(A) The provisions of M.S. §§ 88.16 to 88.22, as they may be amended from time to time, and the Minnesota Uniform Fire Code, Minn. Rules Ch. 1510, as these statutes and rules may be amended from time to time, are hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this subchapter as if fully set forth at this point.
(B) The Minnesota State Fire Code ("MSFC"), as adopted pursuant to M.S. § 299F.011, and as modified by Minnesota Rules, Chapter 7511, is hereby adopted by reference, and incorporated in this section as completely as if set out in full. Except for deletions, modifications or amendments by this section, every provision contained in the MSFC, together with appendices D and O, is adopted and made a part of this chapter and shall be known and may be cited as the "Fire Code" of the city. This section incorporates the MSFC and adopts future amendments in accordance with M.S. § 645.31, subd. 2.
(C) Amendments to the Minnesota State Fire Code. The following shall be amendments to the Fire Code:
(1) Appendix D - Fire apparatus access r oads.
(a) Covers access road specifications, locations, turnaround requirements, and distances from structures.
(b) Addresses fire lane designation, signage, and maintenance.
(2) Appendix N - Indoor exhibitions and trade shows.
(a) Appendix N was created to address the hazards that are associated with larger, more complex trade shows and exhibitions. Although many of these requirements are already included in various locations in this code, some of the more important items, such as requirements for covered booths and multiple-level booths, are not. The intent is to have the requirements covering these events in a single location with pointers to other locations within this code, which makes it easier for those organizing exhibitions and individual exhibitors who are unfamiliar with the fire code to locate the requirements that are applicable to them.
(3) Appendix O - Fires or barbecues on balconies or patios. This provision is adopted pursuant to the authority of M.S. § 299F.011, subd. 4, as it may be amended from time to time, and shall supersede less restrictive provisions of state law to the contrary.
(a) Open flame prohibited. In any structure containing three or more dwelling units, where dwelling units are configured vertically above or below other dwelling units, no person shall kindle, maintain, or cause any fire or open flame on any balcony above ground level, or on any ground floor patio within 15 feet of a structure.
1. Exception. Listed electric or gas-fired barbecue grills that are permanently mounted and wired or plumbed to the building's gas supply or electrical system and that maintain a minimum clearance of 18 inches on all sides, unless listed for lesser clearances, may be installed on balconies and patios when approved by the chief.
(b) Fuel storage prohibited. No person shall store or use any fuel, barbecue, torch, or other similar heating or lighting chemical or device in the locations designated in division (C)(1)(a) above.
(Ord. 2023-02, passed 3-27-2023; Ord. 2023-04, passed7-10-2023)