Minnesota Administrative Rules

1341.1003 A117.1 SECTION 1003, TYPE A UNITS.

Subpart 1.

A117.1 Section 1003.5, Doors and doorways.

A117.1 Section 1003.5 is amended to read as follows:

1003.5 Doors and doorways. The primary entrance door to the unit, and all other doorways intended for user passage, shall comply with Section 404.

Exceptions:

1. Thresholds at exterior sliding doors shall be permitted to be 3/4-inch (19 mm) maximum in height, provided they are beveled with a slope not greater than 1:2.

2. In toilet rooms and bathrooms not required to comply with Sections 1003.11.5 through 1003.11.9, maneuvering clearances required by Section 404.2.3 are not required on the toilet room or bathroom side of the door.

Subp. 2.

A117.1 Section 1003.9, Operable parts.

A117.1 Section 1003.9 is amended to read as follows:

1003.9 Operable Parts. Operable parts of appliances, fixtures, equipment, and other devices shall comply with Section 309.

Exceptions:

1. Receptacle outlets serving a dedicated use.

2. One receptacle outlet is not required to comply with Section 309 where all of the following conditions are met:

(a) the receptacle outlet is above a length of countertop that is uninterrupted by a sink or appliance;

(b) at least one receptacle outlet complying with Section 1003.9 is provided for that length of countertop; and

(c) all other receptacle outlets provided for that length of countertop comply with Section 1003.9.

3. Floor receptacle outlets.

4. HVAC diffusers.

5. Controls mounted on ceiling fans.

6. Where redundant controls other than light switches are provided for a single element, one control in each space shall not be required to be accessible.

7. Electrical panelboards shall not be required to comply with Section 309.4.

Subp. 3.

A117.1 Section 1003.11.7.3, Overlap.

A117.1 Section 1003.11.7.3 is amended to read as follows:

1003.11.7.3 Overlap. The required clearance around the water closet shall be permitted to overlap the water closet, associated grab bars, paper dispensers, coat hooks, shelves, accessible routes, clear floor space required at other fixtures, and the wheelchair turning space. No other fixtures or obstructions shall be located within the required water closet clearance.

Exception: A lavatory measuring 24 inches (610 mm) maximum in depth and complying with Section 1003.11.5 shall be permitted on the rear wall 18 inches (455 mm) minimum from the centerline of the water closet where the clearance at the water closet is 66 inches (1675 mm) minimum measured perpendicular from the rear wall.

Statutory Authority:

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

History:

32 SR 9; L 2007 c 140 art 4 s 61; art 13 s 4; L 2008 c 337 s 64

Published Electronically:

February 23, 2009