Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 151 - Labor and Industry Department
Chapter 1305 - ADOPTION OF INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
Part 1305.3112 - SECTION 3112, WINDOW CLEANING ANCHORS

Universal Citation: MN Rules 1305.3112

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 13, September 23, 2024

IBC chapter 31 is amended by adding a new section to the chapter:

3112. Window cleaning anchors. Building anchors for window cleaning safety shall be provided for buildings four or more stories above grade plane. Building anchors for window cleaning safety shall be designed, installed, and located in accordance with the design criteria of ANSI/IWCA I-14.1-2001.

Exceptions:

1. Buildings without windows.

2. Existing buildings undergoing reconstruction, alteration, or repair that does not include the exposure of primary structural roof components.

3. In accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 326B.106, subdivision 4, paragraph (n), the commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry may waive all or a portion of the requirements for existing buildings if the installation of the dedicated anchorages would not result in significant safety improvements due to limits on the size of the project, or other factors as determined by the commissioner.

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