as introduced - 90th Legislature (2017 - 2018) Posted on 02/03/2017 08:56am
A bill for an act
relating to labor and industry; prohibiting mandatory fire sprinkler installation;
amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 299F.01, by adding a subdivision.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 299F.01, 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 or ordinance, 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, two-family dwelling unit, townhome, or accessory structure such as a garage,
covered patio, deck, porch, storage shed, or similar structure.
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(b) This subdivision does not 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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