Application of the Minnesota Residential Building and Energy Code from Start to Finish

Presented in a question-and-answer format, this course combines issues that should be addressed during a design or plan review stage with those that take place during the actual construction or inspection stage in the project. The instructor will use building plans of single-family homes from various sources and photographs taken of the same during the construction process. Code references will be made from the 2020 Minnesota Residential Code and 2015 Minnesota Residential Energy Code. Generally, the course will be from the point of view of the building inspector during regular inspections of different phases of construction.

Course Outline

• Introduction
• Format of this program
• Permit application and plan review
• Design criteria in Minnesota
• Definitions related to exterior building envelope
• Inspections
• Footing Inspection
• Foundation poured wall formwork
• Foundation masonry walls
• Foundation inspection building and energy
• Framing inspection
• Lath inspection
• Insulation inspection
• Final inspection

Learner Objectives

• Have a clear understanding of the intent of the building code, referenced documents and industry standards related to the building and energy provisions in the code
• Be more comfortable with the use of prescriptive construction and engineered products
• Be able to locate building code and energy code criteria
• Identify the relationship between the designer, builder, city plans examiner and the building inspector in the field

Quiz Info

In order to receive continuing education credit(s), you will need to take a 10-question quiz after each hour of the course. To pass each quiz, you will need to achieve a score of 70% or higher. If you are unsuccessful, you will have an opportunity to repeat the quiz. Once you have successfully completed the course, you can download your continuing education certificate(s) showing the credit(s) that you have earned.

Credit Info

This course has been approved for six hours of MN residential contractor, remodeler, and roofer continuing education by the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry and includes the required Energy credit.

If you are eligible to receive continuing education credits, your information will be electronically reported to the appropriate agency within 3 business days of course completion.

Access Info

Your online course is accessible 24/7. The course will be available to you through March 31, 2025.

Questions and Comments

Questions and comments related to the curriculum for this course may be submitted to the instructor at education@housingfirstmn.org.