Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 39, March 25, 2024
IFC section 806.1 and its subsections are deleted entirely and
replaced with the following:
806.1.1
Natural or resin-bearing trees. The use, display, or storage of
natural or resin-bearing trees for use or decoration inside buildings shall be
in accordance with Sections 806.1.1 through 806.1.1.5.
806.1.1.1
Group R occupancies.
The use and display of natural or resin-bearing trees inside dwelling units of
Group R-2 and R-3 occupancies is permitted.
806.1.1.2
Sprinkler protected
areas. Trees located in areas protected by an approved automatic
sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2 in
all occupancies except Group I are permitted.
806.1.1.3
Where allowed. Trees
without open flames or electric lights are allowed in Group A used for worship
purposes, Group B, E, and M occupancies.
806.1.1.4
Restricted. Trees used
inside buildings for other occupancies or conditions are not allowed.
806.1.1.5
Location. The use and
display of natural or resin-bearing trees shall not be placed in a location
that would obstruct egress, fire protection systems and equipment, and shall
not be allowed to accumulate inside a building. In buildings where more than
one tree is located, they shall be separated by at least 20 feet as measured
from the tree branches.
806.1.2
Support devices. The
support device that holds the tree in an upright position shall be of a type
that is stable and that meets all of the following criteria:
1. The device shall hold the tree securely
and be of adequate size to avoid tipping over of the tree.
2. The device shall be capable of containing
a minimum two-day supply of water.
3. The water level, when full, shall cover
the tree stem at least 2 inches (51 mm). The water level shall be maintained
above the fresh cut and checked at least once daily.
806.1.3
Dryness. The tree shall
be removed from the building whenever the needles or leaves fall off readily
when a tree branch is shaken or if the needles are brittle and break when bent
between the thumb and index finger. The tree shall be checked daily for
dryness.
806.1.4
Decorative
natural vegetation. The use, display, or storage of wreaths, hay bales,
corn stalks, and other cut natural decorative vegetation shall be in accordance
with Sections 806.1.4.1 through 806.1.4.4.
806.1.4.1
Occupancies. Limited
quantities of cut natural decorative vegetation shall be permitted where the
fire code official determines that adequate safeguards are provided based on
the quantity and nature of the combustible vegetation.
806.1.4.2
Group I occupancies.
Cut, natural, decorative vegetation is not permitted in Group I
occupancies.
806.1.4.3
Group
M occupancies. The use and display of decorative natural vegetation for
resale in Group M occupancies is permitted.
806.1.4.4
Location. The use and
display of cut natural decorative vegetation shall not obstruct aisles, egress,
or exit paths, block access to fire protection systems or equipment, and shall
not accumulate inside a building.
(Sections 806.2, 806.3, 806.4, and 806.5 still
apply)
Statutory Authority: MS s
326B.02
