FIRE CODE

Aboveground petroleum storage tanks not used for dispensing to public, Minn. Statutes 2022 299F.014

Adoption, Minn. Rules 1305.0021

Adult community-based residential correctional facilities, Minn. Rules 2920.6300

Adult day care centers, Minn. Rules 7511.0202, 7511.8100

Aerial luminaries, Minn. Rules 7511.0202

Aisles

Definition, Minn. Rules 7511.0202

Exits, Minn. Rules 7511.1018

Ambulatory care facilities, Minn. Rules 7511.0202, 7511.0907

Appeals, State Fire Marshal's orders, Minn. Rules 7511.0109

Appendices, amendments, Minn. Rules 7511.7900

Appliances, fuel-fired, Minn. Rules 7511.0603

Artwork, Minn. Rules 7511.0807

Assembly, places of, Minn. Rules 7511.1029

Auditoriums, Minn. Rules 7511.0807

Automotive motor fuel-dispensing facility, Minn. Rules 7511.0202

Balconies, Minn. Rules 7511.0903, 7511.7900

Barbecues, Minn. Rules 7511.7900

Basements, sprinklers, Minn. Rules 7511.1103

Battery systems, Minn. Rules 7511.0601

Bleachers

Generally, Minn. Rules 7511.1029

Guards, Minn. Rules 7511.1015

Board and care homes, fire alarm systems, Minn. Rules 7511.0907

Boats, fuels, Minn. Rules 7511.5706

Boiler rooms

Combustible materials storage, Minn. Rules 7511.0315

Fire alarm systems, Minn. Rules 7511.0907, 7511.1103

Building code references, Minn. Rules 7511.0102

Carbon monoxide detection, Minn. Rules 7511.0915

Certification, service personnel, Minn. Rules 7511.0904

Child care centers, compliance with, Minn. Rules 9503.0155

Children in out-of-home placement facilities, compliance, Minn. Rules 2960.0120

Citation, Minn. Rules 7511.0101

Closets, doors, existing buildings, Minn. Rules 7511.1104

Clothes dryers, Minn. Rules 7511.0304

Combustible materials storage, Minn. Rules 7511.0315

Combustible waste, Minn. Rules 7511.0304

Commercial kitchen hoods, Minn. Rules 7511.0607

Compliance

Home and community-based services facilities, Minn. Statutes 2022 245D.21

Investigations, Minn. Statutes 2022 299F.06

School districts

Capital projects, funding, Minn. Statutes 2022 123B.57, 2022 123B.595

Funding, Minn. Statutes 2022 123B.62

Compliance

Adult foster homes, Minn. Rules 9555.6125

Hospices, Minn. Rules 4664.0370

Conflict of laws, school buildings and grounds, areas used by lower grades, prevailing law, Minn. Statutes 2022 123B.51

Congregate living facilities, cooking facilities, Minn. Rules 7511.0904

Conservation code for existing buildings, references, Minn. Rules 7511.0102

Construction work, fire-resistant barriers, Minn. Rules 7511.3308

Cooking equipment, Minn. Rules 7511.1103

Correctional facilities

Existing buildings, Minn. Rules 7511.0102

Standpipe systems, Minn. Rules 7511.0905

Corridors

Definition, Minn. Rules 7511.0202

Existing buildings, Minn. Rules 7511.1104

Generally, Minn. Rules 7511.1020

County ordinances, enactment, publication, Minn. Statutes 2022 375.51

Covered mall buildings, Minn. Rules 7511.0321

Curtains, Minn. Rules 7511.0807

Decks, Minn. Rules 7511.0903

Decorative materials, Minn. Rules 7511.0202, 7511.0806, 7511.0807

Definitions

Hotels, public resorts, manufactured homes, Minn. Statutes 2022 327.31

Housing, statutory warranties, Minn. Statutes 2022 327A.01

Definitions

Existing Buildings Code, Minn. Rules 1311.0020

General definitions section, Minn. Rules 7511.0202

Undefined terms, Minn. Rules 7511.0201

Delayed egress locks, Minn. Rules 7511.1010

Depositing of penalties, Minn. Statutes 2022 299F.31

Design of symbol, pressurized flammable gas, symbols marking carriers, Minn. Rules 7511.8430

