Minnesota Administrative Rules

4660.8310 VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS.

Subpart 1.

Existing construction.

Ventilation in existing facilities shall include mechanical exhaust ventilation in the following areas: kitchen; laundry; soiled linen collection room; soiled utility rooms; and toilets, except when private or semiprivate and provided with window ventilation. Ventilation is recommended for janitors' closets.

Subp. 2.

New construction.

Mechanical supply and exhaust ventilation shall be provided for all areas as indicated in part 4660.9940. Areas not covered in this table shall be ventilated in accordance with the requirements in chapters 1300 to 1365, the State Building Code, 1971 edition. Areas indicated with equal or positive pressure relationship to adjacent areas shall be provided with tempered makeup air.

Statutory Authority:

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

History:

21 SR 196

Published Electronically:

October 11, 2007