General information
The links to the left take you to our information sheets, interpretations, policies, sample inspection checklists and the Minnesota State Fire Code.
We have conducted live virtual trainings online for later viewing in this YouTube playlist.
The majority of the information sheets, policies and interpretations have been updated to the 2020 Minnesota State Fire Code. When an information sheet, policy or interpretation has been updated, it will be noted with *2020 MSFC.
Contact us
Expected response time to code questions
Code staff monitor these email addresses on a daily basis and will respond to your question. However, due to the current code adoption process and the volume of questions received, it may take up to a week before we are able to respond. If you don't hear back from us after one week, please let us know. Thanks for your patience.
Minnesota State Fire Code
How do I get a copy of the Minnesota State Fire Code?
The Minnesota State Fire Code was adopted on March 31, 2020. The new Minnesota code is based on the 2018 International Fire Code (IFC).
Adopting the Minnesota State Fire Code
Here is a model ordinance for adopting the Minnesota State Fire Code.
Errors in the 2020 Minnesota State Fire Code
These are errors in the printing of the first edition of the 2018 International Fire Code. The errors in printing are part of the adopted code.
Supplemental Minnesota State Fire Code information
Minnesota Rule 7511 includes rules not published in the printed State Fire Code due to copyright laws. The 2020 Statement of Need and Reasonableness (SONAR) is also available online. Previous SONARs contain historical information you may find important.
Contact us with questions
You can email us at
fire.code@state.mn.us with questions. Code staff monitor this email address on a daily basis and will respond to your question. However, due to the current code adoption process and the volume of questions received, it may take up to a week before we are able to respond. If you don't hear back from us after one week, please let us know. Thanks for your patience.
Minnesota State Building Code
How do I get a copy of the Minnesota Building Code?
How to request variances and appeal to fire code orders
A process to request a variance from fire code orders has been established to address unique situations relating the enforcement of the Minnesota State Fire Code. There are also provisions for requesting additional time to comply with fire code orders. Instructions for this process are provided:
When we write a corrective order, the amount of time available for compliance is based on
this policy.
National Fire Protection Association Codes and Standards
The National Fire Protection Association offers
free access to its codes and standards.
