HF 3395

as introduced - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 03/04/2010 09:53am

A bill for an act
relating to building codes; modifying requirement for window fall prevention
devices; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.106, subdivision 7.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.106, subdivision 7, is amended to
read:

Subd. 7.

Window fall prevention device code.

The commissioner of labor and
industry shall adopt rules for window fall prevention devices as part of the State Building
Code. Window fall prevention devices include, but are not limited to, safety screens,
hardware, guards, and other devices that comply with the standards established by the
commissioner of labor and industry. The rules shall require compliance with standards
for window fall prevention devices developed by ASTM International, contained in the
International Building Code as the model language with amendments deemed necessary to
coordinate with the other adopted building codes in Minnesota. The rules shall establish a
scope that includes the applicable building occupancies, and the types, locations, and sizes
of windows that will require the installation of fall devices. new text begin The rules shall not apply to
windows with a sill bottom of more than 22 inches above the finished floor. new text end The rules will
be effective July 1, 2009. The commissioner shall report to the legislature on the status of
the rulemaking on or before February 15, 2008.

Sec. 2. new text begin BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT.
new text end

new text begin The commissioner of labor and industry shall amend the building code at its next
revision to comply with section 1.
new text end