STANDARD

march
2003
Vol 1
the electronic No. 12

Minnesota’s newsletter for the building industry

The money we save on printing and postage from the
from the BCSD directors newsletter will help us maintain other vital programs, such
as our training seminars throughout the state. Outreach
Tom Anderson has been a keystone to our success. Our ability to offer

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espite challenges presented by the current state
budget, we are committed to keeping you informed
of code changes through our education seminars
and timely communications. However, as a budget-
reduction measure, we must temporarily stop distribution
of the printed newsletter. An electronic version of the
newsletter will continue to be posted to our website. If you
wish to provide us with your e-mail address, we will notify
you when it is posted to the web. The website is a 24/7
source of information and a resource that is being updated
and expanded with your input. Please look over the list of
items currently posted on our website. Is there anything
we can add or change to the website to make it a more
effective resource for you?
seminars in Metro and outstate locations increases
participation and will help Minnesota move toward statewide
uniformity of building codes.
Although our seminars are always well attended, we
are expecting a record number of participants this year due
to the many pending code updates now being adopted.
I want to know if we are meeting your needs, especially
now, as we are communicating information regarding new
codes as they are adopted. I also want to confirm that you
are pleased with the customer service you receive from
our employees and want to be notified if you have any
concerns.
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BUILDING CODES AND STANDARDS DIVISION

408 METRO SQUARE BUILDING 121 7TH PLACE EAST • ST. PAUL MN 55101
(651) 296-4639 • FAX: (651) 297-1973 • TTY: (1-800) 627-3529
WWW.ADMIN.STATE.MN.US/BUILDINGCODES
Minnesota Mechanical Code Seminar
Including International Mechanical Code & March 26 - June 4 Seminar Sites
International Fuel Gas Code Detroit Lakes North Mankato

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Wednesday, March 26 Wednesday, May 7
his program will cover the 2000 International
Holiday Inn Lakeside Best Western
Mechanical Code (IMC) and the 2000 International
1155 Hwy 10 East 1111 Range St.
Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), which are being proposed
for adoption with amendments in the State of Minnesota. (218) 847-2121 (507) 847-2121
After being adopted, these codes and amendments
will replace the current Minnesota Mechanical Code,
Maplewood Brooklyn Center
Minnesota Chapter 1346, and will apply to both residential
Wednesday, April 2 Wednesday, May 14
and commercial construction. The seminar will include
Best Western Maplewood Best Western
residential and commercial ventilation, combustion air,
1780 East Cty Rd D 1501 Freeway Blvd.
makeup air, duct construction, and an overview of the
following reference standards which are contained in the (615) 770-2811 (763566-4140
2000 IMC and IFGC:
u ASHRAE 62 “Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air
Quality”
Rochester St. Paul
Wednesday, April 9 Wednesday, May 21
u NFPA 96 “Ventilation Control of Commercial
Best Western Apache Holiday Inn East St. Paul
Cooking Operations”
1517 Southwest 16th St 2201 Burns Ave.
u SMACNA “ HVAC Duct Construction Standards”
(507) 289-8865 (651) 731-2220
Building officials, inspectors, engineers, design pro-
fessionals, mechanical and HVAC contractors, and other
interested parties are encouraged to attend. The one-day Burnsville
seminar will be held on Wednesdays beginning March 26
St. Cloud
Wednesday, April 16 Wednesday, May 28
and ending June 4. Registration will begin at 8 and the
Holiday Inn Burnsville Best Western Kelly Inn
seminar ends at 4 p.m. The $35 per-person registration fee
will include lunch. All sites selected are accessible to per- 14201 Nicollet Ave. So. 100 4th Ave. So.
sons with disabilities and have free parking. (952) 435-2100 (320) 253-0606
Although a seminar book will be provided, attendees
may bring copies of the 2000 IMC and IFGC to use as ref-
erences. Proposed Minnesota amendments to the IMC and Duluth Maplewood
IFGC will also be provided. Wednesday, April 23 Wednesday, June 4
Presenters are members of the State of Minnesota Me- Best Western Edgewater Best Western Maplewood
chanical Code Advisory Committee: 2400 London Rd 1780 E County Rd D
u Tim Manz, mechanical code representative,
(218) 728-3601 (651) 770-2811
Minnesota Building Codes and Standards Division
u Matt Wilber, manager, Codes and Standards Registration is accepted on a first come,
Division, CenterPoint Energy Minnegasco Plymouth first served basis. There is limited
seating at all sites. On-site Registration
u Marty Strub, industry liaison, Sheet Metal Workers Wednesday, April 30 will NOT be accepted.
Local 10/SMARCA, former City of St Paul HVAC Comfort Inn Plymouth
Questions? Call (651) 296-1189 or
inspector 3000 Harbor Lane 1-800-627-3529 TTY: (651) 297-5353
Organizers for the seminar are Building Codes’ Don (763) 559-1222 or 1-800-627-3529
Sivigny, coordinator, and Kelly Denno, support staff.

