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Roger Peitso From: Metz, Greg (DLI) [Greg.Metz@state.mn.us] Sent: _ Thursday, July 16, 2015 12:16 PM To: 567Wade@GMail.com Cc: � Jere Bar�aft;-6�+ Karen (DLI); Roger Peitso Subject: : Plan Review Attachments: 3435 Shoreline Drive.pdf Ms.Wade, I am writing to confirm our conversation when you called me at 11:10AM today. We discussed different aspects of the Minnesota Building Code [Minnesota Rule 1305] which has adopted the International Building Code (IBC)with amendments. We discussed aspects of the Minnesota Accessibility Code [Minnesota Rule 1341] which has adopted the ANSI A117.1 Standards for Accessibility. We also discussed aspects of the Minnesota Conservation Code for Existing Buildings [Minnesota Rule 1311] which has adopted the International Existing Building Code (IEBC) with amendments. The plans I received (attached) require two restrooms because the total occupant load of the space is 100 persons or greater based upon occupant load densities(from IBC Table 1004.1.1)of 30 square feet per person for retail space and 300 square feet per person for storage space. [IBC 2902.2] We discussed that you were interested in reducing the overall size of your lease space to take advantage of IBC 2902.2, exception 3 which obviates mercantile spaces from providing separate facilities for men and women when the total occupant load is 100 persons or less. The work discussed qualifies as a Level 2 Alteration in accordance with IEBC 504.1. IEBC Section 806 requires compliance with the current Minnesota Accessibility Code. The Minnesota Accessibility Code 1341, Section 1112.8.3 requires that restroom facilities are accessible. If separate facilities are provided for men and women, then separate accessible facilities must be provided for both genders. If it is technically infeasible to provide accessible separate facilities, an additional accessible toilet must be added. If only one toilet facility is provided (which is the desired direction per our conversation), it shall be accessible. The Minnesota Accessibility Code 1341,Section 1112.7 requires an accessible route to and through your tenant space, including to the accessible toilets. IBC Table 1015.1 requires two separate means of egress from spaces with more than 49 occupants. IBC 1007.1,exception 1 exempts existing buildings from providing accessible means of egress. So, even if your occupant load is greater than 49,the second means of egress is not required to be accessible. SAC Determination is calculated by the city. They will often defer to the Met Council for a determination since the Met Council charges them for SAC. Your designer may prepare a SAC determination to present to the city and request acceptance for permitting with the agreement that if the Met Council makes a differing determination,that you would be willing to pay the balance before obtaining your certificate of occupancy. (you would have had to pay it anyway)The city may or may not agree to such an arrangement due to policies, but you can always ask. Below is the email that I sent to Mr. Peitso this morning with my findings. Best of luck to you and your project. 1