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CHAPTER 1361, INDUSTRIALIZED/MODULAR BUILDINGS

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY

Table of Parts
Part Title
1361.0100 PURPOSE.
1361.0200 DEFINITIONS.
1361.0300 INCORPORATION OF MODEL RULES AND REGULATIONS.
1361.0400 CERTIFICATION.
1361.0500 INSTALLATION.

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

History:

20 SR 2290(NO. 43); L 2007 c 140 art 4 s 61; art 13 s 4

Published Electronically:

July 30, 2007

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 structural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection systems and other systems affecting health and safety.

Subp. 3.

Industrialized Buildings Commission.

"Industrialized Buildings Commission" means the Interstate Industrialized/Modular Buildings Commission, the operating arm of the interstate compact on industrialized/modular buildings in Minnesota Statutes, section 326B.194.

Subp. 4.

Industrialized/modular building.

"Industrialized/modular building" means a building of closed construction, constructed so that concealed parts or processes of manufacture cannot be inspected at the site, without disassembly, damage, or destruction, and made or assembled in manufacturing facilities, off the building site, for installation, or assembly and installation, on the building site. "Industrialized/modular building" includes, but is not limited to, modular housing that is factory-built single-family and multifamily housing, including closed wall panelized housing, and other modular, nonresidential buildings. "Industrialized/modular building" does not include a structure subject to the requirements of the National Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 or prefabricated buildings, as defined in part 1360.0200, subpart 15.

Subp. 5.

Minnesota State Building Code.

"Minnesota State Building Code" means the code adopted under Minnesota Statutes, section 326B.106, subdivision 1, as identified in part 1300.2400, subpart 6.

Subp. 6.

Model rules and regulations.

"Model rules and regulations" means the model rules and regulations incorporated by reference in part 1361.0300.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 16B.61; 326B.106

History:

20 SR 2290(NO. 43); L 2007 c 140 art 4 s 61; art 13 s 4

Published Electronically:

July 30, 2007

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 by reference and made part of the Minnesota State Building Code. These parts and amendments are not subject to frequent change and are available at the Minnesota State Law Library.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 16B.61; 326B.106

History:

20 SR 2290(NO. 43); L 2007 c 140 art 4 s 61; art 13 s 4

Published Electronically:

July 30, 2007

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 certification is conclusive on all agencies, instrumentalities, and municipalities of the state.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 16B.61; 326B.106

History:

20 SR 2290(NO. 43); L 2007 c 140 art 4 s 61; art 13 s 4

Published Electronically:

July 30, 2007

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 16B.61; 326B.106

History:

20 SR 2290(NO. 43); L 2007 c 140 art 4 s 61; art 13 s 4

Published Electronically:

July 30, 2007

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