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BECKER HUBBARD direct: 218-547-4675
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CARLTON Ken Svee
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Our staff strives to honor requests for presentations. However, we ask that you
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direct: 952-974-5280
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TODD PINE fax: 651-297-1973
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contact us as early as possible with as much specific date, time, location and subject
GRANT Jim Marka
BENTON jim.marka@state.mn.us
TRAVERSE
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ISANTI fax: 320-234-0370
information as possible. Check the Calendar (In What’s New on the website.)
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NOBLES MARTIN FREEBORN Kevin Mealhouse
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number so you can be contacted with questions if necessary. Regional Services Scott McLellan
scott.mclellan@state.mn.us
Regional Building Officials direct: 651-297-1658
fax: 651-297-1973
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of construction which will feature a two-story
exposed stone wall and open balcony.
FAQ
Formerly called Q&A, is now called
FAQ (frequently asked questions) to
match a search feature that will be
available on our future website.
Congrats Congratulations to the state’s
recently designated municipal
Building Officials:
• Bernard Schulte – Richmond
BCSD receives phone calls regarding a wide range of
building code questions. Although each situation • Brian R. Ellefson – Glyndon
is different, some merit publication in this FAQ column. • Bob Baumann – Baxter
If you have a question, send it to • Steven Carson – Mountain Lake
bcsd.response@state.mn.us.
• Scott Dornfeld – Delano
Q: When determining minimum ceiling height in
dwellings constructed using the International
Residential Code, do lights and ceiling fans need to
Education & Training Opportunities
be considered? Our staff participates in many educational and industry
programs in addition to the Spring and Fall seminars we
A: No, if the dwelling is being built using the 2000 conduct. Check our website - What’s New - Calendar.
International Residential Code (IRC). Section R305,
If you are interested in obtaining C.E.U.s for any non-
“Ceiling Height,” and the Minnesota amendment to that
BCSD seminar, be sure to contact the BCSD Education
section, MInn. Rule 1309.0305, addresses minimum
staff before participating.
ceiling heights in rooms as “the required height shall be
measured from the finish floor to the lowest projection Tuesday, July 27 — U of M
from the ceiling.” Subject: IRC and Moisture
Contact: Deanna Christianson, AIA, 612-338-6763 x 223
We don’t consider lights and fans as projections when
www.aia-mn.org - Member News, Events, & Committees
building to the 2000 International Residential Code,
which describes projections as beams, girders and Friday, October 1 — Detroit Lakes
ducts. Subject: Energy Code Update
Contact: Don Sivigny, 651-297-3600
However, the 2000 International Building Code is
pretty specific and describes projections as “structural
elements, fixtures or furnishings...”. Under 1003.2.5.1,
“Headroom” is a minimum of 80 inches (6 foot 6 inches) When you need
for projecting objects.
Minnesota Construction Code
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