Minn. R. agency 151, ch. 1370, pt. 1370.0160 - REQUIRED EXITS
At least two exits must be provided in compliance with chapter 10 of the International Building Code. The second exit from a single purpose storm shelter may have an opening of at least nine square feet with a minimum of 20 inches in width and the bottom of the opening not more than 44 inches from the floor.
At least one of the exits must comply with chapter 1341, Minnesota Accessibility Code.
When a portion of a structure is designed as a storm shelter, one exit must be directly to the exterior of the building or to an exit system complying with the state building code.
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Statutory Authority: MS s 16B.59 to 16B.75; 326B.02; 326B.101 to 326B.151
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