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Minnesota building codes at a glance.

Statewide MSBC based on IRC 2020. Cold-climate construction details (6A/7) drive R-49+ ceiling and 12-inch ice-water shield rules.

MN Minnesota IECC zones 6A, 7 · ASCE 7 design wind 90–115 mph
Adopted edition

IRC 2020 (Minnesota State Building Code)

Effective

Adoption model

Statewide

Permits issued: State

Coverage status

Indexed

Parcel layer + adopted-edition library + amendment overlay all live.

Climate zones (IECC)

6A · 7

Drives R-value, fenestration U-factor, and air-leakage envelope rules.

Design wind speed

90–115 mph

ASCE 7 Risk Category II, 3-second gust at 33 ft. Fastener spec follows.

Special zones
  • HVHZ (not applicable)
  • WUI (not applicable)
  • FEMA SFHA overlays (present)

Compliance track

What's required to build here.

Minnesota State Building Code applies to all jurisdictions. Department of Labor & Industry enforces.

Statute reference: www.dli.mn.gov/business/codes-and-laws

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