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Staff Report <br />To: Mike Morrison <br />From: John Malenick, Fire Chief <br />Date: July 19, 2010 <br />Re: Changes /Addition to Building Code Chapter 1306 <br />Background: After several conversations with our Building Official, Kevin White, we <br />have determined that the City of St. Anthony is not protected by chapter 1306 of the <br />Minnesota Building Code. Chapter 1306 requires that certain commercial buildings <br />install and maintain automatic sprinkler systems should they change their <br />occupancy class or increase their floor area. Mr. White feels our current ordinance <br />language adopting the Building Code is ambiguous in regard to chapter 1306 and <br />is not enforceable. Adoption of this optional chapter is common throughout the <br />state and I believe it is vital to the protection of lives and property with in the City of <br />St. Anthony. <br />Consideration: Under Chapter 1306 of the Minnesota building Code, automatic <br />sprinkler systems for new buildings, buildings increased in total floor area or <br />buildings in which the occupancy classification has changed, must be installed and <br />maintained in the following occupancy groups: <br />Group A- assembly, B- business, F- factory, M- mercantile, S- storage, <br />E- educational and day care. <br />Thank you for your consideration. <br />Staff involved: Kim Moore - Sykes, Barb Suciu, Kevin White and John Malenick <br />• Page 1 <br />