HF 4258

as introduced - 90th Legislature (2017 - 2018) Posted on 03/28/2018 10:46am

A bill for an act
relating to capital investment; exempting the house of representatives and senate
chambers in the State Capitol from certain building and fire code requirements;
amending Minnesota Statutes 2017 Supplement, section 326B.124.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2017 Supplement, section 326B.124, is amended to read:

326B.124 EXEMPTIONS.

(a) The commissioner may exempt a part of a historic building occupied by the state
from the state or another building, fire, safety, or other code if the exemption is necessary
to preserve the historic or esthetic character of the building or to prevent theft, vandalism,
terrorism, or another crime. When the commissioner grants an exemption, the commissioner
shall consider providing equivalent protection. A certificate of occupancy may not be denied
because of an exemption under this section.

(b) The house of representatives and senate chambers located in the State Capitol are
exempt from any State Building Code and State Fire Code requirements pertaining to: (1)
new text begin door locks; (2) new text end exit sign placement at exit access doors; and deleted text begin (2) deleted text end new text begin (3) new text end occupancy limit signs.
new text begin The house of representatives and senate may install door locks within their chambers in the
State Capitol that meet their needs. new text end The house of representatives and senate may install exit
and occupancy limit signs within the house of representatives and senate chambers located
in the State Capitol that are minimal in size and historic in appearance as appropriate for
each chamber. Any new text begin door lock or new text end sign installed by the house of representatives or the senate
under the authority provided in this paragraph is not subject to the approval of the
commissioner.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

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