The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 326B.106, by adding a new subdivision that authorizes the commissioner to adopt rules through an expedited rulemaking process. This modification to the State Building Code allows for a single exit stairway to serve nontransient multifamily residential structures under specific conditions. These conditions include that the building must have an occupiable floor or roof no more than 75 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, and the first floor may be used for non-residential purposes as long as it is classified as nonhazardous and has separate entrances from the residential floors.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the modifications must consider factors such as adequate water supply for fire sprinkler systems and the response time of a professional fire department to ensure public health, safety, and general welfare. The deadline for implementing these modifications is set for July 1, 2026, and the new section will take effect the day following its final enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 326B.106