Minnesota Administrative Code

1305.3112 [Renumbered 1305.3114] Published Electronically: March 31, 2020

1305.3113 SECTION 3113, RELOCATABLE BUILDINGS. IBC sections 3113.1 through 3113.4 are deleted in their entirety and replaced with the following: 3113.1 Relocatable buildings. Relocatable buildings shall comply with Minnesota Rules, chapter 1361. Statutory Authority: MS s 326B.02;…

1305.3114 SECTION 3114, WINDOW CLEANING SAFETY FEATURES. IBC chapter 31 is amended by adding a new section to the chapter: SECTION 3114 WINDOW CLEANING SAFETY FEATURES 3114.1 Window cleaning safety features. Windows shall be provided with a safe window cleaning method in accordan…

1305.3302 SECTION 3302, CONSTRUCTION SAFEGUARDS. IBC section 3302 is amended by adding a subsection to read as follows: 3302.4 Construction barriers. Where construction, remodeling, or demolition is taking place involving the use of cutting and welding, temporary heating with ope…

1305.3305 SECTION 3305, SANITARY. IBC section 3305 is deleted. Statutory Authority: MS s 16B.59; 16B.61; 16B.64; 326B.101; 326B.106; 326B.13 History: 27 SR 1474; L 2007 c 140 art 4 s 61; art 13 s 4 Published Electronically: June 19, 2015

1305.5101 [Renumbered 1307.0010] Published Electronically: February 23, 2009

1305.5102 [Renumbered 1307.0015] Published Electronically: February 23, 2009

1305.5103 [Renumbered 1307.0020] Published Electronically: February 23, 2009

1305.5104 [Renumbered 1307.0025] Published Electronically: February 23, 2009

1305.5105 [Renumbered 1307.0030] Published Electronically: February 23, 2009

1305.5106 [Renumbered 1307.0035] Published Electronically: February 23, 2009

1305.5107 [Renumbered 1307.0040] Published Electronically: February 23, 2009

1305.5108 [Renumbered 1307.0045] Published Electronically: February 23, 2009

1305.5109 [Renumbered 1307.0050] Published Electronically: February 23, 2009

1305.5110 [Renumbered 1307.0055] Published Electronically: February 23, 2009

1305.5111 [Renumbered 1307.0060] Published Electronically: February 23, 2009

1305.5112 [Renumbered 1307.0065] Published Electronically: February 23, 2009

1305.5114 [Renumbered 1307.0070] Published Electronically: February 23, 2009

1305.5115 [Renumbered 1307.0075] Published Electronically: February 23, 2009

1305.5116 [Renumbered 1307.0080] Published Electronically: February 23, 2009

1305.5117 [Renumbered 1307.0085] Published Electronically: February 23, 2009

1305.5118 [Renumbered 1307.0090] Published Electronically: February 23, 2009

1306.0010 GENERAL. This chapter authorizes optional provisions for the installation of on-premises fire suppression systems that may be adopted by a municipality in addition to the State Building Code. If the municipality adopts them, the sprinkler system requirements of this cha…

1306.0020 MUNICIPAL OPTION. Subpart 1. Requirement. The sprinkler system requirements of this chapter, if adopted, must be adopted with the selection of either subpart 2 or 3, without amendment. Subp. 2. Existing and new buildings. Automatic sprinkler systems for new buildings, b…

1306.0030 REQUIREMENTS. For purposes of this chapter, area separation, fire barriers, or fire walls do not establish separate buildings. Gross square footage (gsf) means the floor area as defined in the International Building Code. The floor area requirements established in items…

1306.0040 STANDARD. Automatic sprinkler systems must comply with the applicable standard referenced in the State Building Code. If a public water supply is not available, the building official and fire chief shall approve the use of an alternate on-site source of water if the alt…

1306.0050 SUBSTITUTE CONSTRUCTION. The installation of an automatic sprinkler system, as required by this chapter, would still allow the substitution of one-hour fire-resistive construction as permitted by the International Building Code, Table 601, footnote d. Statutory Authorit…

1306.0060 EXEMPTION. The building official, with the concurrence of the fire official, may waive the requirements of this chapter if the application of water has been demonstrated to constitute a serious life, fire, or environmental hazard, or if the building does not have an ade…

1306.0070 REPORTING. A municipality must submit a copy of the ordinance adopting this chapter to the Department of Labor and Industry, Construction Codes and Licensing Division. The ordinance does not go into effect until: A. a signed electronic, faxed, or paper copy of the ordin…

1307.0005 TITLE. This chapter is known and may be cited as the "Elevators and Related Devices." As used in this chapter, "the code" and "this code" refer to this chapter. Statutory Authority: MS s 16B.59 to 16B.75; 326B.101 to 326B.194 History: 23 SR 2051; L 2007 c 140 art 4 s 61…

