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1301.1310 DEFINITIONS.

Subpart 1.

Generally.

The definitions in this part apply to parts 1301.1300 to 1301.1600.

Subp. 2.

Building construction.

"Building construction" means soils supporting buildings, foundations, superstructures, the entire building envelope, and site work regulated by the State Building Code, but not mechanical systems or plumbing systems.

Subp. 3.

Building inspection technology course or BIT course.

"Building inspection technology course" or "BIT course" means a building inspection technology course offered for college or university credit from an accredited college or university.

Subp. 4.

Building inspector.

"Building inspector" means an individual who, under the supervision of a designated building official, inspects building construction and meets the requirements of part 1301.1400, subpart 2.

Subp. 5.

Combination inspector.

"Combination inspector" means an individual who, under the supervision of a designated building official, inspects building construction, mechanical systems, and plumbing systems and meets the requirements of part 1301.1400, subpart 5.

Subp. 6.

Construction code inspector.

"Construction code inspector" means a building inspector, mechanical inspector, plumbing inspector, or combination inspector who, under the supervision of a designated building official, performs building, plumbing, or mechanical inspections.

Subp. 7.

Designated building official.

"Designated building official" means an individual who, as a certified building official or building official limited, has been designated by a municipality pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 326B.133, subdivision 1.

Subp. 8.

Mechanical inspector.

"Mechanical inspector" means an individual who, under the supervision of a designated building official, inspects mechanical systems and meets the requirements of part 1301.1400, subpart 3.

Subp. 9.

Mechanical system.

"Mechanical system" means a system within the scope of chapter 1346 that is composed of devices, appliances, or equipment.

Subp. 10.

One year of experience.

"One year of experience" means 1,800 hours of time occurring within 12 consecutive months.

Subp. 11.

Plumbing inspector.

"Plumbing inspector" means an individual who, under the supervision of a designated building official, inspects plumbing systems and meets the requirements of part 1301.1400, subpart 4.

Subp. 12.

Plumbing system.

"Plumbing system" means a system within the scope of chapter 4714 that is composed of devices, appliances, or equipment.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 16B.655; 326B.135

History:

32 SR 1933; L 2007 c 140 art 4 s 61; art 13 s 4; L 2008 c 337 s 64; 40 SR 71

Published Electronically:

April 1, 2016

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