Minn. R. 1300 § 1300.0010
ADMINISTRATION.
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Subpart 1. Scope. This chapter provides administrative provisions for all Minnesota State Building Code rule chapters identified in part 1300.0050. If specific administrative provisions are provided in a statute or rule chapter, the specific administrative provisions apply. Subp. 2. Minnesota Electrical Act. Chapter 1315 shall be administered according to chapter 3801 and the Minnesota Electrical Act, Minnesota Statutes, sections 326B.31 to 326B.399. Provisions of this chapter that do not conflict with the Minnesota Electrical Act also apply. Subp. 3. Minnesota Plumbing Code. Chapter 4714, the Minnesota Plumbing Code, and applicable provisions of this chapter shall be administered and enforced statewide by the commissioner under Minnesota Statutes, section 326B.106, subdivision 3, unless an agreement exists between the commissioner and a municipality to enforce the Minnesota Plumbing Code under Minnesota Statutes, section 326B.43, subdivision 2.
Minn. R. 1300 § 1300.0010 establishes the administrative framework that governs all chapters of the Minnesota State Building Code. It sets a general rule that these administrative provisions apply across the board, while carving out exceptions when a specific statute or rule chapter contains its own administrative requirements. Special arrangements also exist for the Electrical Code and the Plumbing Code, each of which follows its own designated statutory authority.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Minnesota should be aware that Minn. R. 1300 § 1300.0010 determines which administrative rules govern building code compliance for their projects. Compliant operators generally identify whether the work involves electrical or plumbing systems, since those areas follow distinct statutory frameworks under the Minnesota Electrical Act and Minnesota Plumbing Code respectively. Staying current with which authority—state commissioner or local municipality—is responsible for enforcement in a given jurisdiction helps operators direct permit applications and inspections to the correct body.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Minn. R. 1300 § 1300.0010 is relevant to tenants because it defines the administrative structure under which Minnesota's building codes—including plumbing and electrical standards that affect habitability—are enforced. Tenants who believe a rental unit has code deficiencies may find it useful to understand whether enforcement falls to the state commissioner or a local municipality, as that determines where a complaint can be directed. Tenant-rights organizations can help identify the appropriate enforcement channel under this provision's framework.
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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