Detention facilities

Existing buildings, Minn. Rules 7511.0102

Standpipe systems, Minn. Rules 7511.0905

Detoxification facilities, fire alarm systems, Minn. Rules 7511.0907

Doors

Existing buildings, Minn. Rules 7511.1104

Fire doors, testing, Minn. Rules 7511.0705

Hardware, Minn. Rules 7511.1010

Stairway doors, Minn. Rules 7511.1010

Dormitories, exit doorways, Minn. Rules 7511.1104

Drapes, Minn. Rules 7511.0807

Ducts, fire and smoke protection features, Minn. Rules 7511.0706

Egress, means of, see Means of egress under this topic

Electrical code references, Minn. Rules 7511.0102

Electrical equipment rooms

Combustible materials storage, Minn. Rules 7511.0315

Fire alarm systems, Minn. Rules 7511.0907, 7511.1103

Electrical equipment, space heaters, Minn. Rules 7511.0604

Elevator equipment rooms, combustible materials storage, Minn. Rules 7511.0315

Elevators, existing buildings, Minn. Rules 7511.1103

Emergency escape, Minn. Rules 7511.1030

Emergency evacuation drills, Minn. Rules 7511.0403, 7511.0405

Emergency medical services, quarters, fire alarm systems, Minn. Rules 7511.0907

Emergency responder radio coverage, Minn. Rules 7511.0510, 7511.7900

Enforcement of law

Cities, annexation of territory, Minn. Statutes 2022 414.0325

Family day care homes, exceptions, Minn. Statutes 2022 299F.011

Rulemaking, Labor and Industry Department, Minn. Statutes 2022 299F.011

State fire marshal, Minn. Statutes 2022 299F.06, 2022 326B.106

Statutory cities, council powers, Minn. Statutes 2022 412.221

Unincorporated areas, Minn. Statutes 2022 462.3585

Enforcement, local government amendments, Minn. Rules 7511.0101

Equipment rooms, combustible materials storage, Minn. Rules 7511.0315

Exemptions

Capitol door locks, Minn. Statutes 2022 326B.124

Capitol signage, Minn. Statutes 2022 326B.124

Historic buildings owned by state, Minn. Statutes 2022 326B.124

School buildings, variances as result of security concerns, Minn. Statutes 2022 466.03

Tribal buildings, Minn. Statutes 2022 299F.0115

Exhaust fans, Minn. Rules 7511.0910

Exhaust systems, Minn. Rules 7511.0903

Existing buildings, construction and design provisions, applicability, Minn. Rules 7511.0102, 7511.1101, 7511.1103

Exit signs, Minn. Rules 7511.1104

Exits

Access to, Minn. Rules 7511.1018

Doorways, Minn. Rules 7511.1006

Emergency and standby power, Minn. Rules 7511.1203

Existing buildings, Minn. Rules 7511.1009

Passageways, Minn. Rules 7511.1024

Stairways and ramps, Minn. Rules 7511.1023

Extinguishment authority, Minn. Rules 7511.0307

Family adult day services, definition, Minn. Rules 7511.0202

Finishes, interior, Minn. Rules 7511.0801

Fire alarm systems, Minn. Rules 7511.0907, 7511.1103

Fire alarms, inspection and testing, Minn. Rules 7511.0901

Fire breaks, forested land, Minn. Rules 7511.0320

Fire chief, definition, Minn. Rules 7511.0202

Fire department connections, Minn. Rules 7511.0912

Fire detection systems, Minn. Rules 7511.0907, 7511.1103

Fire detectors, inspection and testing, Minn. Rules 7511.0901

Fire drills, Minn. Rules 7511.0405

Fire escapes, existing buildings, Minn. Rules 7511.1104

Fire extinguishers, portable, Minn. Rules 7511.0906

Fire extinguishing systems, inspection and testing, Minn. Rules 7511.0901

Fire Marshal Division, see under PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT

