MN SF1524

Adds a third enforcement option for municipalities that have not adopted the State Building Code: municipalities may hire or train their own staff to enforce accessibility requirements, in addition to existing options of joint powers agreements or contracting with certified individuals.

Changes terminology throughout the bill from "disabled persons" to "persons with disabilities" for consistency in statutory language.

Clarifies that municipalities are responsible for fulfilling all code administration duties including plan review and inspection in accordance with State Building Code procedures.

Authorizes the commissioner to assume enforcement of accessibility requirements in any municipality not properly administering and enforcing the State Building Code, with the affected municipality able to challenge the determination as a contested case.

Requires the subject municipality to bear all costs arising from state administration and enforcement of the State Building Code accessibility requirements.