The TAP - Vol. 40, Issue 72 - March 2026 
VP Legislative Report
Dan Engsberg,
I don’t know about you, but the rising temperatures and extra hours of sunlight have been doing wonders for me right now. I hope the first touch of spring has everyone in good spirits.
The Plumbing Board’s 2024 UPC ad hoc Chapter 15 Rulemaking Committee had their final meeting on February 18th, 2026 and you can refer to the Committees website for more information. See https://www.dli.mn.gov/about-department/boards-and-councils/2024-upc-ad-hoc-chapter-15-rulemaking-committee
This was the final review meeting. Recommendations will be brought forward to the full Board meeting in March.
We are getting close to the end of the code review process so NOW IS THE TIME TO APPROACH THE COMMITTEE WITH ANY CODE ITEMS YOU WOULD LIKE TO HAVE CHANGED.
If you want to request a change, refer to https://www.dli.mn.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/pb_request_for_action.pdf for the Request For Action form.
State of Minnesota Plumbing Board Meeting information
The next Plumbing Board meeting is scheduled for October 21, 2025.
For more information or to be added to the email list for board meeting notices, contact Lyndy Logan at [email protected] or at (651) 284-5912. People on the email list for meeting notices may also receive periodic updates about activities of the board or the department's Construction Codes and Licensing Division (CCLD).
The following link is for the 2020 Minnesota State Codes https://www.dli.mn.gov/business/codes-and-laws/2020-minnesota-state-building-codes . So if you need to know what code Minnesota uses, follow the link.
The following link is for information on the State of Minnesota License Forms, Permits, Plan Review, local inspectors and Local Governments https://www.dli.mn.gov/business/license-forms-permits-plan-review-and-local-governments . So if you need to know what license or permit is needed, follow the link.
State of Minnesota Plumbing Code Items
The State of Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) issues the CCLD newsletter that provides pertinent information regarding the construction codes.
To receive CCLD Review newsletter publications, you can be sign up at https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNDLI/subscriber/new?topic_id=MNDLI_16 or go to http://www.dli.mn.gov/about-department/news-and-media/ccld-review-newsletter
It is published electronically quarterly to inform the construction and code industry about plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and building related information. I recommend members regularly check the newsletter for any Plumbing Code interpretations.
State of Iowa Plumbing Code Links
State of North Dakota Plumbing Code Links
State of Wisconsin Plumbing Code Links
The state’s Plumbing Code Advisory Committee received input from professional groups to shape these updates, which can now be found in state administrative code.
Questions about the new code can be directed to [email protected].
A link to the plain language document is located at the link below:
https://dsps.wi.gov/Documents/SignificantPlumbingCodeUpdatesPlainLanguage.pdf
The updated code language can be found on the Wisconsin Legislature's webpage:
Wisconsin State Legislature Plumbing Chapters: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/sps/safety_and_buildings_and_environment/380_387
Division of Industry Services Plumbing Page – https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Programs/Plumbing/Default.aspx
Plumbing Code Page – https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/sps/safety_and_buildings_and_environment/380_387/382.pdf
VP Education's Report
Mark Mayer,
As March comes around, we enter that time of year where kids are starting to wrap up their academic year. On March 27th we will again be participating in the Minnesota Science Fair at Roy Wilkins Auditorium. While we continue to grow our partnership with the Science Academy we try and find new ways to support students. One of the growing needs is to provide some extra funding for out state students and schools that may need financial support. I look forward to providing a recap of the 2026 Science fair in the April newsletter!