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SF 297

as introduced - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 06/05/2012 02:28pm

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.

Current Version - as introduced

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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:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 299F.011, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:


new text begin Subd. 4d. new text end

new text begin Single-family dwelling; fire sprinklers. new text end

new text begin (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.
new text end

new text begin (b) Nothing in this subdivision shall be construed to affect or limit a requirement
for smoke or fire detectors, alarms, or their components.
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