Chapter 326B — Minnesota Electrical Act

326B.01 Definitions Defines key terms used in the construction codes chapter, like commissioner, department, and day. 326B.02 Powers Transfers building, plumbing, electrical, and fire code authority to the commissioner of labor and industry. 326B.04 Deposit of Money Creates a construction code fund as a special revenue fund in the state treasury to administer this chapter and related … 326B.06 Bonds Clarifies that bonds required under this chapter are not state bonds or state contracts. 326B.07 Construction Codes Advisory Council Creates a Construction Codes Advisory Council to advise the commissioner on building code matters. 326B.075 Commissioner Not Subject to Subpoena Protects the commissioner from being forced to testify about construction licensing matters in private lawsuits. 326B.081 Definitions Defines the terms used in the enforcement sections 326B.081 to 326B.085, such as administrative order, applicable law, … 326B.082 Enforcement Gives the commissioner power to enforce construction codes through orders, penalties, and license actions. 326B.083 Amount of Penalty; Contents of Administrative and Licensing Orders Sets how the penalty amount in an administrative or licensing order is determined (using the factors in section 14.045, … 326B.084 False Information; Unlicensed Advertising Makes it illegal to provide false information or advertise without a required license. 326B.085 Recovery of Litigation Costs and Expenses Allows the commissioner to recover litigation costs when enforcing construction codes. 326B.091 Definitions Defines the terms used in sections 326B.091 to 326B.099, the general licensing provisions of this chapter. Defined terms … 326B.092 Fees Sets the fees for licenses issued by the Department of Labor and Industry under this chapter. Licenses requiring an … 326B.0921 Bond Requirements Sets the requirements for surety bonds that construction licensees must maintain. 326B.093 Licenses Requiring Examination Administered by Commissioner Sets out the examination process for licenses that require an exam administered by the commissioner. An applicant … 326B.094 Renewal of Licenses A license expires on its printed expiration date, and a licensee cannot do the licensed work while it is expired. To … 326B.095 Incomplete License Applications This section covers incomplete applications for both new licenses and license renewals. If the department finds an … 326B.096 Reinstatement of Licenses This section sets the conditions for reinstating a license after revocation, suspension, or voluntary termination. If a … 326B.097 Prohibition of Transfer Prohibits transferring a construction license from one person or company to another. 326B.098 Continuing Education This section sets rules for the continuing education seminars the department itself offers to help licensees meet … 326B.0981 Continuing Education; Nondepartment Seminars Sets rules for continuing education seminars offered by non-department providers. 326B.099 Continuing Education; Courses Sets the duties of the sponsors and instructors who run continuing education courses for the regulated construction … 326B.101 Policy and Purpose States the purpose of the State Building Code: to set uniform standards for building safety. 326B.103 Definitions Defines the terms used throughout the State Building Code sections (326B.101 to 326B.194). Defined terms include … 326B.106 General Powers of Commissioner of Labor and Industry Gives the commissioner broad powers to adopt, amend, and enforce the State Building Code. 326B.107 Public Buildings and State-licensed Facilities Applies building code requirements to public buildings and state-licensed facilities. 326B.108 Places of Public Accommodation Subject to Code This section makes "places of public accommodation" subject to the State Building Code for construction, additions, and … 326B.109 Restroom Facilities This section sets the required ratio of women's to men's restroom fixtures in large places of public accommodation, such … 326B.112 Bleacher Safety Sets safety standards for bleachers and other public seating structures. 326B.115 This section has been repealed or reserved for future use. 326B.118 Energy Code This section directs the commissioner, working with the Construction Codes Advisory Council, to explore and review … 326B.121 State Building Code; Application and Enforcement Describes how the State Building Code is applied and enforced by local and state officials. 326B.124 Exemptions This section creates two specific code exemptions. First, the commissioner may exempt part of a historic building … 326B.125 Exemption for Members of Federally Recognized Tribes This section lets the commissioner of labor and industry issue building-specific waivers from the State Building Code … 326B.127 State Building Official Creates the position of State Building Official to oversee building code administration. 326B.13 Application of Administrative Procedure Act Requires the commissioner to follow the Administrative Procedure Act when making rules. 