Fire Code

The interpretations listed below represent the State Fire Marshal's determination regarding the enforcement of applicable sections of the Minnesota State Fire Code and are intended to represent how these issues should be enforced statewide.

The majority of the interpretations have not been updated to the 2020 Minnesota State Fire Code. The process to update will take some time to complete. When an interpretation has been updated, it will be noted with *2020 MSFC or (2020).

Fire protection program

INTFP-01: (2007) Automatic Fire Sprinkler System Requirements for Partial Ceilings

INTFP-02: (2007) Water Assisted Chemical Kitchen Hood Fire Suppression Systems

INTFP-03: (2007) Chemical-Based Hood Fire Suppression Systems

INTFP-04: (2007) Fire Department Connection Supply Sizing

INTFP-05: (2007) Position of Horizontal Sidewall Sprinklers and Wall Cabinets

INTFP-06: (2007) Horizontal Sidewall Sprinklers Positioned Above Shelves

INTFP-08: (2007) Rolling File Cabinets

INTFP-09: (2007) Multipurpose Piping Systems for Residential Sprinkler Systems

INTFP-010: (2007) Attic Design Members

INTFP-011: (2007) Attic Sprinkler Use Outside of the Traditional Attic Space

INTFP-012: (2007) Design Criteria for Multiple Spray Booths

*INTFP-07 is now addressed in the Minnesota State Fire Code.

Mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy interpretation. *2020 MSFC
Churches as temporary housing interpretation. *2020 MSFC
Short-term rental home properties interpretation. *2020 MSFC
Smoke and heating venting requirements for high-piled combustible storage interpretation. *2020 MSFC
Corridor trash collection service interpretation for Group R-2 residential occupancies. *2020 MSFC
Defining sleeping areas with regards to low frequency fire alarm signals interpretation. *2020 MSFC

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