Minnesota Administrative Code

1350.8800 RESPONSIBILITIES OF DEALERS AND LIMITED DEALERS. Subpart 1. Supervision of personnel. Dealers or limited dealers shall closely supervise the activities of their salespersons and employees which are related to the sale of manufactured homes. Supervision includes the ongo…

1350.8900 DISCLOSURES BY SALESPERSON. All dealers or limited dealers shall require their salespersons to conduct business only under the licensed name of and on behalf of the dealer or limited dealer by whom they are employed or to whom they are under contract and to disclose in …

1350.9000 LENGTH AND WIDTH. The length and width of a manufactured home when shown on sales contracts, documents, and records is the length and width to the nearest foot as defined in part 1350.0100, except on an application or permit to transport a manufactured home if the total…

1350.9100 DISCLOSURE. If a manufactured home being sold is located in a manufactured home park, the dealer or limited dealer, prior to the buyer's signing of the purchase agreement, shall obtain a written statement signed by the buyer acknowledging the dealer's or limited dealer'…

1350.9200 ENFORCEMENT. Any authorized representative of the commissioner may at any reasonable time enter the premises where manufactured homes are manufactured, or where new or used manufactured homes are sold, solicited, brokered, or advertised for sale, and may examine the man…

1360.0100 SCOPE. Subpart 1. [Repealed, 20 SR 2290(NO. 43)] Subp. 2. Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to govern the construction of, and provide for the certification of, prefabricated buildings for those manufacturers who construct not more than three prefabricated buildin…

1360.0200 DEFINITIONS. Subpart 1. Scope. Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following terms, for the purpose of this code, have the meaning indicated in this part. Subp. 2. Approved. "Approved" as it applies to off-site construction of prefabricated buildings means approved b…

1360.0300 APPROVAL. Subpart 1. Responsibility; plan review. The state building inspector has the responsibility for approving prefabricated buildings for compliance with the code. This responsibility may be delegated to approved local enforcement agencies. Approvals expire when t…

1360.0400 INSPECTION. The state building inspector reserves the responsibility for inspecting prefabricated buildings and building components for compliance with the code. The state building inspector may delegate such responsibility to approved local enforcement agencies. Statut…

1360.0500 CERTIFICATION. Prefabricated buildings which are sold, offered for sale, or installed in the state must bear a seal or seals and a compliance certificate and data plate evidencing the manufacturer's certification of code compliance. That certification is conclusive on a…

1360.0700 MODIFICATION. Prefabricated buildings bearing a state seal must not in any way be modified unless a written request is made and written approval obtained from the state building inspector or municipal building official. Statutory Authority: MS s 16B.59 to 16B.73; 326B.1…

1360.0800 TESTING. The state building inspector may require that specific components, systems, or processes be tested. Tests must be performed by a qualified testing agency. The tests and procedures must be reviewed by the state building inspector to assure compliance with the co…

1360.0900 INSPECTION. Subpart 1. General. The state building inspector shall make, or cause to be made, inspections of the entire process of manufacturing, certifying, handling, storing, and transporting of prefabricated buildings produced pursuant to approved documents which the…

1360.1000 ON-SITE INSPECTION BY LOCAL CODE ENFORCEMENT AGENCY. Local code enforcement agencies are required to inspect the installation of prefabricated buildings and are responsible for determining that each installation is completed in accordance with its certification. The loc…

1360.1100 LOCAL ZONING. Enforcement of land use zone requirements, building setback, side and rear yard requirements, site development, and property line requirements are specifically and entirely reserved to local municipalities. Statutory Authority: MS s 16B.59 to 16B.73; 326B.…

1360.1200 STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS. The standards and requirements for manufacture and installation of prefabricated buildings must be the current Minnesota State Building Code. Statutory Authority: MS s 16B.59 to 16B.73; 326B.101 to 326B.151 History: 11 SR 1405; L 2007 c 140 a…

