Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 171 - Public Safety Department
Chapter 7511 - FIRE CODE
Part 7511.0101 - SECTION 101, GENERAL
Universal Citation: MN Rules 7511.0101
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 39, March 25, 2024
Subpart 1. IFC Section 101.1.
IFC Section 101.1 is amended to read:
101.1
Title. This code shall be
known as the Minnesota State Fire Code, may be cited as such, and will be
referred to herein as "Fire Code" or "this code."
Subp. 2. IFC Section 101.
IFC Section 101 is amended by adding sections to read:
101.6
Local government amendments to
Chapter 1. Any jurisdiction that adopts this code is authorized to make
amendments to Chapter 1 of this code to provide a system for enforcement and
administration within the jurisdiction. These amendments shall be equal to, in
addition to, or more stringent than this code. None of the existing provisions
of Chapter 1 shall be changed nor shall any amendment be made that interferes
with the intent of the existing provisions nor the state fire marshals duties
and powers thereunder.
101.6.1
Local
government rules. Any jurisdiction that adopts this code is authorized
to adopt rules for the prevention and control of fires and fire hazards as may
be necessary from time to time, to carry out the intent of this code, and that
may be more restrictive than this code when the rules are necessary to protect
life or property in the community. The governing body may adopt this code by
ordinance. One certified copy of the ordinance containing the rules shall be
filed with the clerk of the jurisdiction and shall be in effect immediately
thereafter, and additional copies shall be kept in the office of the fire
department for distribution to the public.
Statutory Authority: MS s 299F.011
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