2006 Minnesota Statutes

16B.617 ENERGY CODE RULES REMAIN IN EFFECT.
(a) Notwithstanding Laws 1999, chapter 135, section 9, Minnesota Rules, chapter 7670,
does not expire on April 15, 2000, but remains in effect for residential buildings not covered by
Minnesota Rules, chapter 7676. The provisions of Minnesota Rules, chapter 7670, that apply to
category 1 buildings govern new, detached single one- and two-family R-3 occupancy residential
buildings. All new, detached single one- and two-family R-3 occupancy buildings subject to
Minnesota Rules, chapter 7670, submitting an application for a building permit after April 14,
2000, must meet the requirements for category 1 buildings, as set out in Minnesota Rules, chapter
7670.
(b) As an alternative to compliance with paragraph (a), compliance with Minnesota Rules,
chapters 7672 and 7674, is optional for a contractor or owner.
(c) The Department of Administration, Building Codes and Standards Division (BCSD),
shall issue a report to the legislature by December 1, 2001, addressing the cost benefit, as
well as air quality, building durability, moisture, enforcement, enforceability, and liability
regarding implementation of Minnesota Rules, chapters 7670, 7672, and 7674. The report must
include a feasibility study of establishing new criteria for category 2 detached single one- and
two-family R-3 occupancy buildings that are energy efficient, enforceable, and provide sufficient
nonmechanical ventilation or permeability for a home to maintain good air quality, building
durability, and adequate release of moisture.
(d) This section expires when the commissioner of administration adopts a new energy code
in accordance with Laws 2002, chapter 317, section 4.
History: 2000 c 407 s 1; 2002 c 317 s 1