Minnesota Administrative Rules

1305.1013 SECTION 1013, GUARDS.

Subpart 1.

IBC section 1013.2.

IBC section 1013.2 is amended by adding an exception as follows:

Exception:

8. In accordance with the Minnesota Bleacher Safety Act, Minnesota Statutes, section 326B.112, guards are not required on bleachers 55 inches or less in height.

Subp. 2.

IBC section 1013.3.

IBC section 1013.3 is amended by modifying exception 4 to read as follows:

4. The guard height in assembly seating areas shall be in accordance with section 1028.14 and the Minnesota Bleacher Safety Act, Minnesota Statutes, section 326B.112.

Subp. 3.

IBC section 1013.8.

IBC section 1013.8 is amended to read as follows:

1013.8 Window sills. In occupancy groups R-1, R-2, and R-3 where the lowest part of the opening of an operable window is located more than 72 inches (1829 mm) above the finished grade or other surface below, the lowest part of the window opening shall be at a height not less than 36 inches (914 mm) above the finished floor surface of the room in which the window is located. Operable sections of windows shall not permit openings that allow passage of a 4-inch-diameter (102 mm) sphere where such openings are located within 36 inches (914 mm) of the finished floor.

Exceptions:

1. Operable windows where the lowest part of the opening is located more than 75 feet (22860 mm) above the finished grade or other surface below and that are provided with window fall-prevention devices that comply with ASTM F 2006.

2. Windows whose openings will not allow a 4-inch-diameter (102 mm) sphere to pass through the opening when the window is in its largest opened position.

3. Openings that are provided with window fall-prevention devices that comply with ASTM F 2090.

4. Windows that are provided with window opening control devices that comply with section 1013.8.1.

5. Replacement windows for occupancy groups R-1, R-2, and R-3 located on or below the third story above grade plane.

1013.8.1 Window opening control devices. Window opening control devices shall comply with ASTM F 2090. The window opening control device, after operation to release the control device allowing the window to fully open, shall not reduce the minimum net clear opening area of the window unit to less than the area required by Section 1029.2.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 16B.37; 16B.59 to 16B.76; 326B.02; 326B.101 to 326B.194

History:

32 SR 7; L 2007 c 140 art 4 s 61; art 13 s 4; L 2008 c 337 s 64; 39 SR 1605

Published Electronically:

June 19, 2015