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MN HF161
Bill
Status
6/19/2020
Primary Sponsor
Paul Marquart
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AI Summary
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Exempts rural event centers from automatic sprinkler protection system requirements, except those required by Minnesota Rules chapter 7511 for A-3 occupancies based on fire area, occupant load, or location.
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Defines "rural event venue" as a public accommodation outside an urban area that is rented for money or exchange of goods/services and used for hosting weddings, receptions, parties, and similar social events.
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Requires 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.
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Authorizes the commissioner to use the good cause exemption under Minnesota Statutes section 14.388, subdivision 1, to adopt the new fire code rule.
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Sections 1 and 2 become effective the day following final enactment.
Legislative Description
Building and fire code requirements clarified for public places of accommodation that are rural event centers, and rulemaking authorized.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Labor
6/19/2020