326B.133 Building Officials Sets qualifications and duties for local building officials who enforce building codes. 326B.135 Construction Code Inspectors Sets qualifications for construction code inspectors who check work for code compliance. 326B.136 Certain Inspections Lets the state building official review and approve a single set of plans and specifications that an applicant intends … 326B.139 Appeals A person aggrieved by the final decision of any local or state board of appeals on how the building code applies may … 326B.142 Certain Certificates This section addresses the continued validity of older building certificates of occupancy. It provides that building … 326B.145 Annual Report This section requires each municipality to report annually, by June 30, to the department on the construction and … 326B.148 Surcharge Adds a surcharge on building permits to fund the department's building code programs. 326B.151 Permit Fees, to Whom Applicable This section addresses how the State Building Code applies to buildings put up by governmental bodies. When a … 326B.153 Building Permit Fees Sets the schedule and structure for building permit fees charged by municipalities. 326B.154 Industrialized Modular or Prefabricated Buildings Plan Review and Inspection Fees Sets plan review and inspection fees for manufactured modular or prefabricated buildings. 326B.16 Enforcement of Requirements for Persons With Disabilities Enforces accessibility requirements for people with disabilities in buildings. 326B.163 Definitions; Elevators Defines terms used in the elevator licensing and inspection sections. 326B.164 Licenses Requires licenses for elevator contractors, mechanics, and inspectors in Minnesota. 326B.166 Elevator Inspection and Reporting Requires a building or structure owner to provide access to an elevator at a reasonable hour, upon request, so the … 326B.169 This section has been repealed or reserved for future use. 326B.172 Licensing Authorities This section lets any Minnesota municipality pass an ordinance creating a licensing authority with jurisdiction over all … 326B.175 Elevators, Entrances Sealed When the department or a municipality's licensing authority finds an elevator under its jurisdiction being used in … 326B.178 Violations, Penalties This section prohibits removing a seal or use-forbidding notice from an elevator without authority and operating an … 326B.181 This section has been repealed or reserved for future use. 326B.184 Fees for Licensure and Permit Sets the fees for elevator licenses, permits, and inspections. 326B.187 Rules Authorizes the commissioner to adopt rules for elevator safety and licensing. 326B.188 Timeline and Exemption for Compliance With Elevator Code Changes Affecting Existing Elevators and Related Devices Gives building owners a timeline to comply with new elevator code changes affecting existing elevators. 326B.191 Conflict of Laws This section settles how the elevator provisions interact with electrical law. It states that nothing in sections … 326B.194 Interstate Compact on Industrialized/modular Buildings Authorizes Minnesota to join the Interstate Compact on Industrialized/Modular Buildings. 326B.197 Bond Required for Certain Contractors A contractor doing gas, heating, ventilation, cooling, air conditioning, fuel burning, or refrigeration work must give … 326B.198 Underground Telecommunications Infrastructure Regulates underground telecommunications infrastructure installation standards. 326B.31 Definitions Defines key terms for the electrical licensing sections, like master electrician and journeyworker. 326B.32 Board of Electricity Creates the Board of Electricity to help set electrical standards and policies. 326B.33 Licenses Sets the license types, requirements, and exemptions for electricians in Minnesota. 326B.34 Alarm and Communication Systems This section exempts licensed power limited technicians, technology system contractors, and their employees from having … 326B.35 Safety Standards Adopts the National Electrical Code and other safety standards for electrical work in Minnesota. 326B.36 Inspection Requires inspection of new electrical work for safety before it can be energized. 326B.37 Inspection Fee Schedule Sets the fee schedule for electrical inspections performed by the department. 326B.38 Manufactured Electrical Parts; Exemption This section lists work that is exempt from the electrical licensing and inspection sections (326B.31 to 326B.399). The … 326B.399 Citation Provides the citation name for the electrical licensing sections of this chapter. 326B.41 Purpose States the purpose of the plumbing code: to protect public health through safe plumbing. 326B.42 Definitions Defines terms used in the plumbing licensing sections, like master plumber and journeyworker. 326B.43 Plumbing Standards; Rules; Agreement With Municipality; Exemption Authorizes plumbing standards, rules, and agreements with local governments for enforcement. 326B.435 Plumbing Board Creates the Plumbing Board to set plumbing standards and oversee plumbing licensing. 