Subdivision 1. Transfer of responsibilities. The responsibilities of the commissioner of administration relating to the State Building Code, sections 16B.59 to 16B.76; construction of low-cost manufactured home park storm shelters, section 327.205; manufactured homes, sections 327.31 to 327.36 and 327B.01 to 327B.12; and statutory warranties in connection with the sale of dwellings and home improvement work, chapter 327A, are transferred under section 15.039 to the commissioner of labor and industry as amended and recodified in this chapter. The responsibilities of the commissioner of health relating to the State Plumbing Code and licensing, sections 16B.61, 144.99 to 144.993, and 326.37 to 326.45, and water conditioning contractors and installers, sections 326.57 to 326.65, are transferred under section 15.039 to the commissioner of labor and industry as amended and recodified in this chapter except for responsibilities transferred to the Plumbing Board as expressly provided in this chapter. The responsibilities of the commissioner of commerce relating to residential contractors, residential remodelers, residential roofers, manufactured home installers, and the contractor's recovery fund under sections 45.027 to 45.23 and 326.83 to 326.992 are transferred under section 15.039 to the commissioner of labor and industry as amended and recodified in this chapter. The responsibilities of the Board of Electricity relating to the State Electrical Code and licensing, sections 16B.61 and 326.241 to 326.248, are transferred under section 15.039 to the commissioner of labor and industry as amended and recodified in this chapter except for responsibilities transferred to the Board of Electricity as expressly provided in this chapter.
Subd. 2. Transfer of authority. The commissioner of administration may not use the authority under section 16B.37 to modify the transfers of authority to the Plumbing Board, the Board of Electricity, or the Board of High Pressure Piping Systems under this chapter.
Subd. 3. Definition of responsibilities. For purposes of subdivision 1, responsibilities include powers, duties, rights, obligations, and other authority imposed by law.
Subd. 4. State fire marshal cooperation. The state fire marshal shall work with the commissioner to improve the delivery of services to the public through the coordination of services and utilization of technology.
Subd. 5. General rulemaking authority. The commissioner may, under the rulemaking provisions of chapter 14 and as otherwise provided by this chapter, adopt, amend, suspend, and repeal rules relating to the commissioner's responsibilities under this chapter, except for rules for which the rulemaking authority is expressly transferred to the Plumbing Board, the Board of Electricity, or the Board of High Pressure Piping Systems.
Subd. 6. State Fire Code rulemaking authority. The commissioner of labor and industry, consistent with the recommendations of the state fire marshal, shall adopt a State Fire Code and make amendments thereto in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act in chapter 14. The code and its amendments shall conform insofar as practicable to model fire codes generally accepted and in use throughout the United States, with consideration given to existing statewide specialty codes presently in use in the state of Minnesota. Statewide specialty codes and model codes with necessary modifications may be adopted by reference in accordance with section 14.07, subdivision 4.
1974 c 550 s 1; 1978 c 777 s 1; 1981 c 106 s 1; 1982 c 424 s 114,130; 1984 c 544 s 89; 1984 c 654 art 5 s 58; 1984 c 658 s 3; 1985 c 248 s 70; 1986 c 444; 1Sp1986 c 3 art 4 s 10; 1987 c 201 s 1-3; 1987 c 333 s 22; 1990 c 388 s 1; 1991 c 149 s 3; 1991 c 235 art 3 s 2; 1992 c 513 art 9 s 33; 1992 c 597 s 16; 1993 c 327 s 16; 2002 c 220 art 7 s 13; 2005 c 136 art 9 s 4,14; 2006 c 260 art 3 s 19; 2007 c 140 art 2 s 1,3; art 3 s 6; art 4 s 61; art 7 s 13; art 13 s 4; 2008 c 337 s 4,64
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection
Chapter 326B — Construction Codes And Licensing
Section 326B.01 — Definitions.
Section 326B.04 — Deposit Of Money.
Section 326B.07 — Construction Codes Advisory Council.
Section 326B.075 — Commissioner Not Subject To Subpoena.
Section 326B.081 — Definitions.
Section 326B.082 — Enforcement.
Section 326B.083 — Amount Of Penalty; Contents Of Administrative And Licensing Orders.
Section 326B.084 — False Information; Unlicensed Advertising.
Section 326B.085 — Recovery Of Litigation Costs And Expenses.
Section 326B.091 — Definitions.
Section 326B.0921 — Bond Requirements.
Section 326B.093 — Licenses Requiring Examination Administered By Commissioner.
Section 326B.094 — Renewal Of Licenses.
Section 326B.095 — Incomplete License Applications.
Section 326B.096 — Reinstatement Of Licenses.
Section 326B.097 — Prohibition Of Transfer.
Section 326B.098 — Continuing Education.
Section 326B.0981 — Continuing Education; Nondepartment Seminars.
Section 326B.099 — Continuing Education; Courses.
Section 326B.101 — Policy And Purpose.
Section 326B.103 — Definitions.
Section 326B.106 — General Powers Of Commissioner Of Labor And Industry.
Section 326B.107 — Public Buildings And State-licensed Facilities.
Section 326B.108 — Places Of Public Accommodation Subject To Code.
Section 326B.109 — Restroom Facilities.
Section 326B.112 — Bleacher Safety.
