Minn. R. 1300 § 1300.0080
CODE ADOPTION AND AMENDMENTS.
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Under Minnesota Statutes, section 326B.106, the code is adopted and periodically updated to include current editions of national model codes in general use and existing statewide specialty codes and their amendments. Under Minnesota Statutes, section 326B.13, subdivisions 5 and 6, amendments to the code may be proposed and initiated by any interested person. Proposed amendments must be submitted in writing on a form provided by the commissioner.
Minn. R. 1300 § 1300.0080 establishes the process by which Minnesota's building code is adopted and kept current. Under the authority of Minnesota Statutes section 326B.106, the state incorporates current editions of national model codes and existing statewide specialty codes into its official code. Additionally, under Minnesota Statutes section 326B.13, subdivisions 5 and 6, the code is not static — any interested person may propose amendments by submitting a written request on a form provided by the commissioner.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Minnesota's building code should be aware that Minn. R. 1300 § 1300.0080 ties compliance standards to periodically updated national model codes and statewide specialty codes. Compliant operators generally stay informed about code updates as new editions are adopted, since construction and renovation projects must meet the standards in effect at the time of permitting. Landlords who believe a code provision creates an undue burden or technical problem have a formal avenue to propose amendments by submitting written comments to the commissioner on the designated form.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Minn. R. 1300 § 1300.0080 is relevant to tenants because the building code it governs sets baseline safety and habitability standards for residential properties in Minnesota. Because the code is updated periodically to reflect current national model codes, tenants can look to the standards in effect at the time their building was permitted or renovated as a reference point for what conditions are required. Any person — including tenants — may propose amendments to the code by submitting a written form to the commissioner under Minnesota Statutes section 326B.13, subdivisions 5 and 6; tenant-rights organizations can help identify whether a code concern warrants a formal amendment proposal or another enforcement path.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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