Which Minnesota Rules replace the IRC energy references?

Which Minnesota Rules replace the IRC energy references?

• A. Minnesota Rules 1322 and 1323
• B. Chapter 1315
• C. Chapter 1335
• D. Chapter 1300

Answer: (A)

Energy provisions in the IRC for residential construction are replaced in Minnesota by the state’s own energy rules, which are found in Minnesota Rules 1322 and 1323. These sections establish Minnesota’s energy code requirements and enforcement, covering aspects like insulation, building envelope performance, and efficiency of mechanical systems, so the IRC’s energy references aren’t used directly. The other options refer to different parts of the code that don’t serve as the energy code replacements—one is the broader building code umbrella, and the remaining chapters address topics outside the energy provisions.

Energy provisions in the IRC for residential construction are replaced in Minnesota by the state’s own energy rules, which are found in Minnesota Rules 1322 and 1323. These sections establish Minnesota’s energy code requirements and enforcement, covering aspects like insulation, building envelope performance, and efficiency of mechanical systems, so the IRC’s energy references aren’t used directly. The other options refer to different parts of the code that don’t serve as the energy code replacements—one is the broader building code umbrella, and the remaining chapters address topics outside the energy provisions.