1j. Adopt Building & Fire Code Ordinance
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
7700 Market Boulevard
PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Administration
Phone: 952.227.1100
Fax: 952.227.1110
Building Inspections
Phone: 952.227.1180
Fax: 952.227.1190
Engineering
Phone: 952.227.1160
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Finance
Phone: 952.227.1140
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Park & Recreation
Phone: 952.227.1120
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Recreation Center
2310 Coulter Boulevard
Phone: 952.227.1400
Fax: 952.227.1404
Planning &
Natural Resources
Phone: 952.227.1130
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Public Works
1591 Park Road
Phone: 952.227.1300
Fax: 952.227.1310
Senior Center
Phone 952.227.1125
Fax: 952.227.1110
Web Site
www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Mayor and City Council
Todd Gerhardt, City Manger,.
FROM:
DATE:
June 28, 2007
SUBJ:
Amendment of Ordinance, Chapter 7, Buildings and Building
Regulations of the Chanhassen City Code.
BACKGROUND
The 2003 version of the Minnesota State Building Code has been in effect since March
of 2003. Municipalities that enforce a building code are required by Minnesota State
Statute (16B.62) to adopt the current state building code. On July 10, the 2007
Minnesota State Building Code will become effective.
Historically (since 1983), the city has also adopted Minnesota Rules, Chapter 1306,
Special Fire Protection Systems, which provides for the increased use of fire sprinkler
protection systems. Minnesota Rules, Chapter 1306 must be specifically adopted to
remain enforceable.
PURPOSE
The purpose ofthis amendment is to change those portions of Section 7-18 of
Chanhassen City Code to adopt the 2007 Minnesota State Building Code and to re-
adopt Minnesota Rules, Chapter 1306.
RECOMMENDA TION
Staff is recommending that the City Council adopt the attached ordinance amendment
for Chapter 7, Buildings and Building Regulations of Chanhassen City Code. A simple
majority vote of City Council members present is required to adopt the amendment.
ATTACHMENT
1. Ordinance Amending Chapter 7 of Chanhassen City Code
The City 01 Chanhassen · A growing community with clean lakes, quality schools, a charming downtown, thriving businesses, winding trails, and beautiful parks. A great place to live, work, and play.
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7
OF THE CHANHASSEN CITY CODE
CONCERNING THE MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHANHASSEN ORDAINS:
read:
SECTION 1. Section 7-18(a) of the Chanhassen City Code is amended in its entirety to
(a) The Minnesota State Building Code, established pursuant to Minnesota
Statutes 16B.59 to 16B.75, is hereby adopted as the building code for the City of
Chanhassen. The code is hereby incorporated in this ordinance as if fully set out herein.
The Minnesota State Building Code includes the following chapters of Minnesota Rules:
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1300, Administration of the Minnesota State Building Code;
1301, Building Official Certification;
1302, State Building Construction Approvals;
1303, Minnesota Provisions;
1305, Adoption of the 2006 International Building Code;
1307, Elevators and Related Devices;
1309, Adoption of the 2006 International Residential Code;
1311, Adoption of the 2000 Guidelines for the Rehabilitation of Existing
Buildings;
1315, Adoption of the 2005 National Electrical Code;
1325, Solar Energy Systems;
1330, Fallout Shelters;
1335, Floodproofing Regulations;
1341, Minnesota Accessibility Code;
1346, Adoption of the Minnesota State Mechanical Code;
1350, Manufactured Homes;
1360, Prefabricated Structures;
1361, IndustriallModular Buildings;
1370, Storm Shelters (Manufactured Home Parks);
4715, Minnesota Plumbing Code;
7670, 7672, 7674, 7676, and 7678, Minnesota Energy Code
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SECTION 2. Section 7-18(b) ofthe Chanhassen City Code is amended to read:
(b) The City of Chanhassen adopts for reference the following optional chapter
of the Minnesota State Building Code: Minnesota Rules Chapter 1306 - Special Fire
Protection Systems, including 1306.0020 Subp. 2.
Optional Administration: Minnesota Rules Chapter 1335, Floodproofing
Regulations, Parts 1335.0600 to 1335.1200 are adopted.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and
publication.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this
of the City of Chanhassen, Minnesota.
day of
, 2007, by the City Council
A TrEST:
Todd Gerhardt, Clerk/Manager
Thomas A. Furlong, Mayor
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