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MARK J. HOLMES, CHIEF
115 West 5th Street
Hastings, Minnesota 55033-1815
HASTINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Business Office (651) 480-6150
Fax (651) 480-6170
To:
Honorable Mayor Hicks and City Council Members
From:
Michael T. Schutt, Assistant Chief7Fire Marsh
Date:
July 2, 2007
Subject:
Proposed adoption of the 2006 Minnesota State Fire Code
Descriotion
Fire codes represent one oftoday's most rapidly changing regulatory arenas. New
challenges presented by hazardous materials, flammable and combustible liquids,
explosives, high-piled combustible storage and building operations are among the many
issues shaping the future offire prevention, fire protection and public safety. In addition,
fire codes have evolved far beyond their traditional roles as maintenance codes, now
addressing many issues related to new construction and special hazards in buildings.
Backl!round
Presently, the State of Minnesota and the City of Hastings operate under the 2000
Minnesota State Fire Code. As a model code developed through a consensus
development process, the Minnesota State Fire Code provides jurisdictions with an
opportunity to adopt a fire code which is comprehensive, up-to-date and consistent with
codes of other jurisdictions.
On July 10, 2007, the State of Minnesota will be adopting the 2006 Minnesota State Fire
Code. This is consistent with Minnesota Statutes, section 299F. 0 11. It is recommended
that the City of Hastings adopt the 2006 Minnesota State Fire Code as well.
FIRE SUPPRESSION
FIRE EDUCATION
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Mayor Hicks and City Council Members
July 2, 2007
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Fire Chief Mark Holmes at 651-775-
5545 or myself at 651-775-5~47 anytime.
I will be in attendance at the July 2, 2007 City Council meeting if you have any questions
at that time.
Requested Action
1. Repealing of the City of Hastings Code 96.01, which currently adopts the 2000
Minnesota State Fire Code.
2. An ordinance of the City of Hastings adopting the 2006 edition of the Minnesota
State Fire Code, regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property
from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of
hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to
life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises in the City of
Hastings; providing for the issuance of permits for hazardous uses or operations.