Building & Construction Regulations

The City of West St. Paul enforces the Minnesota State Building Code, providing minimum standards to safeguard life, property, and the well-being of the public. It accomplishes this by regulating and controlling the design, construction, and quality of materials used in building projects.

List of the adopted State Codes

Building

• 2012 International Residential Code (IRC)
  • Applies to single and 2-family dwellings, townhouses, and accessory structures
• 2015 Minnesota State Building Code
  

Electrical

• National Electrical Code (NEC)
  • Note: Additional Minnesota Statutes and Rules apply.

The Electrical Codes and Standards can be accessed online.

Mechanical

• 2012 International Mechanical Code (IMC)
• 2012 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)
  Note: Both the IMC and the IFGC have Minnesota amendments 2015

Plumbing

• 2015 Minnesota Plumbing Code

Energy

• 2015 Minnesota Energy Code

Accessibility

• 2015 MN Accessibility Code

Fire

• 2012 International Fire Code (IFC)

The Minnesota State Fire Marshal website has additional information.

Other Related Codes

Some of these codes may apply, but are enforced by other agencies.

Elevators

• Elevator Laws and Rules
• Dakota County Elevator Inspector
  • Gary Bjorklund 
    • Email
    • Phone: 651-341-2361

Boilers / High Pressure Steam

• 2015 Minnesota Mechanical and Fuel Gas Code - Chapter 10

Minnesota Department of Health

Food service, pools, lodging, body art, etc.

• Helpful information
• Contact Information:
  • Email
  • Phone: 651-201-4500

Minnesota Department of Agriculture

Grocery, bakery, wholesale, convenience store, etc.

• Minnesota Department of Agriculture Website
• Phone: 651-201-6027

Metropolitan Council

Sewer Access Charges (SAC).

• Metropolitan Council SAC Program Website
• Contact information: 
  • Email
  • Phone: 651-602-1378

St. Paul Regional Water

Water Access Charges (WAC).

• St. Paul Regional Water Website