Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 171 - Public Safety Department
Chapter 7511 - FIRE CODE
Part 7511.1015 - SECTION 1015, EXIT AND EXIT ACCESS DOORWAYS

Universal Citation: MN Rules 7511.1015

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

IFC section 1015.1 is amended to read:

1015.1 Exit or exit access doorways required from spaces. Two exits or exit access doorways from any space shall be provided where one of the following conditions exists:

1. The occupant load of the space exceeds the values in Table 1015.1.

Exceptions:

a. In Groups R-2 and R-3 occupancies, one means of egress is permitted within and from individual dwelling units with a maximum occupant load of 20 if the dwelling unit is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2.

b. Care suites in Group I-2 occupancies complying with section 407.4.3 of chapter 1305, the Minnesota Building Code.

2. The common path of egress travel exceeds the limitations of Section 1014.3.

3. Where required by Sections 1015.3, 1015.4, 1015.5, and 1015.6.

4. When located in buildings used for educational purposes, laboratories and prep rooms that exceed 500 square feet in area and contain hazardous materials.

Where a building contains mixed occupancies, each individual occupancy shall comply with the applicable requirements for that occupancy. Where applicable, cumulative occupant loads from adjacent occupancies shall be considered in accordance with the provisions of Section 1004.1.

Statutory Authority: MS s 299F.011; 326B.02

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