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MN SF1926
Bill
Status
Engrossed
4/25/2014
Primary Sponsor
Lyle Koenen
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AI Summary
- Allows municipalities to enter into agreements with the commissioner for inspecting public buildings and state licensed facilities, with written criteria provided and appeal rights if denied.
- Creates two types of municipal agreements: one for all building projects and another for "reserved projects" (roof replacement, HVAC replacement, accessibility upgrades, remodeling, and similar work) requiring only a designated building official.
- Permits municipalities with agreements to charge customary fees directly to applicants for inspections and code administration on public buildings and state licensed facilities.
- Prohibits the State Building Code, State Fire Code, and political subdivisions from requiring fire sprinklers or automatic fire-extinguishing equipment in single-family homes, two-family dwellings, townhomes, and accessory structures like garages and sheds.
- Sets December 31, 2017, as the compliance deadline for elevators installed before January 27, 2007, in residential common interest properties with five or fewer floors.
Legislative Description
Building codes local units of government inspection authority regulation; mandatory fire-sprinkler installation prohibition
Last Action
Committee report, to adopt and re-refer to Rules and Legislative Administration
5/5/2014
Committee Referrals
Rules and Legislative Administration5/5/2014
Jobs and Economic Development Finance and Policy4/25/2014
Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development2/25/2014
Full Bill Text
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