Fire protection systems, compliance with, Minn. Rules 7512.0900

Fire sprinkler systems

Automatic, Minn. Rules 7511.0903, 7511.1103

Inspection and testing, Minn. Rules 7511.0901

Fire stations, smoke alarm systems, Minn. Rules 7511.0907

Fireworks

Deleted sections, Minn. Rules 7511.5601

Displays, Minn. Rules 7511.5608

Storage, Minn. Rules 7511.5609

Flammable and combustible liquids, dispensing, Minn. Statutes 2022 299F.013

Flammable liquids

Special operations, Minn. Rules 7511.5706

Spray finishes, Minn. Rules 7511.2404

Storage, Minn. Rules 7511.5704

Forested land, Minn. Rules 7511.0320

Foster homes, inspections required, Minn. Rules 2960.3050

Fuel-fired appliances, Minn. Rules 7511.0603

Furnace rooms, fire alarm systems, Minn. Rules 7511.0907, 7511.1103

Gas stations, Minn. Rules 7511.2306

General evacuation signal, Minn. Rules 7511.0202

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2022 299F.011

Group A occupancies, fire alarm systems, Minn. Rules 7511.0907, 7511.1103

Group B occupancies

Existing buildings, Minn. Rules 7511.1104

Fire alarm systems, Minn. Rules 7511.0907

Group day care homes, definition, Minn. Rules 7511.0202

Group E occupancies

Automatic sprinkler systems, Minn. Rules 7511.0903

Existing buildings, Minn. Rules 7511.1104

Fire alarm systems, Minn. Rules 7511.0907, 7511.1103

Group F occupancies, fire alarm systems, Minn. Rules 7511.0907

Group H occupancies, fire alarm systems, Minn. Rules 7511.0907

Group I occupancies

Classification, Minn. Rules 7511.0202

Existing buildings, Minn. Rules 7511.0102

Fire alarm systems, Minn. Rules 7511.0907, 7511.1103

Group I-1 occupancies, hazardous areas, Minn. Rules 7511.1105

Group I-2 occupancies

Fire alarm systems, Minn. Rules 7511.0907

Hazardous areas, separation, Minn. Rules 7511.1105

Group I-3 occupancies

Fire alarm systems, Minn. Rules 7511.0907

Hazardous areas, separation, Minn. Rules 7511.1105

Group I-4 occupancies, fire alarm systems, Minn. Rules 7511.0907

Group R occupancies

Classification, Minn. Rules 7511.0202

Hazardous areas, Minn. Rules 7511.1105

Group R-1 occupancies, fire alarms and detection systems, Minn. Rules 7511.0907, 7511.1103

Group R-2 occupancies

Fire alarms and detection systems, Minn. Rules 7511.0907, 7511.1103

Small hose connections, Minn. Rules 7511.0905

Group R-4 occupancies, fire alarm and detection systems, Minn. Rules 7511.0907

Guest rooms, definition, Minn. Rules 7511.0202

Hangings, Minn. Rules 7511.0807

Hazardous materials, laboratories above third floor, Minn. Rules 7511.5003

Health care facilities, existing buildings, Minn. Rules 7511.1104

Heat vents, Minn. Rules 7511.0910

Heating appliances, Minn. Rules 7511.0603

Heliports, stand pipes, Minn. Rules 7511.0905, 7511.2007

High-piled combustible storage, Minn. Rules 7511.3206

High-rise buildings, smoke control systems, Minn. Rules 7511.0909

Home improvements

Statutory warranties, Minn. Statutes 2022 326B.875

Warranties, Minn. Statutes 2022 327A.01 to 2022 327A.08

Hospices

Classification, Minn. Rules 7511.8100

Fire alarm systems, Minn. Rules 7511.0907

Fire sprinkler systems, automatic, Minn. Rules 7511.0903

Residential hospice facility, definition, Minn. Rules 7511.0202

Hospitals, fire alarm systems, Minn. Rules 7511.0907

Hotel fire protection, Minn. Statutes 2022 299F.46

Housing, statutory warranties, see Statutory warranties under DWELLINGS

Hydrants, distance from, Minn. Rules 7511.0507

Incorporations by reference, Minn. Rules 7511.0090

Inspectors, foster care facilities, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.151

Interior finishes, Minn. Rules 7511.0801

Intermediate care facilities for developmentally disabled persons, medical assistance certification, code requirement, Minn. Statutes 2022 144.50

