Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
The city of Red Lake 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).
Red Lake Falls, MN Muni Code § 901.01 (Building Code). See page 147 of the pdf document.
Helpful resources for Red Lake Falls, 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.
Red Lake 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)(Red Lake Falls, MN § 150.03 FENCING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS.)
...Front yard is defined as the addressing road, street, avenue or boulevard. (9) Rear yard setback of any fence shall be at least ten feet from the property line. (10) Fences shall be made of wood, plastic or metal materials and constructed to state code and used in a way that is safe and secure. No farm or electrical wire or barbed wire metal fences shall be allowed....
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: no
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Red Lake Falls ? Yes
Citation: 901.01
Municipal Code
https://redlakefalls.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/CITY_ORDINANCE_BOOK_2011.pdfComments:
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 |
Slight to Moderate
See Footnote "C"
|
Summer
88/72 F
Winter -15 F
See Table R403.5.17
|
YES |
See Minn R Chapter 1335 |
3000
See Table R403.3(2)
|
41.16 deg |
Government Officials
Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
Hufnagle |
Gregory |
Building Official |
ghinspect19@gmail.com |
(218) 253-2684 |
Contracted by city |
Comments
The 2015 Minnesota Residential Code is based on the 2012 International Residential Code, with amendments. Minn. R. § 1309.0010. The city of Red Lake Falls adopted the 2015 MN Residential Code. Red Lake Falls, MN Muni Code § 901.01 (Building Code). See page 147 of the pdf document.
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
Red Lake 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)(Red Lake 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 Red Lake Falls adopted the 2015 MN State Building Code. Red Lake Falls, MN Muni Code § 901.01 (Building Code). See page 147 of the pdf document.
Existing Buildings
The 2015 Minnesota Conservation Code for Existing Buildings, was adopted by the city. Minn. R. § 1311.0010: Red Lake Falls, MN Muni Code § 901.01 (Building Code). See page 147 of the pdf document.
Other Building Codes
Per conversation with a PLRB staff member on October 4, 2019, Kathy Schmitz, City Administrator informed PLRB an ordinance was being written to adopt the current MN Fire and Electrical Codes.
The City also adopted the following:
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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).
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2015 Minnesota Accessibility Code, based on Chapter 11 of the 2012 IBC and ANSI A117.1-2009, with Minnesota amendments. Minn. R. § 1341.
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2015 Minnesota Mechanical Code, based on Chapters 2-15 of the 2012 IMC, with amendments. Minn. R. § 1346.0050.
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2015 Minnesota Fuel Gas Code, Chapters 2-8 of the 2012 IFGC, with amendments. Minn. R. § 1346.5050.
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1970 The National Electrical Code, based on an American Standard NFPA ASSC2 1970 edition.
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1970 Fire Prevention Code (1970 Edition), abbreviated edition.
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2015 Minnesota Plumbing Code, based on the 2012 Uniform Plumbing Code, with amendments. Minn. R. § 4714.0050.
Red Lake Falls, MN Muni Code § 901.01 (Building Code). See page 147 of the pdf document. § 902.01 (Fire Prevention Code); § 903.01 (Electric Code). See pages 147-150 of the pdf document.