Tag: Building Codes
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Building Code reviews ongoing
Minnesota DLI initiates new TAG for single-stair apartments as Building Code revisions continue Over the past 13 months, a series of Technical Advisory Groups (TAGs) have been meeting to go over changes to the model building codes and proposed Minnesota-specific amendments. These include the Residential Energy Code TAG, Residential Building Code TAG, Accessibility Code TAG,… Read More
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Minnesota celebrates the 50th anniversary of the state building code
Before Minnesota had a state building code, each city oversaw its own code. On July 1, 1972, state law first required every city and county that had a building code to begin enforcing the Minnesota State Building Code. The enabling legislation to the state code stated, “A multitude of laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and codes… Read More
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Housing supply solutions left on the table
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Exclusive: Minnesota single stair review shows taller buildings possible with code changes
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Federal government withdraws energy code rule
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A framework for improved model building codes
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Less efficient, older homes make up greatest share of housing stock as energy codes focus on new home construction