Plumbing Board

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The Plumbing Board adopts and amends the plumbing code and rules that regulate the licensing and registration of various plumbing-related professions, issues final interpretations and has licensing authority over other persons engaged in the design, installation, and alteration of plumbing systems or engaged in or working at the business of water conditioning installation or service (except for individuals licensed as architects or professional engineers). The board regulates the continuing education for these groups.

View Requests for Action submitted to the board.

The Plumbing Board has 14 members. Twelve of its members appointed by the governor. All are voting members except the Minnesota Department of Health designee.

Board meetings begin at 9:30 a.m. There will be no in-person meetings due to the COVID-19 pandemic. See Minnesota Statute 13D.021 for remote meeting requirements. Meetings will occur by Webex. View Webex instructions: interactive instructions and printable. To ensure your ability to connect, attempt log in at least five minutes prior to the start of the meeting. Contact Lyndy Logan at lyndy.logan@state.mn.us or 651-284-5912 for more information, if you are unable to connect to the meeting or to be added to the meeting notice email list.

If you would like to address the board during the open forum portion of a regular meeting, please complete the Open Forum Request Form and send to Lyndy Logan at lyndy.logan@state.mn.us at least one day prior to the start of the meeting to ensure an opportunity to speak.

Sept. 13, 2021, 9:30 a.m., special meeting information

• Register here to participate by computer or Webex app.

• To participate by phone, when it's time for the meeting call 415-655-0003 or 855-282-6330 and enter access code 146 520 4158.

• Attendees will be able to chat with the host and panelists and “raise their hand” if connecting through a computer. View additional Webex instructions.

Meeting materials

• Agenda

• Certificate of the Plumbing Board Authorizing Resolution

• Aug. 18, 2021 rule draft

Meeting dates subject to change based on board vote.

Green meeting practices

The State of Minnesota is committed to minimizing the environmental impact of this event by following green meeting practices. DLI is minimizing the environmental impact of its events by following green meeting practices. DLI encourages you to use electronic copies of handouts or to print them on 100% post-consumer processed chlorine-free paper, double-sided.

2020 Plumbing Code is effective Dec. 17, 2021

The Minnesota Plumbing Board completed the adoption of the 2020 Minnesota Plumbing Code, that incorporates by reference the 2018 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC). The effective date of the code is Dec. 17, 2021. The current Plumbing Code will remain in effect until the new rule’s effective date.

• View the 2020 Plumbing Code.

• Purchase code books:  eBook  |  Printed

• View a code book fact sheet.

Active rulemaking

• Possible Amendment to Rules Governing the Minnesota Plumbing Code, Minnesota Rules, chapter 4714, Revisor's I.D. number R-04713

Recent rulemaking

• Notice of proposed good cause exempt rules governing the Minnesota Plumbing Code, Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4714, Revisor’s ID Number R-04704.

• Chapter 4714; Permanent amendments to rules governing the Minnesota Plumbing Code, Revisor’s ID Number R-04633.

Make a request to the Plumbing Board

• Request for Interpretation Form:  PDF | Word

Request to receive notices of rule proceedings

DLI maintains a list of people who have registered to receive notices of agency rule proceedings. 

• Sign up to receive rule proceeding notices by email.

• Sign up to receive notices by U.S. mail.