Minn. R. agency 151, ch. 7511, pt. 7511.0102
Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 20, November 12, 2024
Part 7511.0102 - SECTION 102, APPLICABILITYSubpart 1.IFC Section 102.1.IFC Section 102.1 is amended, and sections added, to read:
102.1 Construction and design provisions. The construction and design provisions of this code shall apply to: 1. Structures, facilities and conditions arising after the adoption of this code.2. Existing structures, facilities and conditions when identified in specific sections of this code.3. Existing structures, facilities and conditions that, in the opinion of the code official, constitute a distinct hazard to life and property. 102.1.1 Existing building features - application. Existing construction and design features that exceed the requirements for existing structures or facilities but are less than the requirements for new structures or facilities shall not be further diminished. Existing construction and design features that exceed the requirements for new structures or facilities are allowed to be removed. (See section 901.6 concerning maintenance of fire protection systems.)Subp. 2.IFC section 102.IFC section 102.2 is amended by adding a section to read:
102.2.1Operational provisions - defined. The operational provisions of this code are those operations defined in Sections 105.6.1 through 105.6.50.Subp. 3.IFC section 102.IFC section 102.7 is amended by adding a section to read:
102.7.3References to ICC codes. The references to the codes and standards promulgated by the International Code Council (listed under ICC in Chapter 80) are modified as follows: 1. Wherever this code references the ICC Electrical Code, it means the Electrical Code, Minnesota Rules, chapter 1315.2. Wherever this code references the International Building Code, it means the Minnesota Building Code, Minnesota Rules, chapter 1305.3. Wherever this code references the International Fuel Gas Code, it means the Minnesota Mechanical Code, Minnesota Rules, chapter 1346.4. Wherever this code references the International Mechanical Code, it means the Minnesota Mechanical Code, Minnesota Rules, chapter 1346.5. Wherever this code references the International Plumbing Code, it means the Minnesota Plumbing Code, Minnesota Rules, chapter 4714.6. Wherever this code references the International Residential Code, it means the Minnesota Residential Code, Minnesota Rules, chapter 1309.7. Wherever this code references the International Existing Building Code, it means the Minnesota Conservation Code for Existing Buildings, Minnesota Rules, chapter 1311.Subp. 4.IFC section 102.IFC section 102 is amended by adding sections to read:
102.13Standards for existing Group I occupancies. The provisions of protection in existing Group I-2 occupancies, and in existing Group I-3 occupancies used as detention and correctional facilities, shall be in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Life Safety Code, ANSI/NFPA 101, referred to as Standard No. 101, published by the National Fire Protection Association (Quincy, Massachusetts, 2012). Standard No. 101 is incorporated by reference, is not subject to frequent change and is available at the State Law Library, 25 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155. Construction provisions of Standard No. 101 that are more restrictive than those found in the Building Code shall not be applicable. For the purposes of Section 102.13, construction provisions shall include those relating to type of construction, automatic fire-extinguishing and standpipe systems, fire alarm and detection systems, vertical opening protection, escape windows, exits, smoke barriers, accessibility for persons with disabilities, and hazardous area separations.
102.13.1Standard 101 modified. Sections 23.3.7 through 23.3.7.3 of Standard No. 101 are deleted.102.14Mixed occupancies. Where a building is occupied for two or more uses not included in the same occupancy, the building or portion thereof shall be classified as a mixed occupancy. The mixed occupancy shall be further classified as either nonseparated uses or separated uses according to the Building Code. Areas of Group H shall only be as separated uses as permitted by the Building Code. 102.14.1Separated uses. Each portion of the building shall be individually classified as to use. Each fire area shall comply with the Fire Code based on the use of that space. Provisions for egress between different occupancies shall be in accordance with Chapter 10.102.14.2Nonseparated uses. Each portion of the building shall be individually classified as to use. The most restrictive provisions of the Fire Code shall apply to the nonseparated uses. Provisions for egress between different occupancies shall be in accordance with Chapter 10.Minn. R. agency 151, ch. 7511, pt. 7511.0102
L 2005 c 56 s 2; 32 SR 10; L 2007 c 140 art 4 s 61; art 13 s 4; 44 SR 610 eff. 3/31/2020Statutory Authority: MS s 299F.011