Minnesota Administrative Rules

7511.1025 SECTION 1025, ASSEMBLY.

Subpart 1.

IFC Section 1025.6.4.

IFC Section 1025.6 is amended by adding a section to read:

1025.6.4 Width of means of egress for bleacher facilities. Aisles for bleachers shall not be required to be more than 66 inches (167 cm) in width when calculated in accordance with Section 1025.6.1 or 1025.6.3 when the following conditions are satisfied:

1. The seating area served by such aisles is composed entirely of bleachers;

2. The row-to-row dimension is 28 inches (71 cm) or less; and

3. Front egress is not limited.

Subp. 2.

IFC Section 1025.9.5.

IFC Section 1025.9.5 is amended by adding an exception to read:

5. Aisles serving bleachers in compliance with Section 1025.6.4.

Subp. 3.

IFC Section 1025.14.

IFC Section 1025.14 is amended to read:

1025.14 Assembly guards. Assembly guards shall comply with Sections 1025.14.1 through 1025.14.3.

Exception: In accordance with the Minnesota Bleacher Safety Act, Minnesota Statutes, section 326B.112:

1. Guards are not required on bleachers 55 inches and less in height; and

2. Bleachers must have vertical perimeter guards or other approved guards that address climbability and are designed to prevent accidents.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 299F.011

History:

32 SR 10; L 2007 c 140 art 4 s 61; art 13 s 4

Published Electronically:

October 11, 2007