Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 151 - Labor and Industry Department
Chapter 1309 - INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE
Part 1309.0309 - SECTION R309, GARAGES AND CARPORTS

Universal Citation: MN Rules 1309.0309

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 39, March 25, 2024

Subpart 1. IRC section R309.1, Floor surface.

Section R309.1 is amended to read as follows:

R309.1 Floor surface. Garage floor surfaces may be concrete, asphalt, sand, gravel, crashed rock, or natural earth.

Subp. 2. IRC section R309.2, Carports.

Section R309.2 is amended to read as follows:

R309.2 Carports. Carports shall be open on at least two sides. Carport floor surfaces may be concrete, asphalt, sand, gravel, crashed rock, or natural earth. Carports not open on at least two sides shall be considered a garage and shall comply with the provisions of this section for garages.

Subp. 3. IRC section R309.4, Automatic garage door opening systems.

Section R309.4 is amended to read as follows:

R309.4 Automatic garage door opening systems. All automatic garage door opening systems that are installed, serviced, or repaired for garages serving residential buildings must shall comply with the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, sections 325F.82 and 325F.83.

Subp. 4. IRC section R309.5, Fire sprinklers.

Section R309.5 is amended to read as follows:

R309.5 Fire sprinklers. Attached garages of two-family dwellings and townhouses shall be protected by fire sprinklers and installed in compliance with section R313.3.

Statutory Authority: MS s 16B.59; 16B.61; 16B.64; 326B.101; 326B.106; 326B.13

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