See chapter 63 501 of the city of saint paul legislative code for information regarding set backs location on the lot and height and size limitations.
St paul garage building code.
Garage shed accessory structures and parking spaces.
Accessory buildings except as otherwise provided in this code shall be subject to the following regulations.
It is the minimum construction standard throughout all of minnesota.
You can no longer have a dirt or gravel driveway when you build a new garage.
West saint paul mn 55102 general information.
Garages must also meet the land use and setback requirements of city zoning code.
The 2020 minnesota state building code is effective march 31 2020 except for the minnesota mechanical fuel gas code which is effective april 6 2020.
City of saint paul 375 jackson street suite 220 telephone.
The building official is responsible for plan reviews and inspection of all building and remodeling projects to insure that they comply with state building plumbing and mechanical codes.
You must submit an application that includes the following.
Include additional detailing at garage door far ade if necessary.
One of the recent code changes that effect detached garages but is hard to find until its too late is related to driveways.
Significant changes in the 2020 minnesota residential code.
A when the accessory building is structurally attached.
The minnesota state building code is the minimum construction standard throughout all of minnesota including all cities townships and counties.
Garage door must be constructed to resist 90mph wind load documentation required on site.
Every six years our agency adopts new building codes designed to promote cost effective ways of ensuring building safety and efficiency.
Although it isn t enforceable by municipalities unless it is adopted by local ordinance the state building code.
Questions about setbacks from property lines should be directed to the local planning and zoning.
View the 2015 minnesota state building codes.
We ve been building garages in the city of st paul for over 67 years.
Building permits are required for construction of all garages.
State residential code roof framing size spacing roof sheathing and roofing material o wind bracing plan per section r602 minnesota state residential code.
Accessory buildings and uses.
Minnesota state building code 1305 1502 through 1305 1608 minnesota rules 7670 7672 7674 and 7676 energy code international building code chapter 15 and chapter 6.
Detached garages sheds residential accessory structures handout.
Saint paul legislative code sec.