326B.437 Reduced Pressure Backflow Prevention Rebuilders and Testers Licenses people who test and rebuild backflow prevention devices on water systems. 326B.438 Medical Gas Systems Sets requirements for installing medical gas systems in hospitals and clinics. 326B.439 Ban on Lead in Plumbing Bans the use of lead in plumbing materials that carry drinking water. 326B.44 Local Regulations Lets certain local entities adopt their own plumbing permit, plan approval, and inspection rules by ordinance, as long … 326B.45 Violations to Be Reported to Commissioner Requires reporting plumbing code violations to the commissioner. 326B.46 Licensing, Bond and Insurance Sets licensing, bond, and insurance requirements for plumbers and plumbing contractors. 326B.47 Unlicensed Individuals Requires unlicensed plumbing workers to register with the state and work only under the direct supervision of a licensed … 326B.475 Restricted Plumber License Creates a restricted journeyworker plumber license and a restricted master plumber license, which authorize plumbing … 326B.48 Reciprocity With Other States Allows reciprocal licensing for plumbers licensed in other states. 326B.49 Applications, Fees Sets the application process and fees for plumbing licenses. 326B.50 Definitions Defines terms used in the water conditioning contractor sections. 326B.52 Water Conditioning Contractor and Installer Standards Directs the Plumbing Board to adopt uniform minimum standards by rule for all new water conditioning servicing and … 326B.53 Local Regulations Allows local governments to regulate water conditioning work within their boundaries. 326B.54 Violations to Be Reported to Commissioner Requires the local authority designated by ordinance to issue water conditioning permits and approve plans to report … 326B.55 Licensing; Qualifications; Rules Sets licensing qualifications and rules for water conditioning contractors and installers. 326B.555 Registered Unlicensed Individuals Requires unlicensed water conditioning workers to register with the state. 326B.56 Bonding and Insurance As a condition of being licensed, every water conditioning contractor must give and maintain a $3,000 bond to the state … 326B.57 Rules To protect public health, the Plumbing Board may adopt rules limiting the kinds of alterations, extensions, or … 326B.58 Fees; Renewal Sets fees and renewal requirements for water conditioning licenses. 326B.59 State License; Examination; Application; Exemption Licensed master plumbers and journeyworker plumbers (licensed under sections 326B.42 to 326B.49) are exempt from the … 326B.701 Construction Contractor Registration Requires anyone who provides or performs building construction or improvement services in Minnesota, whether public or … 326B.801 Scope Defines the scope of the residential contractor licensing sections. 326B.802 Definitions Defines key terms for residential contractor licensing, like builder, remodeler, roofer, and special skills. 326B.805 Licensing Requirements Sets the licensing requirements for residential building contractors, residential remodelers, residential roofers, and … 326B.809 Written Contract Required Requires residential contractors to provide homeowners with a written contract for most jobs. 326B.81 Residential Roofers Sets specific licensing rules for residential roofers in Minnesota. 326B.811 Residential Roofing Contract; Right to Cancel When a homeowner signs a written contract with a residential building contractor, remodeler, or roofer for work to be … 326B.814 Rehabilitation of Criminal Offenders This section carves out an exception to Chapter 364, Minnesota's law limiting how criminal records affect licensing. It … 326B.815 Fees This section sets fees and terms for residential contractor, remodeler, and roofer licenses, which are treated as … 326B.82 This section no longer has operative text. Several of its subdivisions were repealed, and most of the remaining … 326B.821 Continuing Education; Hours Sets the continuing education requirement for residential building contractor, remodeler, and roofer licenses. A … 326B.825 Loss of Qualifying Person Explains what happens when a licensee's qualifying person leaves or becomes disqualified because of death, disability, … 326B.83 Application and Examination Describes the application and exam process for residential contractor licenses. 326B.835 Local Licenses Bars local governments from requiring separate local licenses for state-licensed residential contractors. 326B.84 Grounds for Sanctions Lists the grounds for denying, suspending, or revoking a residential contractor license. 326B.845 Penalties Sets penalties for violating residential contractor licensing laws. 326B.85 Building Permit Conditioned on Licensure; Notice of Permit Application Requires building departments to check for a valid license before issuing permits. 