Tag: Regulatory Affairs
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Exclusive: Minnesota single stair review shows taller buildings possible with code changes
A new report commissioned by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) concludes that single-stair multifamily buildings could be constructed at roughly twice the height and occupancy allowed under the current model code—with a small set of targeted code adjustments. According to the draft report, released on Dec. 30, 2025, requiring smoke alarms in… Read More
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Housing industry groups urge state to prioritize affordability in new energy code
A coalition of housing and real estate organizations is calling on Minnesota regulators to preserve home affordability in the state’s forthcoming residential energy code update. Housing First Minnesota led the coalition, submitting a formal letter in May to the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI), urging the agency to incorporate key provisions from the… Read More
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Regulatory costs shared at roundtable with Rep. Tom Emmer
Central Minnesota Builders Association (CMBA) shared concerns about regulatory burdens increasing the cost of homebuilding during a roundtable discussion with Rep. Tom Emmer. Read More
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New licensing system, changes coming to Electrical Code, stormwater permit changes coming this summer
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) has a new licensing system. All online applications and renewals for business and personal building and trades licenses and registrations moved to a new platform, effective May 8. The new platform, iMS, is an online software that supports plan review, permitting, licensing and enforcement case management. This… Read More
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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