1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to construction codes; modifying the definition of townhouse;amending 
1.3 	Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 326B.103, by adding a subdivision.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 326B.103, is amended by adding a subdivision 
1.6 	to read:
1.7 		Subd. 14.Townhouse. "Townhouse" means a single-family dwelling unit constructed 
1.8 	in a group of three or more attached units in which each unit extends from the foundation 
1.9 	to the roof and having open space on a least two sides of each unit. Each single-family 
1.10 	dwelling unit shall be considered to be a separate building. Separate building service utilities 
1.11 	shall be provided to each single-family dwelling unit when required by other chapters of 
1.12 	the State Building Code.