Wells, Minnesota Building Codes

Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

The city of Wells, 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).

Wells, MN Amer. Legal Pub. § 150.15 (Minnesota State Building Code).

Helpful resources for Wells, 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.

Wells 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)(Wells, MN § 150.15 MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE.)

...§ 150.15 MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE. This section provides for the application, administration, and enforcement of the Minnesota State Building Code by regulating the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition, conversion, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area, and maintenance of all buildings and/or structures in the municipality; provides for the issuance of permits and collection of fees thereof; provides penalties for violation thereof; repeals all ordinances and parts of ordinances that conflict therewith....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: no

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Wells ? Yes
Citation: 150.15
Municipal Code https://library.amlegal.com/nxt/gateway.dll/Minnesota/wells_mn/titlexvlandusage/chapter150generalprovisions?f=templates$fn=default.htm$3.0$vid=amlegal:wells_mn$anc=JD_150.15
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 85/72

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
Last Name First Name Title E-mail Phone Note
Stensland Bryan Building Official BStensland@cityofwells.net (507) 553-6371

Comments

The 2015 Minnesota Residential Code adopted the 2012 International Residential Code, with amendments. Minn. R. § 1309.0010. The city of Wells adopted the 2015 Minnesota Residential Code. Wells, MN Amer. Legal Pub. § 150.15 (Minnesota State 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

Wells 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)(Wells, MN Municipal Code)

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Comments

The 2015 Minnesota Building Code, effective June 2, 2015, Minn. R. § 1305.0011. The city of Wells adopted the 2015 MN State Building Code. Wells, MN Amer. Legal Pub. § 150.15 (Minnesota State Building Code).

Existing Buildings

The 2015 Minnesota Conservation Code for Existing Buildings, was adopted by the city. Minn. R. § 1311.0010: Wells, MN Amer. Legal Pub. § 150.15 (Minnesota State Building Code).

Other Building Codes

The City also adopted the following:

  • 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).

  • 2015 Minnesota Accessibility Code, based on Chapter 11 of the 2012 IBC and ANSI A117.1-2009, with Minnesota amendments. Minn. R. § 1341.

  • 2015 Minnesota Mechanical Code, based on Chapters 2-15 of the 2012 IMC, with amendments. Minn. R. § 1346.0050.

  • 2015 Minnesota Fuel Gas Code, Chapters 2-8 of the 2012 IFGC, with amendments. Minn. R. § 1346.5050.

  • 2017 Minnesota Electrical Code, based on the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), 2017 edition. Minn. R. § 1315.0200

  • 2015 Minnesota State Fire Code, based on the 2012 IFC. Minn. R. § 7511.0090

  • 2015 Minnesota Plumbing Code, based on the 2012 Uniform Plumbing Code, with amendments. Minn. R. § 4714.0050.

Wells, MN Amer. Legal Pub. §150.15 (Minnesota State Building Code).