Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 171 - Public Safety Department
Chapter 7511 - FIRE CODE
Part 7511.0315 - SECTION 315, GENERAL STORAGE
Universal Citation: MN Rules 7511.0315
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 39, March 25, 2024
Subpart 1. IFC section 315.3.1.
IFC section 315.3.1 is amended to read:
315.3.1
Ceiling clearance.
Storage shall be maintained 2 feet (610 mm) or more below the ceiling in
nonsprinklered areas of buildings or a minimum of 18 inches (457 mm) below
sprinkler head deflectors in sprinklered areas of buildings. Where more
restrictive clearances between sprinkler head deflectors and storage are
required by the sprinkler listing or NFPA 13, the more restrictive clearances
shall apply.
Subp. 2. IFC section 315.3.3.
IFC section 315.3.3 is amended, and sections added, to read:
315.3.3
Equipment
rooms. Combustible storage in boiler rooms, mechanical rooms, electrical
equipment rooms and elevator equipment rooms shall be in accordance with
Sections 315.3.3.1 through 315.3.3.4. Storage not in conformance with these
sections shall be removed or the condition abated. For purposes of Sections
315.3.3.1 through 315.3.3.4, storage does not include materials necessary for
the construction, maintenance, or operation of the equipment.
315.3.3.1
Mechanical equipment, boiler,
and furnace rooms. Storage in mechanical equipment rooms, boiler rooms,
and furnace rooms shall be neat and orderly and arranged to provide immediate
access to equipment. Clearances between equipment and storage shall be at least
36 inches, or as required by the manufacturer, whichever is greater. When in
the opinion of the code official, the type, amount, arrangement, or location of
storage creates a hazard, the code official is authorized to order its
removal.
315.3.3.2
Electrical
vaults and equipment rooms. Electrical vaults and rooms or areas solely
dedicated to main electrical distribution equipment shall not contain
storage.
315.3.3.3
Elevator
equipment rooms. No combustible storage or any other type of storage
shall be allowed in elevator equipment rooms or elevator machine
rooms.
315.3.3.4
Shafts. No combustible storage shall be allowed in mechanical
rooms such as penthouses with shafts open to multiple floors.
Statutory Authority: MS s 299F.011; 326B.02
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