Minnesota Administrative Rules

4660.6600 ELEVATORS, NEW CONSTRUCTION.

Subpart 1.

Elevator cab, shaft enclosure, and installation.

Shaft enclosures and elevator installations shall be provided in accordance with the requirements in chapters 1300 to 1365, the State Building Code, 1971 edition. Elevators shall be provided in all facilities where patients or residents occupy or use more than the entrance or first floor level. The elevator cab shall be at least five feet in each direction and the car door shall have a clear opening of at least three feet.

Subp. 2.

Number of elevators.

The number of elevators required are: one elevator for one to 59 persons above the first floor, two elevators for 60 to 200 persons above the first floor, and three elevators for 201 to 350 persons above the first floor. One additional elevator shall be added for each 150 persons in facilities with more than 350 persons above first floor.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 144.56; 144A.02 to 144A.08

Published Electronically:

October 2, 2013