as introduced - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 02/10/2011 10:31am
A bill for an act
relating to State Fire Code; prohibiting sprinkler requirements in single-family
dwellings; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 299F.011, by adding a
subdivision.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 299F.011, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:
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(a) The State Building Code,
the State Fire Code, or a political subdivision of the state by code, by ordinance, as a
condition of receiving public funding, or in any other way, must not require the installation
of fire sprinklers, any fire sprinkler system components, or automatic fire-extinguishing
equipment or devices in any new or existing single-family detached dwelling unit.
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(b) Nothing in this subdivision shall be construed to affect or limit a requirement
for smoke or fire detectors, alarms, or their components.
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This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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