Tag: Department of Labor and Industry
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New energy code will have 270-day implementation period for builders
A group seven of homebuilders associations across Minnesota sent a letter to Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) Commissioner Nicole Blissenbach regarding the implementation of the forthcoming residential energy code update. The letter asked that the commissioner utilize the full 270-day implementation period provided in Minnesota statute to ensure comprehensive statewide training before enforcement of… Read More
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Building Code TAG completes work; some proposals head to Legislature
Housing affordability legislation review completed Talk of comprehensive housing policy reform at the state Capitol has gained the interest of the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI). In September 2021, DLI formed a Technical Advisory Group (TAG) to review several pieces of legislation expected to be part of the 2022 legislative session. In the… 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