Minnesota Administrative Rules

1309.0313 SMOKE ALARMS.

IRC Section R313.2.1 is amended as follows:

R313.2.1 Alterations, repairs, or additions. When alterations, repairs, or additions requiring a permit occur, or when one or more sleeping rooms are added or created in existing dwellings, the individual dwelling unit shall be equipped with smoke alarms located as required for new dwellings, and the smoke alarms shall be interconnected and hardwired.

Exceptions:

1. Interconnection and hardwiring of smoke alarms in existing areas shall not be required to be hardwired where the alterations or repairs do not result in the removal of interior wall or ceiling finishes exposing the structure.

2. Work on the exterior surfaces of dwellings, such as the replacement of roofing or siding are exempt from the requirements of this section.

3. Permits involving alterations or repairs to plumbing, electrical, and mechanical are exempt from the requirements of this section.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 16B.59; 16B.61; 16B.64; 326B.101; 326B.106; 326B.13

History:

32 SR 12; L 2007 c 140 art 4 s 61; art 13 s 4

Published Electronically:

February 23, 2009