Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 171 - Public Safety Department
Chapter 7511 - FIRE CODE
Part 7511.5003 - SECTION 5003, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Universal Citation: MN Rules 7511.5003
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 39, March 25, 2024
IFC section 5003.8.3 is amended by adding a section to read:
5003.8.3.6 Hazardous materials above the third floor in laboratories in Group B, E or I-2 occupancies. Control areas containing laboratories located above the third floor in Group B, E or I-2 occupancies may be exempted from the provisions of Sections 5003.8.3.1, 5003.8.3.3, and 5003.8.3.4 provided the following conditions are met:
1. The
buildings containing the laboratories are equipped throughout with automatic
sprinkler protection installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1.
2. Control areas containing laboratories
located above the third floor are separated from each other and other portions
of the building by a fire barrier having a fire-resistance rating of not less
than two hours.
3. The maximum
amount of hazardous materials in storage and use in control areas containing
laboratories does not exceed 10 percent of the maximum allowable quantities
listed in Tables 5003.1.1(1) and 5003.1.1(2) with all increases allowed in the
footnotes of those tables.
4. The
maximum number of control areas containing laboratories shall not exceed 5 per
floor.
Statutory Authority: MS s 299F.011; 326B.02
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