on the 2000 IRC. Minn. R. § 1309.0010.
• 2003 Minnesota Guidelines for the Rehabilitation of Existing Buildings, based on the 2000 GREB. Minn. R. § 1311.0010.

Park Rapids, MN City Code § 150.03 (Building Code).

Helpful resources for Park Rapids, Minnesota include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Park Rapids, MN Building & Zoning Permit Applications 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.

Park Rapids adopted the 2000 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.

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2020 Minnesota Residential Code (2018 IRC)(Park Rapids, MN § 150.03 BUILDING CODE.)

...(A) The Minnesota State Building Code, established pursuant to M.S. § 16B.59 to 16B.75, as it may be amended from time to time, is hereby adopted as the building code for this municipality. The code is hereby incorporated in this chapter as if fully set out herein. (B) The Minnesota State Building Code includes the following chapters of the Minnesota Rules, as it may be amended from time to time: (1) 1300, Administration of the Minnesota State Building Code; (2) 1301, Building Official Certification; (3) 1302, State Building Code Construction Approvals; (4) 1303, Minnesota Provisions; (5) 1305, Adoption of the 2000 International Building Code; (6) 1306, Special Fire Protection Systems; (7) 1307, Elevators and Related Devices; (8) 1309, Adoption of the 2000 International Residential Code; (9) 1311, Adoption of the 2000 Guidelines for the Rehabilitation of Existing Buildings; (10) 1315, Adoption of the 2002 National Electrical Code; (11) 1325, Solar Energy Systems; (12) 1330, Fallout Shelters; (13) 1335, Floodproofing Regulations; (14) 1341, Minnesota Accessibility Code; (15) 1346, Adoption of the Minnesota State Mechanical Code; (16) 1350, Manufactured Homes; (17) 1360, Prefabricated Structures; (18) 1361, Industrialized/Modular Buildings; (19) 1370, Storm Shelters (Manufactured Home Parks); (20) 4715, Minnesota Plumbing Code; and (21) 7670, 7672, 7674, 7676, and 7678, Minnesota Energy Code....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: no

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Park Rapids ? Undetermined

Government Officials

Comments

The city of Park Rapids adopted the 2003 Minnesota Residential Code, based on the 2000 IRC. Minn. R. § 1309.0010 Park Rapids, MN City Code § 150.03 (Building Code).

Commercial Building Code

Park Rapids 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)(Park Rapids, MN Municipal Code)

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Comments

The city of Park Rapids adopted the 2003 Minnesota Building Code, based on the 2000 IBC. Minn. R. § 1305.0011. Park Rapids, MN City Code § 150.03 (Building Code).

Existing Buildings

The 2003 Minnesota Guidelines for the Rehabilitation of Existing Buildings, based on the 2000 GREB, was adopted by the city. Minn. R. § 1311.0010. Park Rapids, MN City Code § 150.03 (Building Code).

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