International Fire Code, adopted by reference, Minn. Rules 7511.0090

Janitors' closets, fire alarm systems, Minn. Rules 7511.0907, 7511.1103

Key boxes, Minn. Rules 7511.0506

Kindergartens, Minn. Rules 7511.1001

Kiosks, Minn. Rules 7511.0321

Kitchens, fire alarm systems, Minn. Rules 7511.0907, 7511.1103

Laboratories

Above third floor, hazardous materials in, Minn. Rules 7511.5003

Chemistry laboratories, automatic sprinkler systems, Minn. Rules 7511.0903

Existing buildings, Minn. Rules 7511.1104

Fire alarm systems, Minn. Rules 7511.0907, 7511.1103

Latches, Minn. Rules 7511.1010

Laundry carts, Minn. Rules 7511.0318

Laundry rooms, fire alarm systems, Minn. Rules 7511.0907, 7511.1103

Lawsuits, Hennepin and Ramsey Counties, housing calendar consolidation program, Minn. Statutes 2022 484.013

Linen chutes, Minn. Rules 7511.1103

Linen closets, Minn. Rules 7511.0903

Linen rooms, fire alarm systems, Minn. Rules 7511.0907

Liquefied petroleum gas, storage and handling, Minn. Rules 7511.6101

Locker rooms, fire alarm systems, Minn. Rules 7511.0907, 7511.1103

Locks, Minn. Rules 7511.1010

Malls, Minn. Rules 7511.0321, 7511.0909

Manufactured homes, exception, Minn. Statutes 2022 327.32

Marine motor fuel dispensing facilities, Minn. Rules 7511.2310

Means of egress

Bleachers, Minn. Rules 7511.1029

Existing buildings, Minn. Rules 7511.1104

Locks, Minn. Rules 7511.1029

Maintenance, Minn. Rules 7511.1031

School buildings, Minn. Rules 7511.1001

Mechanical code references, Minn. Rules 7511.0102

Mechanical rooms

Combustible materials storage, Minn. Rules 7511.0315

Fire alarm systems, Minn. Rules 7511.0907, 7511.1103

Mechanical smoke exhaust, Minn. Rules 7511.0910

Medical gases, Minn. Rules 7511.5306

Mentally ill persons, residential facilities for adults, licenses, Minn. Rules 9520.0510

Mezzanines, Minn. Rules 7511.0610

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, Minn. Statutes 2022 136F.61

Minnesota State Fire Code, Minn. Rules 7511.0010 to 7511.8440

Mixed occupancies, Minn. Rules 7511.0102

Mobile fueling vehicles, Minn. Rules 7511.5707

Motor fuel dispensing facilities, Minn. Rules 7511.2306

Motor vehicle fuel, Minn. Rules 7511.5706

Movable walls and partitions, Minn. Rules 7511.0807

National Fire Protection Association Standards Code, manufactured Home Building Code defined as, Minn. Statutes 2022 327.31

Nursing homes, fire alarm systems, Minn. Rules 7511.0907

Occupancies, hazardous areas, Minn. Rules 7511.1105

Occupancy classifications, Minn. Rules 7511.0202

Open burning, Minn. Rules 7511.0307

Open flames, Minn. Rules 7511.0308

Outpatient clinics, definition, Minn. Rules 7511.0202

Paneling, Minn. Rules 7511.0807

Pantries, Minn. Rules 7511.0903

Partitions, Minn. Rules 7511.0807

Patios, fires or open flames on, Minn. Rules 7511.7900

Pedestrian tunnels, Minn. Rules 7511.0610

Pedestrian walkways, Minn. Rules 7511.0610

Performance-based designs, Minn. Rules 7511.0104, 7511.0202

Permits, Minn. Rules 7511.0105

Placement of symbol, pressurized flammable gas, symbols marking carriers, Minn. Rules 7511.8440

