The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 326B.121, subdivision 2, to modify municipal enforcement of the State Building Code. It establishes that municipalities with an existing ordinance adopting the State Building Code must continue to enforce it, with exceptions for those with populations under 2,500 outside metropolitan counties. New provisions require that all new residential construction and remodeling projects be inspected for compliance unless certain conditions are met, such as the political subdivision adopting an ordinance for residential inspection or the project qualifying as replacement or repair work.

Additionally, the bill allows municipalities to extend their enforcement authority to unincorporated territories within two miles of their corporate limits and outlines the process for doing so, including public notice and hearings. It also clarifies that municipalities can enter into contracts for inspection and enforcement services and provides for the training and designation of individuals by the commissioner if local resources are unavailable. The amendments aim to enhance the enforcement of building codes while providing flexibility for smaller municipalities.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 326B.121