This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 326B.106, subdivision 4, to include new provisions regarding the State Building Code. Notably, it introduces a requirement for the commissioner to adopt rules allowing single-exit stairway apartment buildings, effective April 1, 2027. The specific requirements for these buildings will be determined during the rulemaking process, ensuring they align with the final recommendations from the 2025 Minnesota Single-Exit Stairway Apartment Building Study.

In addition to the new provision for single-exit stairway apartment buildings, the bill maintains existing requirements related to various aspects of building safety and construction standards, such as smoke detection devices, child care facilities, and window cleaning safety features. The bill aims to modernize the State Building Code while ensuring safety and compliance with updated standards.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 326B.106