Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 51, June 17, 2024
Part 7511.0101 - SECTION 101, GENERALSubpart 1.IFC Section 101.1.IFC Section 101.1 is amended to read:
101.1Title. This code shall be known as the Minnesota State Fire Code, may be cited as such, and will be referred to herein as "Fire Code" or "this code."Subp. 2.IFC Section 101.IFC Section 101 is amended by adding sections to read:
101.6Local government amendments to Chapter 1. Any jurisdiction that adopts this code is authorized to make amendments to Chapter 1 of this code to provide a system for enforcement and administration within the jurisdiction. These amendments shall be equal to, in addition to, or more stringent than this code. None of the existing provisions of Chapter 1 shall be changed nor shall any amendment be made that interferes with the intent of the existing provisions nor the state fire marshals duties and powers thereunder. 101.6.1Local government rules. Any jurisdiction that adopts this code is authorized to adopt rules for the prevention and control of fires and fire hazards as may be necessary from time to time, to carry out the intent of this code, and that may be more restrictive than this code when the rules are necessary to protect life or property in the community. The governing body may adopt this code by ordinance. One certified copy of the ordinance containing the rules shall be filed with the clerk of the jurisdiction and shall be in effect immediately thereafter, and additional copies shall be kept in the office of the fire department for distribution to the public.Statutory Authority: MS s 299F.011