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CHAPTER 1306 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY SPECIAL FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS 1306.0010 GENERAL. 1306.0020 MUNICIPAL OPTION. 1306.0030 REQUIREMENTS. 1306.0040 STANDARD. 1306.0050 SUBSTITUTE CONSTRUCTION. 1306.0060 EXEMPTION. 1306.0070 REPORTING. 1306.0010 GENERAL. This chapter authorizes optional provisions for the installation of on -premises fire suppression systems that may be adopted by a municipality in addition to the State Building Code. If the municipality adopts them, the sprinkler system requirements of this chapter become part of the State Building Code and are applicable throughout the municipality. This chapter, if adopted, must be adopted without amendment. Statutory Authority: MS s 16B.59; 16B.61; 16B.64; 326B.101; 326B.106; 326B.13 History: 27 SR 1479; L 2007 c 140 art 4 s 61; art 13 s 4 Published Electronically: July 11, 2007 1306.0020 MUNICIPAL OPTION. Subpart 1. Requirement. The sprinkler system requirements of this chapter, if adopted, must be adopted with the selection of either subpart 2 or 3, without amendment. Subp. 2. Existing and new buildings. Automatic sprinkler systems for new buildings, buildings increased in total floor area (including the existing building), or buildings in which the occupancy classification has changed, must be installed and maintained in operational condition within the structure. The requirements of this subpart apply to structures that fall within the occupancy classifications established in part 1306.0030, items A to D. Exception: The floor area of minor additions that do not increase the occupant load does not have to be figured into the square footage for occupancy classifications established in part 1306.0030, items A to D. Subp. 3. New buildings. Automatic sprinkler systems for new buildings, additions to existing buildings, or buildings in which the occupancy classification has changed must be installed and maintained in operational condition within the structure. The requirements of this subpart apply to structures that fall within the occupancy classifications established in part 1306.0030, items A to D. Exception: The floor area of minor additions that do not increase the occupant load does not have to be figured into the square footage for occupancy classifications established in part 1306.0030, items A to D. Copyright 02007 by the Revisor of Statutes, State of Minnesota. All Rights Reserved.