Any of the following entities may, by ordinance, adopt local regulations providing for plumbing permits, approval of plans and specifications, and inspections of plumbing, which regulations are not in conflict with the plumbing code: any city having a system of waterworks or sewerage, regardless of population; any town having a population of 5,000 or more according to the last federal census, exclusive of any statutory cities located therein; and the Metropolitan Airports Commission. No such entity shall prohibit plumbing contractors licensed by the commissioner from engaging in or working at the business of plumbing, except cities and statutory cities which, prior to April 21, 1933, by ordinance required the licensing of plumbers. No such entity shall require any person who engages in the business of plumbing to post a bond as a prerequisite for engaging in the business of plumbing, except the bond to the state required under section 326B.46 and except any performance bond required under a contract with the person for the performance of plumbing work for the entity. No such entity shall require any person who engages in the business of plumbing to maintain public liability insurance as a prerequisite for engaging in the business of plumbing, except the insurance required under section 326B.46 and except any public liability insurance required under a contract with the person for the performance of plumbing work for the entity. No city or town may require a license for persons performing building sewer or water service installation who have completed pipe laying training as prescribed by the commissioner of labor and industry. Any city by ordinance may prescribe regulations, reasonable standards, and inspections and grant permits to any person engaged in the business of installing water softeners, who is not licensed as a contractor by the commissioner, to connect water softening and water filtering equipment to private residence water distribution systems, where provision has been previously made therefor and openings left for that purpose or by use of cold water connections to a domestic water heater; where it is not necessary to rearrange, make any extension or alteration of, or addition to any pipe, fixture or plumbing connected with the water system except to connect the water softener, and provided the connections so made comply with minimum standards prescribed by the Plumbing Board.
(5887-20) 1933 c 349 s 2; 1937 c 370 s 2; 1941 c 367 s 1; 1953 c 166 s 1; 1957 c 921 s 1; 1973 c 123 art 5 s 7; 1977 c 305 s 45; 1Sp2001 c 9 art 1 s 56; 2002 c 379 art 1 s 113; 2007 c 135 art 3 s 22; 2007 c 140 art 6 s 6,15; art 13 s 4; 2010 c 347 art 3 s 28,76; 2010 c 385 s 6
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.