This bill establishes new regulations for fire life safety damper testing in Minnesota, proposing the addition of sections 299F.49 and 299F.491 to the Minnesota Statutes. It defines key terms related to fire safety dampers, smoke control systems, and the qualifications required for inspectors. The bill mandates that building owners implement a fire life safety damper and smoke control system inspection verification program to ensure these systems are operational and compliant with safety standards. It specifies the testing requirements for newly installed fire life safety dampers and outlines the periodic inspection schedule, which varies for hospitals and other buildings.

Additionally, the bill requires that inspections and tests be conducted by qualified inspectors, who must meet specific certification criteria. It establishes a process for documenting compliance through certificates of operation and mandates that building owners address any deficiencies identified during inspections. The state fire marshal is tasked with enforcing these regulations, including assessing penalties for noncompliance. The act will take effect following the enactment of administrative rules for third-party inspection training or by July 1, 2025, whichever comes first.