SF3750

Purpose

This bill aims to change the State Building Code rules about storm shelters for schools. It would remove the requirement for Group E schools (educational occupancies such as K-12 schools) to build storm shelters and would adjust how quickly the rules can be changed.

Main Provisions

• The commissioner of labor and industry must amend Minnesota Rules part 1305.0423 to exclude Group E schools from the storm shelter construction requirement.
• The commissioner may use the good cause exemption under Minnesota Statutes section 14.388, subdivision 1, clause 3 to adopt rules under this section.
• Minnesota Statutes section 14.386 does not apply to these rule changes except as provided in section 14.388.

Changes to Existing Law and Rulemaking

• Removes or waives the current requirement that Group E schools must construct storm shelters.
• Allows expedited rulemaking by permitting the good cause exemption to bypass some standard rulemaking procedures, making it faster to adopt the changes.
• Maintains limited applicability of existing law to the new process (14.386 would not apply except as allowed by 14.388).

Potential Impacts

• What changes: Group E schools would no longer be required to build storm shelters under the state building code rules.
• Practical effect: Potential cost savings and faster implementation for school projects.
• Safety and policy considerations: The change could affect preparedness for weather events in schools and may shift how safety measures are assessed for educational occupancies.

Implementation Notes

• The rule change would be in Minnesota Rules part 1305.0423.
• The change relies on the authority to use the good cause exemption to adopt the rules, rather than following the full standard rulemaking process.

Relevant Terms - Group E schools - storm shelters - Minnesota Rules part 1305.0423 - commissioner of labor and industry - good cause exemption - Minnesota Statutes section 14.388 - Minnesota Statutes section 14.386 - Rulemaking - educational occupancies - State Building Code