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Greg Metz � Construction Code Rep � Architect <br /> MN- DLI Construction Codes& Licensing Division <br /> 443 Lafayette Rd. N., St. Paul, MN <br /> Desk: 651-284-5884 General: 651-284-5005 <br /> Gre�.Metz@Star�.MN.US <br /> From: Roger Peitso [mailto:rpeitso@ci.orono.mn.us] <br /> Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2015 9:27 AM <br /> To: Metz, Greg (DLI) <br /> Cc: Jeremy Barnhart; Gridley, Karen (DLI) <br /> Subject: RE: Plan Review <br /> G reg, <br /> Thank you for yours and Karen's time and efforts in helping to clarify what the requirements of the building code in this <br /> situation. I was also wondering if you have had any more contact with Ms. Wade and informed her of your findings from <br /> the research you have conducted. If not would you be OK with me presenting this email to Ms. Wade? <br /> Thanks for help sincerely, <br /> Roger <br /> From: Metz, Greg (DLI) [mailto:Greg.Metr@state.mn.us] <br /> Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2015 7:17 AM <br /> To: Roger Peitso <br /> Cc: Jeremy Barnhart; Gridley, Karen (DLI) <br /> Subject: RE: Plan Review <br /> Roger, <br /> This turned into a long email,so I have a summary at the bottom in bold. I included my findings so you can chase it <br /> back if you would like. <br /> Thanks for the plans. Karen Gridley has replaced Curt Weihle as the state's new accessibility expert. I understand that <br /> Ms. Wade had a conversation with her last night, so I am looping her in on the email. <br /> Also, Please read the following as one plan reviewer's opinion. <br /> Ms. Wade indicated that her code consultant advised her that the code only required her to have one restroom. She <br /> referred me to MN 1341,Section 1113.1.2 which pertains to accessibility requirements precipitated by a change in <br /> occupancy. Her concern was that the last paragraph was being interpreted such that if it was technically feasible to <br /> comply with the code for new construction,then this section would require the accessibility upgrade to meet the <br /> requirements for new construction. <br /> I have researched the compliance path options and found the following: <br /> Initial CharQin� Lan�ua�e: <br /> MN 1300.0040 SCOPE,Subpart 2 can be paraphrased to say that all buildings not identified as IRC-1 through IRC-4 shall <br /> comply with Chapter 1305. Then there is exception 1 which states"existing buildings undergoing repair, alteration, <br /> change of occupancy, addition or being moved;..." Which means that the architect has the option to either comply with <br /> MN 1305 or MN 1311. Note that many sections of MN 1311 refer back to MN 1305, but the application back to 1305 is <br /> only by reference from within MN 1311 for compliance at this point. <br /> 2 <br />