HF 3351

as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 02/22/2024 04:19pm

A bill for an act
relating to the State Building Code; authorizing expedited rulemaking to modify
the State Building Code to allow a single exit stairway to serve multifamily
residential structures under certain circumstances; amending Minnesota Statutes
2022, section 326B.106, by adding a subdivision.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 326B.106, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin Subd. 18. new text end

new text begin Minimum number of exit stairways. new text end

new text begin The commissioner shall adopt rules,
using the expedited rulemaking process in section 14.389, modifying the State Building
Code to allow a single exit stairway to serve nontransient multifamily residential structures
that have an occupiable floor or roof not more than 75 feet above the lowest level of fire
department vehicle access. The first floor of such buildings may be used for a purpose other
than residential as long as that use is classified by the State Building Code as a nonhazardous
occupancy and is served by entrances that are separate from those serving the residential
floors. These modifications must include consideration for adequate and available water
supply for fire sprinkler systems, the presence and response time of a professional fire
department, and any other provisions necessary to ensure public health, safety, and general
welfare. These modifications must be made by July 1, 2026.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end