I. STATE LAW - STATE BUILDING CODE AND FIRE CODE:

Minnesota Statutes Sections 16B.59 to 16B.73(1986) grants the Regents of the University of Minnesota the authority to adopt and enforce the Minnesota State Building and Fire Code on University owned lands and facilities throughout the State of Minnesota.

It is the purpose of the legislation to prescribe and provide for the administration and amendment of a state code for building construction which will provide basic and uniform performance standards, establish reasonable safeguards for health, safety, welfare, comfort and security of the residents of this state who are occupants and users of buildings and provide for the use of modern methods, devices, materials and techniques which will in part tend to lower construction costs.

II. UNIVERSITY POLICY:

The Vice President for Finance, Planning and Operations reported to the Board on the Minnesota Uniform Building Code, adopted by the Minnesota Legislature, and its application to all municipalities and state and government owned buildings.

On recommendation of the Vice President for Finance, Planning and Operations and the President, the Board of Regents voted that the Minnesota State Regulations of the Department of Administration, Chapter 11, relating to the Minnesota Building Code and amendments thereto, are hereby incorporated in this action as fully as if set forth herein, which shall be in force and effect as the Building Codes of the Regents of the University of Minnesota as of August 1, 1974.

The Vice President for Finance, Planning and Operations is authorized to appoint a University Building Official, whose qualifications are consistent with the state statute and to prepare and promulgate organization and enforcement provisions pursuant to Chapter 1 of the International Building Code. The University Building Official shall relate all activities and file periodic reports with the State Building Code Division.

III. REGENTS ACTION:

Regents action adopting the Minnesota State Building Code:

Providing for administration and enforcement, regulating the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, removal, demolition, conversion, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area and maintenance of all building and/or structures on properties of the University of Minnesota. Providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefore providing for the violation thereof.