1360.1300 BUILDING PERMITS. Subpart 1. Application for permit. An application for a building permit to a local building official for the installation of prefabricated buildings pursuant to this code must in addition to any other requirements contain: A. a statement that applicati…

1360.1400 CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY. Upon completion of the installation of any prefabricated building the owner, manufacturer, builder, architect, lessee, tenant of their agent, or other interested person may, upon showing of compliance with the code, demand and obtain, upon prop…

1360.1500 CHANGES TO APPROVED PLANS. A manufacturer who proposes or is required to change approved plans or installation instructions shall request approval of the changes in writing and work may not commence until written approval is received. Statutory Authority: MS s 16B.59 to…

1360.1600 CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP, NAME, OR ADDRESS. In the event of a change in the ownership, name, or office address of any manufacturer, the manufacturer shall notify the state building inspector or the local enforcement agency in writing within ten days. Statutory Authority: MS …

1360.1800 NONCOMPLIANCE. Noncompliance with the provisions of the code or unauthorized deviation from the approved plans or production procedures may be cause for revocation of the plan approval. Statutory Authority: MS s 16B.59 to 16B.73; 326B.101 to 326B.151 History: 11 SR 1405…

1360.1900 SEALS. Subpart 1. R-3 and U-1 occupancies. For R-3 and U-1 occupancies, each prefabricated building manufactured pursuant to the code must have permanently attached in a location shown on the approved plans a state seal evidencing certification of compliance with the co…

1360.2000 ISSUANCE. A seal must be issued by the state building inspector to the manufacturer upon final inspection approval. All seals must be serially numbered. Statutory Authority: MS s 16B.59 to 16B.73; 326B.101 to 326B.151 History: 11 SR 1405; 20 SR 2290(NO. 43); L 2007 c 14…

1360.2400 MANUFACTURER'S COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE. The compliance certificate form furnished by the state building inspector must contain but is not limited to the following information, and must be placed by the manufacturer in the vicinity of the electrical distribution panel or …

1360.2500 PLAN APPROVAL PROCEDURES. Plan approval must be obtained from the state building inspector for all prefabricated buildings. Applications, plans, specifications, and other documentation must be submitted in sufficient copies as required. Applications must be made in lett…

1360.2600 PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED IN MORE THAN ONE LOCATION. If the manufacturer produces the same products at more than one facility, the manufacturer shall provide such additional copies of documentation as may be required. Statutory Authority: MS s 16B.59 to 16B.73; 326B.101 to …

1360.2700 NONCONFORMING APPLICATION AND PLANS. In the event that an application is determined to be unsuitable for processing prior to plan check, the applicant must be notified in writing of the unsuitability and the reason for the unsuitability within 30 days of the date the ap…

1360.2800 EVIDENCE OF PLAN APPROVAL. Plan approvals must be evidenced by the stamp of approval of the state building inspector or the approved local enforcement agency if delegated as authorized by part 1360.0300, subpart 1. One copy of all approved documentation must be returned…

1360.3100 REQUIREMENTS FOR MANUFACTURER. Subpart 1. [Repealed, 20 SR 2290(NO. 43)] Subp. 2. [Repealed, 20 SR 2290(NO. 43)] Subp. 3. Service and repair. The manufacturer or the manufacturer's agent is responsible for timely and effective performance of service and repairs related …

1360.3600 FEES. Subpart 1. Form and amount of payment. All fees must be in the form of checks or money orders payable to "Minnesota Commissioner of Management and Budget" and addressed to: Department of Labor and Industry, 443 Lafayette Road North, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155. Th…

1361.0100 PURPOSE. The purpose of this chapter is to govern the construction of industrialized/modular buildings and building components and provide for their certification and labeling pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 326B.194. Statutory Authority: MS s 16B.61; 326B.106 H…

1361.0200 DEFINITIONS. Subpart 1. Scope. The definitions in this part apply to this chapter. Subp. 2. Building component. "Building component" means a subsystem, subassembly, or other system of closed construction designed for use in or as part of a structure, including structura…

