Bill Text: MN HF2796 | 2013-2014 | 88th Legislature | Introduced
Bill Title: Mandatory fire-sprinkler installation prohibited.
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2014-03-13 - Author added Benson, M. [HF2796 Detail]
Download: Minnesota-2013-HF2796-Introduced.html
1.2relating to labor and industry; prohibiting mandatory fire sprinkler installation;
1.3amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 299F.01, by adding a subdivision.
1.4BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
1.5 Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 299F.01, is amended by adding a
1.6subdivision to read:
1.7 Subd. 4d. Mandatory fire sprinklers prohibited. (a) The State Building Code,
1.8the State Fire Code, or a political subdivision of the state by code or ordinance, must
1.9not require the installation of fire sprinklers, any fire sprinkler system components, or
1.10automatic fire-extinguishing equipment or devices in any new or existing single-family
1.11detached dwelling unit, two-family dwelling unit, townhome, or accessory structure such
1.12as a garage, covered patio, deck, porch, storage shed, or similar structure.
1.13(b) This subdivision does not affect or limit a requirement for smoke or fire
1.14detectors, alarms, or their components.
1.15EFFECTIVE DATE.This section is effective the day following final enactment.
1.3amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 299F.01, by adding a subdivision.
1.4BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
1.5 Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 299F.01, is amended by adding a
1.6subdivision to read:
1.7 Subd. 4d. Mandatory fire sprinklers prohibited. (a) The State Building Code,
1.8the State Fire Code, or a political subdivision of the state by code or ordinance, must
1.9not require the installation of fire sprinklers, any fire sprinkler system components, or
1.10automatic fire-extinguishing equipment or devices in any new or existing single-family
1.11detached dwelling unit, two-family dwelling unit, townhome, or accessory structure such
1.12as a garage, covered patio, deck, porch, storage shed, or similar structure.
1.13(b) This subdivision does not affect or limit a requirement for smoke or fire
1.14detectors, alarms, or their components.
1.15EFFECTIVE DATE.This section is effective the day following final enactment.
