Minn. Stat. § 326B § 326B.101
POLICY AND PURPOSE.
Operative Text
The State Building Code governs the construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, and use of buildings and other structures to which the code is applicable. The commissioner shall administer and amend a state code of building construction which will provide basic and uniform performance standards, establish reasonable safeguards for health, safety, welfare, comfort, and security of the residents of this state and provide for the use of modern methods, devices, materials, and techniques which will in part tend to lower construction costs. The construction of buildings should be permitted at the least possible cost consistent with recognized standards of health and safety.
Minn. Stat. § 326B.101 establishes the foundational policy behind Minnesota's State Building Code, which governs how buildings and other structures are constructed, altered, repaired, and used. The code is designed to set uniform performance standards that protect the health, safety, welfare, comfort, and security of Minnesota residents. It also reflects a policy goal of allowing construction to proceed at the lowest cost that is still consistent with recognized health and safety standards.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Minn. Stat. § 326B.101, property owners and managers operating in Minnesota are subject to a statewide building code that sets baseline standards for construction, reconstruction, alteration, and repair of structures. Compliant operators generally ensure that any building work meets the uniform performance standards the commissioner has established, rather than relying solely on local or informal practices. Staying current with any amendments the commissioner issues is a routine part of maintaining code-compliant properties.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Minn. Stat. § 326B.101 establishes that Minnesota residents are entitled to live in buildings that meet uniform health, safety, and welfare standards set by the State Building Code. If a tenant believes a building's construction or condition falls short of these baseline standards, general enforcement paths can include filing a complaint with the relevant local building or housing authority, raising code violations in housing court proceedings, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for guidance. Understanding that this provision sets the overarching policy framework can help tenants identify which more specific code sections may apply to their situation.
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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