Section 326B.118 — Energy Code.
Section 326B.121 — State Building Code; Application And Enforcement.
Section 326B.124 — Exemptions.
Section 326B.125 — Exemption For Members Of Federally Recognized Tribes.
Section 326B.127 — State Building Official.
Section 326B.13 — Application Of Administrative Procedure Act.
Section 326B.133 — Building Officials.
Section 326B.135 — Construction Code Inspectors.
Section 326B.136 — Certain Inspections.
Section 326B.142 — Certain Certificates.
Section 326B.145 — Annual Report.
Section 326B.151 — Permit Fees, To Whom Applicable.
Section 326B.153 — Building Permit Fees.
Section 326B.16 — Enforcement Of Requirements For Persons With Disabilities.
Section 326B.163 — Definitions; Elevators.
Section 326B.166 — Elevator Inspection And Reporting.
Section 326B.172 — Licensing Authorities.
Section 326B.175 — Elevators, Entrances Sealed.
Section 326B.178 — Violations, Penalties.
Section 326B.184 — Fees For Licensure And Permit.
Section 326B.191 — Conflict Of Laws.
Section 326B.194 — Interstate Compact On Industrialized/modular Buildings.
Section 326B.197 — Bond Required For Certain Contractors.
Section 326B.31 — Definitions.
Section 326B.32 — Board Of Electricity.
Section 326B.34 — Alarm And Communication Systems.
Section 326B.35 — Safety Standards.
Section 326B.37 — Inspection Fee Schedule.
Section 326B.38 — Manufactured Electrical Parts; Exemption.
Section 326B.42 — Definitions.
Section 326B.43 — Plumbing Standards; Rules; Agreement With Municipality; Exemption.
Section 326B.435 — Plumbing Board.
Section 326B.437 — Reduced Pressure Backflow Prevention Rebuilders And Testers.
Section 326B.438 — Medical Gas Systems.
Section 326B.439 — Ban On Lead In Plumbing.
Section 326B.44 — Local Regulations.
Section 326B.45 — Violations To Be Reported To Commissioner.
Section 326B.46 — Licensing, Bond And Insurance.
Section 326B.47 — Unlicensed Individuals.
Section 326B.475 — Restricted Plumber License.
Section 326B.48 — Reciprocity With Other States.
Section 326B.49 — Applications, Fees.
Section 326B.50 — Definitions.
Section 326B.52 — Water Conditioning Contractor And Installer Standards.
Section 326B.53 — Local Regulations.
Section 326B.54 — Violations To Be Reported To Commissioner.
Section 326B.55 — Licensing; Qualifications; Rules.
Section 326B.555 — Registered Unlicensed Individuals.
Section 326B.56 — Bonding And Insurance.
Section 326B.58 — Fees; Renewal.
Section 326B.59 — State License; Examination; Application; Exemption.
Section 326B.701 — Construction Contractor Registration.
Section 326B.802 — Definitions.
Section 326B.805 — Licensing Requirements.
Section 326B.809 — Written Contract Required.
Section 326B.81 — Residential Roofers.
Section 326B.811 — Residential Roofing Contract; Right To Cancel.
Section 326B.814 — Rehabilitation Of Criminal Offenders.
Section 326B.821 — Continuing Education; Hours.
Section 326B.825 — Loss Of Qualifying Person.
Section 326B.83 — Application And Examination.
Section 326B.835 — Local Licenses.
Section 326B.84 — Grounds For Sanctions.
Section 326B.85 — Building Permit Conditioned On Licensure; Notice Of Permit Application.
Section 326B.855 — Service Of Process.
Section 326B.86 — Bond; Insurance.
Section 326B.865 — Sign Contractor; Bond.
Section 326B.87 — License Number; Advertising.
Section 326B.875 — Disclosures.
Section 326B.88 — Public Education.
Section 326B.885 — License Renewal.
Section 326B.89 — Contractor Recovery Fund.
Section 326B.90 — Department To Supervise High Pressure Piping.
Section 326B.91 — Definitions.
Section 326B.92 — Application, Permit, Filing, And Inspection Fees.
Section 326B.921 — Licensing And Registration.
Section 326B.922 — License Application And Renewal.
Section 326B.925 — Board Of High Pressure Piping Systems.
Section 326B.94 — Boats; Masters.
Section 326B.95 — Definitions.
Section 326B.953 — Inspection Personnel.
Section 326B.954 — Boiler Inspector License.
Section 326B.956 — Historical Boilers.
Section 326B.958 — Inspection And Registration.
Section 326B.961 — Triennial Audits And Team Leader Certifications.
Section 326B.964 — Standards Of Inspection.
Section 326B.966 — Inspection Procedures And Standards Of Repairs.
Section 326B.97 — Inspection Of Boilers And Pressure Vessels.
Section 326B.972 — License Requirement.
Section 326B.974 — School Engineer.
Section 326B.978 — Examinations; Classifications; Qualifications.
Section 326B.98 — Verification Of Certificate.
Section 326B.986 — Fees For Inspection.
Section 326B.988 — Exceptions.
Section 326B.99 — Report Of Insurer; Exemption From Inspection.
Section 326B.992 — Violations By Inspectors.
Section 326B.994 — Violations In Construction; Repair; Sale.