326B.855 Service of Process Anyone applying for a residential building contractor license or certificate of exemption must irrevocably agree that … 326B.86 Bond; Insurance A bond to the state is required only of licensed manufactured home installers and licensed residential roofers: a … 326B.865 Sign Contractor; Bond A sign contractor may (but is not required to) post an $8,000 compliance bond with the commissioner, conditioned on … 326B.87 License Number; Advertising Requires contractors to display their license number in advertising and on job sites. 326B.875 Disclosures This section applies when a licensed contractor sells, or offers to sell, residential property that the contractor built … 326B.88 Public Education Directs the department to educate the public about contractor licensing and consumer protections. 326B.885 License Renewal This section sets the rules and deadlines for renewing contractor licenses. A renewal application is timely if received … 326B.89 Contractor Recovery Fund Creates the Contractor Recovery Fund to help homeowners harmed by licensed contractors. 326B.90 Department to Supervise High Pressure Piping Gives the department authority to oversee high pressure piping systems in Minnesota. 326B.91 Definitions Defines the terms used in the high pressure piping sections (326B.90 to 326B.925). It sets meanings for terms like Board … 326B.92 Application, Permit, Filing, and Inspection Fees Requires anyone constructing or installing high pressure piping systems to first file a permit application with the … 326B.921 Licensing and Registration Requires licensing and registration for high pressure piping professionals. 326B.922 License Application and Renewal Sets the application and renewal process for high pressure piping licenses. 326B.925 Board of High Pressure Piping Systems Creates the Board of High Pressure Piping Systems to advise on piping safety standards. 326B.93 This section has been repealed or reserved for future use. 326B.94 Boats; Masters This section regulates passenger boats and their masters on the inland waters of Minnesota. A "boat" is a vessel … 326B.95 Definitions Defines terms used in the boiler inspection sections. 326B.952 This section has been repealed or reserved for future use. 326B.953 Inspection Personnel This section lets the department employ the inspectors and other staff needed to carry out its duties. It also requires … 326B.954 Boiler Inspector License Every boiler inspector employed by the department must be licensed in Minnesota as a chief grade A engineer. The … 326B.956 Historical Boilers Sets special rules for operating and inspecting historical boilers, like steam engines. 326B.958 Inspection and Registration Requires regular inspection and registration of boilers and pressure vessels. 326B.96 Inspection This section sets special inspection rules for a "qualifying boiler," meaning a boiler with a capacity of 200,000 pounds … 326B.961 Triennial Audits and Team Leader Certifications The chief boiler inspector assigns a qualified ASME designee or team leader to perform triennial (every three year) … 326B.962 This section has been repealed or reserved for future use. 326B.964 Standards of Inspection Sets the standards that boiler and pressure vessel inspections must follow. 326B.966 Inspection Procedures and Standards of Repairs Sets procedures and standards for boiler inspections and repairs. 326B.968 This section has been repealed or reserved for future use. 326B.97 Inspection of Boilers and Pressure Vessels This section requires the owner, lessee, or other person controlling a boiler or pressure vessel to give inspectors full … 326B.972 License Requirement To operate a boiler, steam engine, or steam turbine, a person must hold a license for the grade covering that equipment. … 326B.974 School Engineer Any custodial engineer at a school whose duties include operating a boiler must be licensed under section 326B.978 for … 326B.976 This section has been repealed or reserved for future use. 326B.978 Examinations; Classifications; Qualifications Sets the exam process, license classes, and qualifications for boiler operators. 326B.98 Verification of Certificate When inspecting boilers and pressure vessels, inspectors may work jointly or separately. They must check the certificate … 326B.982 This section has been repealed or reserved for future use. 326B.986 Fees for Inspection This section sets the inspection and licensing fees under the state boiler program. Annual operating permit and safety … 326B.988 Exceptions Lists exceptions from boiler inspection requirements for certain equipment. 326B.99 Report of Insurer; Exemption From Inspection Insurance companies that insure boilers or pressure vessels in Minnesota must inspect each insured unit and file a … 326B.992 Violations by Inspectors Any inspector who willfully certifies falsely about a boiler, pressure vessel, or the hull and equipment of a steam … 326B.994 Violations in Construction; Repair; Sale This section sets minimum standards for boilers and pressure vessels in three situations. Construction must meet the … 326B.996 This section has been repealed or reserved for future use. 326B.998 Penalty for Operators No one may operate a boiler or pressure vessel at a higher pressure than the data plate attached to it allows. No …