Fire code interpretations
These interpretations represent our determination regarding the enforcement of applicable sections of the Minnesota State Fire Code (MSFC) and are intended to represent how these issues should be enforced statewide.
All of the interpretations have been reviewed and updated to the 2020 MSFC.
Fire protection program interpretations
Our team put together these interpretations to help you navigate certain fire protection issues.
- Dual agent commercial kitchen fire suppression systems
- Rolling file cabinets
- Attic sprinkler use outside of the traditional attic space
- Design criteria for multiple spray booths
Fire code interpretations
Our team put together these fire code interpretations to help you interpret certain sections of the MSFC.
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
- Churches as temporary housing
- Short-term rental home properties
- Smoke and heating venting requirements for high-piled combustible storage
- Corridor trash collection service for Group R-2 residential occupancies
- Defining sleeping areas with regards to low frequency fire alarm signals
Questions?
You can email us with your Minnesota State Fire Code questions. Code staff monitor this email address regularly and will respond to your question. During busier times, it may take up to a week before we are able to respond. If you don't hear back from us after one week, please let us know. Thanks for your patience.