Plants (vegetation), clearing, Minn. Rules 7511.0320

Plumbing code references, Minn. Rules 7511.0102

Power taps, definition, Minn. Rules 7511.0202

Preschools, Minn. Rules 7511.1001

Pressurized flammable gas

Definitions, Minn. Rules 7511.8410

Design, Minn. Rules 7511.8430

Placement of symbol, Minn. Rules 7511.8440

Purpose of rules, Minn. Rules 7511.8400

Scope of rules, Minn. Rules 7511.8400

Specifications, Minn. Rules 7511.8430

Symbols marking carriers, Minn. Rules 7511.8400 to 7511.8440

Warning symbol requirements, Minn. Rules 7511.8420

Protection features, Minn. Rules 7511.0701

Public housing buildings, existing buildings, fire sprinkler system installation, Minn. Statutes 2022 299F.48

Public Safety Department, see Fire Marshal Division under PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT

Purpose of rules, International Fire Code amendments, Minn. Rules 7511.0010

Ramps, exits, Minn. Rules 7511.1023

Recreational fires, Minn. Rules 7511.0307

Refrigeration systems, Minn. Rules 7511.0601

Religious facilities, existing buildings, Minn. Rules 7511.1104

Remodeling

Statutory warranties, Minn. Statutes 2022 326B.875

Warranties, Minn. Statutes 2022 327A.01 to 2022 327A.08

Residential code references, Minn. Rules 7511.0102

Roads, fire apparatus access, Minn. Rules 7511.0503

Roofs, solar energy systems, Minn. Rules 7511.1204

Rooms, definition, Minn. Rules 7511.0202

Rubbish chutes, Minn. Rules 7511.1103

Rulemaking, Minn. Statutes 2022 326B.02

School buildings, rooms for younger students, Minn. Rules 7511.1001

Schools, Minn. Rules 7511.0903, 7511.0907

Scope of rules, International Fire Code, Minn. Rules 7511.0020

Separated uses, Minn. Rules 7511.0102

Ships ladders, Minn. Rules 7511.1011

Shops, fire alarm systems, Minn. Rules 7511.0907, 7511.1103

Small hose connection, definition, Minn. Rules 7511.0202

Smoke control systems, Minn. Rules 7511.0909

Smoke detectors, Minn. Rules 7511.0907, 7511.1103

Smoke protection, Minn. Rules 7511.0701, 7511.0705, 7511.0706

Smoke vents, Minn. Rules 7511.0910

Solar energy systems, Minn. Rules 7511.1204

Space heaters, Minn. Rules 7511.0604

Stairways, Minn. Rules 7511.1011, 7511.1023, 7511.1103, 7511.1104

Standards, Minn. Rules 7511.8000

Standby power systems, Minn. Rules 7511.0606

Standpipe systems, Minn. Rules 7511.0202, 7511.0905

State codes, local governments, adoption by reference, Minn. Statutes 2022 471.62

State Fire Code, Minn. Rules 7511.0010 to 7511.8440

State fire marshal, see STATE FIRE MARSHAL

Statutory cities, city council powers, Minn. Statutes 2022 412.221

Storage areas, high-piled storage areas, Minn. Rules 7511.3206

Storage rooms

Automatic sprinklers, Minn. Rules 7511.0903

Fire alarm systems, Minn. Rules 7511.0907, 7511.1103

Storage, high-piled combustible storage, Minn. Rules 7511.3206

Supervised living facilities, Minn. Rules 7511.0202, 7511.8100

Swimming pools, Minn. Rules 7511.0903

Teaching materials, Minn. Rules 7511.0807

Trash-collection rooms, fire alarm systems, Minn. Rules 7511.0907, 7511.1103

Trees, decorative, Minn. Rules 7511.0806

Unincorporated areas, Minn. Statutes 2022 462.3585

Unplanned evacuations, Minn. Rules 7511.0401

Variances, Minn. Statutes 2022 299F.011, 2022 299F.47

Vestibules, Minn. Rules 7511.0903

Veterans homes, complying with, Minn. Rules 9050.0030

Violations, criminal penalties, Minn. Rules 7511.0110

Warning symbol requirements, pressurized flammable gas, Minn. Rules 7511.8420

Water supplies for fire protection, Minn. Rules 7511.0507, 7511.0903

Windows

Escape windows, Minn. Rules 7511.1104

Openings, Minn. Rules 7511.0705, 7511.1015

Replacement windows, Minn. Rules 7511.1104