Minnesota Administrative Rules

1305.0503 SECTION 503, GENERAL HEIGHT AND BUILDING AREA LIMITATIONS.

IBC section 503.1.4.1 is modified to read as follows:

503.1.4.1 Enclosures over occupied roof areas. Elements or structures enclosing the occupied roof areas shall not extend more than 48 inches (1220 mm) above the surface of the occupied roof.

Exceptions:

1. Penthouses constructed in accordance with Section 1510.2.

2. Towers, domes, spires, and cupolas constructed in accordance with Section 1510.5.

3. Where the occupied roof is considered a story and complies with the requirements of Sections 504 and 506.

4. Enclosing walls shall not be limited in height where the occupied roof has access to a standpipe.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 326B.02

History:

44 SR 609

Published Electronically:

March 31, 2020