1361.0300 INCORPORATION OF MODEL RULES AND REGULATIONS. Parts I to VII of the July 9, 1993, edition of the Model Rules and Regulations for Industrialized/Modular Buildings as adopted by the Industrialized Buildings Commission and the December 3, 1993, amendments are incorporated …

1361.0400 CERTIFICATION. Industrialized/modular buildings and building components sold, offered for sale, or installed in the state must bear an Industrialized Buildings Commission (IBC) seal and data plate evidencing the manufacturer's certification of code compliance. That cert…

1361.0500 INSTALLATION. Industrialized/modular buildings or building components must be installed in compliance with the Minnesota State Building Code which incorporates by reference the Model Rules and Regulations for Industrialized/Modular Buildings. Statutory Authority: MS s 1…

1370.0100 PURPOSE. The purpose of parts 1370.0100 to 1370.0361 is to provide minimum standards of design and construction of buildings to provide protection for manufactured home park residents from tornadoes and extreme winds. Statutory Authority: MS s 16B.59 to 16B.73; 326B.02;…

1370.0110 SCOPE. Parts 1370.0100 to 1370.0361 apply to buildings or portions of buildings that are designed for use as manufactured home park storm shelters. Statutory Authority: MS s 16B.59 to 16B.73; 326B.02; 326B.101 to 326B.151 History: 12 SR 2251; L 2007 c 140 art 4 s 61; ar…

1370.0120 DEFINITIONS. Subpart 1. Scope. The definitions in this part apply to parts 1370.0100 to 1370.0361. Subp. 2. Storm shelter. "Storm shelter" means a structure or portion of a structure designed in compliance with parts 1370.0100 to 1370.0361. Subp. 3. Dual purpose storm s…

1370.0130 APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS. Subpart 1. Incorporation by reference. "Design and Construction Guidance for Community Shelters," FEMA 361, July 2000, published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, D.C., is incorporated by reference except as amended by this…

1370.0140 PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, PERMITS. Storm shelter plans, engineering calculations, diagrams, and other required data must be prepared by an architect or professional engineer licensed according to the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape A…

1370.0150 SPACE REQUIREMENTS. A minimum of four square feet per park resident must be provided within a storm shelter. The square footage of the storm shelter is determined by the total number of park residents. The total number of park residents is determined by the park owner, …

1370.0160 REQUIRED EXITS. Subpart 1. Exits; openings. At least two exits must be provided in compliance with chapter 10 of the International Building Code. The second exit from a single purpose storm shelter may have an opening of at least nine square feet with a minimum of 20 in…

1370.0170 DRY INTERIOR. Provisions must be made to construct storm shelters outside flood-prone areas and other nonwater ponding areas so that the interior of the storm shelter remains reasonably dry. Statutory Authority: MS s 16B.59 to 16B.73; 326B.02; 326B.101 to 326B.151 Histo…

1370.0180 UTILITY LINES. Only utility lines supplying the shelter with electricity, HVAC, plumbing, and telecommunications may be located in the shelter. The utility lines that supply the shelter must be underground and installed in accordance with the applicable chapter of the M…

1370.0200 ELECTRICAL POWER. Underground electrical service must be provided to a storm shelter. Statutory Authority: MS s 16B.59 to 16B.73; 326B.101 to 326B.151 History: 12 SR 2251; L 2007 c 140 art 4 s 61; art 13 s 4; L 2008 c 337 s 64 Published Electronically: March 23, 2011

1370.0210 ILLUMINATION. Subpart 1. Minimum illumination. At least five foot candles of illumination must be provided at floor level inside the storm shelter and at exits. Subp. 2. Source. An emergency lighting system must be supplied from storage batteries or an on-site generator…

1370.0230 SANITATION FACILITIES AND DRINKING WATER. Sanitation facilities and water for drinking are not required for storm shelters. Statutory Authority: MS s 16B.59 to 16B.73; 326B.02; 326B.101 to 326B.151 History: 12 SR 2251; L 2007 c 140 art 4 s 61; art 13 s 4; L 2008 c 337 s…