In Minnesota, which department administers the building codes?

In Minnesota, the building codes are administered by the Department of Labor and Industry. This department is responsible for establishing and enforcing safety standards in construction, which includes overseeing building codes that regulate the construction and alteration of residential and commercial structures. The Department of Labor and Industry ensures that the codes align with state laws and are updated to meet changing needs in safety and construction practices.

Other departments listed do not have the primary responsibility for building codes. For instance, the Department of Natural Resources focuses on environmental conservation and managing state resources, while the Department of Housing and Urban Development operates on a federal level overseeing housing development but does not administer Minnesota's specific building codes. The Department of Public Safety is involved in law enforcement and emergency response, not in the administration of building regulations.