Review Mechanical Contractor Bond Requirements
There is no state license requirement for mechanical contractors, they are required to file a $25,000 mechanical contractor bond with DLI in order to contract to perform gas, heating, ventilation, cooling, air conditioning, fuel burning or refrigeration work in Minnesota. The bond must be on a form approved by DLI and written by a surety company licensed to do business in Minnesota.
In addition to filing a bond, mechanical contractors are subject to local licensing requirements.
Code books
Minnesota State Mechanical Code (Minn. Rules 1346)
International Mechanical Code
International Fuel Gas Code
Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations (NFPA 96)
Minnesota State Mechanical, Fuel Gas and Plumbing Code
The Minnesota State Building Code is the standard for construction statewide, however, the code is enforced Minnesota State Building Code Enforcement Areas
About the Minnesota Mechanical Code
This chapter of the state building code governs the installation and maintenance of heating, ventilating, cooling, and refrigeration systems or so-called "HVAC" systems. Examples of subjects regulated include, furnaces, ductwork, hot water heat, commercial kitchen ventilation, gas piping, exhaust ventilation, etc. The Minnesota Mechanical Code consists of the 2012 International Mechanical & International Fuel Gas Codes and the amendments to these documents located in Minn. Rules 1346
Contact DLI at dli.license@state.mn.us or 651-284-5034.
New Mechanical Bond - $100
Renew Mechanical Bond (not expired) - $100
Renewal Mechanical Bond (expired) - $150
Bonds are in effect for one year from the effective date and renewed annually with a continuation certificate.
Mechanical Contractor Bond Requirements
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