F.Y.I. Congratulations to the state’s recently

designated building officials:
• Roger Axel – City of New Hope
• Steven Carson – City of Butterfield
• Mr. Marc Davis – City of Grand Rapids
• Stephen E. Geis – Township of Columbus
• Christopher Kearney – City of Pine Springs
• Nancy J. Scott - City of Ronneby
• Wayne Sorenson - County of Freeborn
• Wayne Stonelake – City of Dassel and City of Cokato
• Thomas Thompson – City of Wanamingo
• George Titus – City of East Bethel

2 • Loren Kohnen - City of Montrose • Stephen Westerhaus – City of Falcon Heights

Tis the Season for Remodeling CONSTRUCTION CODES ADVISORY COUNCIL

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Government and the construction industry working together.

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eservations for the traveling display units we t the February CCAC meeting,
provide to building officials for community and the council reviewed findings of
industry events have been the Techincal Advisory Group
coming in steadily. If you have an
(TAG) report on a statewide mechanical/
upcoming event you would like to
HVAC business licensing. A preliminary
use a display at, please contact Jane
‘next steps’ outline was developed for
Schmidley at (651) 296-6204 or
committee review.
jane.schmidley@state.mn.us. Leave
With the adoption of updated
your name, phone number and fax Charlie Petersen
codes pending, the CCAC is forming facilitated a lively,
number and she will contact you.
One of three display a Technical Advisory Group to meet productive TAG report
units available from BCSD.
with legislators to discuss the need for
v Deb Ward, City of Monticello application of the Minnesota Building Code statewide. If
using display materials from BCSD.
you are interested in participating, contact Colleen Chirhart
at (651) 296-4329 or colleen.chirhart@state.mn.us.
The CCAC is a statewide forum for issues related to
construction. CCAC meetings are open and interested
parties are welcomed to attend.
Next Meeting: March 6, 2003, 1 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
r Gary Anderson
Location: Building Codes and Standards conference room.
representing the City of (See map on last page of the newsletter.)
Monticello.
v Rob Beckfield and Brian
Vinkemeir (right) with West
CCAC GOALS for 2003:
Metro Inspecitions serving 1. Statewide building code adoption.
the City of Buffalo. 2. Certification and licensure of construction
Photos provided by Gary Anderson.
occupations.
Introducing... 3. Healthy Homes program? initiative?
Jane Schmidley recently joined BCSD as a 4. CCAC website with links.
communications coordinator replacing Mary 5. National model energy code. adoption?
Williams. Jane will be your contact for:
CCAC MEMBERS REPRESENT:
- Submissions and/or ideas for the newsletter or website.
BUILDING OWNERS AND MANAGERS • CERTIFIED BUILDING OFFICIALS
- Photos - prints or digital. Be sure to include your return • COMMERCIAL BUILDING CONTRACTORS • CONSTRUCTION UNIONS •
address for prints, photo credit, and caption information. FIRE SERVICE HVAC CONTRACTORS • LICENSED ENGINEERS • LICENSED
Watch for worksite, community, before/after, and good RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONTRACTORS • LOCAL UNITS OF GOVERNMENT
• PLUMBING CONTRACTORS • REGISTERED ARCHITECTS • MINNESOTA
vs poor building-related photo opportunties. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION – BUILDING CODES AND STANDARDS
- Display reservations and handouts. DIVISION • MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE – ENERGY DIVISION
Contact Jane at: jane.schmidley@state.mn.us or MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIVISION •
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY – FIRE MARSHAL DIVISION
(651) 296-6204.
March 4 – Thief River Falls – March 19 - Winona – March 27 - Hinkley –
Program on International Program on IRC-Products Program on IRC-
Residential Code -Products All day. Contact Karie Liberko All day. Contact Karie Liberko
CALENDAR

All day. Contact Karie Liberko (651) 646-7959 (651) 646-7959

(651) 646-7959
March 26 - Mound – VISIT US AT...
March 13 – Mankato – Program on IRC- Contractors
Program on IRC-Products All day. Contact Matt Simoneau 2003 Builders Product and
All day. Contact Karie Liberko (952) 427-0614 Service Show at the
Minneapolis Convention
(651) 646-7959
March 26 - Detroit Lakes – Center
March 14 - Rochester – Spring Seminar Program – Thursday, March 27
Program on IRC-Updates Mechanical Code 3:00 p.m. - 9:00
p.m.
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All day. Contact Karie Liberko Contact Don Sivigny
(651) 646-7959 (651) 297-3600 BOOTH 924