SF 2623

as introduced - 88th Legislature (2013 - 2014) Posted on 03/13/2014 09:31am

A bill for an act
relating to building codes; prohibiting spans or weight loads containing
engineered lightweight wood components; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012,
section 299F.01, by adding a subdivision.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 299F.01, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Single-family dwelling; engineered lightweight wood components. new text end

new text begin Any
residential building code or fire code administered or enforced by the state or any of its
political subdivisions must prohibit the use of spans or weight loads containing engineered
lightweight wood components in the construction or remodeling of a single-family
detached dwelling unit unless the unit is equipped with an automatic fire sprinkler system
that meets the requirements of the International Residential Building Code.
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