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MN HF4574

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/17/2020

Primary Sponsor

Paul Marquart

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st Legislature 2019-2020

AI Summary

  • Exempts rural event centers from automatic sprinkler protection system requirements under the State Building Code, except as required by Minnesota Rules chapter 7511 for A-3 occupancies based on fire area, occupant load, or location.

  • Defines "rural event venue" as a place of public accommodation not located in an urban area that is rented for money or exchange of goods/services and used for hosting weddings, receptions, parties, and similar social events.

  • Directs the Commissioner of Public Safety to amend Minnesota Rules chapter 7511 (Minnesota State Fire Code) to classify rural event venues as an A-3 occupancy use.

  • Requires the Commissioner to use the good cause exemption under Minnesota Statutes section 14.388, subdivision 1, to expedite adoption of the new rule.

  • Effective the day following final enactment.

Legislative Description

State Building Code; building and fire code requirements for public places of accommodation that are rural event centers clarified, and rulemaking authorized.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Labor

4/17/2020

Committee Referrals

Labor4/17/2020

Full Bill Text

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