1307.0010 PURPOSE AND SCOPE. The provisions of parts 1307.0010 to 1307.0110 are to safeguard life, limb, property, and public welfare by establishing minimum requirements relating to the design, construction, installation, alteration, repair, removal, and operation and maintenanc…

1307.0020 CODES ADOPTED BY REFERENCE. Subpart 1. Incorporation by reference. The following are incorporated by reference, are not subject to frequent change, are available in the office of the commissioner of labor and industry, and are made part of the Minnesota State Building C…

1307.0027 DEFINITIONS. Subpart 1. Scope. The definitions in this part apply to parts 1307.0010 to 1307.0110. Subp. 1a. Approved. "Approved" means approval by the building official, pursuant to the Minnesota State Building Code, by reason of: A. inspection, investigation, or testi…

1307.0030 PERMITS. Subpart 1. Permits required. It is unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to hereafter install any new passenger elevators, freight elevators, handpowered elevators, moving walks, escalators, dumbwaiters, wheelchair lifts, endless belt lifts, vertical re…

1307.0035 INSPECTION, TESTS, AND APPROVALS. Subpart 1. Approval of plans. Any person, firm, or corporation desiring to install, relocate, alter, or remove any installation covered by this chapter shall obtain approval for doing so from the authority having jurisdiction. Two sets …

1307.0040 ACCIDENTS. Subpart 1. To be reported. The owner or person in control of an elevator or other installation covered by this code shall notify the authority having jurisdiction of any accident involving personal injury or damage to equipment covered in this chapter to a pe…

1307.0047 SPECIAL PROVISIONS. Subpart 1. Scope. The special provisions in this part apply to the design, construction, and installation of equipment governed by ASME A17.1/CSA B44-2016 and ASME A17.3-2015. Subp. 2. Chairlifts. Inclined stairway chairlifts shall only be installed …

1307.0067 AMENDMENTS TO ASME A17.1/CSA B44-2016. Subpart 1. ASME A17.1/CSA B44-2016 2.2.2.4. ASME A17.1/CSA B44-2016 2.2.2.4 is amended by adding a paragraph to read as follows: An elevator pit drain shall discharge to the sanitary sewer using an indirect connection that preclude…

1307.0070 STAGE, ORCHESTRA LIFTS, AND MECHANICAL PARKING GARAGE EQUIPMENT. Stage, orchestra lifts, and mechanical parking garage equipment must be designed, installed, constructed, and maintained so as to be reasonably safe to life, limb, and adjoining property and must be review…

1307.0090 EXISTING INSTALLATIONS. Subpart 1. [Repealed, 31 SR 935] Subp. 2. Conditions for continued operation. All existing installations of equipment governed by ASME A17.1/CSA B44-2016, ASME A17.3-2015, and ASME A90.1-2015 may be continued in service as long as they are proper…

1307.0092 REFERENCED CODES, STANDARDS, AND SPECIFICATIONS. Section 9.1 ASME A17.1 referenced documents. References to NFPA 13-1985 shall be deleted and replaced with references to NFPA 13-2016. Statutory Authority: MS s 326B.02; 326B.101; 326B.106; 326B.187 History: 36 SR 1479; 4…

1307.0110 MINNESOTA AMENDMENTS TO ASME A18.1-2017. Subpart 1. ASME A18.1-2017 section 2.1 Runways. A. ASME A18.1-2017 2.1.2.5 is amended to read as follows: 2.1.2.5. All doors, except as provided in paragraph 2.1.2.9, shall be provided with a combination mechanical lock and elect…

1309.0010 ADOPTION OF INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE (IRC) BY REFERENCE. Subpart 1. Generally. The 2018 edition of the International Residential Code ("IRC") as promulgated by the International Code Council, Inc. ("ICC"), Washington, D.C., is incorporated by reference and made pa…

1309.0020 REFERENCES TO OTHER ICC CODES. Subpart 1. Generally. References to other codes and standards promulgated by the ICC in the 2018 IRC are modified in subparts 2 to 11. Subp. 2. Building code. References to the International Building Code in this code mean the Minnesota Bu…

1309.0030 ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE CRITERIA. Procedures relating to the administration and enforcement of this code under Minnesota Statutes, section 326B.101, are contained in Minnesota Rules, chapter 1300, Minnesota Building Code Administration. Minnesota Rules, chapter 1300, g…

1309.0100 CHAPTER 1, ADMINISTRATION. Subpart 1. IRC chapter 1. IRC chapter 1 is deleted and replaced with the following: CHAPTER 1 ADMINISTRATION This code shall be administered according to Minnesota Rules, chapter 1300. Subp. 2. Existing buildings and structures. Additions, alt…

1309.0201 SECTION R201, GENERAL. IRC Section R201.4 is amended to read as follows: R201.4 Terms not defined. Where terms are not defined through the methods authorized by this chapter, the Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary, available at www.m-w.com, shall be considered as pro…